Thursday, March 20, 2008
Really, a Politician that Treats Us Like Adults?
Silly Senator Obama. Doesn't he understand you can't be nuanced, fair-minded, or intelligent when running for President?
In all seriousness this is a great speech. Senator Obama once again shows that words do matter. Will this stop the Wright bullcrap? Probably not, considering Faux Noise has decided to continue pounding away on the issue. But it certainly reinforced why I am supporting this candidate, and once again showed how unfortunate our nation would be if we screwed up and didn't elect him in November.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Shame on you, Senator Clinton
Dear Senator Clinton,
We have put up with a lot of crap from your campaign. Whether it was the Inevitability Express, the constant moving of the goalposts, or the ugly sweaters of Howard Wolfson, we've been fairly patient. But the latest offense in unforgivable.
For shame, Senator Clinton, for shame. How dare you bring Sinbad back into the public consciousness. The American people were perfectly content to leave Mr. Sinbad back in the 90s where he belonged, only occasionally running into him on crappy VH-1 shows or a mid Sunday showing of Jingle All the Way. Life was good, knowing that he would not be in any way relevant to our lives.
I hope you can't sleep at night. I hope that you are kept awake, worrying about what hellish door of mediocrity you have unleashed.
We have put up with a lot of crap from your campaign. Whether it was the Inevitability Express, the constant moving of the goalposts, or the ugly sweaters of Howard Wolfson, we've been fairly patient. But the latest offense in unforgivable.
For shame, Senator Clinton, for shame. How dare you bring Sinbad back into the public consciousness. The American people were perfectly content to leave Mr. Sinbad back in the 90s where he belonged, only occasionally running into him on crappy VH-1 shows or a mid Sunday showing of Jingle All the Way. Life was good, knowing that he would not be in any way relevant to our lives.
I hope you can't sleep at night. I hope that you are kept awake, worrying about what hellish door of mediocrity you have unleashed.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Obama raises $55 Million in February
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.
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.
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.
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