Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions - Page 47

jitterbug13 · #**691** 10-20-2008, 10:17 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081021/...ia4mA5rMWs0NUE

I will be praying for the family during this time. I hope she gets well soon.

mccoyred · #**692** 10-21-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jitterbug13

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081021/...ia4mA5rMWs0NUE

I will be praying for the family during this time. I hope she gets well soon.

Having lost my own grandmother recently to a serious illness, my prayers are with him! He is facing the very real possibility of losing her before or around elction day; it will be personally very devastating for him.

The fact that he is suspending his campaign not for a gimmick but to take care of something so personal and so understandable to all Americans shows the mettle of the man.

jitterbug13 · #**693** 10-21-2008, 04:19 PM

^^^
Cosign.

Toot's (Obama's grandmother) brother said she broke her hip:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081021/...ma_grandmother

Honeykiss1974 · #**694** 10-21-2008, 06:48 PM

AP INVESTIGATION: Palin children traveled on state

By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE, ADAM GOLDMAN and MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writers – 32 mins ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081021/..._family_travel

WenD08 · #**695** 10-22-2008, 05:33 PM

what's more is that the RNC spent about $150K for clothing and hairstyling for the palin family (source: www.huffingtonpost.com). her, the "first dude", and the kids' clothes came from Saks, NM, Bloomies, Atelier (an upscale men's store), upscale children's boutique's, etc. sounds like she's shopping w/cindy mccan't who buys her own clothes. palin, on the other hand, is going for the political "hook up"

jitterbug13 · #**696** 10-22-2008, 06:00 PM

^^^^
And all of this while Michelle Obama has been reduced to shopping at Gap and White House/Black Market...

and looking hella good doing it!!

Honeykiss1974 · #**697** 10-23-2008, 03:18 PM

$150K on clothes?

Why, I'm sure Joe the Plumber, Ed the Farmer, Bob the Builder, Fred the Farter or whomever can relate to spending that on clothes.

And another thing - I'm sorry but her hokey nicknames for regular people really get on my NERVES!!!

If find it insulting actually.

RedefinedDiva · #**698** 10-23-2008, 05:34 PM

I have no problem if the RNC wanted to outfit SARAH for her public appearances, but I think it's a bit much to clothe her gaggle of kids as she lugs them from town to town with her. However, if that's what they choose to do with their funds, it's OK with me since I'm not a supporter of the RNC

As RD the Entry-Level Attorney, I do not relate to her have such an "extravagent" wardrobe for this short campaign season. *thumbs down*

Honeykiss1974 · #**699** 10-26-2008, 10:06 AM

Palin's 'going rogue,' McCain aide says

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (CNN) -- With 10 days until Election Day, long-brewing tensions between GOP vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin and key aides to Sen. John McCain have become so intense, they are spilling out in public, sources say.

Several McCain advisers have suggested to CNN that they have become increasingly frustrated with what one aide described as Palin "going rogue."

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/...ion/index.html

jitterbug13 · #**700** 10-26-2008, 12:26 PM

^^^
See, this is why they should have done better in the VP selection process of just doing "let's get a woman so we can get all the upset Hillary people".

And part of me is like thinking at least she has enough of a brain to think for herself.

RedefinedDiva · #**701** 10-26-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

Palin's 'going rogue,' McCain aide says

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (CNN) -- With 10 days until Election Day, long-brewing tensions between GOP vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin and key aides to Sen. John McCain have become so intense, they are spilling out in public, sources say.

Several McCain advisers have suggested to CNN that they have become increasingly frustrated with what one aide described as Palin "going rogue."

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/...ion/index.html

I read this story this morning and laughed my butt off!!

In some sick and twisted way, I actually feel sorry for John McCain. Don't ask why, but I just do. I have this weird compassion for the most random people, in the most random situations. But, that's neither here nor there....

I think that the RNC should have just selected Joe Lieberman as a VP. I'm sure they are now wishing that they would have allowed it. Sarah Palin started out as the "gut punch" that the RNC needed to deliver to the DNC, but I honestly don't think that the RNC did enough investigation into Sarah Palin. I can almost hear the conversation now:

Repub X: "What?! Obama picked who?! Not Hillary?! Oh hell yeah! We need to pick a woman to fill the void for all those women sour over Hillary being left in the cold."

