Politics

Obama launches http://www.keatingeconomics.com/

The Obama campaign has launched http://www.keatingeconomics.com/, a website that exposes McCain’s involvement in the Keating Five scandal. The Obama camp is pushing with it’s message that the McCain ticket is bad for the economy. When the savings and loan industry collapsed, Charles Keating’s failed company put taxpayers on the hook for $3.4 billion and more [...]

October 5th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued
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Obama lead increases after VP debate

The Obama-Biden ticket is continuing strong since last Thursday’s vice presidential debate. The debate clearly belonged to Biden as Palin continued with her folksy ways and choose to avoid answering questions and continued with talking points from her notes. There was lots of winking and references to Joe six pack but nothing substantial on how [...]

October 5th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

The VP debate - a postmortem

Joe Biden

Senator Joe Biden held his own during the debate and appeared knowledgeable and sincere in most of his responses. He had an emotional moment and almost choked while talking about raising his two children. He became a single parent when his wife died soon after he was first elected to the Senate. It showed [...]

October 4th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

Update-4 : House passes bailout plan, Bush signs the bill

Update:
10/03/08 - 4
The House has ok’d the revised bailout bill with a 263-171 vote. President Bush acted quickly and signed the bill providing his approval. The bill will provide money for banks to keep their payroll expenses going and allow them to lend money to each other. What it won’t fix is easy credit for [...]

October 3rd, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

[Update] Thank these Representatives for Dow crash toda

“Country First” John McCain, who claimed he would not take part in the debate without seeing a Wall Street bailout bill in place, did take part in the debate. Note that we are being a bit petty here with McCain’s play on words but I think McCain deserves it for trying to make a real [...]

September 29th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

10 Foreign Policy Questions for John McCain

The first Presidential Debate is on Friday and we still have a lot of confusion on McCain taking part in the debate. After all, he has “suspended” his campaign, and has rushed to the Washington DC, to “help” with the bailout deal.
Assuming he does make it to the debate, I would like him to answer [...]

September 26th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

What does McCain think of Presidency?

If you are not outraged by John McCain’s latest campaign adventure, you should be.
McCain announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign to return to Washington and focus on the crisis on Wall Street. Sounds noble? It does, until you take this news in context and with some questions:

Obama leads John McCain by nine points [...]

September 25th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Campaign War (September 23)

The news of the day is Senate Banking Committee questioning Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson over their $700b bailout plan for the Finaincial firms on Wall Street. Political events revolve around that news.

Sarah Palin has not been available to the Press, has given only two interviews (compared to Joe Biden’s [...]

September 23rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Campaign War (September 22)

The day begins with both Barack Obama and John McCain announcing new television ads to be used nationwide. Barack Obama’s ad “Article” links John McCain’s plans for health care to current financial crisis -

“We’ve seen what Bush-McCain policies have done to our economy,” goes the script. “Now John McCain wants to do the same to [...]

September 22nd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Barack Obama’s Speech on Economy at Green Bay

The era of greed and irresponsibility on Wall Street and in Washington has led us to a perilous moment. They said they wanted to let the market run free but instead they let it run wild, and in doing so, they tramped our core values of fairness, balance, and responsibility to one another. As a [...]

September 22nd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Campaign War (September 19)

John McCain’s campaign starts the day by trying to connect Barack Obama with Fannie-Freddie collapse.

John McCain campaign Ad - “The Advice”

Time magzine’s Karen Tumulty senses John McCain is playing race card with the Ad.

This is hardly subtle: Sinister images of two black men, followed by one of a vulnerable-looking elderly white woman.

Obama fights back with [...]

September 19th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

iMP Warning: Obama “Sex Scandal” is malware

If the Election season was not scary enough for you, there is more to worry about than how many houses John McCain own. It is the question if Barack Obama is a “sex tourist”. But your curiosity might lead to Identity theft.
According to multiple reports, there is a spam mail in circulation claimaing Barack Obama [...]

September 9th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Polls: McCain in the lead - What happened?

Every single poll is reporting a post Convention bump for John McCain. According to USA Today/Gallup on Monday, John McCain has a lead of 10 points over Barack Obama, among likely voters. According to Gallup Daily Tracking, McCain is leading by 5 points. Accordint to Pollster.com, the electoral votes in play are up to 116 [...]

September 9th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Polls: McCain 48% - Obama 45%

First time ever in this election season, Republican Nominee John McCain is doing better than Democratic Nominee Barack Obama in polls. According to Gallup Daily Tracking, John McCain is leading Obama 48% to 45% on September 7. According to Rasumussen Reports, John McCain ties Obama at 46% without leanersleaners and at 48% with . Regardless [...]

September 7th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Conventions Aftermath: McCain closing the gap on Obama

Before the major party conventions started, i.e., on August 24, Republican Presidential hopeful John McCain was trailing Democratic hopeful Barack Obama in polls by 45% to 48% on Rasmussen Reports, or tied 45% to 45% on Gallup Daily Tracking.
After the Democratic Convention, Obama had taken a significant lead 45% to 51% on Resmussen Reports and [...]

September 6th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Community Organizer jab! Are Giuliani & Palin out of their mind?

Sorry that’s a rhetorical question so no “No they are not” answers please. So, is being a community organizer bad, it seemed like that is the case from both Giuliani and Palin’s tone at the Republican National Convention where they were talking about Obama’s work as a community organizer.
Here’s what wikipedia says about community organizing
Community [...]

September 5th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

Amid Protests, John McCain delivers Acceptance Speech

John McCain, a Vietnam veteran POW turned political maverick, promised America on Thursday night to eliminate the “constant partisan rancor” that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House amid multiple protests during his acceptance speech. The full text of his speech follows:
Thank you all very much. Tonight, I have a [...]

