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[skol asylum]

From a week ago or so, but may be helpful:

Obamania

Though skeptics contend that Obama lacks "experience," this concern makes sense only if you think you have to be a Washington insider to be qualified to run for president.

That is incorrect. Experience in any avenue of leadership, public or private, is acceptable. If Obama owned a business in the past, or perhaps held a position of leadership in the military, that is good leadership experience. But in the end, you see the elders of society are quite skeptical of Obama and for good reason. I think their judgement is best here.

I guess leading a grass roots come from nowhere campaign to out raising and potentially out polling a 20 year old political machine is no indication at all of tremendous leadership skills.

 

[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]

That's odd. If anything, Obama stresses "we" constantly in his rallies, speeches, and debates. While Hillary is all about "I" and "you". Him: We can do big things together. Her: I can do this for you.

I hadn't really noticed this until recently, but everything is "me" or "I" with her. Everything.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

I definitely believe Obama would be Carter II.

Of course you do.

 

[datonn]

That's odd. If anything, Obama stresses "we" constantly in his rallies, speeches, and debates. While Hillary is all about "I" and "you". Him: We can do big things together. Her: I can do this for you.

I hadn't really noticed this until recently, but everything is "me" or "I" with her. Everything.

Surprised more people haven't picked up on that before. Maybe it's her power of hypnosis, in addition to her ability to breathe fire and shoot laser-beams out of her eyes?! GO OBAMA!

 

[skol asylum]

Not sure how accurate, but what a cool use of google maps...

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Not sure how accurate, but what a cool use of google maps...

Interesting... Obama will kill her if these are correct. CNN has been stuck on 11% reporting for over an hour.

 

[skol asylum]

http://www.turnmaineblue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=779

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Hillary just ended a speech with "We can!"

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Hillary just ended a speech with "We can!"

l l l \/

 

[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]

Hillary just ended a speech with "We can!"

She just replaced her campaign manager.. I guess flat out copying is now in play.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Not sure how accurate, but what a cool use of google maps...

Interesting... Obama will kill her if these are correct. CNN has been stuck on 11% reporting for over an hour.

Barack up to 57% now with 44% reporting. Looks like another big win and continued dominance in the caucus states.

 

[datonn]

Hey folks.

Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

 

[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]

Hey folks.Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

Richardson and Obama were my top two, and I think this would be a perfect fit.I have no idea who Obama is considering for VP, but I'd have to think that Richardson is at least on the list.

 

[Txns8]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080210/ap_on_.../superdelegates

Do the superdelegates not listen to the people actually voting? Do they risk a Democratic backlash if they go against who the people are consistently choosing?

 

[Homer J Simpson]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080210/ap_on_.../superdelegates

Do the superdelegates not listen to the people actually voting? Do they risk a Democratic backlash if they go against who the people are consistently choosing?

Backlash?Perhaps I should make my sig much larger...

 

[cosjobs]

Hey folks.Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

Richardson and Obama were my top two, and I think this would be a perfect fit.I have no idea who Obama is considering for VP, but I'd have to think that Richardson is at least on the list.

Widely circulated rumors that Bill is a big-time philanderer and if he ever makes a move, the closet doors will fly open and release a bunch of skeletons.

 

[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]

Hey folks.Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

Richardson and Obama were my top two, and I think this would be a perfect fit.I have no idea who Obama is considering for VP, but I'd have to think that Richardson is at least on the list.

Widely circulated rumors that Bill is a big-time philanderer and if he ever makes a move, the closet doors will fly open and release a bunch of skeletons.

Why would he run for president if this were true?

 

[pinequick]

So I've been trying to convince my mother-in-law to vote for Obama. She was a Biden supporter before. She votes this Tuesday. So I just got this email today:

[fatguy],I went to Obama's webb site. I read about him and some of his thoughts. I felt taken back to the 70's. Obama DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE, in my opinion, to handle the problems that the next president will face. WE HAVE "WORLD PROBLEMS"! He focuses on domestic problems and is not complete in his explanation of them, in my opinion, therefore he even falls short domestically. I am not willing to take a chance on Obama at this time from what I have read or seen so far. If there is a site that you think would change my opinion, please send it to me. Thanks. love,mom

Any ideas here?

