Will It Help Us Eat?

So the news of the Sen. McCain's VP choice is all over the networks and it turns out to be Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. She is not very well know because she has only been Govenor for about a year and a half. She basically pales in comparison to the VP pick of Joe Biden. Although Republican strategists have tried to say she is experienced they are truly grasping at straws. Their response has been she is about as experienced as Sen. Obama, which I know they have to believe is a stretch to say the least, but nevertheless that is their argument. So I assume that experience will be off the table. There is no way that McCain can talk about Obama not being ready when each time Obama speaks he proves more and more he is ready. Palin does not compare to Biden. So we wait for the first debate.

Many believe it is basically a choice to hopefully get some of the angry Clinton voters, but I question the success of that as she is ultra conservative. I ask the Clinton supporters, will any woman do? I don't think so . She is opposed to abortion rights in all cases including rape and incest. Is that what Hillary Clinton fought for ladies? I don't think so.

Interesting enough, these are the very issues that the Republican party chose to tell us about Palin during her introduction. Her anti abortion, pro-gun, pro-drilling issues that will definitely secure the Republican base, but I ask, will these issues help us eat? Is this what America really wants to talk about?

During the primary Barack got in trouble for saying that sometimes voters are bitter and vote guns and religion and oftentimes vote against their own self interests. Is that what McCain is banking on yet again? It seems that way. Not that abortion is not important because it is especially when you look at the potential impact to Supreme Court justices, but will this issue help us eat?

Economy has slowly but sure come to the front of this campaign and we know from past comments that McCain doesn't have very much to add to this issue. By choosing Palin we know that McCain is trying to pivot from the economy to those hot button issues that won't help us eat because something tells me that as governor of Alaska, sadly she may not have much to add to the economy discussion either.

Barack's Moment

All I can say is, "Wow!" I unfortunately did not get to see the moment live, but I did DVR it. I listened to the entire speech. I will definitely have to hear it again. Barack Obama had such a difficult task and he like an instrument playing a musical score he it every note! He was tasked with explaining and exciting at the same time. He did a great job explaining his stance on issues to those voters who had never really heard him on the stump. He explained what change would look like in clear and uncertain terms. That is so unimportant to me as I have always been a supporter, but it was crucial to hear for so many people.

Sen. Obama also still took time to excite and give hope. That is what he is most known for and I listened to his speech and left with the same excitement and zeal as I always do. He walked a thin line and did it beautifully. I am so proud of him!

Democratic Convention

It is Day 3 of the Democratic Convention and so much has happened since my last political blogpost. Sen. Obama chose Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as he VP pick. Most feel that it was a good choice. Sen. Biden has strong foreign policy credability and he is tough. He can say things that Obama won't and can't say. I was extremely happy with the choice and was excited about my 3am text message about the announcement!

Day 1 of the Convention featured Michelle Obama and she was fabulous. She tugged at the heart strings of America. She let you know about her life and Sen. Obama's life. I think America really got to see what makes this family tick. At the end of her speech when Sen. Obama appeared it was so beautiful to hear is lovely daughters asking where their daddy was. Such a natural and private moment that the world was able to see.

On Day 2, Sen. Clinton knocked it out of the park! She explained in no uncertain terms, regardless of what the right wants to tell you, why we should vote for Barack Obama! She reminded Democrats of their duty and their focus on the issues. When she asked, "Were you in this for me? Or was it because of the important issues of the day?" That was a pivotal question that Hillary supporters will have to reflect upon. I am sure that if they listened to her they will follow their instincts and what they know is right and support Sen. Obama. Sen. Clinton did what she needed to do and her speech reminded me of why I have always loved the Clinton family. Thank you Sen. Clinton for leading the way toward unity in the Democratic party.

Stay tuned to my posting for Day 3 which will feature President Clinton. I am watching now and so far so good.

Olympics

This is a little late, but I have been pretty busy. I just wanted to take the time to express how much I enjoyed the Olympics. I stayed up late like much of America on the east coast and watched most of the competitons. I was so proud of so many atheletes such as the gymnastics teams, men's basketball (I did not see the woman much) and of course Michael Phelps. Everyone was phenomenal and represented the United States well. We should all be proud of their behavior and their performances. Now one to 2010 in the Winter.

Everybody's got something to say!

Okay, so here we are 3 days from Baracks VP pick, one poll has him down 5 points of likely voters. The word likely is so freakin important we always conveniently forget that likely is not Barack's electorate! Don't forget what we have learned for 19th months. Barack is steady, disciplined, intelligent, patient, strong and tough! He will never be just right for anybody. The media spends all of its time talking about McSame and we fall into their trap everytime. Now we have the final push of the Clintonistas (to use Ed Shultz's term) to choose her has VP. If he does fine, if he doesn't fine! But stop acting like all of a sudden you know what is the right thing to do. Either way we know something is going to be wrong with his pick. The media will spend more time analyzing his choice then they ever will for McSame. Barack should be able to depend on us, his supporters, to support whom ever he picks. Stop trying the drive the car of his campaign when you don't even have a damn license! Stop trying to be experts of his next steps! Go be an expert at calling, canvanssing, and raising money. Barack does not need us analyzing every move he makes. It simply isn't fair. Please trust him. We go through this at every bump in the road. We have so much work yet to do it is unbelievable and you all want to do summersaults on one poll. Sometimes you all act like the campaign has been messing up all along and that they work in a bubble. They watch TV, they read, they know what moves they have to make. Trust them to make them. Everybody, just stop for a moment, in every tough spot, Rev. Wright, bitter, "just words", and debates, has he EVER let you down?

Who will it be?

So, I am anxious about who Obama will choose as his VP. Not because I think he will make a bad choice, but just so we can get rolling with the analysis. Either way the media will find something wrong with it. I happen to believe that anyone would be okay for him, it just depends on the route you go. Will it be a geographical choice, so you can pick up a state? Will it be a foreign policy choice? Or will it be a nice safe choice? Either way I am just happy it is his choice. So I wait and wait, and wait for my text message from the campaign. It will come soon enough. As the Obama campaign has continually shown patience and discipline they are definitely teaching the electorate a little something about that as well.

Past Thoughts

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