After listening to last night’s debate, I’ve decided I want Biden to be president. He was well spoken, experienced, and answered questions directly and succinctly. I especially appreciated how he broke down McCain’s tax plan, something which I have been struggling to comprehend. If what he said is true, then health care is in a lot of trouble.I didn’t feel Palin articulated herself as well as Biden, nor did I feel her repeatedly referring to herself and McCain as “Mavericks” helped her to support any of her arguments. I was fairly outraged, by many of her comments, and her unwillingness to answer questions directly. I could only presume that meant she did not understand the question or didn’t know the answer, which was why she kept to topics she could answer.
When Biden suggested that as VP he would act as a consultant to the president, I really liked it. He has the experience which Obama lacks, and if it will be put to good use in the oval office then I think it will make for a stronger government.
I didn’t get the impression that McCain would be using Palin in the same capacity, and I don’t feel as though she makes McCain’s ticket stronger. Furthermore the thought of her in the oval office in the event that McCain were to pass on, I find frankly speaking, terrifying.
From sea to shining sea…….. The current political race has all the charm and hype of American Idol! What happened to the focus on America and its steadily declining economy, the widespread moral corruption that has engulf those ideals so cherished by the founding fathers. Are we not now a nation of church goers who have forgotten the reason for the ritual? As we approach the wire in this most recent contest lets bring the focus back to the principles it’s supposed to uphold. The problems in this country are systemic they are not democrat or republican, black or white, male or female. It is the process that needs retooling and irrespective of who wins the election in November. If that issue is not addressed what was once the greatest nation on Earth shall continue to slip into the abyss of mediocrity.from Wright Seer
Carlos: The fact is, experience has little bearing on the success of a presidency. Have a read on Abraham Lincoln’s experience before he was elected. Or look at this way. Who was more experienced than Rumsfeld and Cheney and those guys> And how badly did things get screwed up? I think a president should be elected on the basis of leadership ability and an understanding of where the country needs to go - not where it has been. I have a lot of respect for John McCain as a man. But his campaign has been a disaster. If this is what experience means, count me out.from henry
Here is an interesting concept for a Obama ad that I wrote: http://www.newfunny.com/archive/?sid=209from Omar Lutfey
Unfortunately Biden and Palin are not running for President. It’s Obama and McCain. I think that we have all be swept up in Obamamaina. Sure the Senator is well spoken and carismatic. But do we want a President that is a good orator if we are being attacked? And let’s not forget other World Leaders who were carismatic and had a gift for gab. Everyone has jumped on the Obama bandwagon, but after all he is the “Junior” Senator from IL for God Sakes. Do we want someone who is still green behind the ears as President? Are we all just lemmings that we are letting THE MEDIA tell us who to vote for? I was and still am a Clinton Supporter. My Fellow Americans we have made a grave mistake. And there is no way to go back. We are going to have a inexperienced President with a House controlled by experienced polished Democrats who will weild power over our President. We blame the Republicans for all our woes, but the Democrats have been in power for two years now. What have they done? We say that McCain is Bush three, but is he really? We have only three weeks left before we are to make an imporatant decision. My Fellow Americans think hard of what you are doing. In this time of uncertainess, crisis, and up-hevel can we afford to have the Country controlled by one Party without checks and balances. Remember what happened the last time one party was in charge?from Carlos
Well, I have had time to digest the VP and Presidential debates. I am for Ronald Regan. I think Obama is trying to talk his way into the White House. I hear the same thing, over and over and over..give me a break, I am not that weak-minded that I would vote for a senator with only 147 days in office. When did he have time to vote for all the bills he said he has? He reminds me of the proverbial fish out of water, you know, flip floping all over the deck. My main concern is not the economy, that will take care of itself, as it has done many times. My fear is terrorists. I think they will attack again and I feel that Obama has no clue what is really going on with that issue. Can we have a do-over with the primaries? Paulfrom paul costanzo
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I also think Palin was the straw that broke the camels back. The shock of the pick was intially taken well, but as soon as she starting talking that was it. I build biodiesel processors which turn waste vegetable oil into biodiesel, so I just hope they speak about the economy and fuel more at the debate tonight. As the other poster said, we just need to keep moving in the right direction.from Biodiesel Information
Hi Basil, I agree. I used to have a lot of respect for McCain, but I think that choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate was a terrible decision. I might have voted for him if he chose Mitt Romney, who would have been very helpful in this economic crisis.from Albert
