Democratic Convention Watch: Open Thread

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Open Thread

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What is McCain's latest "senior moment", what does Obama need to do to win in November or whatever else is on your mind.

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Kujo said...: Redefining the Brand "Core Republicans"

When Dukakis ran from president, the Republicans were able to make a negative brand name out of Liberal.

Now the tide has turned. McCain has done serious damage to the Republican party in this election by rebranding the word "Republican" or "Republican Base".

Soon after he stumbled through the economic problems and saw his campaign sliding, he decided to change political strategies, go negative. The problem was he really did not have much substance to go negative with. So in order to do this they attacked with outright lies, smears, misquotes .... This did differ from other campaigns in that they did have a little substance with there smears, and the negative attacts where a stretch of something with little substance.

But not in this campaign. What did it accomplish? Well independants and "Fiscal Republicans" have been able to see through the smears, to much evidence out there for anyone with an education be fooled by. But not so by the "Republican Base". As we see the dispicable showings at Mcain/Palin campaign speeches, we see what the "Republican Base" are: Uneducated, Racist, ignorent.....

This brand will sit going forward. If you were a Conservative Republican you will think twice on rejoing the Republicans aftwards. Right Wing Religous member of the Republan Party will also reconsider there loyalities.

A successful Obama administration will put a nail in the coffin. You will could possible see a new Fiscal Conservative party form that is all inclusive as to separate themselves from the muck that is remaining.; October 22, 2008 12:54 AM
Kujo said...: I am currently visiting Seoul Korea, the same location I was 4 years ago. I was sitting in the business lounge of the hotel yesterday and was reminded of a conversation that took place 4 years ago at a table next to where I was sitting.

Local: So what do you think of your election.
America: Oh it is such an easy decision. Who in your right mind would vote for John Kerry. I mean all the lies about Vietnam. This guy is such a fake. Everyone knows the George Bush should be our next president.......

This guy talked forever, never listening to anything the local Korean had to say, kept interupting him. It was obvious that the local Korean did not feel the same way. He could see the US policies and the campaigning from a view that was not garbled by partisinship.

Well as I sat there this time, another conversation struck up again. And again another Republican sat with this local Korean and discuess politics. To give you a little more discription, this "American" sat in this high class business center of a very classy hotel in faided light blush shorts, button down Hawaiian shirt and hair that was not combed for what looked like days. (Its a wounder how other countries look down on Americans)

Its funny to note this time how the mode has changed.

Local: So have you been following the elections in your country, what do you think.

American: Its terrible. We have such bad candidates. I don't like either. They both stink. I won't even vote this year.

I think guess this is the best we can get from a die hard Republican.; October 22, 2008 1:05 AM
Karen Anne said...: Leah,

I hope that "law firm" is not only working on that day. There are so many serious voter disenfranchisement issues going on already.

SG1 was never the same after Richard Dean Anderson left, esp. wrs. O'Neill and Carter.; October 22, 2008 3:31 AM
Kujo said...: When the story broke that the McCain/Palin ticket paid 150,000 on Palin's clothing, I said who give a hoot.

I soon realized that if it was anyone else but Palin it should be a non issue, but for Palin it is not. This is because the only qualification that the McCain camp has brought up (that has not been squashed) is that she is a Maveric against wasteful spending.

The funny think here all the cloths are owned by the RNC (not McCain/Palin ticket) and must be returned to them. I truely believed that she thought she would keep the clothing, since she even bought stuff, using RNC money, for her baby. Now I could understand trying to get some professional looking suites, but Baby Cloths? I don' think anyone even noticed what the kid was wearing.; October 22, 2008 4:45 AM
Emit R Detsaw said...: Kujo....

Edwards didn't get a pass on the $400 hair cut.

Included in that $150, was over $4000 for haircuts and makeup for Palin.

No Pass for Palin Zone ;o); October 22, 2008 6:51 AM
suzihussein22 said...: Is this an example of true America-

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081021/ap_on_re_us/no_contraceptives_pharmacy

Are they so 18th century they don't realize HRT is beneficial for? Just wait til one of their daughters has PPD or something.; October 22, 2008 7:20 AM
Richard said...: Jean, it's quite alright. Married life is wonderful. My wife is getting quite sick of my obsessively following election coverage, but she is being very understanding. I only hope I don't go through too much withdrawal going cold turkey on polls after the fourth!

School is also good, and is what has been keeping me from posting more. I work six days a week...

Hope everyone else is well. Ta ta!; October 22, 2008 7:53 AM
Aunt Jean said...: Hi Richard

glad to see you on here. A lot has happened since the last time you were on here. For one I'm a strong Obama supporter now we have got to get him in there. I never realized until not to far bad that him and Hillary are very close to what they want to do.

I'm really happy that is so. Even though I still admire Hillary and I still would have liked her to win but Obama is our choise and I'm happy and proud to vote for him.

Congrads on the baby. They are such a blessing. Take care hope to hear from you soon. AJ; October 22, 2008 9:27 AM
Independent Voter said...: My oh my, how the times have changed

I'm soooooooooo glad to see Hillary doing everything she can to get Obama elected.; October 22, 2008 11:38 AM
Independent Voter said...: And here's one for the REAL JOHN MCCAIN; October 22, 2008 11:39 AM
DocJess said...: Please remember that for your contest entry to count, you need to enter it on the contest post http://www dot demconwatchblog dot com/2008/10/demconwatch-presidential-forecast dot html.

If the link doesn't work, check out the DCW Election Projection contest - it's the 12 noon post on Wednesday, 22 October.

And good luck!; October 22, 2008 12:08 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Open Thread EV Contest

*** MAIN CONTEST early submissions ***

JayW - 269
Beryl - 280 (51% pop.vote)
Hippolytus - 289
Dilbuck - 290
softspoken22 - 298 — (51.5% pop. vote)
Emma - 300 (1)
Aunt Jean - 300 (2) — (53% pop.vote/McCain 44%/und. 3%)
SarahLawrenceScott - 303
Richard/Rich (vtslayer) - 304 (1)
Oh Canada - 304 (2)
jean - 311
Mike in Maryland - 312
tmess2 - 315 — (O-65m/M-58m)*7
RobH - 317 (1) — (O-68m/M-58m)*10
apissedant - 317 (2) — (O-68m/M-60m)*8
Oregon Dem - 332
Leah - 345 — (O-69m/M-50m)*19
Woodland Sprite - 360
Emit R Detsaw - 429
Independent voter - 538
______________________

* * * October guess submissions * * *

Pablo (baby Tristan+): 306 — (50.5% B.O - 46% J.M and 4.5% other)
Beryl: 311
Mike in Maryland: 344 — (O-68.5m/M-62.5m)
Aunt Jean: 347
tmess2: 349
Richard/Rich (vtslayer): 364 — (51% Obama, 47% McCain, 2% Other)
Indy: 353 EV's — (Obama 49.8%, McShrub 44.6%, Other 5.6%)
Leah: 372
Kujo: 396

______________________

The EV numbers in this contest (in the top part) were submitted several months ago and those numbers are our MAIN contest. Anyone submitting a new number will be shown in the October number section.
- - -
Everyone can add an Obama pop.vote number and McCain pop.vote number rounded off to the nearest million - the last number (*) is the margin. Or just a pop.vote or margin # if you wish to do so.
___________________________
2004 General Election Popular vote
Bush 62,040,610
Kerry 59,028,444; October 22, 2008 2:15 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Doc Jess-

Our contest on the open thread has been going on now for several months.

Everyone also can enter the DCW contest that is on the front page of DCW, but those numbers will not effect our Open Thread Contest.

There are two separate contests going on - DCW is giving away a prize - us folks here on the Open Thread don't have a prize to give - just bragging rights for the winner!; October 22, 2008 2:18 PM
DocJess said...: Leah - Sometimes tone gets lost on the internet, and I don't mean to come across in a bad way. (My snarkiness for today is limited to the fact that I thought it was bad enough that the RNC spent $150,000 for clothes, but now I've seen the make-up bill...for BOTH of them)

Anyway -- The reason for posting on the Open Thread about the contest was nothing other than making sure that people who might read the Open Thread but not the main page knew that there was a contest, so that they can enter, and maybe win the prize. It was in no way intended to be mean, nor to denigrate the Open Thread contest.; October 22, 2008 2:35 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Doc Jess-

I understand.

I just want all of our Open Thread folks regulars to remember that our contest 'does count' here even if they do not post on the front page contest ;); October 22, 2008 2:40 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Hahaha! Sarah Palin the MODEL!

