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I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished With the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics Articulate but still would grab a ni**a by the colla quick
Why am I seeing so much hype about Kaine being Obamas running mate? Hasn't he already publicly stated that he's not even interested in the position?
Nobody who wants the position says they're interested in it. If you openly state interest, your name is pretty much off the list. It's like being described as "cool" - you can't say it yourself, someone else has to do it for you.
I think Kaine is getting hype because he's governor of a "purple" state which could turn blue.
Fortunately, an Obama/Kanye ticket is impossible for the moment. I believe both of them are registered to vote in Illinois. Pres/VP on a ticket cannot hail from the same state, according to the Constitution. Cheney had to switch his registration in 2000 so he could legally run with W.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished With the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics Articulate but still would grab a ni**a by the colla quick
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished With the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics Articulate but still would grab a ni**a by the colla quick
Post by counterproduct on Jul 30, 2008 13:54:39 GMT -5
^it is a shame....but i think it apathy based on a feeling of insignificance. most young people don't vote because they honestly believe it doesn't matter. and sometimes it's hard to argue with them IMO.
Post by bamadancer on Jul 30, 2008 13:58:32 GMT -5
Speaking of youth voters, our city is putting on this party called "Kids Got the Vote" tomorrow night. I'm way excited! There's going to be free food, and a couple of really good local DJs playing. It's all about focusing on registering young voters and getting youth out to vote on election day.
I'm considering making a homemade "Obama 08" shirt and wearing it...anybody else got any ideas about how to (not obnoxiously) campaign for him at this event?
It's hard to campaign without bothering someone. Either they're not with you, and feel like you're wasting their time... ...or they agree, are already on board & feel like you're wasting their time. How'd it go?
I'm actually glad the Olympics are sucking some of the oxygen out of the room. Even I could use a break from all the electioneering.
what is it these days with all these sleazy democrats! ;D
To bad they dont have the class of repugs like Larry(Wide Stance) Craig, Ted(meth preacher boy) Haggard, Bob (blow me for McCain) Allen and many more that can be named.......
Why am I seeing so much hype about Kaine being Obamas running mate? Hasn't he already publicly stated that he's not even interested in the position?
When I first glanced at that, I thought you said "Kanye" and nearly had a stroke.
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH - that is truly amazing. And if Bonnaroo is any indication, Kanye would show up a year late for his inauguration, and then leave the office before his term was halfway over.
It's hard to campaign without bothering someone. Either they're not with you, and feel like you're wasting their time... ...or they agree, are already on board & feel like you're wasting their time. How'd it go?
I'm actually glad the Olympics are sucking some of the oxygen out of the room. Even I could use a break from all the electioneering.
It went well. My shirt was subtle but cute, and I got a lot of compliments on it.
I'm glad the Olympics are on too...however, I saw one of those John McCain ads ("he's the biggest celebrity in the world...") on TV last night during a break in the olympics. I was really surprised, seeing as Alabama is a pretty reliably red state. Does this mean John McCain's not so sure about winning Alabama? Or does he just like to torture me with lame campaign ads?
You know, I'm not sure what McCain's strategy is. I'm also seeing a lot of ads here in DC because he's targeting Virginia, which is quite purple these days.
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished With the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics Articulate but still would grab a ni**a by the colla quick
I'm glad the Olympics are on too...however, I saw one of those John McCain ads ("he's the biggest celebrity in the world...") on TV last night during a break in the olympics. I was really surprised, seeing as Alabama is a pretty reliably red state. Does this mean John McCain's not so sure about winning Alabama? Or does he just like to torture me with lame campaign ads?
1. McCain has been dropping in the polls there lately (5-10 points, depending on who you ask) 2. Alabama's population (2000 Census) is 26.3% African-American - a key Obama constituency 3. McCain's losses are substantially larger than Obama's gains. I think some of Mac's support is going to Bob Barr, who hails from from neighboring Georgia 4. I'm pretty sure the Olympic airtime ad buy would be national, not that Alabama specifically is being targeted
I've been hearing about Liebs being on the shortlist as well. That would be nice to see, if only because his presence on a ticket practically guarantees failure.
I'm guessing the #2 spots are going to Mitt Romney & Bill Richardson, but in case I'm wrong I'll expand on my speculation.
McCain &... 1. Romney 2. Pawlenty 3. Lieberman
I figure Mitt can get more traditional Republicans excited about the ticket, on the surface looks more presidential than most other would-be veeps, and can raise buttloads of money in a short amount of time.
Obama &... 1. Richardson 2. Biden 3. Clark
I know I've made my Richardson preference apparent in the past, but even in spite of that, I still think he's the best candidate. Not because I wanted him to begin with, but because I thought about criteria. I figure what Obama most needs in a veep is: past executive experience, foreign policy credentials, the ability to flip a red state or maintain a weak blue one. Not to mention that Richardson also brings energy policy credentials and a boost with the Hispanic population.
Sure, he could go with a Virginian, but I already think he can manage turning that state blue. Virginia's not a potential lynchpin for his Electoral College victory. At least, not in the way Ohio or the Southwest NM/AZ/CO trifecta would be - a switch in either of those two groupings are probably what would put him in the White House.