2008 Presidential Race
Feb. 21st, 2008 07:48 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chromodynamicsOn the Democratic side:
Following Tuesday, the big question for the contest is ”Can Barack Obama be stopped?” In the last ten contests, the closest Hillary has been to him is in Wisconsin, where he lead by 17%. Chuck Todd says in the article what I think as well: if Obama wins either Texas or Ohio, and especially both, Hillary will not be the Democratic nominee.
I have seen the questions asked in a few places now, but Politico says it best: is Obamamania becoming an obsession, and will it hurt his candidacy?
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Also, Texas State Senator Kirk Watson, an Obama supporter, drew a blank on Tuesday on MSNBC's Hardball when asked about Obama's legislative accomplishments. Here is his response, which concludes:
"Bust most of all, he has the record to prove that all of this is possible. It's something no one should forget.
... Even though I did.
... On national television."
Both:
In the month of January, Obama raised $37 million, Hillary raised $20 million (and spent $27 million, so she is now in debt), and McCain raised $12 million.
On the Republican side:
Today is going to be a bad news day for McCain. First is an article by the NYT detailing a possible relationship between McCain and a lobbyist during his first presidential run, who he subsequently helped with legislation. Needless to say, the McCain camp is not happy with the story. My guess is this will be the big news story for today (at the very least).
Second, questions are being raised about a loan that McCain secured but never used from a Bethesda bank at the end of 2007, and whether this loan has locked McCain into abiding by the public financing spending limits.
Finally, the National Journal is pointing out that it isn’t the conservative vote that McCain should be worried about, but rather >the independent vote, especially if Obama is the Democratic candidate.
Following Tuesday, the big question for the contest is ”Can Barack Obama be stopped?” In the last ten contests, the closest Hillary has been to him is in Wisconsin, where he lead by 17%. Chuck Todd says in the article what I think as well: if Obama wins either Texas or Ohio, and especially both, Hillary will not be the Democratic nominee.
I have seen the questions asked in a few places now, but Politico says it best: is Obamamania becoming an obsession, and will it hurt his candidacy?
Just for fun: The Top 7 Black Presidents From The Screen.
Also, Texas State Senator Kirk Watson, an Obama supporter, drew a blank on Tuesday on MSNBC's Hardball when asked about Obama's legislative accomplishments. Here is his response, which concludes:
"Bust most of all, he has the record to prove that all of this is possible. It's something no one should forget.
... Even though I did.
... On national television."
Both:
In the month of January, Obama raised $37 million, Hillary raised $20 million (and spent $27 million, so she is now in debt), and McCain raised $12 million.
On the Republican side:
Today is going to be a bad news day for McCain. First is an article by the NYT detailing a possible relationship between McCain and a lobbyist during his first presidential run, who he subsequently helped with legislation. Needless to say, the McCain camp is not happy with the story. My guess is this will be the big news story for today (at the very least).
Second, questions are being raised about a loan that McCain secured but never used from a Bethesda bank at the end of 2007, and whether this loan has locked McCain into abiding by the public financing spending limits.
Finally, the National Journal is pointing out that it isn’t the conservative vote that McCain should be worried about, but rather >the independent vote, especially if Obama is the Democratic candidate.
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Date: 2008-02-21 02:25 pm (UTC)Yep, he just finished a live press conference denying everything. Honestly, I don't really care if he cheated on his wife, but I do care if he acted inappropriately on that piece of legislation. In other words, I really don't care what a leader does in his or her private life as long as they are above reproach in their public dealings.
And that Kirk Watson link is great!
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Date: 2008-02-21 07:51 pm (UTC)