September 4th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 4: Tim Pawlenty’s Speech

We’re so glad we’re in Minnesota.
How do we measure the content of a person’s character? How do we recognize their fitness to serve?
Barack Obama gives a good speech.
But the best sermons aren’t preached, they’re lived.
John McCain’s whole life is a testimony to service, duty, courage and common sense. John McCain has walked the walk, [...]

September 4th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 4: Cindy McCain’s Speech

John and I are so proud of them and so happy to have them here with us tonight.
Nothing has made me happier or more fulfilled in my life than being a mother.
But while John and I take great joy in having been able to spend time together this week as a family, our hearts go [...]

September 4th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 3: Republican VP Nominee Sarah Palin’s Speech

Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States…
I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America.
I accept the challenge of a tough fight in this election… against confident opponents … at a crucial hour for [...]

September 3rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 3: Speeches

Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin Click Here
Fmr. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee Click Here
Fmr. Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani
Almost exactly one year ago during a Republican presidential debate in Durham, New Hampshire, I said that if I weren’t running for President myself, I’d be supporting John McCain. Well, I’m not, and I do.
Every four [...]

September 3rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 3: Mike Huckabee’s Speech

As much as I appreciate the opportunity to speak tonight, I really was originally hoping for the slot on Thursday called the acceptance speech. But I am delighted to speak on behalf of my 2nd choice for the Republican nomination for President, John McCain — a man with the character and stubborn kind of integrity [...]

September 3rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 2: Joe Liberman’s Speech

Thank you for that warm welcome. I am honored to be here.
We meet tonight in the wake of a terrible storm that has hit the Gulf Coast but that hurts all of us, because we are all members of our larger American family.
At times like this, we set aside all that divides us, and we [...]

September 3rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 2: Fred Thompson’s Speech

Tonight our thoughts are still with our friends and fellow citizens in the Gulf Coast area, and our thanks go to those who have worked so hard to keep them safe. There can be no more important work than this. But what we are doing at this convention is also important to our country. We [...]

September 3rd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

McCain defensive as VP choice Palin’s story unfolds

As the media dug deeper into the life and politics of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Vice President nominee for the McCain’s campaign, the smile and enthusiasm has faded since the day of her nomination announcement.
Here is a list of potential issues the media has unveiled over the long weekend about Sarah Palin’s history and policies:

Anti-pork barrel [...]

September 2nd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

RNC Day 1: No Extravaganza

John McCain and Republican National Committee decided to keep the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., a low key event until the effects of Hurricane Gustav becomes clearer. With that as backdrop, Republican National Convention opened on Monday afternoon with very little fanfare and major speeches curtailed including the Speech from President George W. [...]

September 2nd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

Obama hits 50% in polls for the first time

The big speech at Denver and the Unity theme has helped Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama touch 50% for the first time in the Gallup Daily Tracking. 42% of the registered voter prefer Republican hopeful John McCain.
Number of undecided voters has dropped to 8% indicating the number of people who have not decided on their [...]

September 2nd, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

VP Choice: McCain’s horrible joke on America

Our “Country First” candidate, John McCain, has announced as his running mate for the Vice President of the United States of America, Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska. I can’t help but say that I am really hoping for a follow up “just kidding” statement but so far I have seen none.
It seems the republican campaign [...]

August 29th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

DNC Day 4: Speeches

Democratic Nominee Barack Obama: Click Here
Fmr. Vice President Al Gore: Click Here
Governor Tim Kaine - Virginia
What an honor to be here on this powerful night! What an honor to speak not just to those gathered here in Denver but to homes across America—and not just those owned by John McCain.
Looking out at this crowd and [...]

August 29th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

DNC Day 4: Al Gore’s Speech

One of the greatest gifts of our democracy is the opportunity it offers us every four years to change course. It’s not a guarantee; it’s only an opportunity. The question facing us is, simply put, will we seize this opportunity for change? That’s why I came here tonight: to tell you why I feel so [...]

August 29th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

John McCain selects running mate as Gallup shows 8 pt Obama lead

In a surprise move, John McCain has selected Alaska governor Sarah Palin as running mate for the post of Vice President of the United States of America. The move clearly seems to be an attempt to woo feminist voters backing Hillary as Barack Obama accepted his nomination for the president of the United States at [...]

August 29th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

Video Update: DNC Day 4: Barack Obama acceptance speech

Transcript: To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin, and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation: With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States.
Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially [...]

August 28th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued

DNC Day 3: Democratic VP Nominee Joe Biden’s Speech

Beau, I love you. I am so proud of you. Proud of the son you are. Proud of the father you’ve become. And I’m so proud of my son Hunter, my daughter Ashley, and my wife Jill, the only one who leaves me breathless and speechless at the same time.
It is an honor to share [...]

August 27th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued

DNC Day 3: Speeches

Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden - Click Here
Fmr. President Bill Clinton - Click Here
Senator John Kerry -Massachusetts
Thank you so much. Four years ago, you gave me the honor of fighting our fight. I was proud to stand with you then, and I am proud to stand with you now, to help elect Barack Obama [...]

August 27th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued
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DNC Day 3: Bill Clinton’s Speech

I am honored to be here tonight to support Barack Obama. And to warm up the crowd for Joe Biden, though as you’ll soon see, he doesn’t need any help from me. I love Joe Biden, and America will too.
What a year we Democrats have had. The primary began with an all-star line up and [...]

August 27th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued
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Democrats question McCain’s health

Democrats have defined the 2008 Presidential Elections as choice between the past and the future - partly because John McCain has been in the Senate for too long and partly because he has supported current President George W. Bush on a majority of issues for the last 8 years. But mostly because John McCain is [...]

August 27th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued