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Post by freedomofmusic on Jun 4, 2008 9:52:16 GMT -5
Does anyone know the total votes cast for Democrats vs. Republicans during this primary?
Also, I thought McCain's speech was so odd with all of the BOO's going on in the background when he was trying to dig at Obama. I could just imagine people standing around holding up Boo signs to prompt the crowd. So negative. It really just turns into a sound bite of McCain with booing.
Oh - and I also am not a fan of McCain's green background. Sure, it makes one think of the military and all, but it's not a flattering color for him and makes HIM look a little green. Not too good considering you already have to look at his ridiculously crepey neck and ghostly white skin. Ick.
Does anyone know the total votes cast for Democrats vs. Republicans during this primary?
I don't know that number off the top of my head, but I know it's around 35 million for the Democrats. I can find state-by-state results on CNN's Election Center, but couldn't find anything on there to give a nationwide number.
Republican turnouts dropped sharply after Super Tuesday, while the Dem race heated up. That can't be ignored. Especially with Limbaugh's Operation Chaos and the like. Democrats have definitely gotten more combined votes than the Republicans, but I doubt the accurate representation within whatever the number is.
I know I shouldn't care about such things. And when it comes down to my actual vote, appearance so doesn't matter. But when it comes to watching the state of the union and all, it really does. I wouldn't watch Bush on TV, mostly because I HATE that little half grin he does.
And I do really like the way Obama looks when he gives a speech. He has good posture and doesn't flit between the two telepromters too much. He looks impressive even if the sound is off.
And I do really like the way Obama looks when he gives a speech. He has good posture and doesn't flit between the two telepromters too much. He looks impressive even if the sound is off.
It's true... I often have the tv on mute because I'm listening to music, and when I look over and see clips of Obama speaking, it looks like he's talking about hope and prosperity and success. If I look at McCain, it seems he's talking about death and chaos, and if I look at Hillary I think "why the hell am I watching the robotics channel?"
Of course 8 years of Bush's bumbling speeches only make oBama look that much better. It will be nice to have a Prez who can speak coherently and eloquently.
Watching the State of the Union is always a good reason to get trashed.
If you're up for it, put some plastic wrap over your TV screen and doodle. The camera angle never changes too much during that speech.
I have actually turned the volume up really high and used the time to clean my bathroom or kitchen or something.
Try playing along with the drinking game rules sometime. It helps when you're making the president into a pirate, adding a "clap if you're horny" speech balloon, and other things of that nature. Maybe that's just me, though...
Back when I was campaigning in Iowa, I shared a room with a couple other Wisconsin kids.
We kept ourselves entertained at night by two laptops, side by side. One had an old SOTU speech showing & the other had the corresponding drinking game rules up. Fun times, sad as that may sound.
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 4, 2008 13:41:20 GMT -5
Obama has appointed a 3-person team to help decide on a running mate. I like how this is going, it seems that now if (hopefully when) Obama doesn't pick Clinton it's not solely his fault. The three person team appears to be headed by Caroline Kennedy, who's working with Jim Johnson and Eric Holder
So I was talking to my mom last night and she thinks Hillary is going to be the running mate for sure. She said she doesn't think Hillary would have publicly said she would accept it yesterday if the deal wasn't already more or less done. I think she has a good point, but then again Hillary seems to be somewhat in her own little world these days. What do you guys think?
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
I really doubt it's been decided and I believe the reports that they haven't really talked to each other yet. It's too soon. I know we're all excited and are living in a time of not waiting to process information before making a decision, but I know they wouldn't make such a huge decision without all the votes counted
We can rampantly speculate on the veepstakes now, right?
I'm pretty sure the GOP will go with either MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Mitt Romney. The former probably fits McCain's style/beliefs better; the latter probably gives his electoral chances a bigger boost.
Hillary's basically put the ball in Obama's court by suggesting she'd accept the veep spot before it was ever offered. As I said earlier, he should have given her a deadline to drop out if she wanted to be considered. I personally don't think she'll be offered the job. A veep choice shouldn't drag the ticket down, and she brings along a lot of baggage. Not to mention that Hillary will probably have a starring role in some Obama attack ads. We all know that footage of her saying Obama is not ready to be commander-in-chief will be repurposed for the Republican campaign. Either one of these candidates could beat McCain in the general of their own right - he doesn't need her.
If I had to guess the five he'd most seriously consider, I'd go with (in alphabetical order): Sen. Joe Biden, DE Gen. Wesley Clark Gov. Janet Napolitano, AZ Gov. Bill Richardson, NM Sen. Jim Webb, VA
We can rampantly speculate on the veepstakes now, right?
I'm pretty sure the GOP will go with either MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Mitt Romney. The former probably fits McCain's style/beliefs better; the latter probably gives his electoral chances a bigger boost.
Hillary's basically put the ball in Obama's court by suggesting she'd accept the veep spot before it was ever offered. As I said earlier, he should have given her a deadline to drop out if she wanted to be considered. I personally don't think she'll be offered the job. A veep choice shouldn't drag the ticket down, and she brings along a lot of baggage. Not to mention that Hillary will probably have a starring role in some Obama attack ads. We all know that footage of her saying Obama is not ready to be commander-in-chief will be repurposed for the Republican campaign. Either one of these candidates could beat McCain in the general of their own right - he doesn't need her.
If I had to guess the five he'd most seriously consider, I'd go with (in alphabetical order): Sen. Joe Biden, DE Gen. Wesley Clark Gov. Janet Napolitano, AZ Gov. Bill Richardson, NM Sen. Jim Webb, VA
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 6, 2008 17:27:07 GMT -5
I would enjoy Webb... only cause he's from VA and I hear good things about him. I don't particularly know terribly much about any of the names you mentioned tho kdogg....
I do, however, completely agree on the baggage Clinton brings to the ticket. A Prez's VP should have a relatively foolproof record of always supporting the Prez's abilities, no matter the situation.