Sarah Palin: She's Too Sexy (and too expensive!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r-04E42-4U

Btw: there is also a photo on HuffPost of little Piper carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag (photo #5 in slideshow).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/palin-clothes-spending-ha_n_136740.html; October 22, 2008 3:27 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Palin Voice Coach Billed As "Get Out The Vote" Expense

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1008/Get_Out_The_What.html?showall; October 22, 2008 3:31 PM
jean said...: This puts things into perspective rather nicely in reference to McCain.

http://www.observer.com/2008/politics/perverted-idea-fairness

which means, HE IS AN IDIOT.

jean; October 22, 2008 5:30 PM
jean said...: It is not Joe The Plumber that McCain is looking after, it is Joe the CEO.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/obama-its-joe-the-ceo-mccain-cares-about/

jean; October 22, 2008 6:09 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: The Obamas Discuss Dressing On A Budget (VIDEO) - PHOTOS - and OBAMA's SHOES link...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/the-obamas-discuss-dressi_n_137009.html

Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the article that says: OBAMA'S SHOES; October 22, 2008 6:35 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Good video...

Republicans Voting for Obama: In Their Own Words

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-hirshberg/republicans-voting-for-ob_b_136997.html; October 22, 2008 6:39 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Aunt Jean-

I just now saw your contest guess on the front page... you forgot to put the EV number in your comment there. Just thought I'd let you know.; October 23, 2008 12:33 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I am shocked that the only place I saw this this morning was on CNN online. I thought that someone on the TV would have mentioned it but I didn't hear them if they did.

Palin: God will do the right thing on election day

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/palin-god-will-do-the-right-thing-on-election-day/; October 23, 2008 12:49 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: More bad news for 'Congresswoman' Bachmann of Minnesota - Several sources in Minnesota say the National Republican Congressional Committee is pulling all ads in support of her.

Says a lot when fellow travelers turn their back on her!

The total that Tinklenberg has raised since the Friday Hardball is now being reported at $1 million, plus the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is investing another $1 million into the campaign.

Add in that the Cook Political Report — one of the most highly respected handicappers of Congressional races — moved the race from likely Republican lean Republican, and then to toss up yesterday.

I don't like Mathews habit of stomping over the guests when they try to talk - he does it all the time in the same manner as most Reich-wing interviewers have perfected - but he CAN get the people to tell us their 'inner truth' in a very unflattering light, and in this case, it was a justified grilling of a Reich-wing nut.

Mike; October 23, 2008 12:51 AM
Kujo said...: Interesting interview between Brian Williams and McFalin.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/chuck-todd-on-mccain-pali_n_137014.html

The article is about how they McCain and Palin seem awkward together, but what interesting is the video does not really cover that. The video instean focus's in on Palin answering what does it mean to have meetings without preconditions.

She goes on ranting about how this means that you don't go into meetings unprepared, just to go shoot the breeze.

I.E. she does not understand what preconditions means.; October 23, 2008 1:14 AM
Kujo said...: When I heard the interview on Hardball with Bachman, I did not think too much about it. I'd seen to many interviews with Bachman and each time I felt she had crossed that line and still survived. Its about time she gets what she diserves.

If you listened to that interview, she (like McFalin) has said that because Obama choose to be on the board with Ayers, that he is UnAmerican because Ayers is UnAmerican. Well I guess you can say then all of UofC is UnAmerican. All of the US Senate is UnAmerican, including McCain. Obama even worked on a bill with McCain, that makes him a ring-leader.....; October 23, 2008 1:18 AM
Karen Anne said...: "Palin: God will do the right thing on election day"

Bush, Hitler, Hiroshima...sometimes I think God is not paying attention :-(; October 23, 2008 1:23 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana (1863-1952)

Joseph McCarthy
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Joseph_McCarthy

I wonder what the final vote tally for Bachmann will end up being.; October 23, 2008 1:34 AM
Doc Pickles said...: Congratulations Pablo! I've been away for a while too while Canada very nearly gave a majority government to the Leo Strauss inspired conservatives. We did dodge that bullet (but just barely) and the conservatives are back in their place with a minority. We couldn't defeat them though and they won the election even though they received less than 40% of the vote.

Here is a link to the article that will appear in the Sunday New York Times Magazine, it's a nice peek behind the curtain of McCain's sad campaign: The Making (and Remaking) of McCain

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/26/magazine/26mccain-t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin; October 23, 2008 8:53 AM
Doc Pickles said...: If this is any indication then Obama's request to ask people you know to vote early is paying off. The latest from Dade County, where voters learned a thing or two about making sure their votes count in 2000.

"The Miami Herald sent reporters on Wednesday to vote early in this year's presidential election.

They quickly discovered the long lines to vote had not disappeared. In Miami-Dade, the wait was from about an hour to 90 minutes. In Broward, the wait was longer -- more than four hours in at least one location."

http://www.miamiherald.com/416/story/737083.html

I hope Obama wins in North Carolina, that would be so sweet.

The sooner you get your vote in there the sooner there's space for the next voter. All those months of signing up new members during the nomination is really paying dividends now.

Twelve days to go now! Stay positive and stay determined!; October 23, 2008 9:03 AM
Vicki in Seattle said...: gf of mine in Florida stood in line for TWO hours yesterday to vote. I almost feel guilty for just voting absentee - it's so easy and convenient.

:-); October 23, 2008 10:02 AM
jean said...: The Polls, OH MY GOSH.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/latestpolls/index.html

Just for quick reference.

It is looking like a possible landslide.
jean; October 23, 2008 10:18 AM
jean said...: Many of these polls were done by Battleground,the old people poll,
they did not use cell phone numbers at all:)

jean; October 23, 2008 10:31 AM
Independent Voter said...: How funny is this, yes I got it from HuffPo, but it doesn't look like Palin is even supporting the McShrub/Palin ticket.

Look at the SCARF.; October 23, 2008 10:43 AM
Doc Pickles said...: Wow that's a lot of double digit leads!

Those polls will get a closer before the election, they always do a "dead cat bounce", but don't let that throw you off the prize. Remember Kerry was leading many polls just a week before the 2004 election.; October 23, 2008 10:51 AM
jean said...: oh canada,
Yes I think it will tighten but without using cell phones I am tending to believe this is pretty correct.
And plainly the Joe the Plumber gig is falling flat on it's face with McCain.
I have not put my second guess in for contest but I think I am going pretty high:)
jean; October 23, 2008 11:29 AM
Doc Pickles said...: I was down for 304 before the Wall Street meltdown.

Now I'm looking at the RCP map and shaking my head at how terribly things have gone for McCain since he went to Washington to take credit for the bailout package that never came. Even before the toss-up states Obama is at 306. One of the reasons I held off posting here for so long was that anything I could say would be too positive and overconfident.

My second guess has McCain taking Indiana but Obama taking Nevada, Virginia, and North Carolina (f.u. Jesse Helms!) which brings me all the way up to 364.

The most interesting part of the election now is the race for 60 in the senate. This can't possibly happen because it's time to throw Joe Leiberman out of the party once and for all.

I don't know a single person in Canada who is rooting for McCain, not one, and we're all talking about the election up here. Like I said before a long time ago, the world wants to love you again America! (except for Al-Qaida, apparently, who are cheering for McCain of course); October 23, 2008 11:49 AM
jean said...: I enjoyed this article.
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1853025-1,00.html
It is logical. I like it.
jean; October 23, 2008 12:47 PM
jean said...: Ok, gotta go to work.
ROFLMAO

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/23/view-co-host-hitting-the-trail/

I really think this will be a beer and popcorn moment of entertainment.

jean; October 23, 2008 1:04 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I find it hilarious that it was McCain whining about Obama hanging out with celebrities not long ago and now Palin has had Hank Williams Jr. and Lee Greenwood on stage with her recently. Hasslebeck is fixin' to campaign with Palin and Arnold Schwarzenegger is fixin' to campaign with McCain. Everything that comes out of the McCain's camp is always a lie and always the opposite of reality!; October 23, 2008 2:24 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: WOW WOW WOW !!!

Everyone has to see this video if you are familiar with Opie, Andy, and the Fonz...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5CLV18NBw; October 23, 2008 2:40 PM
jean said...: How do people get these positions.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2008/Oct/23/gop_group_s_head_calls_obama__a_muslim_socialist_.html

This woman has destroyed herself politically AND I cannot see her business growing. She will definitely be in the 95% tax bracket with a tax cut. She is gonna need it.

jean; October 23, 2008 3:08 PM
Beryl said...: Leah
Nice find! I'm helping the "Opie Cunningham Endorsement" go viral.

(Eddie Murphy once called Ron Howard that on a SNL show.); October 23, 2008 3:08 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Beryl-

I emailed the link to Oreo and he put it up on the front page of DCW !!! Yippie ;); October 23, 2008 3:23 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I am still holding out hope for Texas to go blue.

Since the beginning of October McCain's numbers have gone down dramatically.

