AMERICAblog: Obama to DNC: Give full seating to Michigan and Florida
Sage24
· 1 year ago
I am sorry for asking a dumb question, but why can't the primaries all be either on one day, for during a week.? It was agonizing waiting for all the states to complete their primaries, which took months, to find out if Obama or Clinton was the nominee.
dansolomon
· 1 year ago
The idea behind a staggered primary calendar is that, if they all happen at the same time, there's no chance for a candidate with less name recognition to build momentum. If everyone voted January 2, then Clinton would have almost certainly won the nomination quickly. It was his strong showing in a small state that allowed Obama's candidacy to be taken seriously. The same's true of Bill Clinton in '92, and even Jimmy Carter in '76.
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Savage8862
· 1 year ago
I don't understand why candidates drop out right after wither the Iowa or New Hampshire primaries. Give the rest of the country a chance to view the candidates and vote. No candidate should drop out prior to Super Tuesday.
blackwolf
· 1 year ago
Could be a smart move by Obama. This will take the attention off of McCain and put it back in the Obama camp. And, it gives him a measure of power. It makes him look like he's still the man.
Bush_Bites
· 1 year ago
This isn't going to lead to some BORING floor fight, is it?
Bobby
· 1 year ago
OT - Bad news, guys. Look at this from the AP: Poll: McCain's attack strategy paying dividends
By STEVEN R. HURST, Associated Press Writer Sun Aug 3, 6:49 PM ET
WASHINGTON - Intensified attacks by Republican John McCain on the character of his Democratic opponent have coincided with Barack Obama losing a nine percentage point advantage in a national poll, which showed the candidates running dead even over the weekend. A
McCain, who had vowed to avoid the kind of negative tactics that were used against him in the 2000 Republican primary contest with George W. Bush, began attacking Obama during the Illinois senator's trip to Iraq and Afghanistan late last month.
In the course of the McCain offensive, Obama's lead in a Gallup Poll tracking survey slid from nine percentage points on July 26, when he returned from overseas, to nothing by Saturday, when the poll showed the candidates tied at 44 percent.
The four-term Arizona senator, who backed the war and claims experience with security and foreign policy issues, charged that Obama's promise to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq within 16 months of taking office amounted to his having chosen to lose a war to promote his run for the presidency.
McCain has not relented even though he took criticism for the remark. It appeared at the time to be a defensive response to the massive attention paid to the Obama visit to the two U.S. war fronts as well as to the Middle East and Europe.
He subsequently ran a television ad that accused Obama of deciding not to visit wounded U.S. troops because he could not take television cameras — a claim that appeared to be false. Next he issued a commercial that interpose images of Obama with pop culture figures Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, trying to paint Obama as a celebrity without the experience to lead the country.
That was followed by accusations that Obama, who would be the first black U.S. president, had resorted to racial politics by asserting McCain and other Republicans would try to frighten Americans because Obama did not look like past U.S. presidents whose images are on the country's paper money.
And most recently, in an Internet advertisement, the voiceover calls Obama "The One" and features Obama appearing to describe himself and his presidential quest in grandiose terms. It ends with Charlton Heston as Moses parting the Red Sea in the movie, "The Ten Commandments."
Obama may have given McCain more fodder in recent days by announcing a readiness to compromise with Republicans on offshore oil drilling — which he had opposed — and apparently rejecting McCain's challenge to join him in a series of town hall meetings.
On Saturday, Obama said McCain's campaign was cynical and trying to distract voters from real issues but that he did not believe his opponent and his campaign had engaged in racism.
"In no way do I think John McCain's campaign was racist. I think they are cynical," Obama said. "Their team is good at creating distractions and engaging in negative attacks."
Bush_Bites
· 1 year ago
I wasn't too concerned, 'til I heard Rasmussen had it down to a one-point difference too. Now, I'm thinking Gallup isn't an outlier, as I first thought.
So, yeah, not great news.
But remember, the electoral map is the one that really counts, and Obama still seems to be holding on to a good lead there.
Yes, do it. F*ck Iowa & New Hampshire. Instead, divide the country into 4 parts and hold 4 weeks of huge, multi-state primaries. You want a short, to the point, cheaper Primary Season? That's the way to do it.
red_dwarf
· 1 year ago
Something like that would be great. However, anything which moves the system towards "fairness" and "equity" runs counter to those who want to control the outcome. Like I said below, we can't even do a re-count with the current electronic machines - which is, on its face, unconstitutional. But then, when has the Rule of Law meant anything lately? The RePigs are scumbags - facist rat bastards who don't care about Democracy, a free Press, the truth, etc.
red_dwarf
· 1 year ago
Change is good. I'm sick of Iowa being first.
Side note. For those who do not have the opportunity to experience the level of ignorance found in the deep south let me demonstrate. I heard today from a family member of a repiglican supporter that Obama was trying to pass a Bill to make Spanish the No. 1 language of the US. I am serious, these people truly believed this. Surprised that ignorance can reach such a low depth? Don't be.
Bush_Bites
· 1 year ago
I think they mixed up two things, and aren't right about either.
(He said kids should learn more than one language, but didn't say it in a great way.)
There's also a viral e-mail going around saying Obama (and a number of other Democratic senators) voted against a law against making English the official language but, I believe, what they really voted against was Bush's immigration reform package (which had an amendment attached calling for English to be the official language in an attempt to get some wingnut support.)
there are absolutely none so blind as those who WILL NOT see.
what is that; something like 24% of the country right now??
