Friday, February 29, 2008
Hillary Ad: "Children"
Perfect dramatization as to what this election is all about! Since John McCain called himself a liberal earlier, he can also vote for Hillary Clinton.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
$35 million in one month!
Hillary Clinton's campaign has raised $35,000,000 during the month of February, according to the Associated Press. That is approximately $1.2 million a day (for 29 days).
Sounds like Hillary is a stayer to me. She's in it for the long-haul.
Sounds like Hillary is a stayer to me. She's in it for the long-haul.
Is Hillary really out?
The media has pegged Hillary Clinton's campaign as a losing battle. They also play up a misconception, which is her supporters have abandoned her.
Wrong, wrong, wrong!
Yesterday, at an Ohio town hall meeting, a Hillary supporter eloquently and succinctly pointed out that the media has been unfairly portraying Senator Clinton. I agree!
She has been made out to be some sort of political pariah, who doesn't know when to throw in the towel. I say to Hillary, never throw in the towel! I want this primary election taken all the way to the Democratic Convention in Denver! I want my voice to be heard on May 20. Kentucky Democrats are with Hillary 110%.
Let's look at the numbers. In the past week, the Clinton campaign has set two goals to raise money online for ad buys in Texas and Ohio. Each one of those goals have been met by loyal Hillary supporters from across the country. In essence, she has raised over $7 million in less than seven days. That speaks volumes to the momentum of her campaign.
Then, let's look at the polls for March 4 primary states. Hillary is winning convincingly--even for the media--in Ohio and Rhode Island. She is statistically tied with Obama in Texas. The media had her losing in New Hampshire by 9-percentage points on the day of New Hampshire's primary. And what happened? Hillary cleaned up with a New Hampshire win! I believe Texas will be another New Hampshire for Barack Obama.
I am often reminded of the story of the tortoise and the hare. Right now, Barack Obama is leading the race with his momentum. But let's not forget that the tortoise actually won the race, because of her perseverance, dedication to supporters, and understanding of how races are really won. It doesn't matter if you lead for the duration of the race. It only matters who crosses the finish line.
That's why Hillary is my president.
Wrong, wrong, wrong!
Yesterday, at an Ohio town hall meeting, a Hillary supporter eloquently and succinctly pointed out that the media has been unfairly portraying Senator Clinton. I agree!
She has been made out to be some sort of political pariah, who doesn't know when to throw in the towel. I say to Hillary, never throw in the towel! I want this primary election taken all the way to the Democratic Convention in Denver! I want my voice to be heard on May 20. Kentucky Democrats are with Hillary 110%.
Let's look at the numbers. In the past week, the Clinton campaign has set two goals to raise money online for ad buys in Texas and Ohio. Each one of those goals have been met by loyal Hillary supporters from across the country. In essence, she has raised over $7 million in less than seven days. That speaks volumes to the momentum of her campaign.
Then, let's look at the polls for March 4 primary states. Hillary is winning convincingly--even for the media--in Ohio and Rhode Island. She is statistically tied with Obama in Texas. The media had her losing in New Hampshire by 9-percentage points on the day of New Hampshire's primary. And what happened? Hillary cleaned up with a New Hampshire win! I believe Texas will be another New Hampshire for Barack Obama.
I am often reminded of the story of the tortoise and the hare. Right now, Barack Obama is leading the race with his momentum. But let's not forget that the tortoise actually won the race, because of her perseverance, dedication to supporters, and understanding of how races are really won. It doesn't matter if you lead for the duration of the race. It only matters who crosses the finish line.
That's why Hillary is my president.
Obama Mythology 101
CNN finally broke down and reported that Barack Obama is dogged by his alleged Muslim roots (no thanks to prolific e-mails), the recent picture showing him dressed up in ethnic attire that stirs images of al-Qaeda and the Taliban, and, the one he can't shake, his middle name, Hussein. The poor guy has even been forced to explain his views--again--to Jewish voters.
What's a presidential candidate to do? It's hard to know, considering it is all brand new turf. We have never had a presidential candidate with so much unique baggage associated with him. His personal image associates him completely with the "enemy" George W. Bush has so maliciously hounded and exploited for almost seven years. I have said repeatedly that this will be the undoing of Barack Obama. Republicans are going to have a field day, if he is the Democratic nominee for president.
At this moment, only innuendo is being allowed to leak out slowly. They will ratchet up the fire when the general election season is actually underway.
That's why I'm dealing with a candidate who has been through the Republican fire and only been tempered by its heat already!
What's a presidential candidate to do? It's hard to know, considering it is all brand new turf. We have never had a presidential candidate with so much unique baggage associated with him. His personal image associates him completely with the "enemy" George W. Bush has so maliciously hounded and exploited for almost seven years. I have said repeatedly that this will be the undoing of Barack Obama. Republicans are going to have a field day, if he is the Democratic nominee for president.
At this moment, only innuendo is being allowed to leak out slowly. They will ratchet up the fire when the general election season is actually underway.
That's why I'm dealing with a candidate who has been through the Republican fire and only been tempered by its heat already!
Hillary is my president
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Here it is
I said in a previous post that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents will have a field day with the Osama-Obama connection, and here it is rearing its ugly-head. You can see Obama wearing a turban and other ethnic attire. What will the average, uniformed voter make of this picture? People already espouse the "Obama is a Muslim" idea. This only lends credence to their argument.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Raul Castro named new president of Cuba
In a move that widely expected, Raul Castro has been named as the new president of Cuba. He succeeds his older brother, Fidel Castro, who held the position for 49 years.
I like pissed off
Barack Obama, Hillary is pissed off, and it is all your fault!
You said you were for conducting a positive campaign, taking Washington out of Washington, and returning America to a government it can believe in again.
Ha! Ha! There's an old saying, "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts, absolutely." You've got that hungry gleam in your eyes. Your fangs are dripping with the venom from your attacks against the Clinton campaign.
I'm happy Hillary is finally upset about this whole ordeal. Personally, I've been pissed off by the Obama campaign for a few weeks now, since I first saw those campaign mailers. They don't practice what they preach, and that makes them hypocrites. "Do as I say, not as I do" is the new Barack Obama campaign slogan!
You said you were for conducting a positive campaign, taking Washington out of Washington, and returning America to a government it can believe in again.
Ha! Ha! There's an old saying, "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts, absolutely." You've got that hungry gleam in your eyes. Your fangs are dripping with the venom from your attacks against the Clinton campaign.
I'm happy Hillary is finally upset about this whole ordeal. Personally, I've been pissed off by the Obama campaign for a few weeks now, since I first saw those campaign mailers. They don't practice what they preach, and that makes them hypocrites. "Do as I say, not as I do" is the new Barack Obama campaign slogan!
