April 29, 2008
Hotline After Dark -- Wrighting A Wrong?
Last night's TV was dominated by talk of Rev. Jeremiah Wright's public appearances, and whether they will hurt Barack Obama.
Washington Post's Dionne: "The biggest problem for Obama is that he has wanted to transcend the old racial divide in the country. And the Reverend Wright controversy kind of pulls us back to the late '60s or early '70s" ("NewsHour," PBS, 4/28).
Bill Richardson: "I think Senator Obama dealt with that issue. I don't believe that Reverend Wright deserves the coverage that he seems to be getting and the controversy that he's generating. ... We should just push him aside and focus on the differences between the two candidates" ("Situation Room," CNN, 4/28).
Newt Gingrich: "I thought the most devastating thing [Wright] said today at the National Press Club was that he actually prayed with the family in the basement just before the announcement. And the reason I thought it was devastating is that it's clear that Senator Obama can't decide what the relationship is. Is this somebody he's proud of and he wants next to him or is this somebody who he can cut loose from?" ("Hannity & Colmes," FNC, 4/28).
Obama strategist David Axelrod, on Wright's appearances: "Well, I must say, it wouldn't be my first choice. ... I think Reverend Wright felt that he had been done a disservice in the process, and he decided to go public and he did. And, frankly, the news media was very eager to accommodate that. He had three hours on the cable stations last night, full coverage this morning and so on. So he's gotten himself quite a platform. ... Obviously, you know, it isn't helpful, and I don't think it necessarily meant to be helpful" ("Hardball," MSNBC, 4/28).
After the jump, more Wright and HRC's endorsement in NC (KATHERINE LEHR).
Axelrod, asked if Obama is going to speak out and separate his views: "I think where appropriate, he'll do that. I don't think we're going to spend the next week talking about Jeremiah Wright. ... We would really be doing a disservice to the people of Indiana, North Carolina and this country if we allow ourselves to get drawn into this side show for the next week. We're not going to let that happen" ("Hardball," MSNBC, 4/28).
Mike Huckabee: "What he's doing is making it awfully difficult for Barack Obama to convince people that sitting in that pew for 20 years, hearing stuff like that, didn't have some impact on him. He's taking ... an election that was rising above race and has turned into an election that's nothing but race. And it's really unfortunate. I think Reverend Wright has gotten a taste of the limelight, he's enjoying it, he refuses to leave the stage, someone needs to turn off the lights, grab the hook and tell him it's time to go back to Chicago and pass out food to people" ("Verdict," MSNBC, 4/28).
There was also talk of John McCain's reaction to the Wright coverage.
Axelrod: "Senator McCain has always held himself out as someone who is above all of that. And he's really leaped in with both feet. This ad that's running in North Carolina is under the auspices of the Republican Party there. He's the leader of the Republican Party. If he didn't want that ad to run, it wouldn't be running. So, he's really defining himself through this period. And I don't think people are going to see that as consistent with the kind of person and the kind of politician that he purports to be" ("Election Center," CNN, 4/28).
FNC's Cameron: "Don't expect McCain to fire at will. For now, he's happy to let Hillary take the shots and save his own ammunition for the general election when aides say the Wright issue will be very much alive if Obama's the nominee" ("Special Report," 4/28).
Jimmy Carter, on whether McCain will use it against Obama in the general: "He might, but I think that's going to be old history by the time the general election comes around" ("LKL," CNN, 4/28).
CAROLINA ON HER MIND
And Hillary Clinton will receive the endorsement of NC Gov. Mike Easley (D) later today.
Newsweek's Alter: "I just frankly don't know what Easley's organization is like in North Carolina. But it's obviously, you know, a good pickup for Hillary Clinton. She's in good position in the expectations game there because almost everybody else in North Carolina and the congressional delegation, even the old Edwards folks are on the Obama team. So, this is something that she needed if she wants to be competitive there" ("Countdown," MSNBC, 4/28).
CNBC's Harwood: "He's a conservative Democrat. He speaks to a lot of the target voters that she's trying to get to. He's also urged Obama to debate. ... This is a very good thing for Hillary Clinton. I don't think it's worth 10 or 12 points, though, which is what she needs" ("Race for the WH," MSNBC, 4/28).
Posted at 08:54 AM
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*** BREAKING NEWS ***
Sources close to the McCain campaign are indicating Senator McCain is becoming more dependant on Governor Huckabee.
"After their meeting the other day, McCain seems eager to give Huckabee more time in the press to talk on his behalf"
Sources that can't be named say "I think Senator McCain feels very comfortable with Governor Huckabee, I wouldn't be suprised if he picks him as his Vice Presidential running mate."
It's becoming clear, McCain can use Huckabee's articulate speaking skills to toss zingers over to the Obama Hillary campaign while McCain concentrates on raising money for his campaign.
Having a running mate who can fend off the attacks of the Obama Hillary campaign could prove to be the most valuable prize in capturing the presidency this November for him and the Republican's.
