This is the Presidential Campaign Thread.

Barack Obama Vs. John McCain.

Edited November 6, 200817 yr by Toups

You know, there were people in this very thread who defended Palin when she was first named. Many of us knew this woman was a cook, but some decided that they would jump on whatever sentiment was going on at the time and either say that pick would win McCain the election, or that both of them were better for this country than "that black man".

She just didn't turn into this type of person. She's been this way. And McCain has been this way as well. It's about damn time people woke up to this bullshit and stop reacting to what is happening at the moment.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by Roman

You know, there were people in this very thread who defended Palin when she was first named. Many of us knew this woman was a cook, but some decided that they would jump on whatever sentiment was going on at the time and either say that pick would win McCain the election, or that both of them were better for this country than "that black man".

I originally thought that she was a better vp choice, but admitted my mistake a week or two ago. When I hear her speak and try to answer questions in interviews I cringe everytime. I still feel like the reason the debate wasn't a loss for her is because most of it was scripted on her part.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by EricaKane70

You know, there were people in this very thread who defended Palin when she was first named. Many of us knew this woman was a cook, but some decided that they would jump on whatever sentiment was going on at the time and either say that pick would win McCain the election, or that both of them were better for this country than "that black man".

She just didn't turn into this type of person. She's been this way. And McCain has been this way as well. It's about damn time people woke up to this bullshit and stop reacting to what is happening at the moment.

ITA

And when McCain loses the election in a few weeks part of the the answer will be very Palin. opps Plain.

I originally thought that she was a better vp choice, but admitted my mistake a week or two ago. When I hear her speak and try to answer questions in interviews I cringe everytime. I still feel like the reason the debate wasn't a loss for her is because most of it was scripted on her part.

Erica, with all due respect......

When I ask someone a question, and they refuse to answer, and then give me a line they have said time and time again, they did not make their point. They just sounded like they didn't know what they were talking about.

But, I see your point.

WTF.

I am watching the CNN feed and someone there said that Cindi McCain was at a hospital and said that Obama has run the dirtiest campagin in history.

I guess she is blind deaf and stupid to her husband's campagin.

If any one is running a dirty campagin it is the republicans.

When I ask someone a question, and they refuse to answer, and then give me a line they have said time and time again, they did not make their point. They just sounded like they didn't know what they were talking about.

I see your point also. An yet sarah can blame katie couric for giving a bad interview.

WTF.

I am watching the CNN feed and someone there said that Cindi McCain was at a hospital and said that Obama has run the dirtiest campagin in history.

I guess she is blind deaf and stupid to her husband's campagin.

If any one is running a dirty campagin it is the republicans.

I honestly can't remember the last time a POTUS campaign went this far over the damn edge. They seem to not give a damn anymore. They are reduced to saying.....

"DON'T VOTE FOR THAT N-WORD!!! HE'LL RAISE YOUR TAXES, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE COUNTRY......HELL, HE'LL START WORLD WAR 3!!!!!!"

I see your point also. An yet sarah can blame katie couric for giving a bad interview.

My problem with that is that neither one is taking any responsibility for any or their actions. None. At all.

Cindy McCain accusing Obama of a dirty campaign... OH MY GOD!

Honestly, I don't remember who launched the first shot. I just wish that it would stop and people would be held accountable for it.

Adam, I see you in this thread and this is a little OT. Can you do something about the McCain/Palin ad here? It's one thing to discuss it in a thread, another to have an ad about it. Hell, I even saw an Elizabeth Hasslebeck one in the rotation today

Cindy McCain accusing Obama of a dirty campaign... OH MY GOD!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/...oliticalflipper

Cindy McCain says Obama running 'dirtiest campaign' ever

Posted: 07:30 PM ET

From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Cindy McCain said Obama is running a dirty campaign.

(CNN) — Cindy McCain lashed out at Barack Obama Tuesday, telling a Tennessee newspaper the Illinois senator has waged the "dirtiest campaign in American history."

The comments came hours before her husband, Republican nominee John McCain, was slated to square off with the Illinois senator at the second presidential debate, and are among her harshest to date of her husband's rival for the White House.

Speaking to the Tennessean, Cindy McCain also said her husband would use Tuesday night's town hall forum as an opportunity to correct what she suggested were misleading statements from the Obama campaign.

“What I have found is that it’s necessary to make sure the American people understand what we have to say, what we stand for as a husband and wife, and what we will do for the American people if we’re lucky enough to be elected,” Mrs. McCain also told the paper.

Both presidential campaigns have stepped up the intensity of their attacks, with only four weeks remaining until Election Day. The McCain campaign raised Obama's past relationship to 1960's radical William Ayers over the weekend, prompting the Democratic nominee’s campaign to unleash a 13-minute documentary Web video Monday detailing the Arizona senator’s involvement in the Keating Five scandal.

In an admitted effort to turn the dominating narrative away from the nation's ailing economy, McCain’s campaign also launched a new offensive against Barack Obama's trustworthiness Monday, releasing a new campaign ad that asks "Who is Barack Obama?", and tells voters the Illinois senator is 'lying' about his record.

And McCain expects me to trust him and Palin as leader of the free world and his offsider. - Not in this life time.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by SnCCorinthos4ever

Honestly, I don't remember who launched the first shot. I just wish that it would stop and people would be held accountable for it.

Adam, I see you in this thread and this is a little OT. Can you do something about the McCain/Palin ad here? It's one thing to discuss it in a thread, another to have an ad about it. Hell, I even saw an Elizabeth Hasslebeck one in the rotation today

Adam has no control over the ad airing here, and I don't know why it would be a problem. Sometimes they change depending on what we talk about.

Cronyisms? I think McCain made up a new word. Cronyisms, what the hell is that?

I am very impressed that Obama looks like he is actively listening to McCain. McCain, not so much.

I have to say this early on in the debate that if McCain never uttered the name Sarah Palin, I could seriously look at him. He is very good in this type of debate

McCain is getting so close to the people, lol.

The those little lines on CNN are going negative when McCain goes negative.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by bandbfan

Cronyisms? I think McCain made up a new word. Cronyisms, what the hell is that?

I am very impressed that Obama looks like he is actively listening to McCain. McCain, not so much.

I have to say this early on in the debate that if McCain never uttered the name Sarah Palin, I could seriously look at him. He is very good in this type of debate

Yep Obama is looking at McCain when he is speaking and McCain is more interested in that pad that he has next to him and doddling with his pen.

Edited October 8, 200817 yr by SnCCorinthos4ever

McCain is getting so close to the people, lol.

The those little lines on CNN are going negative when McCain goes negative.

Can you imagine if he had bad breath?