Obama effectively clinches nomination

nittanyalum · #1 06-03-2008, 05:30 PM

And you're saying that because you think Obama will give McCain a run for his money? Or because you supported Hillary? I thought you were a conservative lobbyist or something along those lines?

#2 06-03-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nittanyalum

And you're saying that because you think Obama will give McCain a run for his money? Or because you supported Hillary? I thought you were a conservative lobbyist or something along those lines?

Like DSTCHAOS, I'm not buying it until I hear a concession from Team Hillary. All the news outlets are saying yes, but still nothing from either candidate.

I just want this over and done with already.

(good thing my Obama shirt came in the mail yesterday)

KSigkid · #3 06-03-2008, 07:40 PM

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Like DSTCHAOS, I'm not buying it until I hear a concession from Team Hillary. All the news outlets are saying yes, but still nothing from either candidate.

I just want this over and done with already.

(good thing my Obama shirt came in the mail yesterday)

According to the news reports, its done, and she's already lobbying for the VP spot.

Congrats to Obama - I'm not a fan of his by any means, but it's been a fast rise up the political ladder for him. I'll be interested to see what he says at the Convention.

I'll also be interested where they place Hilary in the speaking program at the Convention. Has she angered enough people that she gets a bad spot, or will she still be one of the featured speakers? Will she try to bring the party together, or will she be divisive?

pbear19 · #4 06-03-2008, 08:06 PM

Congrats to Obama! I am not a Hillary-hater, but I have admittedly grown to dislike her over the past few months. Which is noteworthy considering she was my pick at the time of my state's primary. A lot has changed since then, and I would honestly prefer she not get the VP job either at this point. But I would have voted for the dem candidate either way, so I'll survive if she is offered VP.

My favorite read of the day:

A Sports Parable

KDAngel · #5 06-04-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nittanyalum

And you're saying that because you think Obama will give McCain a run for his money? Or because you supported Hillary? I thought you were a conservative lobbyist or something along those lines?

Saying it because I don't understand how Americans have let this happen.

Yes, I'm in a GOP lobbying firm and I do support McCain, but I can fathom the idea of Hillary running the country. And while I don't like her or her politics, I don't think she'd be a global disaster for the US the same way I think Obama could be.

He's a FANTASTIC, top of the line speaker but the man's hardly ready to be Commander-in-Chief and President and his politics would destroy our economy in my opinion...

Oh well, let the battle begin I suppose.

shinerbock · #6 06-04-2008, 09:40 AM

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Saying it because I don't understand how Americans have let this happen.

Yes, I'm in a GOP lobbying firm and I do support McCain, but I can fathom the idea of Hillary running the country. And while I don't like her or her politics, I don't think she'd be a global disaster for the US the same way I think Obama could be.

He's a FANTASTIC, top of the line speaker but the man's hardly ready to be Commander-in-Chief and President and his politics would destroy our economy in my opinion...

Oh well, let the battle begin I suppose.

That might be the plan.

Munchkin03 · #7 06-04-2008, 10:24 AM

I wish the vindictive, shrill bitch would just go on and quit. No one wants her as VP. In fact, I'm still undecided at this point, but if she is Obama's running mate, I'm going McCain all the way. I don't want that woman and her dirtbag husband anywhere near the White House.

33girl · #8 06-04-2008, 10:32 AM

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I wish the vindictive, shrill bitch would just go on and quit. No one wants her as VP. In fact, I'm still undecided at this point, but if she is Obama's running mate, I'm going McCain all the way. I don't want that woman and her dirtbag husband anywhere near the White House.

Word, word, wordy mc word. If he picks her (or should I say is forced to pick her) he'll never have a chance of winning.

jon1856 · #9 06-04-2008, 11:11 AM

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That might be the plan.

And the economy is in such great shape now?

shinerbock · #10 06-04-2008, 11:27 AM

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And the economy is in such great shape now?

First, this is a terrible argument for why I should vote for Barack Obama. Wealth redistribution, higher taxes and increased regulation aren't what I think America needs to rebuild the economy.

Second, at least we're retaining the appearance of capitalism. Enterprise economic systems fluctuate. I'm ok with that.

jon1856 · #11 06-04-2008, 11:33 AM

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First, this is a terrible argument for why I should vote for Barack Obama. Wealth redistribution, higher taxes and increased regulation aren't what I think America needs to rebuild the economy.

Second, at least we're retaining the appearance of capitalism. Enterprise economic systems fluctuate. I'm ok with that.

I am not arguing the point of who to vote for.
I was just commenting on the current state of the economy.
Over the past 8 years.
And I have very little problem with those making a great deal of money paying a fair share of taxes back. And some guy named Buffet seems to think like that as well.

PhiGam · #12 06-04-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jon1856

I am not arguing the point of who to vote for.
I was just commenting on the current state of the economy.
Over the past 8 years.
And I have very little problem with those making a great deal of money paying a fair share of taxes back. And some guy named Buffet seems to think like that as well.

There's a difference between it being voluntary and forced (see: Socialism.)

shinerbock · #13 06-04-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jon1856

I am not arguing the point of who to vote for.
I was just commenting on the current state of the economy.
Over the past 8 years.
And I have very little problem with those making a great deal of money paying a fair share of taxes back. And some guy named Buffet seems to think like that as well.

We probably have different views on what is "fair." Also, though I respect Warren, I don't really care about his views on taxation.

PhiGam · #14 06-04-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

First, this is a terrible argument for why I should vote for Barack Obama. Wealth redistribution, higher taxes and increased regulation aren't what I think America needs to rebuild the economy.

Second, at least we're retaining the appearance of capitalism. Enterprise economic systems fluctuate. I'm ok with that.

I would have been OK with Hillary's plan which would have raised taxes for big earners back to 39% but Obama's "change" is going to bankrupt this country should he ever make it to the white house.

PhiGam · #15 06-04-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KDAngel

Saying it because I don't understand how Americans have let this happen.

Yes, I'm in a GOP lobbying firm and I do support McCain, but I can fathom the idea of Hillary running the country. And while I don't like her or her politics, I don't think she'd be a global disaster for the US the same way I think Obama could be.

He's a FANTASTIC, top of the line speaker but the man's hardly ready to be Commander-in-Chief and President and his politics would destroy our economy in my opinion...

Oh well, let the battle begin I suppose.

Agreed, Hillary would have been a pretty good choice but we haven't had a president as liberal as Obama since.... I can't even think of one.