Huckabee could turn out to be one of the most valuable players in the Republican party. With McCain's mechanical style and Huckabee's personal style, this could be a match made in heaven for the Republican party.
News Source | 04.29.08 09:29 PM
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MY FELLOW "BITTER", STUPID, WORKING CLASS PEOPLE :-)
If you think like Barack Obama, that WORKING CLASS PEOPLE are just a bunch of "BITTER"!, STUPID, PEASANTS, Cash COWS!, and CANNON FODDER. :-(
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think Barack Obama with little or no experience would be better than Hillary Clinton with 35 years experience.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with no experience can fix an economy on the verge of collapse better than Hillary Clinton. Whose ;-) husband (Bill Clinton) led the greatest economic expansion, and prosperity in American history.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with no experience fighting for universal health care can get it for you better than Hillary Clinton. Who anticipated this current health care crisis back in 1993, and fought a pitched battle against overwhelming odds to get universal health care for all the American people.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with no experience can manage, and get us out of two wars better than Hillary Clinton. Whose ;-) husband (Bill Clinton) went to war only when he was convinced that he absolutely had to. Then completed the mission in record time against a nuclear power. AND DID NOT LOSE THE LIFE OF A SINGLE AMERICAN SOLDIER. NOT ONE!
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with no experience saving the environment is better than Hillary Clinton. Whose ;-) husband (Bill Clinton) left office with the greatest amount of environmental cleanup, and protections in American history.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with little or no education experience is better than Hillary Clinton. Whose ;-) husband (Bill Clinton) made higher education affordable for every American. And created higher job demand and starting salary’s than they had ever been before or since.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that Obama with no experience will be better than Hillary Clinton who spent 8 years at the right hand of President Bill Clinton. Who is already on record as one of the greatest Presidents in American history.
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think that you can change the way Washington works with pretty speeches from Obama, rather than with the experience, and political expertise of two master politicians ON YOUR SIDE like Hillary and Bill Clinton..
You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you think all those Republicans voting for Obama in the Democratic primaries, and caucuses are doing so because they think he is a stronger Democratic candidate than Hillary Clinton. :-)
Best regards
jacksmith... Working Class :-)
p.s. You Might Be An Idiot! :-)
If you don't know that the huge amounts of money funding the Obama campaign to try and defeat Hillary Clinton is coming in from the insurance, and medical industry, that has been ripping you off, and killing you and your children. And denying you, and your loved ones the life saving medical care you needed. All just so they can make more huge immoral profits for them-selves off of your suffering...
You see, back in 1993 Hillary Clinton had the audacity, and nerve to try and get quality, affordable universal health care for everyone to prevent the suffering and needless deaths of hundreds of thousands of you each year. :-)
Approx. 100,000 of you die each year from medical accidents from a rush to profit by the insurance, and medical industry. Another 120,000 of you die each year from treatable illness that people in other developed countries don’t die from. And I could go on, and on...
OBAMA AIDE: "WORKING-CLASS VOTERS NOT KEY FOR DEMOCRATS" :o
DEBATE! DEBATE!! DEBATE!!!...
jacksmith | 04.30.08 02:42 AM
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DEBATE! DEBATE!! DEBATE!!!
It's time for everyone to face the truth. Barack Obama has no real chance of winning the national election in November at this time. His crushing defeat in Pennsylvania makes that fact crystal clear. His best, and only real chance of winning in November is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton as her VP.
Hillary Clinton seemed almost somber at her Pennsylvania victory speech. As if part of her was hoping Obama could have proved he had some chance of winning against the republican attack machine, and their unlimited money, and resources.
But it is absolutely essential that the democrats take back the Whitehouse in November. America, and the American people are in a very desperate condition now. And the whole World has been doing all that they can to help keep us propped up.
Hillary Clinton say's that the heat, and decisions in the Whitehouse are much tougher than the ones on the campaign trail. But I think Mr. Obama faces a test of whether he has what it takes to be a commander and chief by facing the difficult facts, and the truth before him. And by doing what is best for the American people by dropping out of the race, and offering his whole hearted assistance to Hillary Clinton to help her take back the Whitehouse for the American people, and the World.
Mr. Obama is a great speaker. And I am confident he can explain to the American people the need, and wisdom of such a personal sacrifice for them. It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. She has known for a long time that Mr. Obama can not win this November. You have to remember that the Clinton's have won the Whitehouse twice before. They know what it takes.
If Mr. Obama fails his test of commander and chief we can only hope that Hillary Clinton can continue her heroic fight for the American people. And that she prevails. She will need all the continual support and help we can give her. She may fight like a superhuman. But she is only human.
Sen. Hillary Clinton: "You know, more people have now voted for me than have voted for my opponent. In fact, I now have more votes than anybody has ever had in a primary contest for a nomination. And it's also clear that we've got nine more important contests to go."
Sincerely
Jacksmith... Working Class :-)
jacksmith | 04.30.08 02:45 AM
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