Sounds like you emailed my mom. She has the same opinion. This "experience" thing is really obnoxious. Hillary's "experience" isn't terribly extensive, and when she had the chance to vote no to the authorization for war, she sided with Bush. Now that she's being confronted on it, she says that her vote was to reinstate inspections. If that's "experience," I'll pass, thanks.

Dear mom,For the past 6+ years, I have been told to worry about it, be apprehensive about it, to be scared of it. Since 9/11 that has been the message of this administration. People rag on Obama because he is "all message"--that somehow, he's just a really good speaker who makes people feel good... and that's it.My thought is this--if that is all he does (though I am confident that he has the policy goods to back up his claims), but if that truly is all he does--to make people hopeful, to make people optimistic again in this country... wouldn't that be enough? I know this much, you will not get that from Hillary Clinton or John McCain.

 

[cosjobs]

Hey folks.Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

Richardson and Obama were my top two, and I think this would be a perfect fit.I have no idea who Obama is considering for VP, but I'd have to think that Richardson is at least on the list.

Widely circulated rumors that Bill is a big-time philanderer and if he ever makes a move, the closet doors will fly open and release a bunch of skeletons.

Why would he run for president if this were true?

Audition for a cabinet position?

 

[datonn]

Wouldn't any "dirty laundry" in Richardson's closet have come to light during the Bill Clinton administration and/or Richardson's run for Governor in the State of New Mexico?

 

[cosjobs]

Wouldn't any "dirty laundry" in Richardson's closet have come to light during the Bill Clinton administration and/or Richardson's run for Governor in the State of New Mexico?

I know quite a few DEm/Progressive politicos in NM and that's what they tell me. Lots of skeletons.

 

[Orange Crush]

I like the idea of Richardson as VP, but I like the idea of him running for New Mexico's open Senate seat much better. I would think he'd be a lock to win it, and Obama's going to need as many Dems in the Senate as he can get.

 

[cosjobs]

I like the idea of Richardson as VP, but I like the idea of him running for New Mexico's open Senate seat much better. I would think he'd be a lock to win it, and Obama's going to need as many Dems in the Senate as he can get.

I was thinking he'd be a valuable cabinet member, but senator works, too.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

Just got back from the caucus. Obama won 130-80. My wife swung a number of voters with a short speech of how she is a lifelong independent/republican who registered democrat specifically to vote for Obama.

I love caucuses, and I am fairly certain I live in Mayberry.

 

[Orange Crush]

Just got back from the caucus. Obama won 130-80. My wife swung a number of voters with a short speech of how she is a lifelong independent/republican who registered democrat specifically to vote for Obama.I love caucuses, and I am fairly certain I live in Mayberry.

 

[ffldrew]

Hold on while I whip this out

The Sheriff

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

I will be voting for Obama if he gets the nomination. I want to be able to tell my grandchildren that I voted for the man that made changes. I go vote for McCain and/or Hillary if she gets the nod, but in the end "we" all will have some more of the "same old stuff" for 4 or 8 years.

Let's try something new!

 

[Eviloutsider]

Onn February 19th, I am excited to vote in a primary for the first time. I am also excited that my state matters for the first time in a while. Lastly, I am excited about seeing CNN break down Wisconsin piece by piece showing where the votes are coming from.

I expect Obama to win by 10%. I expect Milwaukee to be very pro-Obama. I expect Madison to be close as I still think that the Clinton will have a lot of the female vote.

I do fear that up North will be going in the Clinton direction and Green Bay does have a big hispanic population.

The Western part of the state will be pro-Obama, as you can see how Minnesota voted and go from that.

Down in southern Wisconsin will be very pro-Obama, being so close to Chicago.

Anyway you slice it, Wisconsin will be Democrat in November, as we did vote Kerry in 04 and Gore in 00.

It will be fun, exciting, and part of this history making process.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Wouldn't any "dirty laundry" in Richardson's closet have come to light during the Bill Clinton administration and/or Richardson's run for Governor in the State of New Mexico?