Oct 8: +19
Oct 15: +12
Oct 21: +10

With twelve more days to go my guess is that on election day Texas will be a toss-up state ;); October 23, 2008 4:35 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Sarah Shopping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzr-cf8ULFQ

.; October 23, 2008 5:00 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Leah

thanks a lot about letting me know I forgot my EV numbers appreciate it. AJ; October 23, 2008 5:16 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Leah

I hope you are right about Texas that would be so cool! About the link with Palin shopping it sounds just like something she would do. AJ; October 23, 2008 5:20 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Leah

That was a WOW WOW WOW video! But if I say I'm real familiar with The Fonz, Opie, and Andy. Oh yea we can't leave out Aunt Bee. LOL LOL AJ; October 23, 2008 5:30 PM
Joshua said...: Loose lips sink ships.; October 23, 2008 7:01 PM
jean said...: Does anyone find this as strange as I do?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2008/Oct/23/mccain_will_depart_from_election_night_tradition.html

To not be with your supporters who have worked so hard for you?
Just don't get it.; October 23, 2008 7:26 PM
Mike in Maryland said...: Now a former Bush aide has announced his support for Senator Obama. From CNN's 'Political Ticker' (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/23/former-bush-aide-voting-for-obama)

Former Bush aide voting for Obama

Scott McClellan, the former White House press secretary who sharply criticized President Bush in his memoir last spring, told CNN Thursday he's voting for Barack Obama.

The rats are leaving the sinking Palin/McLameBrain ship!

Mike; October 23, 2008 7:26 PM
Mike in Maryland said...: Jean -

Maybe McLameBrain doesn't want to have his supporters see him break down and cry when they announce Senator Obama the winner?

Mike; October 23, 2008 7:33 PM
jean said...: Aunt Jean,

I am now going to admit that when things are not going well I watch The Andy Griffith Show.
It is a happy show always with a meaningful HAPPY ending.
Sometimes you just need that:)

That video is the best.

jean; October 23, 2008 7:36 PM
jean said...: mike in maryland,

The fighter pilot who was shot down and a prisoner of war cannot take a loss.

Doesn't say much does it.

jean; October 23, 2008 7:38 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Jean

I know what you mean I do that sometimes too. AJ; October 23, 2008 8:40 PM
Karen Anne said...: I'm not a big Gail Collins fan, but her latest column is hilarious.

The Repigs on The Caucus have gone completely insane. Even the ones who have been pretending to be Hillary supporters are now claiming Obama is going to Hawaii to somehow materialize a fake birth certificate.

Never mind the horribleness of saying this with his grandmom ill, but the complete illogic - if he wasn't born in Hawaii why the heck would he have to go there to get a fake certificate, and like he'd have to fake it up himself.; October 23, 2008 8:45 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Karen Anne-

The Puma's on the Puma website have been saying that since Monday when the Obama campaign announced that Obama was heading to Hawaii to see his ill grandma.

I think there are many people in America that have lost their sense of decency, family values, and their m i n d s ....; October 23, 2008 8:50 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Regarding the girl that said the black man robbed her and put a 'B' on her face with a knife - it looks like SHE might have did it herself, because the 'B' is backwards (as it would be if you were looking in a mirror as you were doing it to your own face!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQxxmvVVnEI

.; October 23, 2008 9:04 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Leah

Did you notice that her eye wasn't even swelled. If someone had that bad of a black eye it would be swelled. Talk about a scam that is a scam. Dumb girl. AJ; October 23, 2008 9:27 PM
Beryl said...: If she was attacked, I want the attacker prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

That said, I'm wondering this attack and the other in NY is not a Republican fear-mondering tactic. It could be their "October Surprise."; October 23, 2008 9:40 PM
Beryl said...: Too weird
http://www.break.com/index/unbelievable-mccain-vs-obama-dance-off.html; October 23, 2008 10:07 PM
Kujo said...: I actually love the Joe the Plumber position that McCain is taking.

Here McCain is laying his campaign on the thought that middle class america does not want the rich to pay more taxes.

Now the whole tax concept is really misquoted.

Some think that we should have the same tax rate for everyone. But we don't have this and we never did (at least not in my life time). The way I like to think of the tax system is that we do all pay the same rate, but then a discount is provided at lower levels of income to help people raise standard of living.

If the Joe the Plumbers of the world do not like this, I have no problems with him paying the full tax (appearently he would not have a problem because he does not pay taxes anyway).

I also like the comment by some people who say I pay my fair share and I don't need a handout. The problem is everyones fair share is NOT ENOUGH, look at the deficit. So the question is do you want to pay more!

Now I realize on this site I am preaching to the choir, but still worth noting.; October 23, 2008 11:06 PM
Aunt Jean said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; October 23, 2008 11:28 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: The beginning of Saturday Night Live's Thursday edition was AWESOME!

Will Ferrell Back As Bush With Tina Fey's Palin On Thursday's "Saturday Night Live" (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/23/will-ferrell-back-as-bush_n_137399.html

.; October 23, 2008 11:53 PM
Vicki in Seattle said...: heh. just got an email from my sister in NC. she is on-board with Obama, has been donating, but when I suggested volunteering to her a few weeks ago, she was coolish on the issue.

well, her and a friend went downtown to Obama HQ and it was BUZZING! and this is in NC, not in WA state (the offices here are also buzzing). they are now BOTH going back to volunteer! It is where the action is!; October 24, 2008 12:16 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Be sure to send this to everyone you know that speaks Spanish!

Obama en Espanol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZhu8SaodPw&e

How cool is that!; October 24, 2008 1:00 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Breaking News...

McCain worker says man scratched 'B' into her face

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/election/s_594939.html

Excerpt:

Police planned to administer a polygraph test to Ashley Todd, 20, because her statements about the attack conflict with evidence from the Citizens Bank ATM where she claims the incident occurred, police said.; October 24, 2008 2:14 AM
Karen Anne said...: Leah,

The whole thing seems odd. Why is the B backwards? Already people are speculating she did it in a mirror, which would explain that.

Why, if the guy was a psychopath enough to do that, is her face basically lightly scratched as opposed to what you would expect from someone who reportedly "kicked and punched her repeatedly?" Someone like that is not going to be careful using a knife.

My apologies to her if this is real, but it sounds like it is someone going off the deep end, of which the McCain campaign seems to have a substantial supply.; October 24, 2008 3:19 AM
Karen Anne said...: Also, the B is on the left side of her face. Is she left handed?; October 24, 2008 3:20 AM
jean said...: Ok, Did someone say something about someone being elite?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/24/mccain-brother-calls-911-over-traffic/?eref=ib_politicalticker

Where I live you get a fine for this.

jean; October 24, 2008 11:52 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I'm watching McCain on CNN live stream and it looks like that high paid makeup artist has but blueish white eye-shadow on him and white stuff under his eyes!

I wonder if she is an Obama supporter!; October 24, 2008 12:46 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Police: McCain Volunteer's "Mutilation" Story Made Up

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/24/mccain-supporter-who-clai_n_137484.html

Excerpt:

A Pittsburgh police commander says a volunteer for the McCain campaign who reported being robbed and attacked near a bank ATM in Bloomfield has confessed to making up the story. Police say charges will be filed.; October 24, 2008 1:55 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: McCain Spokesman Told Reporters Hoaxster's "B" Stood For "Barack"

Well before all the facts were known, McCain's Pennsylvania communications director spread an incendiary version of the now-debunked story about a McCain volunteer who claimed an assailant carved a "B" into her cheek, directly connecting the letter to Barack Obama's name.
(From TMP)
-------------------

Looks like it's time for an investigation into this HUGE hoax!; October 24, 2008 6:47 PM
suzihussein22 said...: What's McCain's judgement call on this-

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/newsreader/story/566303.html

Doesn't that sound mavericky enough?; October 24, 2008 9:41 PM
Kujo said...: Love this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8Uc5BFogE; October 24, 2008 9:57 PM
Independent Voter said...: Remember a few weeks ago someone had mentioned that McShrub/Palin were on the New York ballot more than once? New York offers what is known as "cross-endorsement" or "open-ballot" voting. This is where a candidate(s) can be placed on the ballot multiple times under different party names. Example: McShrub/Palin are listed as "Republican" "Independent" and "Conservative" (where the hell they got Independent I have no clue, we ALL know they surely don't fall into that category). BUT Obama/Biden are also listed multiple times on the New York ballot. Granted they are only listed twice but they are listed as "Democrat" and "Working Families".

I especially like the second one. It really makes it look as though they are truly looking out for US, the working families......I'm not saying it is an illusion because I don't think that at all, all I'm saying is that people who are undecided - or not really paying attention - may go into the voting booth, take a look, and say, "you know what? We are a working family" and pull that lever for Obama. :)

Here is a link to the sample ballot I was looking at.; October 25, 2008 12:36 AM
Independent Voter said...: Ok, I just got this GROSS (there's nothing truly offensive or disgusting to look at - unless of course you are a gay male - no nudity or anything like that) e-mail from a friend of mine still residing in AZ. They've had a hamburger joint recently open in the area (Chandler - suburb of Phoenix) it is called Heart Attack Grill.

Follow the link, which has other links to videos and the store front...etc. Evidently this is a REAL place.