Ralph Nader (LMAO)
Is Ralph Nader out to win another presidential election for the Republicans? He's wasting his time, your time, and my time by distracting the general election away from the two plausible candidates.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sexism is never flattering
If you bother to do an image search on Google with the words "Hillary Clinton," you will find literally thousands of photos out there of the New York State senator. Some of them are flattering, while others are anything but flattering, as you can imagine.
Many people have taken to aging Hillary. What will she look like in 5 years? After all, she'll be 65-years-old. She'll have a few more wrinkles, yes; which of us won't, after all? Let's be honest about it. Then there's the picture taken of Hillary in New Hampshire which makes her look prematurely old. They say it isn't "doctored," but I'm not so sure. (You be the judge.) At at any rate, this same photograph of Hillary has been used by Rush Limbaugh, previously, as a sexist ploy against against women.
Limbaugh made it appear that it is okay for men to age, because they seemingly become more "authoritative" and "distinguished" as they age, but when a woman, like Hillary, ages, she becomes decrepit and unattractive. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is thirteen years older than Hillary. What about him? He's no spring chicken at the county fair. He has white, wispy old man hair, more wrinkles than some of those funny looking dogs, dry, translucent skin, and he seems stiff, as if he has been stuffed with cotton. I do not believe age is important when electing a president--either a man or woman. Republicans are fond of Ronald Reagan. He was the oldest person to be elected to the presidency. If McCain wins, of course, he'll beat the Reagan record for age at his first inauguration, because, let's face it, he's three days older than God!
So Republicans, and Obama-fanatics, leave Hillary alone. I think she has aged gracefully. And she looks damned good to be sixty years old!
Clinton to Obama: "Meet me in Ohio!"
A visibly upset Senator Hillary Clinton called out Barack Obama over literature his campaign has been spreading across Ohio, which is a delegate-rich March 4 primary state. The literature covers everything from her stance on universal healthcare, NAFTA, and normalizing trade relations with China. Senator Clinton asserts that the information is blatantly false.
Hillary accused Obama of employing the tactics of former Bush advisor, Karl Rove, in his campaign. I echo the sentiments of Hillary for calling "shame" onto Barack Obama for attempting to "swiftboat" her.
Why is Obama afraid to face Hillary solely on his record in Ohio and Texas?
Hillary accused Obama of employing the tactics of former Bush advisor, Karl Rove, in his campaign. I echo the sentiments of Hillary for calling "shame" onto Barack Obama for attempting to "swiftboat" her.
Why is Obama afraid to face Hillary solely on his record in Ohio and Texas?
Obama can't make it to black forum
After voting for Barack Obama, African-Americans are seeing the true nature of Obama. Hillary was abandoned by black voters en masse, despite her strong record on civil rights. Yet, at the State of the Black Union conference, in New Orleans, Senator Clinton will be the only presidential candidate to attend.
Obama sent a letter to the conference's chairperson stating he's too busy to attend. It would seem that when the African-American base is no longer needed to win an election, Barack Obama is much too occupied to care about their causes. I think this single issue speaks volumes on his character as a leader and his commitment to civil rights issues. There are, indeed, candidates who only speak out on issues when it is advantageous for them to do so. It would seem Senator Obama is one of those candidates.
Thank you, Senator Clinton, for being a true leader, and not simply a candidate trolling for votes!
Obama sent a letter to the conference's chairperson stating he's too busy to attend. It would seem that when the African-American base is no longer needed to win an election, Barack Obama is much too occupied to care about their causes. I think this single issue speaks volumes on his character as a leader and his commitment to civil rights issues. There are, indeed, candidates who only speak out on issues when it is advantageous for them to do so. It would seem Senator Obama is one of those candidates.
Thank you, Senator Clinton, for being a true leader, and not simply a candidate trolling for votes!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hillary moves Texas, and Me
The Democratic debate, on CNN, was rather typical until the very end. As predicted, Hillary won points for her healthcare plan. Again, Obama only blubbered through his response, and at times I'm not sure what he was even talking about. I even found myself comparing his debate style with George W. Bush. He is always long-winded when he's not sure of what he thinks he should be saying. But the best part was at the end, when Hillary got the final word and the ONLY standing ovation of the debate.
Senator Clinton laid it all on the line. She gave Texas, and America, a very graphic portrait of what this election is all about, as she described visiting a veterans hospital, along with Senator McCain, in Texas. As she very eloquently and emotionally described seeing the disabled soldiers bravely coming out to greet the senators, I caught myself holding my breath and feeling my eyes well. In her very moving closing, she said that no matter who wins the Democratic nomination, the lives of real Americans are what this thirteen month long national debate has been about all along. That was that.
I think Obama wanted to put in a word--or he wanted to take a break from Hillary's new momentum--but he was shut out by the standing ovation that the crowd gave Hillary. And the debate ended there on such a grand, eloquent note.
I am proud to support Hillary Clinton for president.
What Stinks about State Primaries?
Kentucky has a closed-primary where the party loyal--Republican and Democrat--can vote for his/her candidate.
Some states, like Wisconsin, for example, have an open-primary, in which any Republican, Independent, Democrat, Socialist, Libertarian, Tom, Dick, Harry, or your dead grandmother can cast a vote in the Democratic (or Republican) race. That just seems unforgivable. What's the point of voting if the "enemy" can directly influence the outcome? Republicans understand what is at stake in this election.
I believe completely that you can sway an election, if one party's voters vote in the opposing party's primary. It's very conceivable, if not plausible. It is possible that opposing party members would vote for someone they believe their party's candidate can beat in the general election.
Republicans, in Wisconsin, and elsewhere, know that John McCain will be their party's nominee. If I knew that fact, I might want to do some meddling in someone else's affairs. After all, the door is wide open to anyone with a heartbeat and a signature.
So, let's get real about the prospects of this year's general election. A freshman senator, with about zero experience, going up against a seasoned, what-the-country-is-used-to veteran--in armed service and politics. Hmm...it sounds suspicious to me.
In Kentucky, if I want to vote in the Republican primary, I have to literally change my political party affiliation weeks in advance. I can't show up and say, "Surprise! I'm a Republican for the day." And they pat me on the back and say, "Good for you! Come on in. There's a voting booth, on the Republican side, just opening up." What a tangled web I could weave with that kind of power.
Some states, like Wisconsin, for example, have an open-primary, in which any Republican, Independent, Democrat, Socialist, Libertarian, Tom, Dick, Harry, or your dead grandmother can cast a vote in the Democratic (or Republican) race. That just seems unforgivable. What's the point of voting if the "enemy" can directly influence the outcome? Republicans understand what is at stake in this election.
I believe completely that you can sway an election, if one party's voters vote in the opposing party's primary. It's very conceivable, if not plausible. It is possible that opposing party members would vote for someone they believe their party's candidate can beat in the general election.
Republicans, in Wisconsin, and elsewhere, know that John McCain will be their party's nominee. If I knew that fact, I might want to do some meddling in someone else's affairs. After all, the door is wide open to anyone with a heartbeat and a signature.