I know quite a few DEm/Progressive politicos in NM and that's what they tell me. Lots of skeletons.

Are you talking DOE skeletons?

 

[rabidfireweasel]

I didn't know rfw's wife was stunning...

I'm even more jealous.

That's her in my profile. sTeam has a pregnant photo of my wife on his harddrive. Cos and his lovely better half visited me one Thanksgiving a few years back.

 

[Eviloutsider]

Is there a list of potential dates for his campaign speeches?

 

[Eviloutsider]

Is there a list of potential dates for his campaign speeches?

I found it. I guess Obama is coming to Madison only this Tuesday but has no other speeches planned in the state.

 

[Sammy3469]

Is there a list of potential dates for his campaign speeches?

I found it. I guess Obama is coming to Madison only this Tuesday but has no other speeches planned in the state.

I'd imagine there both going to be camped out in the state from Thursday on since Clinton really needs a win somewhere

 

[All Your Base Are Belong To Us]

Wouldn't any "dirty laundry" in Richardson's closet have come to light during the Bill Clinton administration and/or Richardson's run for Governor in the State of New Mexico?

I know quite a few DEm/Progressive politicos in NM and that's what they tell me. Lots of skeletons.

Sounds like a lot of gossip to me.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Look at this line of people waiting to get in to hear a Presidential candidate speak in Virginia today. Can you guess who the candidate is?

VA Beach

Regardless of what happens or who you individually support, I hope everyone recognizes how cool this is for our country.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Hold on while I whip this out

 

[Orange Crush]

Maine delegate split is projected as 15-9 for Obama.

I really wish that CNN would differentiate between pledged delegates and superdelegates. Obama is really starting to pull away in pledged delegates, but when you look at CNN's front page it only shows "total delegates" and with Clinton still in the lead.

 

[Sweet J]

Maine delegate split is projected as 15-9 for Obama.I really wish that CNN would differentiate between pledged delegates and superdelegates. Obama is really starting to pull away in pledged delegates, but when you look at CNN's front page it only shows "total delegates" and with Clinton still in the lead.

I know, this is really, really, annoying. Since "superdelegates" haven't actually voted yet, they shouldn't be counted now.

 

[RedRaiders]

Hey folks.Shifting gears severely here, I'm just wondering how people would feel about Bill Richardson as Obama's VP candidate? I'm not as big of a fan of Edwards (too "socialist" for my tastes), but I guess for me, an Obama/Richardson ticket would be about as close to a "Dream Ticket" as I could possibly imagine. Richardson would likely help Obama with Latino voters just a bit, but that's not even the reason I think this would be a fabulous ticket. I love Richardson's experience, as well as several of his positions related to policy. Not sure if its just my (lack of) caffeine headache kicking in this weekend, but I've been thinking a LOT about this since Super Tuesday. I'd love to hear what people would think about an Obama/Richardson ticket! Thanks.

Richardson and Obama were my top two, and I think this would be a perfect fit.I have no idea who Obama is considering for VP, but I'd have to think that Richardson is at least on the list.

I agree, good ticket.

 

[Orange Crush]

Just read this sarcastic and insightful remark by Matthew Yglesias:

Back in October 2007, Clinton was beating Obama in Maine by a hilarious 47 to 10 margin, but it seems he's carried the state today, once again by a large margin. My understanding, though, is that this doesn't really count because it's a small state, much as Utah doesn't count because there aren't many Democrats there, DC doesn't count because there are too many black people, Washington doesn't count because it's a caucus, Illinois doesn't count because Obama represents it in the Senate even though Hillary was born there, Hawaii won't count because Obama was born there. I'm not sure why Delaware and Connecticut don't count, but they definitely don't.

Realistically, Clinton seems to have difficulty winning anywhere she can't mobilize racial polarization in her favor. Obama has, of course, deployed polarization to his benefit in a number of states (South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana most notably) but he's also dominated the states with very few black voters.

UPDATE: I forgot about Missouri. Obama's win in Missouri, of course, doesn't count because the state was called too late.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

It is tough to get significantly whiter that Maine.

