McCain is smarter than he looks going by his choice for running mate

I always maintained that McCain is an idiot at a scale lower than Bush, but I underestimated him: he is even worse. In the long list of scandals in the last 3 days, there is this: she belonged and still has links to a party that wants Alaska to be independent from the US.

As for Obama’s choice of church, have we had a look at Palin’s church yet? A tad Dominionist, it seems.

How about McCain’s pastor? Pastor Hagee? Did you see what he wrote about Hitler, Islam, and so on? I guess not, because that’s not anti-american. Anti-American is to say that America has been a crappy place for Blacks since the start. Mind you, I think Rev. Wright is an idiot, but I find Hagee’s comments more offensive.

What hypocracy for Obama’s
attack dogs to now smear Palin’s family for their
daughters pregnancy

This should shut you up.

By the way, there is one angle to this story that is worth mentioning: Palin was against sexual education in schools. Enough said.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/01/palins-17-year-old-daughter-is-pregnant/

Other than a stray troll, who did that?

As for Obama’s choice of church, have we had a look at Palin’s church yet? A tad Dominionist, it seems.

Carville/Begala/DLC tactics have been superceded by the superior Obama campaign – the latter needs a lot of work, especially in effectively neutralising attacks rather than just taking them and striking back a month later. But the Obama way is a lot more inspiring and a lot less divisive. It is a campaign for the 21st century – not the battles of the 1990s – that will win this one.

Exactly right.

Our folks here at eGov monitor research<team tells me that CNN tracking poll has come out just now — showing Obama 48 and McCain 47%. So, the race is tight and Obama’s 8 point lead has disappeared.

This is a closed election, and therefore polls do show a lot of noise. If you look at the composite, things look a hell lot better for Obama who is between 50-45, and McCain goes from 40-45. Look at the electoral votes and as of now, it is a landslide for Obama.

And to your point about the primaries being over in march — guess what Hillary won 11 out of the last 15 primaries — Why could not Obama close the deal? Why cant he close the deal yet on McCain —

He closed the deal in March as it was mathematically impossible for her to win. She was well-known figure among Democrats unlike Obama, and she was heavily financed by DNC donors.

Why don’t you ask why can’t Clinton or McCain close the deal? Why is there double-standards in expectations? He will close the deal in November.

Anyway, I think enough said and apologies again guys

Don’t need to apologise, Shamit. We agree that is far better for the media to attack the Republican ticket than Obama, and the Democrat ticket must be very careful on their attacks… but we disagree that Obama should go all the way in saying she is against Bush, because essentially she will follow the Republican line.

If you notice my previous posts — I am for Obama and Sen. Obama will not attack Palin but attack their positions. Her inexperience is not the issue for this campaign.

And, I have always maintained Obama is an inspiring figure but he is in a political campaign where his opponents are GOP. Bill Clinton wasnt divisive either but the Republicans made him such especially in 94-96 (contract with america).

So, being inspiring is not going to get the job done and niether will the 50 state strategy. The Last guy for whom the 50 state strategy worked was Ronald Reagan.

And I was not cursing anyone like you guys are going on about carville and bagela. DLC is something which helped Democrats to win again so please stop this vitrol.

Our folks here at eGov monitor research team tells me that CNN tracking poll has come out just now — showing Obama 48 and McCain 47%. So, the race is tight and Obama’s 8 point lead has disappeared.

And to your point about the primaries being over in march — guess what Hillary won 11 out of the last 15 primaries — Why could not Obama close the deal? Why cant he close the deal yet on McCain —

And, my earlier posts would show me agreeing with Obama and not you guys on how to handle Palin. And I think he has taken the right approach on that.

So my point is again no point attacking her as it wont wash and if there is anything on her let the media do the hatchet job — you dont want Obama to do it.

Anyway, I think enough said and apologies again guys

From the mouth of an actual Alaskan – Palin was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it, as the saying goes. It’s also in the leading local paper:

http://www.adn.com/sarahpalin/story/511471.html

So you accuse HuffPo of lies – and then tout Palin’s lie as evidence of her suitability for the job? Get real!

