Barack Obama, who says he has won the Democratic Presidential Primary season, has been unable to seal the deal with voters, and more importantly the superdelegates.
If he is the winner, why is Hillary Clinton still running an impressive campaign and claiming after Florida and Michigan are seated she will hold the actual lead in popular votes and delegates? Also, you would figure that the superdelegates would flock to Obama's category en masse. But this hasn't happened.
Also, didn't Senator Obama say that the superdelegates should vote for the candidate that their constituents elected? I think he did, in fact. Now he says superdelegates may vote for any candidate they please. Case in point, naturally, is New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who is a superdelegate and supporter of Obama, despite the fact his state voted for Hillary Clinton. Why did Obama flip-flop on such an important issue?
Perhaps, Obama is not the candidate for president, after all. Actually, it might be up the voters of this country to decide who will be its next president, instead of the media and junior United States senator from Illinois.
Just like his exaggeration about his uncle liberating the hellish Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, which turned out to be his great-uncle, who aided in the liberation of another concentration camp, Buchenwald. (Fortunately for him, it wasn't his crazy uncle, Jeremiah Wright, this time!)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Yes, Congress Can!
Congress voted to override the president's veto on the farm bill, which he previously denied less than 24 hours before.
Finally, I can find out where the food I buy comes from! Why is such a bad idea, George W. Bush?
Also, in my previous blog about this event, I said it would be the first time Congress has voted to override one of Bush's vetoes. In fact, it is the second time.
Finally, I can find out where the food I buy comes from! Why is such a bad idea, George W. Bush?
Also, in my previous blog about this event, I said it would be the first time Congress has voted to override one of Bush's vetoes. In fact, it is the second time.
An Affirmative Action Presidency
The United States has built the past fifty years on giving those whose ancestors spent the previous 175 years in oppression a better than average chance of becoming a proactive member of society.
This year, many American voters--now superdelegates--are thinking about affirmative action again. Of course, they aren't discussing it openly, but it is apparent that this election is not about qualifications, regarding who is best suited for leading our nation on January 20, 2009 and beyond, but it is about making sure one candidate in particular gets the last word in every public debate.
Sexism is still one of the last discriminatory vices we can giggle about privately and make veiled comments about on television and in movies without real retribution from the larger community, which is the American public. That's why another candidate is the scapegoat for what is wrong in our country. In other words, it is okay to put down a woman, but you better not do the same to a black man, or you will be quickly labeled a racist. There is a sinister dichotomy which exists in our equal rights/affirmative action laws.
I am not prepared for an affirmative action presidency. America does not need a post-Bush president who requires on-the-job training. Let's not allow our emotions to dictate who our next president will be. Furthermore, let's not allow inevitability to sway our minds when it comes to thinking of the greater nation we want to build in the many years ahead.
This year, many American voters--now superdelegates--are thinking about affirmative action again. Of course, they aren't discussing it openly, but it is apparent that this election is not about qualifications, regarding who is best suited for leading our nation on January 20, 2009 and beyond, but it is about making sure one candidate in particular gets the last word in every public debate.
Sexism is still one of the last discriminatory vices we can giggle about privately and make veiled comments about on television and in movies without real retribution from the larger community, which is the American public. That's why another candidate is the scapegoat for what is wrong in our country. In other words, it is okay to put down a woman, but you better not do the same to a black man, or you will be quickly labeled a racist. There is a sinister dichotomy which exists in our equal rights/affirmative action laws.
I am not prepared for an affirmative action presidency. America does not need a post-Bush president who requires on-the-job training. Let's not allow our emotions to dictate who our next president will be. Furthermore, let's not allow inevitability to sway our minds when it comes to thinking of the greater nation we want to build in the many years ahead.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Will George W. Bush get his veto overridden by Congress?
President Bush vetoed a farm subsidies bill today. Bush said it gave too much preference to big scale farmers, rather than average farmers. Why does Bush care about the common person now? He has invested billions in tax breaks for the wealthy, including corporate subsidies, and now he is worried about impacting the middle class.
I find this curious, to say the least.
Congress for the first time in Bush's tenure as president of the United States is poised to override his veto. Does this mark the final demise of President Bush? He is now seen as a pariah by his own political party.
Poor George.
I find this curious, to say the least.
Congress for the first time in Bush's tenure as president of the United States is poised to override his veto. Does this mark the final demise of President Bush? He is now seen as a pariah by his own political party.
Poor George.
Bruce Lunsford goes on to face Mitch McConnell
Last night, in addition to Hillary easily winning Kentucky's Democratic primary, Bruce Lunsford won the Democratic Party's nomination as senator. He now goes on to face incumbent, Mitch McConnell (R), who has been in the United States Senate for almost 24-years. McConnell is the Minority Leader in the Senate, also.
It will be a hard fought battle to unseat Kentucky's mighty Senator McConnell. I think it will not be as easy for Senator McConnell this election cycle to win his re-election bid, however. Let's hope that the voters of Kentucky decide to put him out to pasture. He's been in the Senate too long, and his policies are not ours.
It will be a hard fought battle to unseat Kentucky's mighty Senator McConnell. I think it will not be as easy for Senator McConnell this election cycle to win his re-election bid, however. Let's hope that the voters of Kentucky decide to put him out to pasture. He's been in the Senate too long, and his policies are not ours.
How many?
By how many points did I say Hillary would win Kentucky?
Yes, I said 35-points! And guess what? She did!
Yes, I said 35-points! And guess what? She did!
Go Hillary!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Hillary Clinton wins Kentucky Primary
It's funny.
Today, while driving around my part of Kentucky, I noticed something. There are no Barack Obama yard signs. Everywhere, however, there are Hillary signs. They appear on people's lawns, next to the road, stuck on trees, almost anywhere you can tack (or tape) one up.
In the spirit of that commitment, Kentucky has delivered Senator Clinton another victory for her campaign to be the president of the United States.
Keep on rollin', Hillary! You go with the Bluegrass state's blessing.
Today, while driving around my part of Kentucky, I noticed something. There are no Barack Obama yard signs. Everywhere, however, there are Hillary signs. They appear on people's lawns, next to the road, stuck on trees, almost anywhere you can tack (or tape) one up.
In the spirit of that commitment, Kentucky has delivered Senator Clinton another victory for her campaign to be the president of the United States.
Keep on rollin', Hillary! You go with the Bluegrass state's blessing.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Hillary for Kentucky
According to recent polls conducted in Kentucky, Hillary Clinton will handily win the state tomorrow in its primary.
I predict a win of at least 35-points!
I predict a win of at least 35-points!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Bombast?
Barack Obama accused President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain of engaging in a war of "bombast" when it comes to Iraq.
Now, like the rest of America, I'm wondering what does "bombast" mean? At first, I tried to use some reasoning skills and I determined it means they were carpet bombing Americans in some metaphorical way. Then I realized it is George W. Bush, so nothing is metaphorical from his standpoint.
Being a good teacher, I decided to look the word up in the dictionary. Bombast means "pretentious speech." I think the only pretentious person in that group is Barack Obama.
Go back to your thesaurus Obama!
Now, like the rest of America, I'm wondering what does "bombast" mean? At first, I tried to use some reasoning skills and I determined it means they were carpet bombing Americans in some metaphorical way. Then I realized it is George W. Bush, so nothing is metaphorical from his standpoint.
Being a good teacher, I decided to look the word up in the dictionary. Bombast means "pretentious speech." I think the only pretentious person in that group is Barack Obama.
Go back to your thesaurus Obama!
Hillary 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Kentucky Governors Endorse Hillary for President
From www.HillaryClinton.com:
"After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegrass State."
"After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegrass State."
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hillary crushes Obama in West Virginia
For a race that many people consider as being over, it is amazing that the candidate they want to concede is still winning states!
Hillary Clinton won 67% of the vote yesterday in West Virginia. That hardly sounds like a candidate who should be packing her bags. She is up for a big win in Kentucky next Tuesday, also!
Hillary Clinton won 67% of the vote yesterday in West Virginia. That hardly sounds like a candidate who should be packing her bags. She is up for a big win in Kentucky next Tuesday, also!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Hillary Clinton wins West Virginia
As predicted, Hillary Clinton has won the West Virginia Democratic primary.
On to Kentucky next Tuesday!
On to Kentucky next Tuesday!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Hillary Clinton is no vice president
Some people are calling for Hillary and Obama to come together and form a unified Democratic presidential ticket for November. Of course, they put Hillary at the bottom of the ticket.
Why should Hillary be forced into contrition? I do not see her as a vice president. The whole idea is rather insulting to her stature. I do see an alternative for Hillary, if the Democratic Party is dead-fire sure it is going to annoit Barack Obama as its candidate.
Hillary can be the true maverick candidate of this election cycle and run for the presidency as an independent. She has a hardcore base of supporters across the political spectrum--Democrats, Republicans and Independents.
Senator Clinton will stand as the alternative to John McCain and Barack Obama for the presidency. There have been candidates who have thrown their hats into the arena as independents, such as Ross Perot and Ralph Nader (what happened to him this election cycle, anyhow?), but none of them have been equal to Hillary in caliber. After all, her base is deeply fractured when the name Barack Obama is mentioned as their party's candidate.
In the final analysis, Hillary may accept the second spot on the ticket, she may win the top position on the ticket on her own merits, but it is premature and ill-informed to say she is out of this election!
Why should Hillary be forced into contrition? I do not see her as a vice president. The whole idea is rather insulting to her stature. I do see an alternative for Hillary, if the Democratic Party is dead-fire sure it is going to annoit Barack Obama as its candidate.
Hillary can be the true maverick candidate of this election cycle and run for the presidency as an independent. She has a hardcore base of supporters across the political spectrum--Democrats, Republicans and Independents.
Senator Clinton will stand as the alternative to John McCain and Barack Obama for the presidency. There have been candidates who have thrown their hats into the arena as independents, such as Ross Perot and Ralph Nader (what happened to him this election cycle, anyhow?), but none of them have been equal to Hillary in caliber. After all, her base is deeply fractured when the name Barack Obama is mentioned as their party's candidate.
In the final analysis, Hillary may accept the second spot on the ticket, she may win the top position on the ticket on her own merits, but it is premature and ill-informed to say she is out of this election!
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