Obama Calls Clinton Divisive Figure
Mary Smith said: Our children will look at themselves differently and their possibilities differently. They'll look at each other differently," he said. I thought Mr. Obama did not want this to be about race. Lets see if you post this comment. I assure you Mary that I am entirely white, yet I had my 13 year old daughter and my 15 year old son beside me as we watched this historical moment unfold. I know already that my children will look at the world differently than I did when I was their age, as they will see their American compatriots of color differently than their parents did. And today I can say, to those 35 million people who pulled the curtain behind them, and proceeded to vote for the first female candidate or the first African American candidate, "We've come a long way,baby". You should be proud,America. There will always be people like Mary Smith, who would like to find that fissure in order to continue to seperate us, but thank God, America is finally growing up, and, if your as old as I, it is our children we have to thank for it. To you 20 and 30 somethings, we've been waiting a long time for the next "greatest generation".
tda, I checked that out. It is very helpful. My favorite is www.demconwatch.blogspot.com, as they list every delegate and who they have endorsed, as well as a list of SD's that haven't endorsed. But I find myself hitting "CTRL F" alot to search for names. Your Politico site wil save me a few keystrokes,check out demconwatch.blogspot.com though,if you haven't already. Great posts, by the way!
As we wind our way into the final 24 hrs of this campaign, it's still not a done deal. Many Super Delegates thought they'd give Clinton the benefit of the doubt. Maybe out of respect, maybe out of sympathy. "Let's humor her", they thought. "what can it hurt?", "it's all over, right?" Not so fast, every time HRC wins a concession, she uses it as an axe to beat you over the head with. EVERY TIME! Now she talks about the credentials committee. I saw her speech after the PR primary last night, and she said "I lead in the popular vote, and Senator Obama has a slight lead in delegates", I kid you not, a "slight lead", not withstanding the speciousness of the popular vote argument, you can't get more disingenuous. So, Super Delegates, the time has come to get off your duffs, and do what you were elected to do, that is, save the party, nominate a candidate before the party implodes, move us into the general election, and as Larry the Cable Guy says "Git Er Done"* *(disclaimer)"Larry The Cable Guy" AKA Dan Whitney, has not endorsed any candidate that I know of.
Gouldman Calls For The Cut In New York Gas Tax
Bill G said: It is outrageous that both the state and federal governments are getting tax windfalls as people suffer. Am I to understand that NY state sales tax is levied as a percentage of the cost per gallon? Is this true for the federal tax on gasoline as well? Although every tax I'm aware of has always been a percentage of the resale price, all the talk about the suspension of the federal tax(which I was opposed to) always centered on the 18 cent per gallon federal tax, even as retail on gas increased 24-30 cents per gallon during the two weeks of the campaign debate. This led me to assume the federal tax was a flat,or fixed tax per gallon. However, freezing the tax, or capping the tax at a certain level makes alot of sense. I don't want to deprive the highway funds for the sake of a miniscule break on gas, nor do I think it's neccesary to substantially increase these revenues.
HRC denies Florida Marlins victories
Florida Loses 2 World Series according to Clinton math. Most people are under the impression that the Florida Marlins won the 1997 and 2003 World Series, But not so fast. As we all know now, the “truest expression” of a superior team is runs scored, not games won. And although the Marlins won 4 games to the Indians 3 games in 1997, the Indians scored a total of 44 runs to the Marlins 37. But it gets better, the Marlins beat the Yankees 4 games to 2 in 2003, but were outscored in the series by the Yankees 21-17 ! So, according to the Clintons “new math”, the Marlins are still waiting for their first World Championship
HRC denies Florida Marlins victories
Florida Loses 2 World Series according to Clinton math. Most people are under the impression that the Florida Marlins won the 1997 and 2003 World Series, But not so fast. As we all know now, the “truest expression” of a superior team is runs scored, not games won. And although the Marlins won 4 games to the Indians 3 games in 1997, the Indians scored a total of 44 runs to the Marlins 37. But it gets better, the Marlins beat the Yankees 4 games to 2 in 2003, but were outscored in the series by the Yankees 44-37 ! So, according to the Clintons “new math”, the Marlins are still waiting for their first World Championship
Is Barack Obama American Enough for the Oval Office?
Stephanie Condon says:
"Well, as a Californian, I'm glad to hear neither Hollywood nor San Francisco qualifies us as the most "un-American" state! But on a more serious note, I can also say as a Californian (and a staunch Democrat), that I don't think a President Arnold would be so bad; considering how bad of a governor I originally thought he'd be, I've been fairly impressed. I can also say seriously-- with respect to Obama, Arnold and my own family-- that I think immigrants and the children of immigrants often make the best Americans. My mom is an immigrant, and she literally gets teary-eyed every time she hears that song "Proud to be an American;" I know she appreciates her citizenship and this country a lot more than a lot of people who's families have been here for generations.
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Well said, Stephanie. I see it every day.
Terry McCauliffe, we hardley knew ye
AMP says:
"LOL, I missed it, what did he actually say? If you remember..."
Oh, the usual talking points, "7 million still to vote", "she will lead in popular vote after Kentucky and W.VA" (if they count MI and FL). Basically, if you can redefine the word "is", theres no limit to the spin you can introduce to something as abstract as real numbers.
