Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions

Confucius · #1 10-17-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

LOL plus he owes back taxes!

But I do feel for him though - I'm sure he NEVER thought that his simple question to Obama would turn into all this!

Yup Bootleg as heck and he is not a licensed plummer....and guess what...he makes less than $250,000 a year. Which means he would benefit from Obama's Tax plan. I still think this guy was a plant.

Anywho..... hear is some interesting news.....

"Retired Gen. Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), now may endorse his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), according to Republican sources. But an air of mystery surrounds Powell's planned live appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," and no one is sure what he will say."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...AG_ur95xOyFz4D

mccoyred · #2 10-17-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Confucius

Yup Bootleg as heck and he is not a licensed plummer....and guess what...he makes less than $250,000 a year. Which means he would benefit from Obama's Tax plan. I still think this guy was a plant.

Olberman said that Joe is the ex-son-in-law of Charles Keating and that a close relative is some big wig in Alaska. Joe also used to be a member of a radical right wing party before he registered as a Repug.

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Originally Posted by Confucius

Anywho..... hear is some interesting news.....

"Retired Gen. Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), now may endorse his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), according to Republican sources. But an air of mystery surrounds Powell's planned live appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," and no one is sure what he will say."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/200...AG_ur95xOyFz4D

From their blog to God's ears. This would be the last nail in McSame's coffin. Its funny that all of McSame's friends that he cannot influence are supporting Obama....

Velocity_14 · #3 10-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Yippie!!!!! I VOTED today!!! Yall...I really did get a bit emotional after voting. I am just extremely proud of Barack Obama and I really feel as though it is his time. Not even Joe the plumber can detour what God is about to do!!!!

Honeykiss1974 · #4 10-19-2008, 11:46 AM

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer – 26 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief. But he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve its standing in the world.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081019/ap_on_el_pr/powell

mccoyred · #5 10-19-2008, 01:40 PM

I am absolutely thrilled that Gen Powell finally made an endorsement. More importantly, how he explains why he made it. He talks about the difference between the two men and their campaigns as well as the direction of the Repug party (he still identifies as a Repug even though his strongly disagrees with the current state of the party). He explicitly states that Obama has passed the 'Commander in Chief' test and that he is the right man right now.

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer – 26 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief. But he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve its standing in the world.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081019/ap_on_el_pr/powell

TonyB06 · #6 10-20-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mccoyred

I am absolutely thrilled that Gen Powell finally made an endorsement. More importantly, how he explains why he made it.

I agree. Powell was precise, if polite, in the reasoning behind his choice. Gen. Powell has been perhaps the dominant military/political figure of the last 15 years or so. It'll be interesting to hear the pundit analysis of his position.

That being said, I don't think endorsements carry the sway they used to, but this one may help Barack Obama particularly among the military and some independents. Obama's chief pollster was interviewed by Roland Martin this morning and said that Powell's favorability ratings were higher w/ military veterans than they were (presently) with AfAms.

mccoyred · #7 10-20-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyB06

I agree. Powell was precise, if polite, in the reasoning behind his choice. Gen. Powell has been perhaps the dominant military/political figure of the last 15 years or so. It'll be interesting to hear the pundit analysis of his position.

That being said, I don't think endorsements carry the sway they used to, but this one may help Barack Obama particularly among the military and some independents. Obama's chief pollster was interviewed by Roland Martin this morning and said that Powell's favorability ratings were higher w/ military veterans than they were (presently) with AfAms.

Rush Limbaugh is hating.... http://thepage.time.com/limbaughs-thoughts-on-powell/

AKA2D '91 · #8 10-19-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocity_14

Yippie!!!!! I VOTED today!!! Yall...I really did get a bit emotional after voting. I am just extremely proud of Barack Obama and I really feel as though it is his time. Not even Joe the plumber can detour what God is about to do!!!!

GREAT! I look forward to voting on Tuesday!