It's no wonder we are the fattest country in the world.; October 25, 2008 1:37 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Photos of Senator Obama in Hawaii on the right side of the article:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081024/NEWS05/810240360

Goodnight.; October 25, 2008 2:10 AM
Karen Anne said...: Just in case, consider donating some more if you can. It's not clear that there are enough funds to support the last minute advertising blitz, and there are apparently a huge number of McCain robocalls going out into the battleground states particularly -

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/2008/10/25/obama_and_mccain_running_low_on_cash/; October 25, 2008 10:05 AM
Beryl said...: I have $1000 left to donate in the GE. I've been donating $100 each day something makes me mad.; October 25, 2008 12:03 PM
jean said...: Daughter just had me watch a video that is making the rounds again.
Rather appropriate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eRApNHSRRk

Pink. Good Song.

jean; October 25, 2008 12:09 PM
Independent Voter said...: LOL Beryl! You SHOULD be broke by now.....LOL; October 25, 2008 12:14 PM
Independent Voter said...: Jean - thanks for posting that video. I've had that song on my iPod for a couple years now, but I've never seen any video to go along with it. I love how much passion she shows while she's singing it.; October 25, 2008 12:24 PM
Emit R Detsaw said...: Jean, I have long thought Bush should be impeached and maybe even thrown in jail for the crimes he has committed against the American people. Now I have a more fair punishment. Make him sit in a room for 24 hours with that video playing in a loop.

Of course he probably wouldn't get it.; October 25, 2008 12:58 PM
jean said...: Indy,
The daughter sat me down to watch it pretty early this morning and my response"Don't ever start my day like that without a warning."
Yes, she had a box of tissues in hand.

Well gotta go, baseball game AND it is HOMECOMING and the events start at 11am.
Goodness, just Goodness:)
jean; October 25, 2008 1:37 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I have come to the conclusion that stop0 is actually a undercover democrat and he comes here to rile us up so that we stay motivated in order to get Senator Obama elected as our next president ;)

---; October 25, 2008 1:40 PM
Independent Voter said...: Have a good day Jean, Bill and I are hitting Fry's Electronics today. I'm not sure what he is looking to get, I'm kind of worried though...LOL

Leah - NICE! That's a good way to look at it, but.........

On a lighter note....I would like to say WHY I like Obama so much....instead of always attacking his opponent he gives us REASONS to vote FOR him, NOT why we should vote against his opponent.; October 25, 2008 2:24 PM
Independent Voter said...: Other polls that I have been keeping an eye are those including Barr and Nader. It appears as though they (both Barr and Nader) are pulling more from McCain than they are Obama.

Here's where you can find them on RCP; October 25, 2008 3:04 PM
jean said...: I hate it when the press goes over the top.
It is time to correct it.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/25/mccain-aide-palin-going-rogue/

She is not rogue, she has RABIES.

jean:); October 25, 2008 3:59 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: This is pretty good.

Racism at McCain Palin rallies: Why whitey can't vote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtIYpBGlv1U; October 25, 2008 4:11 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Amazing Florida Bridge Rally!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZCB9heiNW4

FLORIDA - Yes Ya'll Can!; October 25, 2008 5:48 PM
jean said...: Poor Puma is having a bad day.

http://www.10news.com/politics/17802501/detail.html; October 25, 2008 6:41 PM
suzihussein22 said...: jean-Hey. I was also thinking of the song Right Now when you posted the Pink song. Pink's my favorite color. :) Also, did you notice one of the links below the 10news article? Pick the perfect Shrub(s) for your yard.

The debate went really good. Neither of the Republican speakers had anything organized. My son's question was one of the questions picked to be answered. He's only twelve.; October 25, 2008 7:06 PM
Minnesota For Obama said...: Republican drives 600 miles to vote for Obama

Lines were the last thing on Aaron Wheeler’s mind as he explained why he drove 600 miles back to his old hometown from Virginia, where he moved this month, to vote in what he called “one of the proudest days” of his life.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/24/on-the-trail-republican-drives-600-miles-to-vote-for-obama/; October 25, 2008 7:59 PM
suzihussein22 said...: Bummer...the Obama campaign asked me to come to NC this weekend but my husband is out of town and my mother-in-law had to go into the hospital. I got to talk to the volunteer for about 10 minutes. It's a small world. She grew up not too far from my dad's family.; October 25, 2008 9:03 PM
Independent Voter said...: Check out this NOT YET RELEASED 527 AD

It's hilarious! Not only does it advocate someone of shooting their child (total absurdity) but check out the "contributors" at the end.

AND NO IT'S NOT REAL!!!!!!! It is meant as a parody of all the absurd claims that are being leveled against Obama.; October 25, 2008 9:18 PM
Independent Voter said...: Suzi - I hope your mother-in-law is going to be ok.

My step-father (love him dearly even though he is a Republican who is voting for McShrub) is undergoing Chemo AND Radiation, isn't doing so well. I might end up flying home in a couple weeks to help mom clean up the house and just give her a break if things don't turn around soon. He's not doing real well......and I hate to even say it, my mother and I really aren't on good speaking terms right now. But, I would still go and help out if I am needed.

If it were my biological father on the other hand..........well he could forget it!; October 25, 2008 9:22 PM
Beryl said...: Doing the happy dance
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-earlyvoting25-2008oct25,0,1615606.story

"Early voting continues in many states, so the numbers can change. But Obama seems well-positioned in several Republican-leaning states that have the potential to broaden his path to the magic number of 270 electoral votes.

In North Carolina, early voting shows Obama's party in the lead. Of the 930,516 people who have voted early, 56% are Democrats and 27% Republican. Blacks account for 21% of North Carolina's registered voters but make up 28% of those who've voted early.

In Georgia, which hasn't chosen a Democratic presidential candidate since Bill Clinton in 1992, African Americans are voting in disproportionately high numbers. Of the 967,210 people who've voted early, 35% are black, state data show. By contrast, blacks constituted only about 25% of the total that voted for president in 2004.

Iowa voted for President Bush in 2004, but the Obama campaign hopes to win the state. Early voting figures bode well for that. About 51% of the 277,909 Iowans who've voted early are Democrats, compared with 28% Republicans."; October 25, 2008 9:24 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-I'm so sorry to hear that. I never know when my mom's going to need me because of chronic COPD. It's going to be a long road also with Mike's mom because of her thyroid and diabetes. She's got a pacemaker too. I'm not on good terms with my mother either but I love her. How's Bill?; October 25, 2008 9:44 PM
Independent Voter said...: Suzi, ouch! Sorry to hear about the health problems in the family.

Bill is doing good. Therapy is going better than expected. He'll be going to the doctor again this week (Friday) and will be getting another scan to see if they can set him free (sort of speaking). But one good thing is that he is driving again (for about a week now) because he's no longer on any pain meds. :); October 25, 2008 11:12 PM
Independent Voter said...: OK, I'm not sure how to take this, but I'm watching CNN. Since when did CNN get in the business of comedy? They have DL Hughley doing comedy spots regarding politics. Now I'm not saying it's a bad show by any means, but they just had a guy on there posing as "Freddie Mac". I'm behind on watching it by an hour so I'm not able to back up the recording but he literally used the word "bitches" on air.

Granted this show is OBVIOUSLY skewed toward Obama. I think CNN is going to lose a lot of its credibility (not that I really care for CNN these days) but WTF?; October 25, 2008 11:16 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Indy- Here ya go...

CNN Enters The World Of Satirical News With D.L. Hughley's Comedy-News Show

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/arts/television/25hugh.html?partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

.; October 25, 2008 11:21 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-It's gotta be a relief to be able to drive. I couldn't drive for 6 weeks after back surgery. What's so crazy is none of this stuff that's happened in my family is genetic. It's a good thing or we wouldn't have been able to get health insurance and would be accused of being irresponsible by the Rep.; October 25, 2008 11:23 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Hey Everyone don't forget to watch SNL tonight.

Btw- Amy had her baby today it's a boy, so she won't be on there tonight. And there's a gal named Maya that is going to play Michelle Obama tonight on SNL.; October 25, 2008 11:24 PM
Independent Voter said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; October 25, 2008 11:26 PM
Independent Voter said...: Thanks Leah - I found an article shortly after I posted it. I can't believe that they are keeping in words such as "bitches" though. Very ODD for a "news" channel.

Suzi - he's definitely happy about being able to drive. He's actually happy to be able to help out around the house again too (I'm definitely happy about this too.) :)

Leah - thanks for the heads-up. I couldn't believe that Amy was up dancing around like she was last week doing the Palin "rap" song.; October 25, 2008 11:31 PM
Karen Anne said...: iv and suzi, I hope your families will be okay.

I am not doing an early voting happy dance just yet. Maybe Obama supporters are rushing to vote and the McShrub types plan on voting later.; October 25, 2008 11:42 PM
Beryl said...: You are right Karen Anne. I don't like the fact that they are reporting on characteristics of the early voters. That may make people vote against Obama who wouldn't have voted at all.

That said, I'm glad I received a mail-in ballot. I had more time to read over the ballot and make sure I marked it correctly. I then took it down to the county and it took less than 10 minutes to turn it in.; October 25, 2008 11:52 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-I'm sure you're doing a happy dance about Bill helping around the house again. I bet his being happy is a little bit of a fad. :) lol I for one remember how it felt the first time I bent over the sink after so many weeks of sitting straight, standing straight, etc.

beryl and ka-I was just wondering if it's better in some of those areas to early vote or not if the precints aren't very populated. Call it paranoid.

Has anybody else read about how the company won the contract for Palin's Pipeline to somewhere?; October 26, 2008 12:44 AM
Independent Voter said...: Check out this video. It's entitled: "The Vet Who Didn't Vet." I found it on HuffPo, but it wasn't one of their "headliners". (It was in the left column commentary section). It is REALLY Good. The commentary is "If School House Rock made a campaign ad it might look something like this:"

You can find the HuffPo link HERE; October 26, 2008 2:24 AM
Kujo said...: Inspiration:

As many of us have been inspired by BHO, I would like to an inspiration story (on a much smaller scale) that really inspires me.

I live in a town where sports are very competitive, as many towns across our country. This week a small event occured that has actually created a little buzz through our town. My son made his middle school (7th grade) basketball team. Now I know I am a proud father, but there of course is a little more to the story. He is the smallest boy in the school (including 6th grade). He still wears youth medium while other member of the team are wearing adult larges.

It is really not a story about luck, he has practiced couple times a week for over 3 years in a very advance training programs. He loves to play the game.

The only real advise I have told him was for him to get recognized, he would have to work harder, try harder and play harder then everyone else. This may seem to be unfair and it is, to the other boys. You will learn how to work hard to get ahead in life while others will be givin a free pass and find it difficult later in life.; October 26, 2008 3:00 AM
Kujo said...: Small delema, need help.

Ok for years I enjoyed get all setup to watch the returns come in on election eve (though until 2 years ago, I had not enjoyed the results). I usuall will stay up all night long until the last state result appears. I had planned on getting all setup again in front of the big screen with all my snacks at hand.

But now Obama is opened up his election day party to the public. you see I live in a Chicago Suburb and work at the Sears tower, a few blocks away from the grant park were he will be.

This is history. How can I miss it Could you imagin being at Dr. Kings I have a dream speech. Standing in from of FDR when he said we have nothing to fear but fear itself, to be in front of JFK when he said Ich bin ein Berliner, or that we will go to the moon before the end of the decade. To be next to Dan Quayle when he said "What a waste it is to lose one's mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is."

But at the same time how could I miss Fox news saying "Just in Ohio is now projected for Obama", Wolf Blitzer saying "He's definately probably has a good chance of Winning this election", Palin saying "We are being taken over by Communists!!!", Oberman saying "See I told you so", Lou Dobs saying "Mexico has now been projected OBAMA", McCain saying "Grrrrrrrrrrr, get out of my way you (*&*(&&*(", and of course Jack Cafferty saying "What we can derive from these results is that 55% of Americans have a brain"

what to do? what to do?; October 26, 2008 3:21 AM
Karen Anne said...: Kujo, Go to the party and record whatever channel you most want to see for later. Stuff will probably show up on youtube or network sites anyway. Man, I envy you the chance to be there in person.

Suzi, what are you thinking, there will be monkey business with the early ballots? I'm paranoid too.

Beryl, I print off the sample ballot for my area from the Secy of State's website and mark it at home at my leisure, then take it to the polls with me.; October 26, 2008 5:35 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: More confirmation that Virginia is definitely leaning for Obama, and that North Carolina and Florida are in play. From the Sunday edition of the Baltimore Sun:

Obama's strength highlights changes in the South

SUFFOLK, VA. - The solid South could be cracking beneath John McCain's feet.

Southern support for Barack Obama is building in states that have been reliably Republican for decades, polls show, and they might deliver a decisive verdict in next week's election.

Virginia hasn't gone Democratic for president in 44 years, but it is leaning Obama's way. He holds a narrower edge in other Southern battlegrounds: North Carolina, last carried by a Democrat in 1976, and Florida, which decided the 2000 race.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/politics/bal-te.virginia26oct26,0,4700597.story

Mike; October 26, 2008 8:53 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Chief of Staff in an Obama administration would most likely be Tom Daschle. And basically, the CoS would be as important, if not more so, than the VP.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/bal-te.west26oct26,0,5592432.story

Mike; October 26, 2008 9:52 AM
Vicki in Seattle said...: Kujo: If I lived in Chicago, I'd be at that party!

and IV, there is a restaurant around here called, "the Hardened Artery". I guess they are still around anyway - I've never been, and have no intention of going if they are. Nothing against meat, but this just sound like I'd leave feeling uncomfortably full.; October 26, 2008 11:08 AM
jean said...: I guess Anchorage does not like Palin that much.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2008/Oct/26/endorsements__anchorage_paper_picks_obama.html

jean; October 26, 2008 2:38 PM
Karen Anne said...: Aunt Jean,

How are things going? You've been kind of quiet lately...; October 26, 2008 3:04 PM
jean said...: doug,
I just do not know what to say about the Chargers.
The closest analogy I have is that the Chargers are like the PAST Two Elections and the Democratic Party.
You got it all, but forget too focus, and keep getting distracted.

jean; October 26, 2008 4:36 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Great web video ad!

More of the Same

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4TNt6I9vCY

.; October 26, 2008 4:53 PM
Independent Voter said...: Ok, I just got done watching SNL from last night........was it me or was anybody else left with being less than enthusiastic over their show? I only watch the political skits and of course "weekend update".

When Seth said that Amy was out because she was having her baby, I thought he should have said something like, "How selfish of her". You know what I mean? At least throw in a small punchline.

Oh well.........LOL!!!!!! My "verification password" for this post is nalin! I know it's not quite palin, but EWWWWWWWWWW bad visual.......sorry guys.; October 26, 2008 9:25 PM
suzihussein22 said...: ka-Yeah, I just kinda wonder if somebody'll have more time to mess with the early voting ballots. Ooh, what was that? :)

jean-I didn't expect that. You'd think they just play if safe since Palin could make things uncomfortable for them.

vicki-That sounds like Hardee's to me. :)

My mother-in-law is stabilizing and will be able to go to step-down soon. Then my sister-in-law, the nurse, can "straighten her out". It's gonna take a few months.

I got my yard sign this week. This is the first time I've publically stated who I'm supporting, because the right to secret ballot is important to me also. My husband doesn't usually know who I'm voting for, but he would know if I'm going for my pilot's license or adopting a child from here or another country.; October 26, 2008 10:40 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-Umm, that was a disturbing visual for anybody in this case. LOL :D; October 26, 2008 10:42 PM
Beryl said...: "Hold On - With Obama you'll never walk alone!!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tj9MRLFFkw

Given how "tough" this campaign has been largely due to Republican attack tactics, who can unify us better than Obama?; October 26, 2008 11:05 PM
Aunt Jean said...: Karen Anne

I'm doing pretty good been busy as heck the past week or so. I'm haveing a hard time finding someone to reroof my home. Had the money for it for several days but hasn't done me any good.

Didn't get to vote early either bummed me out but doesn't really matter I will be voting for Obama on Nov. the 4th!!!!

God help us all if he doesn't get the election.!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone just wanted to drop in and say hello and also to say love the polls!!!! AJ; October 27, 2008 12:18 AM
Aunt Jean said...: Goodnight to all the good men and women on here. Talk to you again!!!! AJ; October 27, 2008 12:45 AM
Independent Voter said...: Has ANYONE seen THIS. It is quite disturbing. John McCain is mocking Obama for saying that nuclear power would have to be safe. This man is so effing reckless. I'm just flabbergasted that ANYONE takes him seriously anymore.; October 27, 2008 12:54 AM
Independent Voter said...: Hello AJ! Hope you can return to us again soon :); October 27, 2008 12:55 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Open Thread EV Contest

*** MAIN CONTEST early submissions ***

JayW - 269
Beryl - 280 (51% pop.vote)
Hippolytus - 289
Dilbuck - 290
softspoken22 - 298 — (51.5% pop. vote)
Emma - 300 (1)
Aunt Jean - 300 (2) — (53% pop.vote/McCain 44%/und. 3%)
SarahLawrenceScott - 303
Richard/Rich (vtslayer) - 304 (1)
Oh Canada - 304 (2)
jean - 311
Mike in Maryland - 312
tmess2 - 315 — (O-65m/M-58m)*7
RobH - 317 (1) — (O-68m/M-58m)*10
apissedant - 317 (2) — (O-68m/M-60m)*8
Oregon Dem - 332
Leah - 345 — (O-69m/M-50m)*19
Woodland Sprite - 360
Emit R Detsaw - 429
Independent voter - 538
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* * * October guess submissions * * *

Pablo (baby Tristan+): 306 — (50.5% B.O - 46% J.M and 4.5% other)
Beryl: 311
Mike in Maryland: 344 — (O-68.5m/M-62.5m)
Aunt Jean: 347
tmess2: 349
Richard/Rich (vtslayer): 364 — (51% Obama, 47% McCain, 2% Other)
Indy: 353 EV's — (Obama 49.8%, McShrub 44.6%, Other 5.6%)
Oh Canada: 364
Leah: 372
Kujo: 396

______________________

The EV numbers in this contest (in the top part) were submitted several months ago and those numbers are our MAIN contest. Anyone submitting a new number will be shown in the October number section.
- - -
Everyone can add an Obama pop.vote number and McCain pop.vote number rounded off to the nearest million - the last number (*) is the margin. Or just a pop.vote or margin # if you wish to do so.
___________________________
2004 General Election Popular vote
Bush 62,040,610
Kerry 59,028,444; October 27, 2008 12:59 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Indy-

Re: SNL

I thought the opening (Biden/Murtha) was NOT funny at all.

