I'm telling you RR. I wouldn't be surprised if many more Republicans will be voting Obama, but don't want to admit it. I'm guessing this election will be historical on many fronts that probably won't be noticed til after it's over.




TIS

I second that. Flawless speech delivery, great oratory skills

Can't say I believe all that he says, or even any of it, but it can work wonders on those on the borderline still.

I just saw on the Rachel Maddow show a video of McCain at one of his rallies and as he was talking about and/or introducing Palin, there was a woman right behind him obviously attempting to look like Palin. Her hair, glasses, etc. She even seemed to mouth the words "thank you" and wave after McCain spoke of Palin. I looked for a you-tube video but didn't see it. Ha ha ha...Boy, talk about needing a life ha??? The question was, who is she and how did she get to stand right behind Mcain. Anyway, what a crack-up.


TIS

He may be the best speaker I've ever heard or seen run for public office. Like SVSG says, it remains to be seen whether or not he can back it up, but God, can he work a room!

After being told for 8 years that if we don't vote Republican, the US will be blown apart by another terrorist attack, it is so wonderfully refreshing to hear a candidate speak about HOPE, about OPTIMISM. It's like a beacon of light.

Amen to that SB. Yet, personally, I really am not expecting any noticeable "results" (for lack of a better word) for a while. I sincerely believe Obama (or McCain for that matter) will find as he enters office, that there is so much to do, so much to clean up that he'll have to be prioritzed. Although I'm logically I'd say the economy would be number one, I'm talking things that you 'don't know til you get there'. I suspect there is a lot that the exiting President isn't going to publicly announce, that is left undone and perhaps stuff we'll never know.

However, all that being said, unlike Bush, I feel confident that Obama will be the type of President that will at least let us, the people, know what is happening and what his plans are (to the extent that he can anyway). Knowing we are going in a forward direction is like an emotional shot in the arm. And, although I would love to be wrong on my timeline, I think it'll take at least a full Presidential term before we see noticeable results no matter who wins this election.

TIS

Hey, if it took the current administration 7 years or so to completely hit rock-bottom, you have to figure it will take a while to bounce back.

I wonder who Bush will pardon before he leaves office?

Well, he probably ought to start with McCain for running such a stupid campaign.

Take away the teleprompter...



so moving

Maybe he was drunk

Not nearly as moving as this:

Obama is the one who is being hailed as a great orator.

And after next week, you'll have at least 4 more years of his speeches to enjoy.

Who is Barack Hussein Obama?

Occidental College records - not released
Columbia University records - not released
Columbia thesis paper - "not available"
Harvard University records - not released
Selective Service Registration - not released
medical records - not released
law practice client list - not released
certified copy of original birth certificate - not released

What is he hiding?

Now that Palin is "going rogue" on McCain, them two remind me of a WWE tag team right before one of them turns heel. I can almost picture Palin hitting McCain over the head with a steel chair when he gives his concession speech next week.

The 44th President of the United States.

Why haven't those records been released?

Who cares? You've been listening to too much Michael Savage.

Because he's a Muslim that pals around with terrorists, and not a U.S. citizen. Is that what you want to hear?

And I would cue his debates too.

Great oration, but he has a Dubya-tendency to stutter when trying to improvise on the spot.

While Biden, is ...well, Biden.

JL, it is a serious question. Why haven't his records been released?

Where's Vince Russo when you need him?

You and Andrew Sullivan would make very good friends.*

*=And I just don't mean that just because Sullivan is gay, but also because he's been hounding Palin/Biden/Obama/McCain to release their medical records.

You prefer Pink Floyd or Nirvana or 50 Cent?

<whisper> ...because he's hiding something. </whisper>

How great would it be if Palin came out in an nWo shirt Tuesday?

Yeah....he's hiding the fact that-





He's not that good at basketball. You know homies would rip into him if they found out.

or in a D-X shirt and said SUCK IT.

Be sarcastic all you want, but you know that this is an issue. The next president's personal records need to be made public.