When the February figures for Senator Clinton were leaked last week, her $35 million take was rather impressive. In any other year, those numbers would be considered monumental.
However, that total stands in the shadow of the $55 million the Obama campaign raised. That is almost $1.9 million/day. The amazing part of it is that $45 million of that was raised through the web, a true testament to effectiveness of Obama's grassroots campaign.
I believe that it is ridiculous that our political campaigns have to expend as much money as they do. It creates barriers of entry, and encourages conflicts of interest in our political process. However, one cannot deny that $55 million in one month, especially the shortest month of the year, is a major accomplishment.
Now let's hope this will power Obama to victory in Denver.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Game On: On to WY, MS, and PA
Well, last night certainly could have gone better for Senator Obama. He lost three of the four states, taking home a victory in Vermont. Fortunately for him, the delegate gains for Senator Clinton are minimal at best. He is still a convincing leader in the delegate count, and still stands the best chance to be the party's nominee.
Now that it appears that Senator Clinton will be in this until at least Pennsylvania, it is time for the Obama campaign to shift gears in the execution, if not the theme, of their campaign. If this memo from David Plouffe is any indicator, expect the campaign to hit harder at the Clinton campaign over the next seven weeks.
Hopefully this test will serve as a crucible for making the Obama campaign just that much stronger. Whether it is getting their message through to the voters, or making sure they are controlling the debate, Obama must be willing to take it to Clinton. His campaign seemed a little too cocky over the past two weeks, and maybe a bit of levity is in order.
Sitting in the shadow of March 4 are two contests in Wyoming and Mississippi. Although Obama is favored in these two contests, they must take nothing for granted. A victory in these two small, yet important, states can give some fence-sitting superdelegates some cover to come out for Obama. Hopefully enough of them can be convinced to get Hillary to bow out sooner than later, or the Democrats risk blowing this golden opportunity to retake the White House.
Game On!
Now that it appears that Senator Clinton will be in this until at least Pennsylvania, it is time for the Obama campaign to shift gears in the execution, if not the theme, of their campaign. If this memo from David Plouffe is any indicator, expect the campaign to hit harder at the Clinton campaign over the next seven weeks.
Hopefully this test will serve as a crucible for making the Obama campaign just that much stronger. Whether it is getting their message through to the voters, or making sure they are controlling the debate, Obama must be willing to take it to Clinton. His campaign seemed a little too cocky over the past two weeks, and maybe a bit of levity is in order.
Sitting in the shadow of March 4 are two contests in Wyoming and Mississippi. Although Obama is favored in these two contests, they must take nothing for granted. A victory in these two small, yet important, states can give some fence-sitting superdelegates some cover to come out for Obama. Hopefully enough of them can be convinced to get Hillary to bow out sooner than later, or the Democrats risk blowing this golden opportunity to retake the White House.
Game On!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Jay Rockefeller endorses Senator Obama
Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia endorsed Senator Obama today. This is a big endorsement, as Senator Rockefeller is the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and is considered a decent enough expert on issues regarding security and intelligence. Apparently, Senator Rockefeller decided to emphatically answer the question posed in this ridiculous Clinton ad. And unfortunately for the junior senator from New York, he chose the other guy.
Senator Clinton's Latest Tantrum
Once again, Senator Clinton seems content to stomp around and hold her breath until she gets what she wants, this time with a potential lawsuit against the Texas contest on March 4.
It isn't like the state suddenly changed its rules today or something. They knew the rules well in advance, or at least should have known them. Considering how unprofessional and sloppy her campaign has been, it isn't a surprise she didn't know these rules before they came into play.
Why do I get the feeling that she wouldn't be so concerned about this if the situation were playing into her favor? Senator Clinton has shown time and time again she will stop at nothing, even if it means turning off an entire generation to the political process and destroying the Democratic party, to get this nomination.
It isn't like the state suddenly changed its rules today or something. They knew the rules well in advance, or at least should have known them. Considering how unprofessional and sloppy her campaign has been, it isn't a surprise she didn't know these rules before they came into play.
Why do I get the feeling that she wouldn't be so concerned about this if the situation were playing into her favor? Senator Clinton has shown time and time again she will stop at nothing, even if it means turning off an entire generation to the political process and destroying the Democratic party, to get this nomination.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
One Down: Dodd to endorse Obama
Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) is expected to endorse Senator Obama today. This is big news, as Senator Dodd is the first of the former Democratic candidates to endorse one of the two remaining candidates. Although not quite as important as his support may be, the fact that Dodd is a superdelegate also helps out Obama.