Carville/Begala/DLC tactics have been superceded by the superior Obama campaign – the latter needs a lot of work, especially in effectively neutralising attacks rather than just taking them and striking back a month later. But the Obama way is a lot more inspiring and a lot less divisive. It is a campaign for the 21st century – not the battles of the 1990s – that will win this one.

The bridge to nowhere was pork barrel project approved by the Congress – signed by President Bush… the Governor told the congress — thanks but no thanks

You need to check your sources.

YES I DO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HUFFINGTON POST AND MOVEON.ORG — because they demonise people and they dont check their facts

Huffingtonpost is an opinion site. But give me one instance where MoveOn.org didn’t check their facts.

I DONT LIKE OBAMA MUCH (BECAUSE OF HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING ANYTHING)

He is running a very succesful presidential campaign that is moving millions of people and 200 million dollars. He is the best thing that happened to the Democrat party for a long time. He is following the 50-state approach and empowering a netroot movement, which is not only helping his chances to become President, but also improving the chances of Democrats controlling the House and the Senate. This of course started with Howard Dean. So, while people have been mocking Obama on his inexperience, that he is the Obamamessiah, he is setting up the ground work that already has given results in different fronts. And he is getting rid of the Bengalas, Carvilles, and all other hacks, who have been giving too much bad advice to Democrats. Witness what happened to Clinton – the race was actually over in March, and she ended up with a deficit of 20 million dollars. How can anyone say she came close? If that’s what “experience” buys you, then I think Obama is in pretty good hands.

I DISLIKE ED BALLS AND COOPER — I LIKE MILIBAND AND JOHNSON

I THINK BILL CLINTON IS PROBABLY THE BEST POLITICIAN I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFETIME.

I DONT LIKE OBAMA MUCH (BECAUSE OF HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING ANYTHING) BUT IF I WERE AN AMERICAN I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM AS I SUPPORT HIS STANCE ON ISSUES — especially abortion, middle class tax cut.

I THINK THERE IS A LOONY LEFT REPRESENTED BY HUFFINGTON POST AND MOVE ON — and also there are many in our own country as well.

They are as BAD AS FAWX NEWS

AND I dont apologise for that

the Governor told the congress — thanks but no thanks. Which got her amazing support in her state and made her quite famous for saving tax payer dollars and drving out corruption.

Guess what mate — Obama is not following your advice but following the economy issue — listen to his stum speeches in the last couple of days.

I didn’t say he shouldn’t talk about the economy, Shamit. That would be pretty silly, and he doesn’t need anyone to remind him to talk about the issues that matter to most people.

Second you might call them shallow hacks but they won two presidential elections.

Jon Stewart did. He went on their show, he said you guys are nothing more than hacks, and CNN cancelled crossfire soon after. Need I say more?

Three, Obama is not going to play the experience card or the Palin card.. She will be known over the course of next 2 months — she has low expectations and if she gaffes and screws up — Obama wont have to do anything — the media will do it for him

I agree with you. But an unknown entity is not the same as playing the experience card.

You are unnecessarily attacking democrats and successful democrats. And, I am on Obama’s side.

Carville on the 2nd day of the convention was wearing PUMA shoes. Is this the guy who wants to give advice to Obama? Give me a break!

Obama is following the Carville line — so get over your clinton hatred — god pickled politics is becoming moveon.org.

There is no hatred against Clinton, just utter disappointment. You have a problem with moveon.org? Please tell me you are joking.

The Bridge to Nowhere is a great example.

I don’t follow.

why he will praise her and say the top of the ticket is a bit lost because he supports Bush on issues where his running mate doesnot.

That is a losing strategy. And Obama on his first ad since Palin was announced, claimed that it was more of the same.

So why attack her and give her more credibility with anti corruption and change issue man.

We agree Ravi — Obama runs a discplined campaign and thats why he will praise her and say the top of the ticket is a bit lost because he supports Bush on issues where his running mate doesnot.

The Bridge to Nowhere is a great example.