Despite McCain’s personal gaffe’s, his attempts to vilify Obama by taking things out of context, his campaign rallying divisive forces in the country to win an election and his erratic behavior during the financial crisis, it may be Sarah the Barracuda that may ultimately cost him the presidency. Senator McCain choose Sarah Palin without much [...]
October 25th, 2008 | rp | Comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "US Presidential Elections 2008"
Powell endorses Obama: financial crisis, the final exam; McCain appears fickle, Obama a steady hand
General Colin Powell, the secretary of state for the Bush Administration from 2001 - 2005, today confirmed his endorsement for Barack Obama as the next president of the United States of America.
Powell felt that the recent financial crisis was the final exam that he was looking at for the two candidates. According to the former [...]
Obama unveils middle class economic rescue plan
The Obama-Biden ticket unveiled an economic stimulus plan for the American middle class today at an economic policy address in Toledo, Ohio. Highlights of the plan for the common man include
A New American Jobs Tax Credit. Obama is calling for a temporary tax credit for firms that create new jobs in the United States over [...]
October 13th, 2008 | rp | Comments | ContinuedObama 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
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 | ContinuedThe 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 | ContinuedUpdate-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 [...]
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 [...]
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 | ContinuedVideo 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 [...]
Update: McCain questions Obama-Biden alliance
Breaking news: the text message is out and it’s official… Barack Obama has selected Joe Biden to be his running mate! It’s Obama-Biden ‘08!
Joe Biden has represented the state of Delaware in the United States Senate since 1972, when he was elected at the age of twenty-nine. Senator Biden is recognized as a leader in [...]
Obama close to announcing running mate
Democratic Presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama may be very close to announcing his running mate, the candidate for the Vice President of the United States of America. He is expected to select a younger Democrat with executive experience that fits in with his message of change.
Campaign Manager David Plouffe sent out the following email today
Barack [...]
Walmart pressurizing store managers to vote Republican?
Walmart company officials are said to be concerned that a Democratic victory would make it easier for employees to unionize. The measure, called the Employee Free Choice Act, would allow labor organizations to unionize workplaces without secret ballot elections. It was co-sponsored by Barack Obama, the presumed Democratic presidential candidate, and opposed by John McCain, [...]
August 4th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued
