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My intern class instructor had everyone write down predictions last night to see who was closest next week.
My guesses: Obama 57 Clinton 42
McCain 69 Huckabee 27 Paul 3
I wasn't too far off for the Dems, but way way off for the GOP. I misunderestimated Huckabee. I don't feel that bad about it, because I guessed McCain 69 just for 69's sake and went from there.
Post by ClarkGriswold on Feb 19, 2008 22:39:41 GMT -5
I’ve been a Hilary supporter, but Obama could possibly be the real deal. He says the things in his speeches I need to hear. I’m torn with my past support of Hilary but,
Anyone else think that McCain is gonna come hard after Obama now? I mean if I was McCain I wouldn't wanna be the old decrepit guy going against the robust, energetic Obama. I'd be prayin and prayin for Hilary.
Post by famousblueraincoat on Feb 20, 2008 12:25:15 GMT -5
You know, all of this stuff about Obama not having experience or achievements is hilariously inaccurate. I read this blog today that I wish everyone could read, but I thought I would post it for your enjoyment. It's from a guy named Ben Vos.
Let's take a closer look at who's really qualified and or who's really working for the good of all of us in the Senate. Obama or Clinton.
Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term - 6yrs. - and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law - 20 - twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress www.thomas.loc.gov, but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive. 16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11 18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.
There you have it, the fact's straight from the Senate Record. Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize.
During the first - 8 - eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These inculded **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law, **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, - became law, **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law, **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In committee, and many more.
In all, since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096.
An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no record according to some who would prefer that this comparison not be made public.
Obama has also officially won the primary of Democrats Abroad. This is the votes of citizens living abroad, who voted as a single primary this year. The percentages were:
Obama 66% Clinton 33%
"These results determine the allocation of 4.5 delegate votes at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Obama won 2.5 delegate votes, and Senator Clinton 2 delegate votes. A further 2.5 votes will be determined at the Democrats Abroad Global Convention in April. In addition, Democrats Abroad holds 4 superdelegate votes. A total of 22 delegates, each with a half vote, will attend the Convention."
Hopefully wisconsin is a good indicator of how Obama will do in Ohio, and all this momentum he has isn't wasted. Will be interesting to see what Hillary does tonight at the debate to try and make Obama look bad.
Anyone else think that McCain is gonna come hard after Obama now? I mean if I was McCain I wouldn't wanna be the old decrepit guy going against the robust, energetic Obama. I'd be prayin and prayin for Hilary.
That's exactly why one of his top aides said he'll resign rather than run against Obama. Those two on stage in a debate would provide quite the contrast...
Post by sparklybecca on Feb 21, 2008 16:31:23 GMT -5
kdogg said:
danbird said:
Anyone else think that McCain is gonna come hard after Obama now? I mean if I was McCain I wouldn't wanna be the old decrepit guy going against the robust, energetic Obama. I'd be prayin and prayin for Hilary.
That's exactly why one of his top aides said he'll resign rather than run against Obama. Those two on stage in a debate would provide quite the contrast...
One of his top aid said that? wow. that is quite a thing to say, if he cant run against Obama, how is gonna run our country?
"I would simply be uncomfortable being in a campaign that would be inevitably attacking Barack Obama," said McCain adviser Mark McKinnon in an interview with NPR's "All Things Considered." "I think it would be uncomfortable for me, and I think it would be bad for the McCain campaign."
Wow. Well I only caught a little bit of the debate on my lunch break, but they were really going at it with each other. You can really tell they don't like each other.
EDIT: Well that last little bit from Hilary was sweet now wasn't it. Seems like she might have had a little twinkle of resignation in there.
I finally have something official to say about the Feingold endorsement, albeit belatedly.
He was on the 12 o'clock local news today talking about the election. He said he will probably not formally endorse either candidate before the convention, which is no big surprise. He did admit that he personally voted for Obama, and that as a superdelegate he is "highly inclined" to support him as the statewide vote winner.
Unfortunately, he wasn't due in his office until three hours after my intern shift ended so there was my second missed opportunity to meet the man. I believe the Senate's in recess next week, so I should have better chances then. It will happen, though, on or before March 2nd.