Very civil. They wanted to provide their subtle differences on the issues, and contrast them with the Republicans'. Team-building exercise. Most enthusiastic question was near the end about a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket. Not close to the hostility of some of the previous debates.
Obama came out looking stronger than Clinton on Iraq, but only on the past. Their foreign policy for the future is essentially the same. We'll see if this debate makes a big difference on Tuesday, but I doubt it will.
I wonder if all the attacks and violent banter came from Edwards? Without him, very civil. With him, bark bark.
Edwards....
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
SC
Most people were predicting an Obama win, but by that much!? He doubled up Hillary.
Momentum heading into February 5th, but it's looking as if Super Tuesday is as likely to leave things confused as it is to provide a front-runner.
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Emily Hughes missed the US Championships. Oh well. And Kimmie Meissner disappointed.
Super Bowl in a week.
Momentum heading into February 5th, but it's looking as if Super Tuesday is as likely to leave things confused as it is to provide a front-runner.
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Emily Hughes missed the US Championships. Oh well. And Kimmie Meissner disappointed.
Super Bowl in a week.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Down Goes Frazier
Not actually a boxing match, but certainly they went to the debate "looking for a fight." The problem is that slinging mud at each other helps no one but yourself and doesn't foster party unity, which is an essential aspect of political success. I support Clinton, but I like Obama too!!! If I could sit down with the both of them I'd tell them to lay off each other. But of course they wouldn't listen to me.
Edwards struggled to get into the banter last night, complaining that there was a third person in the debate. Hey, what about our friend Congressman Kucinich? I bet he'd love to be there too. Not only was his invitation to the last debate rescinded, but when he sued to be included, the network appealed and had the decision overturned. How long can Edwards maintain he is right up there in the race when he gets 4% in Nevada and is far behind in his home state? He'll probably be gone after Feb. 5.
Speaking of candidates leaving the race, Fred Thompson ended his bid today. My friend Mr Vargas pointed this out in his blog on Sunday.
Edwards struggled to get into the banter last night, complaining that there was a third person in the debate. Hey, what about our friend Congressman Kucinich? I bet he'd love to be there too. Not only was his invitation to the last debate rescinded, but when he sued to be included, the network appealed and had the decision overturned. How long can Edwards maintain he is right up there in the race when he gets 4% in Nevada and is far behind in his home state? He'll probably be gone after Feb. 5.
Speaking of candidates leaving the race, Fred Thompson ended his bid today. My friend Mr Vargas pointed this out in his blog on Sunday.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Twirling Towards Freedom
Three different winners today. Romney won Nevada, as expected, and McCain edged out Huckabee in South Carolina. Sure looks like McCain has the most momentum right now. But Romney and Huckabee are still right there. Thompson is far out, but there's still a chance he makes a comeback, and Giuliani has always been banking on Florida. Hillary won for the Democrats, which was huge. Obama will probably win South Carolina, so preventing him from getting back-to-back wins was important. Still either candidates' race. Edwards didn't do too well, I think he'll be done after Super Tuesday.
Conference championship games tomorrow. The Predictions:
New England 20, San Diego 17
Green Bay 20, New York 17
Conference championship games tomorrow. The Predictions:
New England 20, San Diego 17
Green Bay 20, New York 17
Thursday, January 17, 2008
My Endorsement
Well, I'm going to endorse a candidate. And I'm then going to vote in the Feb. 5 primary.
As you probably now, I'm very liberal. So to me, the only real options are the Democrats, although I admit I would not be devastated if McCain became our next President. The other Republicans are, unfortunately, unacceptable to me. As much as I do like Mike Huckabee, his positions are just too repulsive.
Anyways, looking at the Demos gives three real options. Kucinich is very interesting and has some very good ideas, but he has no chance at the nomination, and probably wouldn't make an effective President. So, the problem with the other three (Clinton, Obama, and Edwards) is that they are all very, very similar. There is no humongous difference between their positions. So I looked at the other aspects of a candidate.
John Edwards has a fair amount of support, but I don't believe that he can come back. He certainly has the ability, but is still relatively inexperienced, and he's been out of office the last few years.
Barack Obama is certainly a fantastic orator and motivator. He's very bright, but again, is not as experienced as the other candidates. It's a neck and neck race between him and Hillary for the nomination.
Hillary Clinton is my choice for the next President of the United States. She has far and away the most experience, having spent years in the Senate and two terms as First Lady before that. She too is exceptionally smart, and has forged the political connections that are so necessary. Her experience has taught her what it takes to get things done. She can also easily call on the advice of her husband Bill, a luxury not seen before. She may not be the person that "changes" how things are done in Washington, but she is the best choice for the most effective progressive candidate. Last night I bought some stickers from her online store, and on Feb 5 I'm going to punch and/or check the box next to the name Hillary Clinton.
As you probably now, I'm very liberal. So to me, the only real options are the Democrats, although I admit I would not be devastated if McCain became our next President. The other Republicans are, unfortunately, unacceptable to me. As much as I do like Mike Huckabee, his positions are just too repulsive.
Anyways, looking at the Demos gives three real options. Kucinich is very interesting and has some very good ideas, but he has no chance at the nomination, and probably wouldn't make an effective President. So, the problem with the other three (Clinton, Obama, and Edwards) is that they are all very, very similar. There is no humongous difference between their positions. So I looked at the other aspects of a candidate.
John Edwards has a fair amount of support, but I don't believe that he can come back. He certainly has the ability, but is still relatively inexperienced, and he's been out of office the last few years.
Barack Obama is certainly a fantastic orator and motivator. He's very bright, but again, is not as experienced as the other candidates. It's a neck and neck race between him and Hillary for the nomination.
Hillary Clinton is my choice for the next President of the United States. She has far and away the most experience, having spent years in the Senate and two terms as First Lady before that. She too is exceptionally smart, and has forged the political connections that are so necessary. Her experience has taught her what it takes to get things done. She can also easily call on the advice of her husband Bill, a luxury not seen before. She may not be the person that "changes" how things are done in Washington, but she is the best choice for the most effective progressive candidate. Last night I bought some stickers from her online store, and on Feb 5 I'm going to punch and/or check the box next to the name Hillary Clinton.
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