So, let's get real about the prospects of this year's general election. A freshman senator, with about zero experience, going up against a seasoned, what-the-country-is-used-to veteran--in armed service and politics. Hmm...it sounds suspicious to me.
In Kentucky, if I want to vote in the Republican primary, I have to literally change my political party affiliation weeks in advance. I can't show up and say, "Surprise! I'm a Republican for the day." And they pat me on the back and say, "Good for you! Come on in. There's a voting booth, on the Republican side, just opening up." What a tangled web I could weave with that kind of power.
Clinton v. Obama
Tonight, the Democratic candidates will meet on stage to debate politics before the March 4 primaries. Although, Obama has the apportioned lead in this race, it is doubtful that he will beat Hillary Clinton on the stage tonight. As I have stated numerous times, he is a poor debater, which is why he refused to debate Hillary in Wisconsin.
Just watch and see...
Just watch and see...
Serbs protest independence of Kosovo
After Sunday's declaration of independence, Kosovo, the former province of Serbia, has received some attention from the international community. It has garnered support from the United States and European Union, but at the same time it has won the disdain of Serbia, Russia, and China.
Serbia's prime minister, Vojislav Kostunica, has vowed to stop what he calls the "illegal" actions of a renegade province. The United Nations will not be able to declare Kosovo an independent nation, considering the Security Council is divided on the issue. Russia and China will refuse to allow Kosovo to join the United Nations under current conditions with their Security Council veto power.
Violence has erupted in Belgrade where protestors have stormed the United States embassy, and even set the building's facade on fire. Kosovo is the birthplace of the modern Serbian people, which is why the people of Serbia feel so strongly about it leaving Belgrade's control. The majority of people in Kosovo, however, have sided with Albanians on the issues of ethnicity and religion.
Will Kosovo ever be completely independent? Without reaching some sort of compromise with Serbia, on the issue, it is doubtful.
Serbia's prime minister, Vojislav Kostunica, has vowed to stop what he calls the "illegal" actions of a renegade province. The United Nations will not be able to declare Kosovo an independent nation, considering the Security Council is divided on the issue. Russia and China will refuse to allow Kosovo to join the United Nations under current conditions with their Security Council veto power.
Violence has erupted in Belgrade where protestors have stormed the United States embassy, and even set the building's facade on fire. Kosovo is the birthplace of the modern Serbian people, which is why the people of Serbia feel so strongly about it leaving Belgrade's control. The majority of people in Kosovo, however, have sided with Albanians on the issues of ethnicity and religion.
Will Kosovo ever be completely independent? Without reaching some sort of compromise with Serbia, on the issue, it is doubtful.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
His Cheesy Grin
The cutest thing happened today when I was talking to Dwight.
He was sitting in the kitchen eating Dorito's when I walked in and he looked up at me. At first, as I started to talk to him, I didn't notice anything strange about him. Then, I started to notice that his lips were covered by the cheese from the chips. I couldn't help but laugh. I tried not to for a long time. I don't think he would have ever noticed it was there until I finally told him about it, which was the best part. He looked like a little boy sitting there.
I happily helped him clean his mouth off! He's such a sweet guy.
He was sitting in the kitchen eating Dorito's when I walked in and he looked up at me. At first, as I started to talk to him, I didn't notice anything strange about him. Then, I started to notice that his lips were covered by the cheese from the chips. I couldn't help but laugh. I tried not to for a long time. I don't think he would have ever noticed it was there until I finally told him about it, which was the best part. He looked like a little boy sitting there.
I happily helped him clean his mouth off! He's such a sweet guy.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Fidel Castro & Cuba
I never dreamed that Fidel Castro would step down from his post as leader of Cuba. I had decided that he would rather die first than believe he had let the United States defeat him. It came as quite a shock, I admit, when I saw it on the Internet, as I was checking the morning news headlines.
What is in store for Cuba?
If Fidel's brother, Raul Castro, succeeds him, officially, then there will be little change. The citizens of this long-time repressed island nation may grow weary and frustrated with the thoughts of doing things the same way, day-after-day. Perhaps, the revolution will evolve, and ultimately take Cuba into a new direction of prosperity, and allow it to become an active member of the global partnership of nations.
What is in store for Cuba?
If Fidel's brother, Raul Castro, succeeds him, officially, then there will be little change. The citizens of this long-time repressed island nation may grow weary and frustrated with the thoughts of doing things the same way, day-after-day. Perhaps, the revolution will evolve, and ultimately take Cuba into a new direction of prosperity, and allow it to become an active member of the global partnership of nations.
Hillary Ad: "Night Shift"
She's worked the night shift, too! (That just caught my attention at the very end.)
Monday, February 18, 2008
My D's Home
When I got home today, I found my D sleeping peacefully in the bed. I decided not to bother him (for the moment). He looked completely adorable with the cover up to his ear.
Poor baby! He's so tired from his trip. I may try to make him something to eat. But then he might leave again. There's always take-out, though.
I just feel very happy because he is home. My heart can finally beat again!
Later:
As Dwight slept, I slipped beneath the cover with him and put my arms around him. He was so warm, soft, perfect, and all mine. I closed my eyes and slept, too. It was wonderful.
Poor baby! He's so tired from his trip. I may try to make him something to eat. But then he might leave again. There's always take-out, though.
I just feel very happy because he is home. My heart can finally beat again!
Later:
As Dwight slept, I slipped beneath the cover with him and put my arms around him. He was so warm, soft, perfect, and all mine. I closed my eyes and slept, too. It was wonderful.
Bill Clinton
The media is dead-set at railroading Hillary Clinton's campaign for president.
Now, they are fired up to say Bill Clinton assaulted an Obama heckler who "accidently" showed up at a Hillary soiree. The man asserts that President Clinton was verbally abusive to him after his remarks, and he may have even touched his face. (The humanity!)
Hmm...
Of course, the Obama campaign maintains that the man was not a "plant," which is good enough for the media. They are writing him off as a lunatic, who was at the wrong place at the right time. If the roles were reversed, however, and someone was at an Obama event heckling him, then he/she must be a Hillary plant. No doubt!
I'd probably get in someone's face, too, if they were being verbally abusive to me as I made my remarks. I go off like an ape with rabies when a student talks over me in the classroom. I don't know what I'd do on the campaign trail. I'd probably call the individual out and have my secret service beat the person up.
Bill Clinton denies any allegations that have been made against him by this individual.
Enough said!
Now, they are fired up to say Bill Clinton assaulted an Obama heckler who "accidently" showed up at a Hillary soiree. The man asserts that President Clinton was verbally abusive to him after his remarks, and he may have even touched his face. (The humanity!)
Hmm...
Of course, the Obama campaign maintains that the man was not a "plant," which is good enough for the media. They are writing him off as a lunatic, who was at the wrong place at the right time. If the roles were reversed, however, and someone was at an Obama event heckling him, then he/she must be a Hillary plant. No doubt!