The "Maya" gal that played Michelle Obama wasn't anything at all like Michelle - but the song 'Solid as Barack' was pretty good though.

Weekend update was 'okay' but I wish they'd get rid of the folks that act like dumbos (the guy that doesn't finish sentences, and a few others of the unfunny folks that sit there at the desk from time to time).

SNL just isn't at all like it was in the 70's and 80's. In the past few shows they'd had 'fartface' and 'vomiting' and I think that is more for the junior-high school crowd!

The Vincent Price skit was pretty funny (and it had a feel of the old SNL), but I am sure that many of the young folks have no idea who James Mason, etc. are.

After the election I will NOT be watching SNL anymore.; October 27, 2008 1:06 AM
Beryl said...: "The "Maya" gal that played Michelle Obama wasn't anything at all like Michelle - but the song 'Solid as Barack' was pretty good though."

I agree. Maya Rudolph is Minnie Riperton's daughter. Most of you are too young to remember Riperton's incredible voice. Maya does look a lot like her mother.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Riperton

Maya was good in a movie I really like -- 'Idiocracy'.; October 27, 2008 1:33 AM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Beryl-

Thanks for the link.
Maya sure does look just like her mom Minnie. I've heard Minnie sing before but I never knew what she looked like.

Goodnight everyone ;); October 27, 2008 1:45 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: Don't know if anyone has seen this or not, but it's funny in a weird way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9V_aOCga0

Mike; October 27, 2008 7:30 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: "The Onion: McCain Left On Campaign Bus Overnight" :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqV3AXjqP0w

Mike; October 27, 2008 7:57 AM
Doc Pickles said...: Hi Vikki in Seattle that is amazing news about North Carolina! I'm cheering so much for Obama to win in Jesse Helms' state, it would mean so much.

There is a lot going on in this election but for me personally an Obama victory in North Carolina would be the sweetest win in this election.

An Obama victory in Texas would be jaw-dropping too. Hey, you just never know.; October 27, 2008 10:10 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: With some of the national polls starting to tighten just a bit (at least on a day-to-day basis), the trolls are coming back out over at Pollster.com.

So today, I posted a challenge to them, as follows:

Anyone on the right-wing want to give us the route to 270 Electoral College votes that McLameBrain has?

What states will he win, those states adding up to 270 EC votes?

Name them, or STFU.

And if you include Pennsylvania in that route to 270, tell us how he's going to win the state, when the composite polling on Pollster.com currently shows him down by 12.7 points in Pennsylvania, and has shown him down by double digits every day for several consecutive weeks.

Obama's route:

'Kerry states' (without NH, the weakest of the 'Kerry state'), plus Iowa, plus Virginia gives him 268. Add ANY state, and he's over 270. Add just New Hampshire, and he's at 272. Add just New Mexico, and he's at 273. Add just Colorado and he's at 277. Add just North Carolina and he's at 283. Add just Ohio and he's at 288. Add just Florida and he's at 289. And there are several more states where he's in the lead to some extent.

If Obama wins the 'Kerry states', including NH, he needs just Iowa and Virginia, or Iowa and New Mexico plus one more state, or Iowa and North Carolina, or Iowa and Ohio, or Iowa and Florida, or ..., or ..., or ..., etc., etc., etc.

Sorry, right-wingers. McLameBrain will have to draw four cards to a Royal Flush to have the remotest chance of sweeping all the states he needs to win the 270 EC votes to win this election.

Again, show us the route, or STFU.

I'm sure I'll get 100 well-thought-out responses to my post (in my dreams - LOL).

Mike; October 27, 2008 11:13 AM
Doc Pickles said...: Over at www.fivethirtyeight.com they just posted a great piece on North Carolina. The whole piece is pretty inspiring (but not an excuse to slack off!) and this especially jumped out at me:

"According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, by Sunday 1,078,710 had voted early in the Tarheel State, compared with only 984,000 ballots in the entire early voting period in 2004. We're only halfway through the early vote. Something big is happening in North Carolina this time, a state George W. Bush carried by over 12 points in 2004."; October 27, 2008 11:31 AM
Beryl said...: James Dobson's organization, Focus on the Family Action, recently published a letter purporting to offer a vision of 2012 after four years of an Obama administration. This letter, filled with doomsday projections, is fearmongering of the worst kind - a sensationalist fiction with almost no basis in reality.

How does it reflect on our Christian witness in the world to see self-described Christian leaders engage in such blatant fearmongering? When Americans read Dobson's letter, do you think they'll come away thinking better of Christianity - or worse?

James Dobson should hear from those in the faith community that find this tactic appalling. Please tell James Dobson and Focus on the Family how you feel.

As Christians we have been choosing hope over fear for 2000 years. Our public witness should reflect our deepest hopes, not provoke unfounded fears.

We've set up a form below that will send an email message to Focus on the Family's Citizen Link email address.

Please go and send in your comments and reactions now:

http://www.matthew25.org/fotf_response.php

Thank you,

The Matthew 25 Network; October 27, 2008 11:56 AM
Karen Anne said...: I just caution people against thinking early voting swarms mean those voters are for Obama. They could as easily be Palin Republicans.; October 27, 2008 12:47 PM
Karen Anne said...: Tony Hillerman passes away -

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/books/28hillerman.html

If anyone has not read his wonderful books, you are missing something. I was hoping for about ten more...; October 27, 2008 12:51 PM
jean said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; October 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Mike-in-GA said...: Hi All - I've been watching the volume of chat go down over the last week on DCW. It is like everyone is just walking on egg shells waiting for November 4th. OK - everyone follow me - take a deep breath - let it out and repeat after me - YES WE CAN! There doesn't that feel better! Have faith - we will get there and be happy on November 5th. Hell I'm happy now just because I got to vote early for Barack last week. Keep your chins up - it will all work out. Aunt Jean - be careful of the shysters - we had so many of them after the hurricanes in Florida in 2004. Make sure you get a good licensed contractor. Leah - I never selected an EV number in any of the contests so far because I did not want to be overconfident - but show me at 309 with a 5% margin for Barack if you would please. Thanks! Keep the chat rolling and stay positive!; October 27, 2008 2:19 PM
jean said...: Just watched Obama and his "closing argument" and he was very concise and to the point.
Well done and brought a tear to the eye.

I also watched McCain afterward at his rally to compare. He was all over the place AND promised millions of jobs within a few months. He seriously said that.
I was waiting for the chicken in every pot and HOW this was to be done but that never came up.
He spent most of the time being negative toward Obama.
If the millions of jobs in a few months doesn't come up in the news I will be quite upset.
jean; October 27, 2008 2:31 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: I agree Senator Obama's 'Closing Argument' speech was just awesome. One of his best speeches. I wish that EVERYONE in America would watch it before voting, but of course that won't happen since it was only on cable (that I could tell) and most people are at work right now and not watching TV or able to watch the whole speech live stream on their computers at work - how sad for them that they have missed out on an important part of history!; October 27, 2008 2:41 PM
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jean said...: Hey mike-in-ga,
No kidding. Also glad your back.

I need to do this because so many things get missed.

MCCAIN JUST PROMISED MILLIONS OF JOBS IN A FEW MONTHS IN HIS SPEECH IN DAYTON OHIO. NOT HOW OR ANYTHING SPECIFIC, JUST MILLIONS OF JOBS IN A FEW MONTHS.
SOMEONE PLEASE PUT THIS IN THE MAJOR NEWS.

Just had to do that.
Sometimes one cannot stand much more stupidity.

jean; October 27, 2008 2:43 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: jean-

I think the media should ignore McCain's 'jobs' comment. The low information voters might hear the media talking about it on the news and believe McCain ;)
I doubt that very many people listened to McCain's rally very closely and all will be forgotten by tomorrow unless McCain keeps repeating it.; October 27, 2008 2:49 PM
jean said...: leah,
I'm not to sure of that.
Even low info voters know that millions of jobs cannot be created in a few months.
I think if he is called out to prove that he can't create a million jobs in a few months, it will show he is a lier and has poor judgement and is plain incompetent.
Something everyone understands.

I made myself watch his speech,the entire thing, and yes, it was painful.
Maybe I have developed Post Tramatic Stress Syndrom.
jean; October 27, 2008 2:58 PM
Doug said...: Hey Jean, I haven't been monitoring this thread much the past few days--out of town. But I did see your comment on the Chargers... I did take the Saints this week!

