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[LL2]

I was unthrilled by McCain's speech. I can't say it isn't an effective strategy, but I didn't like his speech and the convention focusing so much on McCain's POW years. I get it already, he's a hero, but its not a solution to the country's problems.

I agree. I've heard commentators this morning say that they should've shortened his speech, since he's not the most effective speaker. I tend to agree. His strengths are in the town hall meeting settings. To bad Palin couldn't have spoken last.

[SkinBasket]

I was unthrilled by McCain's speech. I can't say it isn't an effective strategy, but I didn't like his speech and the convention focusing so much on McCain's POW years. I get it already, he's a hero, but its not a solution to the country's problems.

Speak the truth brotha!

McCain is not an exciting man. Nor is he a pretty man. That doesn't make for good TV.

[Freak Out]

The last poll I saw gave Obama/Biden an 8 point advantage over Mac/Palin. That was the day after she was announced as his running mate. I've seen nothing after that but we should see something from Pew after the weekend.

[HarveyWallbangers]

The latest RCP average has the spread at 3.8 points, so you must have been looking at the NY Times, Washington Post, or Minneapolis Star Tribune poll.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html

BTW, I love it how the Star Tribune almost always inflates the support for the Democrat, and then when their poll is proved wrong on election day, they blame a late surge for the Republican. You'd think they'd learn that it isn't a good strategy.

[LL2]

The latest RCP average has the spread at 3.8 points, so you must have been looking at the NY Times, Washington Post, or Minneapolis Star Tribune poll.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html

BTW, I love it how the Star Tribune almost always inflates the support for the Democrat, and then when their poll is proved wrong on election day, they blame a late surge for the Republican. You'd think they'd learn that it isn't a good strategy.

So, CNN has Obama at +1...does that make them unbiased? I think this election is going to go down to the wire like the past two.

[Freak Out]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

[mraynrand]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

Maybe Tim Russert could have been next to him, eh?

[Freak Out]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

Maybe Tim Russert could have been next to him, eh?

A great American like him? Better ask Tex.

This is classic. "Are we still live?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrG8w4bb3kg

[LL2]

McCain really needs to milk Palin's popularity ever step of the way. A recent poll I saw on Yahoo said 4 in 10 see Palin as qualified. Better than I expected. Obama's camp is at odds over her sudden popularity, so McCain needs to take advantage of it.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

I think Joe Lieberman is a very good man! BTW, he votes pretty consistently with Democratic positions, he's quite liberal on domestic issues. The fact that he has been turned into the punch-line of jokes indicates just how intolerant the Dem party has become. At least the Republicans don't push their maverick, John McCain, out of the party.

The Huffington Post Democrats have taken over the party and ruined it. I suppose after the Bush years the lefties deserve a chance.

As much as I admire her, I would have a hard time voting for Palin as president in 2012, she is too conservative. I feared she might lead the convention in a rousing rendition of "Every Sperm is Sacred"

Actually, I really doubt I could vote for any Republican in 2012. The health care system needs to be overhauled, and I already have guilt pangs about voting Republican in 2008.

Pushed out of the party? How so?

When you lose and then decide to run as an independent..you aren't part of the party.

Joe has always been about joe.

[mraynrand]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

Maybe Tim Russert could have been next to him, eh?

A great American like him? Better ask Tex.

So you're OK with being for the death of Giuliani in the collapse of the towers? That's your position?

[retailguy]

Pushed out of the party? How so?

When you lose and then decide to run as an independent..you aren't part of the party.

Joe has always been about joe.

He didn't lose, you idiot, his party RECRUITED someone to run against him. He ran as an independent and won in a 3 way race with 50% of the vote, and he beat LaMont by 10 points.....

Is there anything you don't twist? Good grief.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Pushed out of the party? How so?

When you lose and then decide to run as an independent..you aren't part of the party.

Joe has always been about joe.

He didn't lose, you idiot, his party RECRUITED someone to run against him. He ran as an independent and won in a 3 way race with 50% of the vote, and he beat LaMont by 10 points.....

Is there anything you don't twist? Good grief.

Twist. LOL You are doing it now.

Joe was endorsed officially by the Conn Dem party..how is that being pushed out. Lamont however received 33% of the delegates..which forced a runoff.

Did he lose to lamont in the democratic runoff. Yes. Whether lamont was recruited isn't relevant...he wasn't pushed out. Voters voted, they didn't choose him.

Joe ran as an independent...care to explain how that is being part of the party?

[mraynrand]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

Maybe Tim Russert could have been next to him, eh?

A great American like him? Better ask Tex.

So you're OK with being for the death of Giuliani in the collapse of the towers? That's your position?

I wonder what Tex thinks about all this? No one else seems to care.

[texaspackerbacker]

Giuliani was terrific I thought. So was Palin. And the beauty was two-fold. First, they took apart Obama using simple facts and his own words and positions. Giuliani dissected him on the response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. They both pummeled him on being wrong about the surge and being for defeat in Iraq. They blitzed him on being for tax increases in all aspects of life and death. And they demonstrated that he has ZERO, repeat, ZERO actual experience (Present!). The second prong was to point out how they - McCain and Palin are the better of the candidates. Service to America, focus on basic American values that have stood the test of time. Love - LOVE of country - both families McCain and Palin rich in service to the nation. Effective leadership. Great, just great!

The enquirer is reporting that he had a pretty tricked out bondage suit on under that well cut suit.

It would have been nice if the Rat would have been in the command center when the towers went down.

Maybe Tim Russert could have been next to him, eh?

A great American like him? Better ask Tex.

So you're OK with being for the death of Giuliani in the collapse of the towers? That's your position?

I wonder what Tex thinks about all this? No one else seems to care.

Oh, that's horrible. I'm simply shocked and appalled--and downright offended (hey Howard, my first attempt at "bold"--thanks) that anybody could possibly wish anybody else could get DEAD. How awful!