Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions - Page 7

AKA2D '91 · #91 06-28-2007, 09:57 PM

Uhhh, I forgot. 3o minutes to go, on PBS.

If I wasn't on vacation, I could have reminded those interested. I'm SURE Tavis discussed this on TJMS. I haven't listened to AM talk in nearly a month.

Ten/Four · #92 06-29-2007, 04:39 PM

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Oh wow, I may have to make a trip down to the Alma Mater for that!

I was there for the Obama rally, which was great. He stopped by and talked with the supporters. I saw Marc Morial while I was walking back to my car. He is so sexy in person.

TonyB06 · #93 10-16-2007, 11:24 AM

ttt

thoughts, opinions on the race so far?

WenD08 · #94 10-16-2007, 05:06 PM

i am very hopeful about next year. the Democratic slate is a good one. as an aside, it's nice to be in a really Blue state in a Blue region

regarding the other side, it's interesting to see how the Repubs are (not) embracing their candidates. talk of a 3rd party of Christian-Right GOP defectors is interesting to watch. as someone who loves politics, this will be a great year-plus to watch.
the downside, these debates are a bit much...there've been a ton of them and it's only October, 2007

TonyB06 · #95 10-17-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WenD08

i am very hopeful about next year. the Democratic slate is a good one. as an aside, it's nice to be in a really Blue state in a Blue region

regarding the other side, it's interesting to see how the Repubs are (not) embracing their candidates. talk of a 3rd party of Christian-Right GOP defectors is interesting to watch. as someone who loves politics, this will be a great year-plus to watch.
the downside, these debates are a bit much...there've been a ton of them and it's only October, 2007

The "Queen City" weeps at your loss/departure

It is an interesting race to hanidcap... HRC seems increasingly solid, yet there is a deep reservoir for what B. Obama seems to represent (their fundraising totals are very close). Not exactly sure why John Edwards, vetted in '04, hasn't caught on more in the primaries.

On the Republican side, given the lukewarmed-ness of the given slate, I expected Fred Thompson's candidacy to reenergize that scenario. Doesn't appear to have happened.

3rd party, independent movements, I think, have affected races (Perot, Nader) so we'll see on this one. I think there may be a lot of disaffected, sit-this-one-out types among Republican voters.

WenD08 · #96 10-17-2007, 04:52 PM

funny, i feel like some of the Queen City came w/me...but that's another story

John Edwards like John McCain, to me, didn't catch b/c folks feel like they had their shot now they must move on. Dems want a winner and and they see him as the past. a rather unfortunate past.
Fred Thompson, he seemed more interesting when he was a ?. now i think folks see him as a candidate and their ardor has cooled(ex. a lazy campaigner, not good as far as a public speaker, etc.). i don't think he'll catch up and surpass Romney and Guiliani. could be wrong but i don't think so.
as for HRC and Obama (a cousin of cheney, poor Obama

), her fundraising numbers are going up and i'm a bit concerned. i want him in this until the bitter end. not as a distant 2nd but as a real contender.
but, we'll just have to see...

AKA2D '91 · #97 01-03-2008, 09:57 PM

Predictions for the Dems?
Clinton, Obama, and Edwards are running closely.

The news channels are reporting the MH from Arkansas has won this caucus.

Ten/Four · #98 01-04-2008, 02:04 PM

I'm so happy and proud that Obama won last night. And his speech afterwards was on point.

I wonder how Hilary's campaign will react since she came in a close third behind Edwards?

This is only my thrid Presidental election, and I'm hyped. I can't wait for our primary.

NinjaPoodle · #99 01-04-2008, 03:07 PM

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I'm so happy and proud that Obama won last night. And his speech afterwards was on point.

I am too

ChanelLover · #**100** 01-04-2008, 05:34 PM

Maybe its just me, but I'm not really feeling Obama.

sageofages · #**101** 01-04-2008, 06:20 PM

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Maybe its just me, but I'm not really feeling Obama.

I am not feeling it yet either.

It is feels almost "cult of personality", and I hope I am mistaken.

He is charming, he is charismatic, he is definitely easy on the eyes. He definitely energizes the under 30 crowd.

AND He has only been in the Senate for 2 years (elected 2005) and he has been campaigning for President for the last 9 months. He is an excellent community, grassroots organizer and he has some influential supporters (*cough*Oprah*cough*)

BUT, he is unproven on the international stage at this point.

...only time will tell...

Regardless I will support the democratic nominee over any of what the republican party has to offer...

ChanelLover · #**102** 01-04-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sageofages

I am not feeling it yet either.

It is feels almost "cult of personality", and I hope I am mistaken.

He is charming, he is charismatic, he is definitely easy on the eyes. He definitely energizes the under 30 crowd.

AND He has only been in the Senate for 2 years (elected 2005) and he has been campaigning for President for the last 9 months. He is an excellent community, grassroots organizer and he has some influential supporters (*cough*Oprah*cough*)

BUT, he is unproven on the international stage at this point.

...only time will tell...

Regardless I will support the democratic nominee over any of what the republican party has to offer...

That's exactly how I feel. I feel like he would be a better candidate in 2012. But I will support whoever the Democratic nominee is as well.

sageofages · #**103** 01-04-2008, 06:48 PM

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That's exactly how I feel. I feel like he would be a better candidate in 2012. But I will support whoever the Democratic nominee is as well.

Absolutely!!! Absolutely!!!

Ten/Four · #**104** 01-04-2008, 10:41 PM

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BUT, he is unproven on the international stage at this point.

I don't feel this should disqualify him or anyone else for that matter. After all, George W. didn't have international experience either. This is the perfect time for him to run because it is a wide open field.

From the debates and speeches I've seen he more than holds his own against the other candidates. Not to mention his good fundraising and organizational efforts. That is what usually kills campaigns.

sageofages · #**105** 01-05-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ten/Four

I don't feel this should disqualify him or anyone else for that matter. After all, George W. didn't have international experience either. This is the perfect time for him to run because it is a wide open field.

From the debates and speeches I've seen he more than holds his own against the other candidates. Not to mention his good fundraising and organizational efforts. That is what usually kills campaigns.

Uh...WAY didn't feel for "W". Oh no no no no....not at all. So not a good analogy.

Didn't say that Obama wouldn't be great EVENTUALLY...just not feeling it yet. 2012 after a bit more national governmental experience, yes.