Unlike the Dems, the Chargers aren't playing defense very well at all. I am impressed by how "on it" the Dems are around GOTV and pushing back efforts to disqualify voters. This is not 2004!

Cheers..; October 27, 2008 3:17 PM
jean said...: doug,
Good, because you know I loss with the Chargers.

Look at what GA did. The Dems are on top of it.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2008/Oct/27/panel__ga__checks_should_have_been_cleared_by_feds.html

jean; October 27, 2008 3:40 PM
Mike-in-GA said...: Doug - I agree - there was some good news for Georgia today - here's what a Fed Judicial Panel ruled today: "ATLANTA (AP) - A three-judge federal panel says Georgia should have sought U.S. Justice Department approval before implementing a new process of using Social Security numbers and driver's license data to check voters' immigration status.

Attorneys were sorting out whether the 27-page ruling means Georgia must immediately stop doing the checks. Voting officials have defended them as a way to verify that citizens are eligible to vote.

The panel on Monday ordered Georgia officials to swiftly notify voters whose names were flagged as ineligible that they can still cast paper ballots on Nov. 4.

Georgia is one of several states that needs federal approval before changing election policy because of a history of discriminatory voting practices.

It also blocks the state from removing flagged names from voter lists unless voters say in writing that they are ineligible."
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/27/panel-ga-checks-should-have-been-cleared-by-feds/

In past years this would not have happened.; October 27, 2008 3:45 PM
jean said...: mike-in-ga,
Heh Heh, I guess we were looking at the same thing.

This is perhaps something to think about because yes stress is high.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2008/Oct/27/election_stress__forget_campaign_and_go_camping.html

I don't know if I could just walk away for a few days.

jean; October 27, 2008 3:49 PM
Mike-in-GA said...: Jean - You beat me to the punch! I guess I had a more long winded post than you. But it is still great news to share. It could be a major factor here - many who have been denied in early voting - will get another chance to vote during the election cycle. That is one reason everyone should do early voting. ALSO I WOULD EMPHASIZE WHAT THE DEMOCRAT'S LEGAL TEAM STATED - DO NOT ACCEPT A PROVISIONAL BALLOT. CALL THE CNN OR MSNBC VOTING HELP LINE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AND THEY WILL FOLLOW UP QUICKLY IN YOUR AREA. THEY ARE REALLY PUSHING TO ENSURE THAT THEY PROVIDE COVERAGE OF VOTING SUPPRESSION.; October 27, 2008 3:54 PM
Mike-in-GA said...: Senator Stevens has been found guilty on filing false statements on all 7 counts. It could be a major setback for the Republicans in Alaska. Let's hope the mayor of Anchorage upsets him.; October 27, 2008 4:03 PM
jean said...: Thr sickos are coming out.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/27/feds-charge-2-with-plot-against-obama/

Security is going to be unbelievable from now on.

jean; October 27, 2008 5:02 PM
jean said...: Unfortunately here are more specifics.

http://www.10news.com/politics/17815517/detail.html; October 27, 2008 5:11 PM
Doc Pickles said...: This is huge about Ted Stevens, what a crook.

Suddenly 60 senate seats possible. Not probable, but possible.

I was convinced the jury wouldn't make up its mind until November 5.; October 27, 2008 5:22 PM
suzihussein22 said...: Yes, unfortunately I heard the news on the way home about the skinheads while I dodged a deer on the highway. It's a good thing I can multi-task, like any good b-ball mom can. :) I'm defrosting while I post. I also read Obama's detail didn't know about it on ABC. Why not?

I got tickled about a caller on Supertalk99.7. It's TN's version of Faux Noise. It was pointed out that we should be helping the poor, not as socialists, but as responsible citizens. "Uncle" Phil Valentine couldn't get around the logic of that, especially since the caller had the Bible passages ready to quote to him.; October 27, 2008 7:44 PM
Emit R Detsaw said...: Well, two votes for Obama were entered in Texas today. My wife and I move her from California a couple years ago(before you Texans go off on immigrants from California ruining your state - I'm Midwest born and raised - California was just where I got out of the military). There are a lot of folks in San Antonio and Austin that moved here from California and other Blue states over the past 4 years because the Texas economy. That is one of the reason that Texas is going BLUE!!!; October 27, 2008 8:02 PM
jean said...: Someone needs to tell McCain that his home state is just barely leaning at +6. I do have respect for the elderly and to lose his own state would be very embarressing.
jean; October 27, 2008 8:51 PM
Beryl said...: Texas Man Paints Obama Logo On Front Lawn, got tired of signs being stolen
http://www.burntorangereport.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=7247; October 27, 2008 8:54 PM
jean said...: I think someone needs to tell him because I think that McCain has a "No Bummer Zone" just like Bush.

jean; October 27, 2008 8:59 PM
Kujo said...: Mike in GA- Yes I noticed the activity has slowed down a lot in recent days. I think it is the calm before the storm.

I have been in Asia for the past 3 weeks. Every morning when I get up I have to surf every know news outlet. I feel like a junky. I think someone should open up a detox web site for after Nov 4th so we don't have to go cold turkey!; October 27, 2008 9:56 PM
Kujo said...: Rollins: Palin will be the most popular Republican after this election?

Shows where the Republican party is headed.

Lets get real. The Republican pundants and reporters are talking up Palin because they still want McShame to win. Once the election is over, even Guliani will be talking how she brought the ticket down. She will go back to Alaska and face possible impeachment. Then probably in 2 years run a re-election bid against the guy she had fired.; October 27, 2008 9:59 PM
suzihussein22 said...: kujo-Can I confirm those predictions with my 8 ball? :)

I'm actually paying attention to MNF tonight. It's the undefeated Titans against the Colts. Choke Manning Choke!; October 27, 2008 10:15 PM
Independent Voter said...: I know this is SOOOOOOOOOOOO off topic, but I think EVERYONE, including Leah can appreciate these photographs

I was talking to Bill and we think it's time to get another kitty! :) Perhaps the one in the photographs will be available.; October 27, 2008 10:41 PM
jean said...: suzi,
You got your wish. Actually the defense just folded. It is now tied with a 2pt conversion.

Indy,
Just a little off topic.
The husband does not like cats but I think even he would let me get that one
:)
We have a agreement, after the last one past we stick with dogs.
Of course that could be changed.
jean
Has anyone notified McCain about the standings of Arizona yet?
You know, the "No Bummer Zone".; October 27, 2008 10:48 PM
Independent Voter said...: LOL Jean, I hear ya. We have two cats right now, but they could always use a 3rd playmate. :); October 27, 2008 10:53 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-I'll let you have that one. :)

jean-Yyeahh! And now we're leading by 3!! Huh!; October 27, 2008 11:00 PM
Mike in Maryland said...: Jean,

That's not the only poll showing a tight race in Arizona!

Myers Res/Grove:
McLameBrain 44
Obama 40

and

Zimmerman-MrktngIntell:
McLameBrain 44
Obama 42

Mike; October 27, 2008 11:20 PM
suzihussein22 said...: We just put the icing on the cake! Didn't even have to sack the non-team player who never got a championship for the Vols anyway! Mike wanted us to at least sack Manning. This is a little better. :); October 27, 2008 11:28 PM
jean said...: suzi,
Dang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next Sunday I am going to talk to you before I make my picks.
I have not done well lately:)

mike in maryland,
Are you going to make the call to McCain??????????????? LOL

Indy,
I think that third cat may have your other cats as a snack.

jean; October 27, 2008 11:30 PM
suzihussein22 said...: Should I apologize for being so off-topic tonight? Here we go-

http://tinyurl.com/5rndoh

If we can beat the Colts and stay undefeated, anything can happen in TN.; October 27, 2008 11:34 PM
Independent Voter said...: Jean,

Not if it were raised around them. :); October 27, 2008 11:37 PM
jean said...: suzi,
It is going to be a long week after a LONG election.
Levity and off topic, I feel, is quite appropriate and much needed.
jean; October 27, 2008 11:39 PM
suzihussein22 said...: jean-As long as we split the winnings! ROFL :D; October 27, 2008 11:41 PM
jean said...: Indy,
You are one heck of an optimist LOL.

Gotta go to bed, early morning, dentist at 8:20pm.
What was I thinking??????
I always have a cocktail before the dentist, now what am I gonna do?
Have a good night.
jean; October 27, 2008 11:42 PM
suzihussein22 said...: iv dave-If you're the cat whisperer...:); October 27, 2008 11:42 PM
suzihussein22 said...: A great ending to a rough day. A third of my team is going to be new next week. Aagh. It's gotten down to where if we're not a well-oiled machine by the 3rd week, I know if there's going to be turnover.; October 27, 2008 11:47 PM
suzihussein22 said...: jean-You too.; October 27, 2008 11:48 PM
suzihussein22 said...: How about this one? One of my nicknames is Josephine. Let's see what McCain thinks of Josephine the Retailer. The only reason I have a refund right now is having 2 children. I'm working class. I've paid my property taxes. How can he prove that the economy can trickle down to my level after he's been in office a couple of months? Of course I know it can't.; October 28, 2008 12:01 AM
Doug said...: Hey Jean, sorry to see you picked Indy. The power has shifted in the AFC South, kind of like the changes that have occurred in the election cycle. I just came home from the pub watching the Titans take control of the division--they are going to be tough in the playoffs with that defense. Indy, I am afraid, will not be in the playoffs this year.