I'd probably get in someone's face, too, if they were being verbally abusive to me as I made my remarks. I go off like an ape with rabies when a student talks over me in the classroom. I don't know what I'd do on the campaign trail. I'd probably call the individual out and have my secret service beat the person up.
Bill Clinton denies any allegations that have been made against him by this individual.
Enough said!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Such loneliness
My Dwight went on a trip this weekend. It is the first time I've been alone for a while. I have to say that I feel complete, utter loneliness, as a result.
The house is hollow and I have been gliding around like a ghost lost between two worlds. I hardly know what to do with myself. I went out for a while earlier, but it did little to fill my empty heart. I haven't felt like this in years. I honestly feel afraid without him. I am like an abandoned child, who has been left on the steps of an orphanage.
I tried watching tv, but it wasn't the same because he wasn't sitting next to me telling me to turn the channel. I made popcorn, but it wasn't the same because he wasn't there telling me the extra salt will kill me. I miss mostly laying my head on his shoulder, his arm around my shoulder, with my eyes closed, and hearing him say softly, "I love you." It's funny what a person misses when it is gone. Even the cat notices he is gone.
We've only been together for a few months, but I feel as if I have known him forever. I see him in every shadow. I tried to take a nap, but I could smell him on the pillow. It only made the feeling of emptiness more real. It's funny; he called me to to say how much he missed having everything smell like honeysuckle, which is my favorite fragrance. God, I'm getting weepy-eyed.
I'm such a wuss! I lived alone for years before Dwight. Nevertheless, I am counting the hours until he is back home on Monday afternoon. My world will not be the same until he is back with me.
The house is hollow and I have been gliding around like a ghost lost between two worlds. I hardly know what to do with myself. I went out for a while earlier, but it did little to fill my empty heart. I haven't felt like this in years. I honestly feel afraid without him. I am like an abandoned child, who has been left on the steps of an orphanage.
I tried watching tv, but it wasn't the same because he wasn't sitting next to me telling me to turn the channel. I made popcorn, but it wasn't the same because he wasn't there telling me the extra salt will kill me. I miss mostly laying my head on his shoulder, his arm around my shoulder, with my eyes closed, and hearing him say softly, "I love you." It's funny what a person misses when it is gone. Even the cat notices he is gone.
We've only been together for a few months, but I feel as if I have known him forever. I see him in every shadow. I tried to take a nap, but I could smell him on the pillow. It only made the feeling of emptiness more real. It's funny; he called me to to say how much he missed having everything smell like honeysuckle, which is my favorite fragrance. God, I'm getting weepy-eyed.
I'm such a wuss! I lived alone for years before Dwight. Nevertheless, I am counting the hours until he is back home on Monday afternoon. My world will not be the same until he is back with me.
Friday, February 15, 2008
The sun finally sets on extra-constitutional spying laws
This weekend, George W. Bush will see that his power does--indeed--have limits when it comes to the Constitution and "protecting" America from terrorists, which someone translates into spying on its citizens.
The US Congress failed to extend provisions allowing carte blanche wiretapping of communications in the United States, without securing a warrant from a court of law. It is time that the Constitution of the United States be enforced, rather than have it bruised and battered by an apathetic administration.
There are ways of getting what you want within the limitations of the law, it's called getting a search warrant! Take your evidence to a court and let that impartial body of the law decide if such action is necessary. I doubt screening my e-mails or listening to my private phone calls will result in catching Osama. Sorry! (Yes, I'm that ordinary.)
America can survive without Nazi-era tactics, which include invading the privacy of law-abiding citizens.
The US Congress failed to extend provisions allowing carte blanche wiretapping of communications in the United States, without securing a warrant from a court of law. It is time that the Constitution of the United States be enforced, rather than have it bruised and battered by an apathetic administration.
There are ways of getting what you want within the limitations of the law, it's called getting a search warrant! Take your evidence to a court and let that impartial body of the law decide if such action is necessary. I doubt screening my e-mails or listening to my private phone calls will result in catching Osama. Sorry! (Yes, I'm that ordinary.)
America can survive without Nazi-era tactics, which include invading the privacy of law-abiding citizens.
To the Guy in the Truck on the Interstate...
This message is for the very cute boy in the green Chevy pick-up with Tennessee plate 847-JKV:
I hope you aren't mad, I was just flirtin' with you! You should write me back. You were too cute for words.
I was the person who kept passing you--and then slowing down to let you pass me--over and over, today, on I-75. I was driving the red Porsche 911 Cabriolet. I knew you were trouble when I looked down and I was going 110mph and you were right behind me. I have a new appreciation for Chevy trucks!
*grin*
I hope you aren't mad, I was just flirtin' with you! You should write me back. You were too cute for words.
I was the person who kept passing you--and then slowing down to let you pass me--over and over, today, on I-75. I was driving the red Porsche 911 Cabriolet. I knew you were trouble when I looked down and I was going 110mph and you were right behind me. I have a new appreciation for Chevy trucks!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Hillary's Reprise
With less than three weeks until the primaries in Ohio and Texas, Hillary's lead remains strong in both states.
A recent Ohio poll shows Hillary winning 56% of the Democratic vote, compared to Obama's 39%. In Texas, a poll shows Hillary with a 10% lead over Obama. And in Pennsylvania, Hillary maintains an impressive lead with 52% of the vote in relation to Obama's 36%.
Hillary's win in big states like Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania will do much to cement her lead as the Democratic Party's front-runner!
A recent Ohio poll shows Hillary winning 56% of the Democratic vote, compared to Obama's 39%. In Texas, a poll shows Hillary with a 10% lead over Obama. And in Pennsylvania, Hillary maintains an impressive lead with 52% of the vote in relation to Obama's 36%.
Hillary's win in big states like Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania will do much to cement her lead as the Democratic Party's front-runner!
Hillary wins New Mexico
After nine days, New Mexico has certified its caucus results to show that Senator Hillary Clinton is the winner with 52% of the vote. The delay was caused by about 17,000 provisional ballots, which had to be counted by hand.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Hillary Support
Today, I sent Hillary the last of my legal campaign contributions. I had sent her $2,300 for the primary season, and legally, I can forward her the amount she can receive from me for the general election, which is another $2,300.
Although, $4,600 pales in comparison to the millions she will receive, I believe it is my obligation to support Hillary's campaign to be president. I simply do not say I support her. I, also, show that I support her through my deeds, such as contributing to her campaign.
In addition to my donations, I am looking up family and friends to contribute to her victory at the Democratic National Convention this summer. Barack Obama's campaign seems set that he is now unstoppable, but his campaign was pretty fired up about his coronation in New Hampshire, but he got reminded that the people elect presidents, not the media or polls.