The Dumbest Thing she Could have Said
"working Americans,um,hardworking white Americans" Does that mean all blacks are lazy? She's a monster!!!!
Terry McCauliffe, we hardley knew ye
Saw Terry on Meet the Press this morning, Tim asked him if Obama isn't the presumptive nominee. In the half second pause that followed, I got up and shouted.."Say it Terry, just say it!" It depends on what your definition of "is" is. He didn't, but might as well have.
Bold Strike says:
"I am against granting criminals blanket amnesty simply because they snuck across a river. I am all for real immigrants going through the clearly defined channels to obtain citizenship. If any hardworking member af a poor country like Mexico wants to come join in our bounty, that is great. But maybe we should regulate it like, "you give us 50 farm workers, and you owe us 3 brain surgeons. ""
I think it might be more like, you give us 50 farm workers, we'll GIVE YOU 3 brain surgeons"
Stewart, Colbert is funny, but doesn't actually interview his guests, or have a real dialogue. His guests are there just to set up Colberts punchlines. There is nothing wrong with that, he is an entertainer, not a journalist. Neither one of these guys are "newsmen", but Stewart has a little more substance, and a little more back and forth with his guests. My favorite would be "Option C", Bill Maher.
HelixTriumverate:"They annoy, destroy, and yes, harass service members (through no fault of their own that their job entails recruiting)."
It is a group of women who were tired of seeing their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, and neighborhood children blown to bits by suicide bombers, IED's and sniper fire. Unlike most Americans, these women got off their butts to try to make a difference and have their voices heard. The recruiters,on the other hand, are combat trained soldiers, I think they can handle a peaceful group of middle-aged women and mothers. They are probably fortunate that Code Pink is the most dangerous obstacle that they run into. Their brothers in arms should be so fortunate.
That is not to say that all forms of protests are benign. Like Operation Rescue, who intimidate traumitized women attempting to get through a very difficult and tragic time. Or even worse, the Kansas fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church, who picket the funerals of dead soldiers, claiming the soldiers died because they were defending a country that allows homosexuality. Of all the distasteful and obscene confrontations that legally take place in this country everyday, I'm baffled as to why Code Pink would infuriate you so.
There is no way Dem's screw this up. All we have to remember is at least 2, and possibly 3 Supreme Court Justices will be replaced in the next term or two. If that doesn't get everyone on board, we deseve a third Bush term, and more Alitos, Thomases, And Scalias.
Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union endorsement
Who will be the super to help Obama surpass Hillary? Let's go Undeclareds !
Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union endorsement
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<p><a href="http://www.politicalbase.com/people/barack-obama/3221/">Barack Obama</a> all but erased <a href="http://www.politicalbase.com/people/hillary-clinton/2297/">Hillary Rodham Clinton</a>'s once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign.</p>
Obama picked up the backing of nine superdelegates, including Rep. Donald Payne of New Jersey, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus who had been a Clinton supporter.
In addition, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its support for Obama. The union claims about 600,000 members who work in the federal and Washington, D.C., governments.
Obama, who won a convincing victory in the North Carolina primary and lost Indiana narrowly on Tuesday, has been steadily gaining strength in the days since.
Clinton also gained a superdelegate.
The developments left the former first lady with 271.5 superdelegates, to 271 for Obama. Little more than four months ago, on the eve of the primary season, she held a lead of 169-63.
Superdelegates are party leaders who attend the convention delegates by virtue of their positions, and are not selected in primaries and caucuses.
In an interview with National Public Radio, former candidate John Edwards said Clinton has made a compelling case for her candidacy, but "I think it's very hard for her now to make a compelling case for the math. I mean, I think that's the reality of what she's faced with. She knows that. ... It's just very hard to see how the math works."
In addition to Payne, Reps. Peter DeFazio of Oregon and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, two members of the Democratic National Committee from California and a party official in South Carolina announced they were supporting Obama. Superdelegates from New Mexico and Virginia also joined the migration.
So, too, John Gage, president of the AFGE.
"Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign," he said in a statement.
"The election is over, everybody knows that. Obama has won," said Vernon Watkins, one of the two Californians.
"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs," said Payne, who in a statement said that Clinton is a good friend and he still holds her in high regard.
Payne is one of at least 10 superdelegates who have switched allegiances from Clinton to Obama. None have publicly switched the other way.
In the overall race for the nomination, Obama leads with 1,859.5 delegates, to 1,697 for Clinton. Obama is just 165.5 delegates short of the 2,025 delegates needed to win it.
Clinton's new supporter was Rep. Chris Carney, D-Pa. His congressional district voted overwhelmingly for the former first lady in the Pennsylvania primary on April 22.
Both Obama and Clinton have courted superdelegates in recent days in private meetings at party headquarters not far from the Capitol.
Despite Watkins' assessment, Clinton has shown no signs she is ready to quit the race. She is heavily favored to win Tuesday's primary in West Virginia, and is in the midst of a two-day swing through several other states with upcoming elections.
Associated Press Writers Jesse Holland and Matthew Daly in Washington and Solvej Schou in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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