Just how did a neophyte like Obama go up against the Clinton machine and outraise her hands down? I would say he did it in the same way he'll bring change to Washington...with great organizing ability, openness to new ideas and innovation, and an uncanny knack for attracting true talent. But if you want the full story, check out the following article by Josh Green in The Atlantic:
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200806/obama-finance
After reading this, you will understand how Obama's campaign has created a model for political campaigns for years to come. He has truly already changed this country's political landscape.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Edwards Finally Endorses
I know this is late. I should have posted this last Wednesday as soon as Senator Edwards made his endorsement of Senator Obama official. I guess I was just too happy and content to think about blogging then. I sat there with a smile on my face all through his rousing speech, while my husband kept ranting and raving about how he should have done this much earlier.
But think about it...when Governor Richardson endorsed much earlier, it seemed important at the time and yet, now, who even thinks of Richardson? I think the longer you hold out your endorsement (as long as you don't hold it out too long until after the race has been decided), the more powerful it can be. And there's no doubt that Edwards' endorsement is important at this stage, particularly when Obama needs the white working class the most. I suppose Kentucky will be the real test, but I'm concerned that Edwards isn't campaigning there with Obama (at least as far as I know). And the latest Kentucky poll doesn't look that promising. So I imagine this Tuesday's results will be split again like they were last week. Oregon for Obama and Kentucky for Clinton.
In any event, the math tells us it really doesn't matter anymore. Hillary's only shot is getting the superdelegates to swing her way and, barring some terrible development in the Obama camp, that just isn't going to happen. That's why John Edwards came out and put his stamp of approval on our next Democratic Presidential nominee.
Now, if only Obama would pick him as his running mate (doubtful, I know), then I'd be able to use that Edwards '08 yard sign (along with an Obama '08 yard sign) that's been stored in our Laundry Room since the day it arrived in the mail...about a week after he pulled out of the race!
But think about it...when Governor Richardson endorsed much earlier, it seemed important at the time and yet, now, who even thinks of Richardson? I think the longer you hold out your endorsement (as long as you don't hold it out too long until after the race has been decided), the more powerful it can be. And there's no doubt that Edwards' endorsement is important at this stage, particularly when Obama needs the white working class the most. I suppose Kentucky will be the real test, but I'm concerned that Edwards isn't campaigning there with Obama (at least as far as I know). And the latest Kentucky poll doesn't look that promising. So I imagine this Tuesday's results will be split again like they were last week. Oregon for Obama and Kentucky for Clinton.
In any event, the math tells us it really doesn't matter anymore. Hillary's only shot is getting the superdelegates to swing her way and, barring some terrible development in the Obama camp, that just isn't going to happen. That's why John Edwards came out and put his stamp of approval on our next Democratic Presidential nominee.
Now, if only Obama would pick him as his running mate (doubtful, I know), then I'd be able to use that Edwards '08 yard sign (along with an Obama '08 yard sign) that's been stored in our Laundry Room since the day it arrived in the mail...about a week after he pulled out of the race!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
McCain's Pastor Problem
Obama has denounced Reverend Wright's anti-American statements as well as his other inflammatory speech, but what does John McCain do? He sought out the endorsement of not just one, but TWO evangelical pastors (no doubt in an effort to secure the so-called conservative vote). I'm sure by now that most Americans have heard about Pastor Hagee and the way he rages against the Catholic Church (calling it the great whore of the earth) as well as other things.
But how many of us have heard of this established pastor in Ohio, a much-needed swing state in the general election this fall?
Are we really at war with Islam? Islamic terrorists are one thing...but they represent only, perhaps, 1% of one of the world's three great religions. But Islam, itself? This is a religion that recognizes Jesus Christ as one of the greatest prophets to have ever lived. This is a religion that, according to its holy book, the Koran, recognizes Christians and Jews alike as "people of the book" (meaning the Bible) and, therefore, kindred spirits in a way since Jews and Christians respect many of the same prophets that Muslims do.
As one who has lived among Muslims in the Middle East, I find it highly alarming that a presidential candidate would tie himself so closely to a man with such a skewed misunderstanding of such a large percentage of the world's population. McCain paints himself as knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to foreign policy, but he's WAY off here...unless he's just pandering for votes. In any case, he has lost my respect entirely. I voted for him in the Primary in 2000, but this is not the same John McCain today.
Ask yourself: Do we really want a war with Islam? Do we really want a President who will support, and not reject, such an idea?
But how many of us have heard of this established pastor in Ohio, a much-needed swing state in the general election this fall?
Are we really at war with Islam? Islamic terrorists are one thing...but they represent only, perhaps, 1% of one of the world's three great religions. But Islam, itself? This is a religion that recognizes Jesus Christ as one of the greatest prophets to have ever lived. This is a religion that, according to its holy book, the Koran, recognizes Christians and Jews alike as "people of the book" (meaning the Bible) and, therefore, kindred spirits in a way since Jews and Christians respect many of the same prophets that Muslims do.
As one who has lived among Muslims in the Middle East, I find it highly alarming that a presidential candidate would tie himself so closely to a man with such a skewed misunderstanding of such a large percentage of the world's population. McCain paints himself as knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to foreign policy, but he's WAY off here...unless he's just pandering for votes. In any case, he has lost my respect entirely. I voted for him in the Primary in 2000, but this is not the same John McCain today.
Ask yourself: Do we really want a war with Islam? Do we really want a President who will support, and not reject, such an idea?
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