Barack Obama Elected President!

[wiccachick_1]

LOL! I told all my friends at work who know that I'm an undecided that I wanted to make some bumper stickers.

"I'm both party's worst nightmare- an educated voter"

You would think strength of schedule would count for something. I guess we'll find out in two weeks when we play Arizona State (yes, Lee Corzo is expecting ASU to upset Georgia. There are times I don't like him...hehe). If we are unfeated then and don't jump we'll know what's up. I really feel sorry for Moreno. Our running back deserves Heisman consideration but as long as the munches on ESPN continue to ignore Georgia, they are taking away his exposure to the voters. It's truly crappy for him.

[Roman]

I think that will depend on what she says. It might do that, but if she tells the difference about her stances and the stances of the party......

Who knows how anyone will vote on Election Day.

[wiccachick_1]

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/07/ob...k-was-too-flip/

I like Biden's answer here and I agree with him.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/elec...act-check_N.htm

And this is interesting.

[Roman]

But see, strength of schedule is still left up to opinion. The top teams are decided by how badly they destroy their opponent, driving scores through the roof. There is no way scores should be as high as they are (There was a high school game here my senior year, where East St. Louis beat Lincoln 93-3).

[wiccachick_1]

Then Georgia will NEVER be #1 at the end of the year. Mark Richt does not purposefully run up scores. He'll play third, fourth strings, mascots, cheerleaders or Larry Munson before he would drive up a score.

[Roman]

I saw that and Obama's interview this morning. Biden did answer that question very well, and showed the difference etween personal faith and putting your own personal beliefs above everyone, that is where he drew the line.

I also liked Obama's honesty that his answer was too flip. It shows he can admot when he screwed up and came off as too arrogant (Whether he did or didn't).

I had to stop laughing first. You said he'll play the band and the glee club, huh?

[wiccachick_1]

Somebody get that tuba player a helmet. That's what I'm saying!!! LOL! Mark Richt is a good guy and practical. Why risk hurting the guys on the first and second string trying to win a game by a gazillion points. Now if our tuba players can score against your first team, we can't help ya there! hehe

And here's a little article about McCain's "Country First" message. It's a fluffly little piece but still nice...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/elec...try-first_N.htm

[Roman]

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/51660.html

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/09/07/m...control-temper/

[wiccachick_1]

Interesting. I knew he had a reputation as a hothead but I've heard that about a bunch of politicians in the past not the least of which is Hilary Clinton. The story actually doesn't bother me but again Joe Biden earned more brownie points in the middle of the article by refusing to rise to the bait. I'm really starting to like Biden a lot.

[cct]

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

Casey, up until now, I've given the benefit of the doubt about McCain voting with Bush "90% of the time." I knew the message the Democratic party was trying to get out in these types of ads, but I also understood your logic completely, as the President doesn't "vote" on anything. Then I was sitting watching television this evening and saw a political ad in which McCain himself was quoted as saying this in mid-2003 (I believe). The link will take you to a clip similar to the one I saw. Just thought, in the interest of fairness, you'd like to know.

[wiccachick_1]

I'd like to eliminate the unanimous votes because every senator voted "with Bush" (or even against Bush) on those and see how often McCain, Obama or Biden voted "with Bush".

Here's a comparison. I'm sure it's not complete but it gives you an idea.

http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/69733

and more info

http://tennesseefree.com/2008/08/17/senate...ccain-vs-obama/

This article is pretty interesting too. It really talks about similarities in the candidates. the article was written in January and predicted McCain and Obama as the most likely nominees which is pretty good considering how close it was between Obama and Hils. It really led me to believe BOTH candidates and their commitment to change.

http://tennesseefree.com/2008/08/17/senate...ccain-vs-obama/

[George008]

I think the date of that quote from McCain would be important to note. 2003, was five years ago. Along with W's popularity, much has changed since then. Think about it this way, Barack Obama had yet to be even elected to the US Senate in 2003.

To put things in perspective, you should ask yourself why did McCain make this statement? He made them because he was getting harsh criticism from many Republicans for siding against the Bush administration on many occasions.

cct, just out of curiousity, what state do you live in? I'm wondering where Obama is focusing his ads. I know he pulled ads out in my state, GA.

[George008]

IA wiccachick, I read an article that said if you take out all of the unanimous votes, McCain has voted "with" Bush 45% of the time since 2001.

Good article!

[JackPeyton]

OMG! She actually is a normal teenager!

Damn you Sarah palin for not having a real kid.

No, what i am saying is just because they make more doesnt eman they should pay a higer percent. everyone should be taxed the same. and obvsly, if you make more you would pay more. like this person explained...

[George008]

McCain takes 4-point lead over Obama in USA Today/Gallup poll

The last USA Today/Gallup poll had McCain down by 7 points (taken just before the RNC). This makes an 11 point jump for McCain/Palin.