Although, $4,600 pales in comparison to the millions she will receive, I believe it is my obligation to support Hillary's campaign to be president. I simply do not say I support her. I, also, show that I support her through my deeds, such as contributing to her campaign.
In addition to my donations, I am looking up family and friends to contribute to her victory at the Democratic National Convention this summer. Barack Obama's campaign seems set that he is now unstoppable, but his campaign was pretty fired up about his coronation in New Hampshire, but he got reminded that the people elect presidents, not the media or polls.
Hillary Ad: "Debate"
Hillary Clinton has called Barack Obama to a political debate in Wisconsin, which will take place before that state's primary on February 19.
Obama's campaign has not accepted this debate offer, which leads us to a simple fact, what's he afraid of when it comes to debating Hillary?
In Hillary's ad, "Debate," it is suggested that Obama would rather give speeches than debate the issues. I have said previously that Obama is a weak debater. He gets overwrought with the questions and then he sets into a tongue-tied response. He prefers to give well-rehearsed speeches/orations, rather than speak to the public directly and honestly. Is being president of the United States so well-rehearsed and researched?
The simple answer is no way!
Obama appeals to people on the same level as a preacher does. If you listen to him speak he utilizes many of the same characteristics a preacher does. He speaks loudly, rotates between rapidly and slowly speaking , and he has that thing where he snaps in a breath of air, which produces that perceived choking sound preachers are fond of creating. If I want to hear a preacher, then I'll go to church on Sunday, not listen to my president address foreign and domestic issues. All Obama lacks is some people in choir robes behind him shaking their tambourines to help drive home a point. I often expect to hear someone from the audience shout out an "amen" or give a well-placed "hallelujah!"
Obama's campaign has not accepted this debate offer, which leads us to a simple fact, what's he afraid of when it comes to debating Hillary?
In Hillary's ad, "Debate," it is suggested that Obama would rather give speeches than debate the issues. I have said previously that Obama is a weak debater. He gets overwrought with the questions and then he sets into a tongue-tied response. He prefers to give well-rehearsed speeches/orations, rather than speak to the public directly and honestly. Is being president of the United States so well-rehearsed and researched?
The simple answer is no way!
Obama appeals to people on the same level as a preacher does. If you listen to him speak he utilizes many of the same characteristics a preacher does. He speaks loudly, rotates between rapidly and slowly speaking , and he has that thing where he snaps in a breath of air, which produces that perceived choking sound preachers are fond of creating. If I want to hear a preacher, then I'll go to church on Sunday, not listen to my president address foreign and domestic issues. All Obama lacks is some people in choir robes behind him shaking their tambourines to help drive home a point. I often expect to hear someone from the audience shout out an "amen" or give a well-placed "hallelujah!"
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Clinton and February Primaries
CNN's Jack Cafferty is running a story called, "If Obama Sweeps February, Where Does that Leave Clinton?"
This title is more than misleading. It is arrogant and ignorant, considering it shows a large oversight on Mr. Cafferty's part.
Mr. Cafferty you forgot to report that Senator Clinton won many primaries on February 5th, which included the states of California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Arizona, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. That doesn't look like an entire month with no wins.
As a reporter, it is important to get your facts correct before you make outrageously misleading and erroneous statements about a candidate, even if you are on the other candidate's team.
This title is more than misleading. It is arrogant and ignorant, considering it shows a large oversight on Mr. Cafferty's part.
Mr. Cafferty you forgot to report that Senator Clinton won many primaries on February 5th, which included the states of California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Arizona, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. That doesn't look like an entire month with no wins.
As a reporter, it is important to get your facts correct before you make outrageously misleading and erroneous statements about a candidate, even if you are on the other candidate's team.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Al Gore will not endorse a candidate for president
I have heard buzz around the Internet that Al Gore was on the verge of endorsing either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama for president; however, that sentiment seems to have been mooted by sources close to Gore.
Vice President Gore does not intend to endorse either candidate during the primary season. I think that is sage wisdom coming from someone who should have been our president for the past seven years. Al Gore was the first person I ever had the privilege of voting for in a presidential election, and if I could go back to 2000, I'd do it all over again! (And maybe about 500 Floridians would do the same.)
Vice President Gore does not intend to endorse either candidate during the primary season. I think that is sage wisdom coming from someone who should have been our president for the past seven years. Al Gore was the first person I ever had the privilege of voting for in a presidential election, and if I could go back to 2000, I'd do it all over again! (And maybe about 500 Floridians would do the same.)
Barack Obama: The Muslim Factor
As we move into three more primaries tomorrow, I am receiving more and more requests for clarification from people wanting to know if "Obama is a Muslim."
I have heard this from adults, wanting information about candidates, but I also hear it in my classroom with growing frequency, which means adults are talking about it at home. I think there is a level of awareness that is slowly seeping into the minds of America's voters. My students say, "Did you know Obama is a Muslim?" My response is: "I didn't know that." Others also ask me the same question of his faith. I tell them that it is something they should investigate further with their families. (I never discuss politics at school.) I have received the e-mails stating that Obama is a Muslim, and how he took his oath to serve as a United States Senator with is right hand on a Qu'ran. Of course, I know that is not true, but these messages freely come over state e-mail servers, and deposit in thousands of public employees' inboxes.
Additionally, people want to know if his middle name is Hussein. Flatly, I give them the clarification they seek. Yes, his name is Barack Hussein Obama. That's a not a lie or misrepresentation of the facts. "Does that make him a terrorist?" They ask. "I don't know anything beyond what I have told you. That judgment is left up to you." (That's my official line.)
These types of questions and reservations will grow, especially if Obama is the Democratic candidate. The Republicans are already letting misinformation leak out about both Democratic candidates, but Obama will have a hard route to go as he airs out his dirty laundry and shows us the inside of his closet. Many people are unwilling, and unable, to look beyond their prejudicial beliefs. Will they look beyond the simple inconsistencies surrounding Barack Obama? Anything is possible, I believe.
Side Bar: In order to deflate any "hate mail" that I may receive as a consequence of this posting, please know the views expressed herein are not my personal beliefs. I am simply sharing my personal reflections as they relate to other people's opinions and beliefs.
I have heard this from adults, wanting information about candidates, but I also hear it in my classroom with growing frequency, which means adults are talking about it at home. I think there is a level of awareness that is slowly seeping into the minds of America's voters. My students say, "Did you know Obama is a Muslim?" My response is: "I didn't know that." Others also ask me the same question of his faith. I tell them that it is something they should investigate further with their families. (I never discuss politics at school.) I have received the e-mails stating that Obama is a Muslim, and how he took his oath to serve as a United States Senator with is right hand on a Qu'ran. Of course, I know that is not true, but these messages freely come over state e-mail servers, and deposit in thousands of public employees' inboxes.