Maine population: 1,274,923

White people in Maine: 1,247,776

At Obama won easily.

 

[culdeus]

Maine delegate split is projected as 15-9 for Obama.I really wish that CNN would differentiate between pledged delegates and superdelegates. Obama is really starting to pull away in pledged delegates, but when you look at CNN's front page it only shows "total delegates" and with Clinton still in the lead.

I know, this is really, really, annoying. Since "superdelegates" haven't actually voted yet, they shouldn't be counted now.

This is really starting to piss me off too.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Just read this sarcastic and insightful remark by Matthew Yglesias:

Back in October 2007, Clinton was beating Obama in Maine by a hilarious 47 to 10 margin, but it seems he's carried the state today, once again by a large margin. My understanding, though, is that this doesn't really count because it's a small state, much as Utah doesn't count because there aren't many Democrats there, DC doesn't count because there are too many black people, Washington doesn't count because it's a caucus, Illinois doesn't count because Obama represents it in the Senate even though Hillary was born there, Hawaii won't count because Obama was born there. I'm not sure why Delaware and Connecticut don't count, but they definitely don't.

Realistically, Clinton seems to have difficulty winning anywhere she can't mobilize racial polarization in her favor. Obama has, of course, deployed polarization to his benefit in a number of states (South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana most notably) but he's also dominated the states with very few black voters.

UPDATE: I forgot about Missouri. Obama's win in Missouri, of course, doesn't count because the state was called too late.

CNN was starting to call Hillary's campaign to task on this last night. They were trying to spin last night as: well, we didn't really expect to win any of these states. I think it was Jeffrey Toobin who basically said, So what? You're still getting beat.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

We had a superdelegate at our caucus. She claimed to be uncommitted at the moment. Her position is that she is going to cast her vote to reflect the true popular vote in Maine.

However- the whole thing is gross. They get lots of calls/dinners from both candidates trying to sway their vote position. It is an area that need significant reform within the democratic party.

Voting numbers were way up- as they are everywhere. My little town's previous high total of voters was 130. 210 came out a serious snowstorm today.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Barack is now a two-time Grammy winner:

Obama Edges Out a Clinton — For a GrammyBy Ariel AlexovichBarack Obama, not known for his singing prowess, nevertheless picked up a Grammy Award Sunday for the spoken-word recording of his most recent book, “The Audacity of Hope.”Mr. Obama, seeking to become the country’s next president, beat out two former Commanders in Chief — Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — for the honor.President Clinton, the husband of Mr. Obama’s Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, was up for his book “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World.” President Carter was nominated for “Sunday Mornings in Plains: Bringing Peace to a Changing World.”This is the second Grammy for Mr. Obama, the senator from Illinois, who picked up his first statuette for the spoken-word edition of his first book, “Dreams from My Father.”President Clinton has won twice before, and Mrs. Clinton won in 1996 for her book, “It Takes a Village.”The Obama campaign hasn’t addressed the win yet, but Alex Conant, spokesman for the Republican National Committee, put out this statement: "I imagine Obama’s Grammy will look nice on his mantle next to his ‘most liberal’ senator award. Glowing Hollywood endorsements and awards won’t translate into votes this fall."

Good stuff, except for the smarmy comment from the Republican goon.

 

[bigbottom]

Barack is now a two-time Grammy winner:

Obama Edges Out a Clinton — For a GrammyBy Ariel AlexovichBarack Obama, not known for his singing prowess, nevertheless picked up a Grammy Award Sunday for the spoken-word recording of his most recent book, “The Audacity of Hope.”Mr. Obama, seeking to become the country’s next president, beat out two former Commanders in Chief — Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — for the honor.President Clinton, the husband of Mr. Obama’s Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, was up for his book “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World.” President Carter was nominated for “Sunday Mornings in Plains: Bringing Peace to a Changing World.”This is the second Grammy for Mr. Obama, the senator from Illinois, who picked up his first statuette for the spoken-word edition of his first book, “Dreams from My Father.”President Clinton has won twice before, and Mrs. Clinton won in 1996 for her book, “It Takes a Village.”The Obama campaign hasn’t addressed the win yet, but Alex Conant, spokesman for the Republican National Committee, put out this statement: "I imagine Obama’s Grammy will look nice on his mantle next to his ‘most liberal’ senator award. Glowing Hollywood endorsements and awards won’t translate into votes this fall."