McCain’s choice of Palin as his running mate destroys any trust I had in him as a potential Commander in Cheif. If he’s willing to give someone like Palin the second-highest office in the United States for political gain, just imagine what his cabinet will look like. Even if McCain doesn’t die in office, it’s scary to imagine a McCain Whitehouse that’s full of underqualified members as a result of McCain’s own screwed-up version of Affirmative Action in the White House. Common people, WAKE UP! Everyone should see this 30-Second Election Forecast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEogMnwgAX0from Basil D
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Obama/Biden seems to be the only possible chance that this country has to regaining what was once a supreme and confident nation. McCain will have this country at war, no matter where, just to take care of his unbelievable “Napoleon” issues. Sarah Palin doesn’t have a clue and I thought she came off in the debates as a woman who can memorize whatever is told to her, add a ridiculous wink that doesn’t appeal to America, and then…………the RUDENESS and IGNORANCE really shined through when she not only refused to answer the questions but felt it necessary to go off on a rant about the MAVERICK, HOCKEY MOM, REFORMER that she is…………….blah, blah, blah………What Maverick???from Bonnie
Can someone please explain if Obama is so darn good for this country why he is repeatedly linked throughout his political career to domestic terrorists, and criminals? I suppose all of us have had one or two casual connections in our lifetimes that could be questioned but come on – get real. Over and over again Obama runs with the wrong crowd…. William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko, Michael Pfleger, Kwame Kilpatrick, Larry Walsh. The man even had to leave his church of 20 years after he began his run for president because of “a cultural and a stylistic gap†(aka angry racist hate speeches from the pulpit) Interesting that for 20 years he thought the place was a-ok. The fact so many in America are on the Obama wagon is frightening. Has anyone really asked who is driving that wagon and where is it going? People wake up…stop the Bush is dumb chant for a change and research the facts on the character of the man Obama.from DJ Alberts.
October Surprise! http://neoconmccain.blogspot.com McCain’s chief of staff, Chris Paul: meddled at the FBI! McCain: consorting with Frank Gren, Blackwater’s lobbyist! McCain: doing secret projects for Wolfowitz with investor dollars! McCain: involved in illegal payments! McCain: not what he seems-don’t let the hockey mom fool youfrom McCain NEOCON
It was very strange, practically arrogant, that Palin kept on referring to herself and McCain as mavericks.from Albert
We don’t even need a new President, the one we have now will ruin this country beyond any possible repair. Hussein said: The way to take down the superior USA is to allow them to destroy themselves. It is working with the $700 billion bailout and the addition of “pork and earmarks.” The Iraq war has cost $10 billion a month. Take the amount per month times the amount of time spent there and guess what??? The total is $700 billion for a mistake that Bush made and McCain wants to continue with his inexperienced, uneducated, war-loving running mate, Sarah Palin.from Bonnie
For all you Republican supporters out there, please wake up. I have watched both Obama/McCain and Biden/Palin debates. I really haven’t heard any plan from the Republican with regards to the War or Economy Their strategy seemed consists of (a) attack Obama’s credibility and records; and (b) sell McCain as a Maverick and Palinn as a soccer mom. In the eyes of the Republican supporters, the campaign has been a success; however, I would challenge you to review Obama’s record vs. McCain’s. It has been said that Obama made inconsistent statement regarding the surge. The fact he did not support the surge but later admitting surge had “succeed beyond his wildest dream” is not inconsistent. Surge was necessary b/c we went to Iraq but the War was not necessary. Obama didn’t support the War and I agreed with him, although we both support the troop. There is a difference but Republican party didn’t want to you see that difference. Come on. Pleas wake up America. Do we really want another 4 years of the Republican Party in the White House with no plans for anything and just a lot of talk? We just had that for the past 8 years and I cannot stand for another 4. IF REPUBLICAN GETS ELECTED, THIS WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR AMERICA. OUR COUNTRY WILL FALL LIKE GREEK, ROME, AND BRITAIN. LET’S NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO OUR GREAT COUNTRYfrom Albert C
Biden is very good at being a politician, though like McCain, he does have some health issues. Personally I think both McCain and Biden are good politicians, but I’m wary of McCain’s decision to choose Palin as his running mate. I really like how excited the voters are getting over Obama, and in the campaign in general, but like many, I question his experience, especially when it comes to foreign policy. In that light, Biden was an excellent choice. These days, foreign policy is only seen as important in regards to the Iraq war, and the economy is obviously a more and more important issue. I probably would have voted for McCain if he chose Romney, but now I’ll probably vote for Nader again as my state will almost definitely vote in Obama. Still haven’t made up my mind.from Albert