Additionally, people want to know if his middle name is Hussein. Flatly, I give them the clarification they seek. Yes, his name is Barack Hussein Obama. That's a not a lie or misrepresentation of the facts. "Does that make him a terrorist?" They ask. "I don't know anything beyond what I have told you. That judgment is left up to you." (That's my official line.)
These types of questions and reservations will grow, especially if Obama is the Democratic candidate. The Republicans are already letting misinformation leak out about both Democratic candidates, but Obama will have a hard route to go as he airs out his dirty laundry and shows us the inside of his closet. Many people are unwilling, and unable, to look beyond their prejudicial beliefs. Will they look beyond the simple inconsistencies surrounding Barack Obama? Anything is possible, I believe.
Side Bar: In order to deflate any "hate mail" that I may receive as a consequence of this posting, please know the views expressed herein are not my personal beliefs. I am simply sharing my personal reflections as they relate to other people's opinions and beliefs.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
George W. Bush on Barack Obama
Speaking, this morning, to Fox News Morning, George W. Bush had some thoughts on the Republican, and Democratic, candidates running to succeed him in the Oval Office.
President Bush said, of Barack Obama, "I certainly don't know what he believes in." Whenever Bush can point out this singular fact, something many Democrats have been unable--or unwilling--to see, then we know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, we are doomed as a political party.
Separately, Bush defended President Bill Clinton against those who have labeled him a "racist." He said, "[T]hose accusations that Bill Clinton's a racist, I think [are] just wrong. I just don't agree with it." He went on further to approve of Bill Clinton's defense of Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency: "I can understand why President Clinton wants to campaign hard for his wife."
George Bush also critiqued his fellow Republicans, during the same interview.
He called Senator John McCain "a true conservative." And he added, "I'd be glad to help him if he's the nominee." This may be a true turning point for McCain's campaign. He has been searching for a way to reel in the conservative base of the Republican Party, and an endorsement of ideas from George W. Bush might just do it. Even though, he also called Governor Mike Huckabee "a good, solid conservative person."
President Bush said, of Barack Obama, "I certainly don't know what he believes in." Whenever Bush can point out this singular fact, something many Democrats have been unable--or unwilling--to see, then we know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, we are doomed as a political party.
Separately, Bush defended President Bill Clinton against those who have labeled him a "racist." He said, "[T]hose accusations that Bill Clinton's a racist, I think [are] just wrong. I just don't agree with it." He went on further to approve of Bill Clinton's defense of Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency: "I can understand why President Clinton wants to campaign hard for his wife."
George Bush also critiqued his fellow Republicans, during the same interview.
He called Senator John McCain "a true conservative." And he added, "I'd be glad to help him if he's the nominee." This may be a true turning point for McCain's campaign. He has been searching for a way to reel in the conservative base of the Republican Party, and an endorsement of ideas from George W. Bush might just do it. Even though, he also called Governor Mike Huckabee "a good, solid conservative person."
Friday, February 08, 2008
My Devotion to Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party, and Reason
I have had a moment of epiphany as I was thinking about the Democratic presidential race between Hillary and Obama. It goes something like this...
The media is all fired up to nominate Obama as the Party's candidate. Its members even lie and say Obama has more delegates than Hillary, even though she has almost 100 more than him, when you count the super-delegates (and, yes, they do count). She has broken the 1,000+ delegate mark as of today.
I have invested copious amounts of time and money into Hillary's nomination. She is the only candidate who speaks as a Democrat, and true liberal. Obama only speaks of what could be, instead of what will be. People are blind-sided by his trivial babble. It's not trivial, however, to believe in a candidate who can really deliver on her vision. People blast Hillary for being a Clinton. They judge her because of President Clinton, too. They say they are tired of the Bush/Clinton so-called presidential dynasties. (I do not believe America is going to become a monarchy anytime soon, by the way.) Does it really matter if her name is Hillary Clinton? Would it be better if she went by Hillary Rodham? Would people like her better if she dumped Bill on the curb?
People, were the Clinton years so bad for America?
You would think that Bill Clinton did nothing as president. In the end, I think it really depends on the slant of your memory's bias. It is hard to remember a pre-9/11 America, when our stable country had a surplus in its treasury, people lived pretty comfortably, and the world was as stable as it had been in decades. Seven years of George W. Bush has erased our recollection of the past. I do not believe, with all my heart, that returning to the Clinton years, whether they were those in the 1990s, or perhaps those yet to come in the future, would be a bad idea. It would be a comfortable remembrance of how good things used to be...and can be again!
I would be open to Barack Obama being president if circumstances in our country were different. If we were not fighting a two-front war in the Middle East, our economy wasn't tanking, or our dependence on foreign energy wasn't crippling us into submission. We let our country be led by someone who's only claim to fame was a stint as a governor and wanna-be cowboy in Texas. Are we ready to give our nations' executive position over to someone with less experience on his resume?
I am not ready, for one, to face that reality! Not again. I cannot even fathom what is at stake in this election. It is that real. The consequences are sincerely dire. Yes, we must succeed as we transverse the haughty juggernaut of foreign policy to look for real solutions to our complex problems. Many fences, which have been torn asunder by a small man with a Napoleon complex, must be mended with care and dignity. Barack Obama has already said he wants to be a philosopher-president, who gives the daily governance over to aides-turning-sycophants. That sounds painfully familiar.
I want a workhorse, not a showhorse, for president.
They call John McCain a maverick Republican, who is more liberal than Hillary or Obama, some argue. Republicans are wary of him, including some neo-cons who fear him. I look at McCain, with his ancient features and peculiar mannerisms, and wonder if I could dare...vote for him in November, if I really, really had to do it.
That's where I am tonight. I could very well turn out to be a "McCain Democrat" in November, if my Party nominates the freshman senator from Illinois. I will be forced to bank on experience, for our own safety, over my personal convictions. I feel like Mitt Romney, who said he dropped out of the Republican race to save his own party, and moreover his country. I will do the same. But I feel less a hero for doing it, honestly.
For the first time in my life--albeit, short as it has been--I will vote for a Republican candidate, if Hillary is forced to drop her nomination. God forbid.
The media is all fired up to nominate Obama as the Party's candidate. Its members even lie and say Obama has more delegates than Hillary, even though she has almost 100 more than him, when you count the super-delegates (and, yes, they do count). She has broken the 1,000+ delegate mark as of today.
I have invested copious amounts of time and money into Hillary's nomination. She is the only candidate who speaks as a Democrat, and true liberal. Obama only speaks of what could be, instead of what will be. People are blind-sided by his trivial babble. It's not trivial, however, to believe in a candidate who can really deliver on her vision. People blast Hillary for being a Clinton. They judge her because of President Clinton, too. They say they are tired of the Bush/Clinton so-called presidential dynasties. (I do not believe America is going to become a monarchy anytime soon, by the way.) Does it really matter if her name is Hillary Clinton? Would it be better if she went by Hillary Rodham? Would people like her better if she dumped Bill on the curb?
