Hear, hear.

Very disappointing.

Posted at July 9, 2008 4:18 PM in response to Senate OK's New Wiretapping Law

Yes, it's always different for Obamam supporters - they're special.

No, it's only different in degree. If anything, I think big donors are LESS inclined to follow their candidate's lead - and more inclined to think THEY are the one's who should be listened to.

Hill can push some of them to back Obama, most, however are looking at their own interests.

For perspective, anyone have an idea how many of Dean's major donors got on the Kerry bandwagon? HOw many of Bradley's coughed it up for Gore at a signficant level?

Posted at July 9, 2008 10:07 AM in response to Hillary as Asset? Whowudda thunk it?

I don't find it hard to believe at all. Donors don't see themselves as beholden to politicians, quite the opposite.

(Witness the number of Obama supporters who gave a loud "hell no!" among other things when their candidate suggested they help pay of the Clinton campaign's debt)

Posted at July 8, 2008 4:46 PM in response to Hillary as Asset? Whowudda thunk it?

Do you think he wants her around? Or do you think it looked like a smart move to bring some of Hill's people into the fold? It's not like they gave her a key role (unless key=good for saving face and lining pocket")

Posted at July 8, 2008 3:12 PM in response to Hillary as Asset? Whowudda thunk it?

Having seen the pics of Obama biking, my dog Augie would totally vote for him - Augs has way more fun chasing bikes than playing with other critters, anyway ;)

Posted at July 8, 2008 3:06 PM in response to Associated Press: Pet Owners Prefer McCain To "Petless" Obama

If what Wes Clark said was disrespectful of John McCain, than it is time to let the Supreme Court set McCain up as our next president. Since some believe that Wes Clark's comment was wrong, it follows that they believe that being a military pilot and a POW does qualify a man to be president. I respectfully disagree with those people.

Agreed. McCain is touting his war record as a reason he should be president. It may make him a hero, but no, it doesn't automatically make him Presidential material - and I don't think there's anything disrespectful in pointing that out.

If "the Left" is missing somthing, imo, it's in setting unrealistic expectations on Obama.

That doesn't mean we can't be concerned when Obama and his campaign act as if they're unwilling to tackle issues head-on.

Posted at June 30, 2008 4:14 PM in response to Clark Ridiculed McCain and the Left Doesn't Get It: What's Up With That?

You're blaming this on Clintonites?

Please, the Obama camp did this all by themselves.

Posted at June 30, 2008 2:39 PM in response to Obama Campaign Condemns Wes Clark's Comments About McCain

There is nothing "inner" about Romeny's ass.

Posted at June 26, 2008 4:47 PM in response to IDIOT ALERT-ROMNEY'S INNER JACKASS REELS ITS HEAD AGAIN

I donated last week, you'll have to wait for my next payday ;)

Posted at June 26, 2008 4:10 PM in response to I am an Obama Supporter who just sent $25.00 to Hillary Clinton. Will Clinton supporters match my donation to Obama?

As is the "fuck off and die" approach of some PrObama posters.

No, retiring Clinton's debt isn't a priority. Getting enough of Clinton's donors on board to keep Obama's campaign funded is a priority. Getting/keeping enough of Clinton's voters on board is a priority. And yes, sometimes that requires asking nicely, and being willing to return a favor or two.

Posted at June 25, 2008 5:18 PM in response to Obama Making Private Calls Appealing To Hillary's Top Fundraisers -- And Sometimes Hearing Criticism In Return