Good stuff, except for the smarmy comment from the Republican goon.

Alex is a smartass.

 

[bear]

Barack is now a two-time Grammy winner:

Obama Edges Out a Clinton — For a GrammyBy Ariel AlexovichBarack Obama, not known for his singing prowess, nevertheless picked up a Grammy Award Sunday for the spoken-word recording of his most recent book, “The Audacity of Hope.”Mr. Obama, seeking to become the country’s next president, beat out two former Commanders in Chief — Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — for the honor.President Clinton, the husband of Mr. Obama’s Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, was up for his book “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World.” President Carter was nominated for “Sunday Mornings in Plains: Bringing Peace to a Changing World.”This is the second Grammy for Mr. Obama, the senator from Illinois, who picked up his first statuette for the spoken-word edition of his first book, “Dreams from My Father.”President Clinton has won twice before, and Mrs. Clinton won in 1996 for her book, “It Takes a Village.”The Obama campaign hasn’t addressed the win yet, but Alex Conant, spokesman for the Republican National Committee, put out this statement: "I imagine Obama’s Grammy will look nice on his mantle next to his ‘most liberal’ senator award. Glowing Hollywood endorsements and awards won’t translate into votes this fall."

Good stuff, except for the smarmy comment from the Republican goon.

Alex is a smartass.

I suspect he will be a helluva lot less of a smartass when the mantle Obama puts his Grammy on is in the White House.

 

[LHUCKS]

Alex Conant just made my most hated list.

 

[Kleck.]

Onn February 19th, I am excited to vote in a primary for the first time. I am also excited that my state matters for the first time in a while. Lastly, I am excited about seeing CNN break down Wisconsin piece by piece showing where the votes are coming from.I expect Obama to win by 10%. I expect Milwaukee to be very pro-Obama. I expect Madison to be close as I still think that the Clinton will have a lot of the female vote. I do fear that up North will be going in the Clinton direction and Green Bay does have a big hispanic population.The Western part of the state will be pro-Obama, as you can see how Minnesota voted and go from that.Down in southern Wisconsin will be very pro-Obama, being so close to Chicago.Anyway you slice it, Wisconsin will be Democrat in November, as we did vote Kerry in 04 and Gore in 00.It will be fun, exciting, and part of this history making process.

My wife and I are really looking forward to the 19th too. Up until a few weeks ago I wasn't sure whom I would vote for, but I'm lovin' me some Barack right now. I read in the State Journal Barack will be at the Kohl Center this Tuesday. Doors open at 6:15pm, first come first serve. Not sure if we'll make it, but it would be a lot of fun to go.

 

[Orange Crush]

Onn February 19th, I am excited to vote in a primary for the first time. I am also excited that my state matters for the first time in a while. Lastly, I am excited about seeing CNN break down Wisconsin piece by piece showing where the votes are coming from.I expect Obama to win by 10%. I expect Milwaukee to be very pro-Obama. I expect Madison to be close as I still think that the Clinton will have a lot of the female vote. I do fear that up North will be going in the Clinton direction and Green Bay does have a big hispanic population.The Western part of the state will be pro-Obama, as you can see how Minnesota voted and go from that.Down in southern Wisconsin will be very pro-Obama, being so close to Chicago.Anyway you slice it, Wisconsin will be Democrat in November, as we did vote Kerry in 04 and Gore in 00.It will be fun, exciting, and part of this history making process.

My wife and I are really looking forward to the 19th too. Up until a few weeks ago I wasn't sure whom I would vote for, but I'm lovin' me some Barack right now. I read in the State Journal Barack will be at the Kohl Center this Tuesday. Doors open at 6:15pm, first come first serve. Not sure if we'll make it, but it would be a lot of fun to go.

Get there AT LEAST two hours early. Bring reading material (but also be sure to talk to people around you - that's always really fun at political rallies).