People, were the Clinton years so bad for America?
You would think that Bill Clinton did nothing as president. In the end, I think it really depends on the slant of your memory's bias. It is hard to remember a pre-9/11 America, when our stable country had a surplus in its treasury, people lived pretty comfortably, and the world was as stable as it had been in decades. Seven years of George W. Bush has erased our recollection of the past. I do not believe, with all my heart, that returning to the Clinton years, whether they were those in the 1990s, or perhaps those yet to come in the future, would be a bad idea. It would be a comfortable remembrance of how good things used to be...and can be again!
I would be open to Barack Obama being president if circumstances in our country were different. If we were not fighting a two-front war in the Middle East, our economy wasn't tanking, or our dependence on foreign energy wasn't crippling us into submission. We let our country be led by someone who's only claim to fame was a stint as a governor and wanna-be cowboy in Texas. Are we ready to give our nations' executive position over to someone with less experience on his resume?
I am not ready, for one, to face that reality! Not again. I cannot even fathom what is at stake in this election. It is that real. The consequences are sincerely dire. Yes, we must succeed as we transverse the haughty juggernaut of foreign policy to look for real solutions to our complex problems. Many fences, which have been torn asunder by a small man with a Napoleon complex, must be mended with care and dignity. Barack Obama has already said he wants to be a philosopher-president, who gives the daily governance over to aides-turning-sycophants. That sounds painfully familiar.
I want a workhorse, not a showhorse, for president.
They call John McCain a maverick Republican, who is more liberal than Hillary or Obama, some argue. Republicans are wary of him, including some neo-cons who fear him. I look at McCain, with his ancient features and peculiar mannerisms, and wonder if I could dare...vote for him in November, if I really, really had to do it.
That's where I am tonight. I could very well turn out to be a "McCain Democrat" in November, if my Party nominates the freshman senator from Illinois. I will be forced to bank on experience, for our own safety, over my personal convictions. I feel like Mitt Romney, who said he dropped out of the Republican race to save his own party, and moreover his country. I will do the same. But I feel less a hero for doing it, honestly.
For the first time in my life--albeit, short as it has been--I will vote for a Republican candidate, if Hillary is forced to drop her nomination. God forbid.
Hillary Looks to Raise $10 Million
In the past 72 hours, since "Super Tuesday," Hillary Clinton's campaign has raised close to $10 million, in addition to receiving more than 75,000 new contributors. This money will be in excess of her own loan of $5 million. This money will be invaluable as Hillary moves forward to coming primaries across the United States, which includes tomorrow.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Hillary cleans up New York, California...and Massachusetts
During "Super Tuesday," Hillary Clinton picked up the two largest states up for grab, which were California and New York. In a strange turn of events, she also won the Kennedy stronghold, Massachusetts. It is more than ironic that Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was unable to deliver his home state for Barack Obama. Additionally, former Democratic presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry (MA), was also unsuccessful in his support for Obama.
Currently, Senator Clinton has about 100 more delegates than Senator Obama. At this point, with half of the nation having held its primaries, where do the two candidates go? There is greater speculation of a united ticket for Clinton and Obama for November. I'm not so dead-set against this ticket, but I firmly believe it will have to be a Clinton-Obama ticket, not vice-versa. Obama still has many things to learn before being president.
It, also, seems that Senator John McCain has now locked up the Republican nomination, with many wins last night across the nation.
Currently, Senator Clinton has about 100 more delegates than Senator Obama. At this point, with half of the nation having held its primaries, where do the two candidates go? There is greater speculation of a united ticket for Clinton and Obama for November. I'm not so dead-set against this ticket, but I firmly believe it will have to be a Clinton-Obama ticket, not vice-versa. Obama still has many things to learn before being president.
It, also, seems that Senator John McCain has now locked up the Republican nomination, with many wins last night across the nation.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Hillary Clinton wins Massachusetts
The Associated Press reports that Hillary Clinton wins Massachusetts. Will this be the biggest Obama loss of the night?
Super Tuesday Early Result
So far hillary has won New York, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Other states are pretty close.
It is ironic to note that Hillary is winning in the state of Massachusetts with 58% of the vote, despite Ted Kennedy's (and other Kennedys too) endorsement of Barack Obama. Wouldn't that just be a slap in the face?
It is ironic to note that Hillary is winning in the state of Massachusetts with 58% of the vote, despite Ted Kennedy's (and other Kennedys too) endorsement of Barack Obama. Wouldn't that just be a slap in the face?
Monday, February 04, 2008
Hillary on Television
Hillary Clinton has bought an hour on the Hallmark channel--it is also being streamed live on HillaryClinton.com--to answer voters' questions from across the states that will vote tomorrow, in a National Town Hall meeting.
I think that is a pretty cool idea.
I think that is a pretty cool idea.
Super Tuesday
As Republicans and Democrats head out to the polls in 22 states, they will be faced with a difficult decision. It seems more likely that John McCain will step out as the front-runner for the Republicans, but it is not so clear on the Democratic side of the equation. Hillary is still running ahead in national polls, but Obama has worked hard to close that gap.
There are those who believe that California, for example, is up for grabs between Clinton and Obama. Even if that is the case, with proportional delegates, neither candidate will get the delegates necessary to secure the national nomination this summer. They will have to move forward into the March states, and perhaps beyond. I think, however, it will seal the momentum of one of the candidates--hopefully Hillary--to take him/her the rest of the way.
There are those who believe that California, for example, is up for grabs between Clinton and Obama. Even if that is the case, with proportional delegates, neither candidate will get the delegates necessary to secure the national nomination this summer. They will have to move forward into the March states, and perhaps beyond. I think, however, it will seal the momentum of one of the candidates--hopefully Hillary--to take him/her the rest of the way.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
MoveOn
I have withdrawn my membership and financial support for MoveOn.com, as of today, considering they now support Barack Obama for president.
I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support this political action committee (PAC) if they support a candidate who opposes my candidate for the presidency, Hillary Rodham Clinton. I suspect they would have profited more if they had retained their neutrality in the Democratic presidential race and continued to promote progressive issues, instead. It is never good business--or politics--to fragment your base, which Moveon.com has done with its endorsement of Senator Obama.
I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support this political action committee (PAC) if they support a candidate who opposes my candidate for the presidency, Hillary Rodham Clinton. I suspect they would have profited more if they had retained their neutrality in the Democratic presidential race and continued to promote progressive issues, instead. It is never good business--or politics--to fragment your base, which Moveon.com has done with its endorsement of Senator Obama.
Hillary for President
My New Life
Over the past several weeks my life has changed dramatically. I asked Dwight to move in with me, and he did. Although, we have only lived together for about a month now, my life has changed, in my opinion, for the better.