Repub Y: "I agree! But who? What woman is high enough in the ranks to fill the bill?"

Repub X: "Condaleeza?

Repub Y: "Naaah. She'll never go for it."

Repub X: "What about that lady governor from Alaska?"

Repub Y: "Heeey. You know what? I think you're on to something! Yeah, that's it!"

Repub X: "How is she on foreign policy? You know, we need someone that's a match for Joe Biden."

Repub Y: "She's always talking about Russia, so I'm guessing she's pretty good."

Repub X: "Alright then. Call her up!"

Repub Y: "What are we gonna tell Joe Lieberman? I'm sure he has his hopes up that we'll pick him."

Repub X: "Awww. Joe will be OK. Once we put Sarah out there, this election will be in the bag. I hear she's like a pitbull in lipstick!"

Repub Y: "Wow! What is she? Some sort of maverick?! Boy, is this going to be the boost we need!"

And scene.... *brings down the curtains*

Sarah Palin needs to shut the hell up and sit down somewhere. She is singleheadedly destroying this election. And while the article alludes to her setting herself up to be the future face of the party, I think the opposite will occur. People will see that she is an unexperienced and crazy loose cannon, and they'll want to have nothing to do with her. She's nuts!

mccoyred · #**702** 10-26-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

I read this story this morning and laughed my butt off!!

In some sick and twisted way, I actually feel sorry for John McCain. Don't ask why, but I just do. I have this weird compassion for the most random people, in the most random situations. But, that's neither here nor there....

I think that the RNC should have just selected Joe Lieberman as a VP. I'm sure they are now wishing that they would have allowed it. Sarah Palin started out as the "gut punch" that the RNC needed to deliver to the DNC, but I honestly don't think that the RNC did enough investigation into Sarah Palin. I can almost hear the conversation now:

Repub X: "What?! Obama picked who?! Not Hillary?! Oh hell yeah! We need to pick a woman to fill the void for all those women sour over Hillary being left in the cold."

Repub Y: "I agree! But who? What woman is high enough in the ranks to fill the bill?"

Repub X: "Condaleeza?

Repub Y: "Naaah. She'll never go for it."

Repub X: "What about that lady governor from Alaska?"

Repub Y: "Heeey. You know what? I think you're on to something! Yeah, that's it!"

Repub X: "How is she on foreign policy? You know, we need someone that's a match for Joe Biden."

Repub Y: "She's always talking about Russia, so I'm guessing she's pretty good."

Repub X: "Alright then. Call her up!"

Repub Y: "What are we gonna tell Joe Lieberman? I'm sure he has his hopes up that we'll pick him."

Repub X: "Awww. Joe will be OK. Once we put Sarah out there, this election will be in the bag. I hear she's like a pitbull in lipstick!"

Repub Y: "Wow! What is she? Some sort of maverick?! Boy, is this going to be the boost we need!"

And scene.... *brings down the curtains*

Sarah Palin needs to shut the hell up and sit down somewhere. She is singleheadedly destroying this election. And while the article alludes to her setting herself up to be the future face of the party, I think the opposite will occur. People will see that she is an unexperienced and crazy loose cannon, and they'll want to have nothing to do with her. She's nuts!

This one is just as hilarious... http://www.236.com/blog/w/lee_camp/m...in_le_8644.php

RedefinedDiva · #**703** 10-26-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mccoyred

This one is just as hilarious... http://www.236.com/blog/w/lee_camp/m...in_le_8644.php

BWAHAHAHA!! That was hilarious! "She's from f***ing ALASKA?!" That's the same thing we ALL asked, John!

AKA2D '91 · #**704** 10-26-2008, 04:34 PM

I voted yesterday. I went Tuesday, but the line was just outside the door. Crazy as I am, I decided to come back. Much to my chagrin, the line was longer each time I drove by.

I stayed in line 1.5 hours to cast my vote.

For those of you who have voted, what was your wait time?

Now, I can stay out late on Nov. 3rd and sleep in on Nov.4th

RedefinedDiva · #**705** 10-26-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

For those of you who have voted, what was your wait time?

My wait was no longer than 20 mins. I went to the Secretary of State's office around lunch time and it moved quickly. The line was kinda long, but they were checking voters in quickly and there were several voting booths. I was pleased with the process. From entering the line to returning my vote data card thingy, I'd say I was there for 30 mins.