I hope this is the start of a trend. Although I don't see any of the other candidates endorsing anybody at this time, the fact that one has may increase that probability. Hopefully the lion's share of endorsements will go to Senator Obama.
I hope this is the start of a trend. Although I don't see any of the other candidates endorsing anybody at this time, the fact that one has may increase that probability. Hopefully the lion's share of endorsements will go to Senator Obama.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Hurrah! Silly Season is Here!
Shame on you, Senator Obama. Shame on you for not genuflecting enough to this mighty and all-powerful country. By not wearing a flag pin, saluting the flag as all loyal citizens do during the National anthem, and the other things, you have shown your self to be an absolute Islamofasciocommunist Blackguard, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Fatherland. Especially disconcerting is your acceptance of $200 from a constituent who was found not guilty of committing a crime he was charged for when you were eight years old.
Tell us please Mr. Obama why you didn't come out in 1970 against the actions of the Weathermen. And don't use that excuse that your teacher wanted you to write that book report. That doesn't excuse your absolute approal of their violent acts, which is obvious from your silence at the time of the event. You deserve to be run out of town on a rail, and left in such a destitute state that only his holiness St. Gipper can save you.
Just for the record, ALL HAIL AMERICA! ALL HAIL AMERICA! APPLE PIE AND CHEVROLETS FOR ALL! That is all. Now, Mr. Osama bin Hussein, please exit the stage....
ENOUGH!
Damnit CNN, I thought you were better than this. I knew Fox News was into bullcrap like this, but you too. Sufficently patriotic? What does that even mean? Since when was there a litmus test for patriotism. And if there is one, I'm not sure I would be proud to call that country my home. Patriotism is about loving your countries ideals. To me, that means there is no one way to show it, and the jingoism of saluting a flag and wearing flag-themed apparel is not my way to do it.
Since when did our country become so insecure that we need people to stomp around with a flag chanting USA! USA! USA! USA! to reinforce their belief in this nation? If flying the flag is your way of showing your love for country, more power to you. But an even better way to show that patriotism is to understand that some people choose other ways to show their patriotism. This is what separates patriotism from jingoism.
To impugn that Senator Obama is any less of a patriot than anyone else in this country ignores both his record and his words. I don't understand why we have sunk so low. I just don't understand. I used to love this country with all of my heart, and still love its ideals and potential. But if you have to pass a test to prove it, that seems like something else, something far more sinister. And it might be the first time in my life that I am not really proud of my country.
(To Those who may read this, and use it to impugn me in any future political race I might be involved in, I have one thing to say. Go (bleep) yourselves. Ummm, I mean USA! USA! USA! USA! Ayatollah Assholla!)
Tell us please Mr. Obama why you didn't come out in 1970 against the actions of the Weathermen. And don't use that excuse that your teacher wanted you to write that book report. That doesn't excuse your absolute approal of their violent acts, which is obvious from your silence at the time of the event. You deserve to be run out of town on a rail, and left in such a destitute state that only his holiness St. Gipper can save you.
Just for the record, ALL HAIL AMERICA! ALL HAIL AMERICA! APPLE PIE AND CHEVROLETS FOR ALL! That is all. Now, Mr. Osama bin Hussein, please exit the stage....
ENOUGH!
Damnit CNN, I thought you were better than this. I knew Fox News was into bullcrap like this, but you too. Sufficently patriotic? What does that even mean? Since when was there a litmus test for patriotism. And if there is one, I'm not sure I would be proud to call that country my home. Patriotism is about loving your countries ideals. To me, that means there is no one way to show it, and the jingoism of saluting a flag and wearing flag-themed apparel is not my way to do it.
Since when did our country become so insecure that we need people to stomp around with a flag chanting USA! USA! USA! USA! to reinforce their belief in this nation? If flying the flag is your way of showing your love for country, more power to you. But an even better way to show that patriotism is to understand that some people choose other ways to show their patriotism. This is what separates patriotism from jingoism.
To impugn that Senator Obama is any less of a patriot than anyone else in this country ignores both his record and his words. I don't understand why we have sunk so low. I just don't understand. I used to love this country with all of my heart, and still love its ideals and potential. But if you have to pass a test to prove it, that seems like something else, something far more sinister. And it might be the first time in my life that I am not really proud of my country.
(To Those who may read this, and use it to impugn me in any future political race I might be involved in, I have one thing to say. Go (bleep) yourselves. Ummm, I mean USA! USA! USA! USA! Ayatollah Assholla!)
Cuba's New Leader
Cuba confounded the world today by announcing that Sheriff Buford T. Justice will be the next President of the small island country. An odd choice, considering the sheriff's less than subtle racism, and complete inability to catch The Bandit.
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