Dwight has changed also. When I first met him, he was very demanding, brash, and outgoing, but now he has settled down a bit from his wild ways. Although, he hasn't lost his charm, he has become a rock on which I can tether myself from the rough seas of life. His mom also told me that I have been a good influence on him, even though I figured it would be the opposite effect. She has seen a difference in him as a person. "A more grown-up difference," she calls it.
I work hard everyday to make sure that I do not take advantage of him, but he does so much around the house to make things better. He works outside (something I hate) and he works inside the house (something I loathe, but do, too). Dwight even went as far as to let the housekeeper go, because he said, "We can use that money for something else, besides paying someone to do what we can do if we team up." I like that spirit.
Will it last? I don't know, but I will enjoy it while it does. I hope that it lasts. What comes down the road we cannot see, but we can hope that it will be for the best.
Dwight has changed also. When I first met him, he was very demanding, brash, and outgoing, but now he has settled down a bit from his wild ways. Although, he hasn't lost his charm, he has become a rock on which I can tether myself from the rough seas of life. His mom also told me that I have been a good influence on him, even though I figured it would be the opposite effect. She has seen a difference in him as a person. "A more grown-up difference," she calls it.
I work hard everyday to make sure that I do not take advantage of him, but he does so much around the house to make things better. He works outside (something I hate) and he works inside the house (something I loathe, but do, too). Dwight even went as far as to let the housekeeper go, because he said, "We can use that money for something else, besides paying someone to do what we can do if we team up." I like that spirit.
Will it last? I don't know, but I will enjoy it while it does. I hope that it lasts. What comes down the road we cannot see, but we can hope that it will be for the best.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Coulter endorses Hillary for President
Ann Coulter, the infamous Republican pariah, has endorsed Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton for president, over fellow Republican, Senator John McCain.
Coulter believes that Clinton will be stronger on the war on terrorism than McCain, because he is more liberal, in her opinion! That is striking commentary from someone so anti-Democratic, anti-liberal, like Coulter. Of John McCain she said, "If you are looking at substance rather than if there is an R or a D after his name, manifestly, if he's our candidate, [then] Hillary is going to be our girl, because she's more conservative than he is."
According to Coulter, McCain is a Democrat dressed up like a Republican. That is hard for me to buy considering how many times he invoked Ronald Reagan in Wednesday's Republican debate, in Simi Valley, California. Also, he prides himself on having been a foot soldier during the "Reagan Revolution." He is looking to incorporate Reagan's principles into his own administration. The only Republican candidate I see as being a Democrat-dressed-up-like-a-Republican is Massachusetts' former governor, Mitt Romney.
Since the conception of his presidential bid, Romney has flip-flopped on every core issue of his governorship. During his time in Massachusetts, for example, he was pro-choice, which is a big no-no for conservative Republicans. He was more in-tune with the New England chapter of the Republican Party; however, he has had to shed that liberal image in order to appease the demagogic base of the party throughout the rest of the country, especially the South. As recent polls have indicated a transformation has not been very beneficial for Romney.
The bottom line is does Hillary want Coulter's endorsement? I doubt it. She doesn't need someone who is so bigoted, self-important, and self-absorbed to endorse her. She's Hillary Clinton!
Coulter believes that Clinton will be stronger on the war on terrorism than McCain, because he is more liberal, in her opinion! That is striking commentary from someone so anti-Democratic, anti-liberal, like Coulter. Of John McCain she said, "If you are looking at substance rather than if there is an R or a D after his name, manifestly, if he's our candidate, [then] Hillary is going to be our girl, because she's more conservative than he is."
According to Coulter, McCain is a Democrat dressed up like a Republican. That is hard for me to buy considering how many times he invoked Ronald Reagan in Wednesday's Republican debate, in Simi Valley, California. Also, he prides himself on having been a foot soldier during the "Reagan Revolution." He is looking to incorporate Reagan's principles into his own administration. The only Republican candidate I see as being a Democrat-dressed-up-like-a-Republican is Massachusetts' former governor, Mitt Romney.
Since the conception of his presidential bid, Romney has flip-flopped on every core issue of his governorship. During his time in Massachusetts, for example, he was pro-choice, which is a big no-no for conservative Republicans. He was more in-tune with the New England chapter of the Republican Party; however, he has had to shed that liberal image in order to appease the demagogic base of the party throughout the rest of the country, especially the South. As recent polls have indicated a transformation has not been very beneficial for Romney.
The bottom line is does Hillary want Coulter's endorsement? I doubt it. She doesn't need someone who is so bigoted, self-important, and self-absorbed to endorse her. She's Hillary Clinton!
Clinton v. Obama
After last night's debate, in California, the fate of the Democratic Party is now in the hands of the voters on February 5 (in 22 states, that is).
The debate was much more civil than the South Carolina debate. There was no apparent rancor, direct allegations, or confrontations on the issues. There were simply sides presented and debated among the candidates. Senator Clinton was cool and collected with her message. She delivered a new vision for America, with a "can-do" attitude. Her presence on the stage, also, seemed to say, "I am the incumbent candidate with all of the experience." But, she is Hillary, after all.
Senator Obama's performance was also very good. I give him credit for that. As many political pundits stated, in their post-debate analysis, Obama seemed to be the "new" candidate who was sitting in Hillary's shadow just trying to escape from it.
But did he actually escape from it? CNN conducted it's Dial-Testing among independent voters and found that Clinton won 60% of their votes over Obama's 40%. That may spell some bad news for Obama. Current polls show that Hillary is winning in every "Super Tuesday" state, except Georgia and Alabama. Obama will have to work very hard in the next 96-hours to whittle away at her lead.
I'm not sure that he can, though.
(At any rate, the Democratic debate upscaled the Republican debate, which was held only twenty-four hours previously, just a few steps away from Ronald Reagan's grave. Who would he vote for? Only Abraham Lincoln knows!)
The debate was much more civil than the South Carolina debate. There was no apparent rancor, direct allegations, or confrontations on the issues. There were simply sides presented and debated among the candidates. Senator Clinton was cool and collected with her message. She delivered a new vision for America, with a "can-do" attitude. Her presence on the stage, also, seemed to say, "I am the incumbent candidate with all of the experience." But, she is Hillary, after all.
Senator Obama's performance was also very good. I give him credit for that. As many political pundits stated, in their post-debate analysis, Obama seemed to be the "new" candidate who was sitting in Hillary's shadow just trying to escape from it.
But did he actually escape from it? CNN conducted it's Dial-Testing among independent voters and found that Clinton won 60% of their votes over Obama's 40%. That may spell some bad news for Obama. Current polls show that Hillary is winning in every "Super Tuesday" state, except Georgia and Alabama. Obama will have to work very hard in the next 96-hours to whittle away at her lead.
I'm not sure that he can, though.
(At any rate, the Democratic debate upscaled the Republican debate, which was held only twenty-four hours previously, just a few steps away from Ronald Reagan's grave. Who would he vote for? Only Abraham Lincoln knows!)
Hillary for President
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