The 2008 Election Day LIVE Thread

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

Wow Republicans are booing Palin...

after talking to people in line at the polls, she was the reason a lot of them crossed party lines...

and they are steady booing...that says a lot about them.

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

after talking to people in line at the polls, she was the reason a lot of them crossed party lines...

Are we suprised?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Phrozen1ne

Are we suprised?

From a historical perspective, it will be interesting to see how history judges the Palin selection. I've read a number of articles that criticized VP selections in the early 20th century; the only recent VP selection I can think of that was heavily criticized was the Bentsen selection when Dukakis ran (although, the Cheney selection could invite more discussion in the future).

I will be extremely interested to see the historical analysis of this election.

[VandalSquirrel]

Locally I'm hoping that misogynistic turd Bill Sali isn't re-elected and doesn't get sent back to represent Idaho in Washington DC. After the Larry Craig BS I think parts of Idaho may be ready to not just mindlessly mark for a party, and vote for an individual.

One issue we have is northern Idaho is on Pacific time, and the rest is on Mountain, so it causes a delay in results. In my county most of the Democrats are winning, but not all precincts have reported.

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by Phrozen1ne

Are we suprised?

NOT SURPRISED... my parents are those rare black people who will cross party lines when they feel they should, and after Hillary lost, i think they were hoping for a sign...they saw that Katie Couric interview and the minds were MADE!!!

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

Wow Republicans are booing Palin...

They really did, didn't they!

[OneTimeSBX]

whooooo! Palin loos like she could sh*t a BRICK lmao!!! very tense in the face!

[darling1]

you said a mouthful right there!!!

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

whooooo! Palin loos like she could sh*t a BRICK lmao!!! very tense in the face!

[Kevlar281]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

i know one thing, i am disgusted at the way people are booing at mccain for congratulating barack!

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

whooooo! Palin loos like she could sh*t a BRICK lmao!!! very tense in the face!

So let me get this straight. You're disgusted by people booing at the mention of Obama's name durring McCain's concession speech but you're taking joy in the fact that Palin has lost a bit of poise after being part of a losing ticket?

[agzg]

A good speech. I can sleep happy tonight.

[nittanyalum]

That was more of the John McCain I expected to see on the campaign trail this year. Not what he became the last couple months.


ETA: and yes, that shot of Jesse J. got me all choked up, I was on the phone with a dear friend of mine and we both got worked up at that

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

That was more of the John McCain I expected to see on the campaign trail this year. Not what he became the last couple months.


ETA: and yes, that shot of Jesse J. got me all choked up, I was on the phone with a dear friend of mine and we both got worked up at that

i agree...i expected this the whole election out of Mccain

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

That was more of the John McCain I expected to see on the campaign trail this year. Not what he became the last couple months.

I think thousands (on both sides of the aisle) agree completely - unreal that McCain's best performance was his concession, but it does show why he was a viable candidate not too long ago. It's also proof that the landslide tonight has very little to do with McCain himself, but rather with the electorate as it exists today . . . we'll see how smart we really are, but it's definitely an awesome thing to watch, in the literal definition of "awesome" and not the Bill And Ted definition.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

I think thousands (on both sides of the aisle) agree completely - unreal that McCain's best performance was his concession, but it does show why he was a viable candidate not too long ago. It's also proof that the landslide tonight has very little to do with McCain himself, but rather with the electorate as it exists today . . . we'll see how smart we really are, but it's definitely an awesome thing to watch, in the literal definition of "awesome" and not the Bill And Ted definition.

I'm not surprised that this was his best performance. I've been on the record as being disappointed that McCain was the party's choice, and tonight kind of reinforces that. But, as someone who is not a big McCain fan, I was very impressed with his concession speech.

Obama comes into the Presidency with a great deal of momentum, more momentum than any President than Reagan. It's likely that the economy will turn around during the Presidency, and he'll get the credit, regardless of whether he deserves such credit. It will be EXTREMELY interesting to see how the Republican party responds to this. I think this is a crucial time for the party, and historic time, so to speak.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

ok, now im nervous about prop. 8 in Cali