JustAnOldLady
· 1 year ago
I got an email saying Obama, if elected, would have "In God We Trust" removed from all currency............I told them it took an act of congress, not a Presidental directive, but the stupids probably still believe it.....
cowboyneok
· 1 year ago
As far as McCain attack ads reaping dividends. Its time for Obama to SMACK HIM RIGHT BACK. Its time to compare that "experience" of McCain's to someone REALLY "popular" like Dick Cheney.
cowboyneok
· 1 year ago
Rant for the week. Justice Scalia tells us all to just "get over" the Supreme Court decision to put Bu$hco. in power. Uh, do you think if Al Gore had been able to serve his administration would've destroyed the neutrality of our Department of Justice by hiring extreme right winger Republicans in lifetime appointment positions. Scalia's advice, "Just get over it!" I DON'T THINK SO. I WILL NEVER JUST GET OVER IT. Our nation will probably never get over the damage done to our politicized PENTAGON and DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE!
"Love oil contractors-->Especially when they re-do my kitchen"
Busboy
· 1 year ago
Hillary's been making some strange comments in the last several days. Are we sure they were really silver bullets and hardwood stakes?
eagleye
· 1 year ago
Bad move by Obama. The Democratic Party rules need to be followed, otherwise a bad precedent is set. How are we supposed to know which rules are serious and meaningful, and which aren't?
Same thing with his FISA vote. He has twice reinforced the notion that the rules just don't matter all that much.
One obvious point - if Obama wins, hopefully Dems will have no interest in lowering the boom on NH and Iowa - let the GOP worry about it for the next cycle.
jr
· 1 year ago
I hope NY starts voting earler. Edwards dropped out before we could vote for him
Indigo
· 1 year ago
Not unexpected but it really doesn't make a difference so what's the point? Feel-goodery isn't enough. I'll vote for Obama anyhow. After all, Ralph Nader just isn't a viable alternative and who else is on the ballot? I miss Angela Davis!
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By STEVEN R. HURST, Associated Press Writer Sun Aug 3, 6:49 PM ET
WASHINGTON - Intensified attacks by Republican John McCain on the character of his Democratic opponent have coincided with Barack Obama losing a nine percentage point advantage in a national poll, which showed the candidates running dead even over the weekend.
A
McCain, who had vowed to avoid the kind of negative tactics that were used against him in the 2000 Republican primary contest with George W. Bush, began attacking Obama during the Illinois senator's trip to Iraq and Afghanistan late last month.
In the course of the McCain offensive, Obama's lead in a Gallup Poll tracking survey slid from nine percentage points on July 26, when he returned from overseas, to nothing by Saturday, when the poll showed the candidates tied at 44 percent.
The four-term Arizona senator, who backed the war and claims experience with security and foreign policy issues, charged that Obama's promise to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq within 16 months of taking office amounted to his having chosen to lose a war to promote his run for the presidency.
McCain has not relented even though he took criticism for the remark. It appeared at the time to be a defensive response to the massive attention paid to the Obama visit to the two U.S. war fronts as well as to the Middle East and Europe.
He subsequently ran a television ad that accused Obama of deciding not to visit wounded U.S. troops because he could not take television cameras — a claim that appeared to be false. Next he issued a commercial that interpose images of Obama with pop culture figures Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, trying to paint Obama as a celebrity without the experience to lead the country.
That was followed by accusations that Obama, who would be the first black U.S. president, had resorted to racial politics by asserting McCain and other Republicans would try to frighten Americans because Obama did not look like past U.S. presidents whose images are on the country's paper money.
And most recently, in an Internet advertisement, the voiceover calls Obama "The One" and features Obama appearing to describe himself and his presidential quest in grandiose terms. It ends with Charlton Heston as Moses parting the Red Sea in the movie, "The Ten Commandments."
Obama may have given McCain more fodder in recent days by announcing a readiness to compromise with Republicans on offshore oil drilling — which he had opposed — and apparently rejecting McCain's challenge to join him in a series of town hall meetings.
On Saturday, Obama said McCain's campaign was cynical and trying to distract voters from real issues but that he did not believe his opponent and his campaign had engaged in racism.
"In no way do I think John McCain's campaign was racist. I think they are cynical," Obama said. "Their team is good at creating distractions and engaging in negative attacks."
So, yeah, not great news.
But remember, the electoral map is the one that really counts, and Obama still seems to be holding on to a good lead there.
http://www.pollster.com/
Side note. For those who do not have the opportunity to experience the level of ignorance found in the deep south let me demonstrate. I heard today from a family member of a repiglican supporter that Obama was trying to pass a Bill to make Spanish the No. 1 language of the US. I am serious, these people truly believed this. Surprised that ignorance can reach such a low depth? Don't be.
The first was this:
http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/ar...
(He said kids should learn more than one language, but didn't say it in a great way.)
There's also a viral e-mail going around saying Obama (and a number of other Democratic senators) voted against a law against making English the official language but, I believe, what they really voted against was Bush's immigration reform package (which had an amendment attached calling for English to be the official language in an attempt to get some wingnut support.)
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/e/english-...
what is that; something like 24% of the country right now??
http://www.236.com/news/2008/08/01/thought_proc...
"Love oil contractors-->Especially when they re-do my kitchen"
Same thing with his FISA vote. He has twice reinforced the notion that the rules just don't matter all that much.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/drew-westen/what-...
McCain to speak at drunken orgy.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/03/toples...
I miss Angela Davis!