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8ballrollin · 09-03-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

You have no imagination.

And no audacity to hope

Jeff Lebowski · 09-03-2008, 04:46 AM

The Obama camp should be thrilled so far. The Palin discussion from the McCain campaign has been largely defensive.

The experience issue cuts both ways. Yes, Obama can't complain of her lack of experience. But neither can McCain criticize Obama's lack of experience.

exUte · 09-03-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal

Saw a recent interview with McCain touting her "executive experience". My favorite executive experiences he listed -- city council and PTA. That's what I'm talking about!

than Ohbama's executive experience. how sad is that?

Oh I forgot. he was a community organizer. I was as well. Organized the community to pick up garbage on Sandy Pride Day. I should run for president.

exUte · 09-03-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

The Obama camp should be thrilled so far. The Palin discussion from the McCain campaign has been largely defensive.

The experience issue cuts both ways. Yes, Obama can't complain of her lack of experience. But neither can McCain criticize Obama's lack of experience.

Last time I checked, it's McCain vs. Ohbama.

Who has more experience running a government entity?

exUte · 09-03-2008, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

LOL.

Yes, Palin is the big story these days. For all the wrong reasons.

McCain's poll numbers have dropped.

And nobody is paying any attention to the RNC.

I am sure the Republicans are thrilled with all the press Palin has received in the past 24 hours.

I think I read that she has no speaking engagements today or tomorrow. Nice.

as your pretend. It's called the post-convention bounce in polls. EVERY candidate has experienced such.........although Ohbama's has been less than historical bounces.

Mars · 09-03-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

The experience issue cuts both ways. Yes, Obama can't complain of her lack of experience. But neither can McCain criticize Obama's lack of experience.

Why the hell not?

McCain, the Republican Presidential candidate, has more experience than Obama, the Demotard Presidential candidate.

BYU71 · 09-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Obama was 8 pts ahead after his convention. Everyone figured it would be at least that or more. It is 6-8 now, so I don't get how the Palin pick has hurt McCain in the polls.

Next, you better believe the base is more enthused about this pick than they would have been with most other picks. You don't always excite the voter with the most qualified person. Obama has proven that.

BarbaraGordon · 09-03-2008, 02:13 PM

White voters:

So far, this is the movement we've seen among white voters since the Palin announcement. McCain has picked up considerable support from GOP women, but lost support among Independent and Democratic women, and lost support among men.

This was all I ever tried to assert. Not that Palin is bad politician or whatever. Simply that she would cost McCain as much support as she would draw to him. It's too early to know, of course, but perhaps I'm not completely off base.

Tex · 09-03-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I think I read that she has no speaking engagements today or tomorrow. Nice.

She's speaking tonight in primetime.

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

This was all I ever tried to assert. Not that Palin is bad politician or whatever. Simply that she would cost McCain as much support as she would draw to him. It's too early to know, of course, but perhaps I'm not completely off base.

Perhaps. But perhaps we ought to wait and see what Americans decide, when they know more about her than that she's from Alaska, and has a pregnant daughter?

Plus, let me ask you a different question: do you think this movement among GOP and Dem women would've been different had McCain picked (his reputed 2nd choice) Pawlenty? Romney?

MikeWaters · 09-03-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

The McCain camp must be uncomfortable with Palin right now. She has been more sheltered than any VP pick I can recall. She is nowhere to be seen. Her only major media appearance following the announcement will be tonight, in an extremely controlled environment. I would imagine she is getting a crash course in domestic and foreign policy and doesn't appear ready for interviews yet.

Biden must be getting a crash course right now on how not to condescend and insult women, since he has been panned for that before.

09-03-2008, 04:46 AM	#12
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	The Obama camp should be thrilled so far. The Palin discussion from the McCain campaign has been largely defensive. The experience issue cuts both ways. Yes, Obama can't complain of her lack of experience. But neither can McCain criticize Obama's lack of experience. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

09-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#17
BYU71 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,084	Obama was 8 pts ahead after his convention. Everyone figured it would be at least that or more. It is 6-8 now, so I don't get how the Palin pick has hurt McCain in the polls. Next, you better believe the base is more enthused about this pick than they would have been with most other picks. You don't always excite the voter with the most qualified person. Obama has proven that.

09-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#18
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	White voters: So far, this is the movement we've seen among white voters since the Palin announcement. McCain has picked up considerable support from GOP women, but lost support among Independent and Democratic women, and lost support among men. This was all I ever tried to assert. Not that Palin is bad politician or whatever. Simply that she would cost McCain as much support as she would draw to him. It's too early to know, of course, but perhaps I'm not completely off base.