I know this sounds lame after the game, so I will make some bold predictions for next week: Detroit (they have to win sometime), Tampa, NY Giants, and Washington on Monday night.

Cheers!; October 28, 2008 12:17 AM
Independent Voter said...: LOL Doug. I think she was just addressing me when she was referring to Indy.

Good luck tomorrow Jean.......have a glass for me :); October 28, 2008 12:40 AM
Beryl said...: Praise God!

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/dozens_of_call_center_workers.php; October 28, 2008 12:53 AM
Mike in Maryland said...: Doug?

Washington next Monday against the Steelers??

Don't you know the history of that game???

Since before the Deadskins moved to DC in 1937, if the Deadskins win their final home game before a Presidential election, the incumbent party wins. There was one exception - 2004 when the Deadskins lost to Green Bay, but Dubya still won.

I'll be rooting for the Steelers (probably for the only time this season) to win the Monday night game.

Mike; October 28, 2008 12:57 AM
Independent Voter said...: LOL Mike, I was thinking the same thing.; October 28, 2008 1:01 AM
tmess2 said...: Counting down the days:

Tuesday -- Can Palin talk more about her clothing situation and more aides talk about the disfunctional campaign?

Wednesday -- The big can't avoid tv ads.

Thursday -- Discussion about the big can't avoid tv ads and the GNP numbers for the third quarter.

Friday -- Halloween (nobody at home to watch any of the news).

That leaves us just three other days to control the news cycle.; October 28, 2008 1:45 AM
Kujo said...: Republican Party.

There are actually some parts of the Republican party that I like. I would say I am fiscal concervative. I would like to see gov spending decreased, but taxes should be based on spending. I would like to see new programs replace bad programs instead of just adding to the budget...

But this is just a small faction of the Republican Party. I would guess for the most part Romney and Hagel would be included in this area.

Then there is the Machine part of the Replican Party. This is the part that has been ruling and "using" the rest of the party. "Using" in the way of pretending to have the same cause but are using them to "spread the wealth" from the middle class to their pockets.

There is also the religous portion of the party. So engrossed with there religion that they really don't care about anything else (so not all Religious people). Know nothing about economics, word trade.

And a new faction of the party, or hidden faction just coming out this year or having a rebirth. This is more or less the racists part of the party.

Now its funny listening to the party emploding. There is a article on Huffington about how the Repubs will excomunicate everyone who has disavoid Palin.

The new Palin faction is a combination of the religous and the racists part of the party (funny mix). I'd like to call this the WWF or the World Wrestling Federation. This part of the party is focused on fake politics. Say anything. Palin could say Spread the Wealth is bad, when last week she would say the same thing about Alaska and Oil. Palin would say Dems are Tax and Spend, even though the Dems are not that have have not been for decades. Does not matter if it is true, just say it. Just like Wrestling. They all know it is fake and lies, but they all love it anyway.

Another name for the Party will be the Embarrassment party. Usually I'd say about 30% of the people are diehard Repubicans and 30% diehard Dems.

You will probably see many of the Republicans volentary move over to the other side, not care that they are excommunicated.

You think 60 is a reach in the Senate, it might be possible that another 10 come over after the elections. Would that not be funny.; October 28, 2008 1:58 AM
suzihussein22 said...: m in md-I don't usually root for the Redskins either(sorry Vicki).

Kujo the analyst. I liked some of your perspective.

I'll just say I see machine aspects to any political function of any government.

I was so sad to see the 8 yr. old be able to test an uzi at a gun show in MA. He didn't survive. Common sense should have prevailed just knowing the kick to that weapon. The cynical part of me is thinking Palin would be interested in it.; October 28, 2008 7:27 AM
suzihussein22 said...: kujo-The World Wildlife Fund was able to keep that acronym of WWF, btw. My best umbrella is from them. It's 16 yrs. old. I used to think Hogan was cool over 20 yrs. ago anyway.; October 28, 2008 7:31 AM
Vicki in Seattle said...: hey, I was talking to the local district coordinator up here last night, we are about to have a citizen's revolt here in our little town. I asked her who our PCO is, and apparently it's an older woman (defined as anyone older than me) who doesn't do anything and hasn't been particularly involved. Also, apparently there are three districts that have NO PCOs - she asked me if I'd like to volunteer as an acting PCO for one of them.

anyway, our little city council has apparently been lying to the state, and is being unresponsive to local citizenry. People on the verge of storming city hall with pitchforks and torches. Well, almost. :-)

I told her that she has organized a crew of volunteers, the time to organize for the spring council elections is within one week of next weeks' election. she liked that idea!; October 28, 2008 10:21 AM
Kujo said...: First and foremost I must appologies to the World Wildlife Federation.

In my previous post I noted that there was one part of the Republican party that I liked. The fiscal concervative. The problem with this statement is that it appears that this idea was unique to the Republicans. I don't belive this to be so. Under the Clinton administration, the Democratic party showed its strength in economics.

If Obama wins, I think the final nail on the Republican coffin would be for Obama to really do a hatchet job on government spending (on programs that spend more to administrate then having those resorces getting to the intended targets) while increasing important programs for education, health care. Then buy the end of his 8th year, taxes would start to be reduced, not because of a political purpose, but because we have run a surplus for three years.

In the past, polititians have felt the need to compromise in order to get there bill past. Keep that program going for the Senetor in X state so you can keep the program that helps your client in Y state.

One of the most interesting thing his how efficent Obama has been in running his campaign. His use of the web, his ability to raise large amoung of cash from a completely new source of funding.

With this new approach to getting to the WhiteHouse, An Obama administration would feel gratitute to the old establishment, the lobbiest .... This would really give his administration the ability to change the way things work.

In addition, if he would be able to pull off a landslide victory, he would also would build a power over other democratic congressmen and Senetors. He could use this leverage to help remove many unneeded programs.; October 28, 2008 10:33 AM
Doug said...: Mike in M, Indy--ACK!!! I somehow did not know about the connection between the Redskins and the election! For anyone interested, here is a link to it:

http://www.wusa9.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=34391

Since I have already handed in my picks for this week, I am left to scramble out of the pocket--this is a transformational election and many of the old patterns are being challenged. If Virginia and Missouri can go blue, then Washington can win without predicting an incumbent victory!

There is also the correlation/causation thing... the sun coming up in the morning has been a good predictor of my breathing for the last (almost) 50 years, but it certainly hasn't been the cause... LOL

But I will not be unhappy if Pittsburgh manages to pull out a victory next Monday, just to keep "the streak" intact.

Cheers; October 28, 2008 12:10 PM
Karen Anne said...: Kujo,

One thing that needs cleaning up is Medicare. There is apparently a huge amount of fraud. Plus it is nuts to pays doctors, etc. at below cost, that's not sustainable and ultimately bad for patients.

(Does anyone else think Stop is mentally ill?); October 28, 2008 12:19 PM
tmess2 said...: Sometimes the Republican spin during this election reminds me of the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland.

Yes, they can believe seven impossible things before breakfast each morning. Every day, they say the race is tightening. Today, the RCP average shows a margin of 7.2. On October 19th, that margin was 5.6.

More important than the average has been the range within the margin of error for all of the polls. For the past three weeks, that number has been between 48 and 50 for Obama and 42 and 44 for McCain.

As shown by the folks over on 538, Democrats are working hard all over the country. We have succeeded in registering large numbers of new voters. (In Missoui, they have just released the new numbers and it appears that approximately 30% of new voters are in the 18-24 age group). We are now going to continue to work hard to get those voters to the polls.

Meanwhile the Republicans are spending money defending Montana.

I am not going to get over-confident and ease up because we have tons of local races all over the country within our grasp. We can get to 60 in the Senate. We can win some state races. We can get control of state legislatures and oounty courthouses.; October 28, 2008 12:24 PM
Doug said...: About the polls so far this morning... the one that jumps out is the PEW poll (+15 for Obama). This article on the PEW site is indicating that Obama leads by 19% among people who have already voted:

http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1008/mccain-support-continues-downward-spiral

It is really hard to know how real any of the polls are until the votes are counted, given the changes in the electorate, but this is a really good sign!; October 28, 2008 12:53 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: The cool proportional map has more blue...

http://election.princeton.edu/electoral-college-map/

.; October 28, 2008 1:45 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Hahahahaha! This is a great little video...

http://www.236.com/video/2008/watch_synchronized_presidentia_9857.php

.; October 28, 2008 2:31 PM

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