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While he does nothing for Obama almost anywhere, might he help Obama carry Florida?

I think he's got a lot of negatives both as a politician and strategically, but if the strategy Obama is going to go with is Mountain states and VA, NC, SC ... Webb would probably be a good choice. I would be worried about the loose cannon factor though.

Posted at May 28, 2008 4:36 PM in response to Veepstakes Open Thread

forget this contempt thing ... that's retarded too ... he has clearly shown that he is incapable of fulfilling the duties required of the position. Just impeach him ...

Posted at May 7, 2008 5:22 PM in response to Dem Senators Berate EPA Official

I agree ... why isn't impeachment on the table? The guys a total joke

Posted at May 7, 2008 5:21 PM in response to Dem Senators Berate EPA Official

Obama needs to do two things ...
1. Explain that the church he has belonged to is about more than just the pastor. It is about his community and his neighbors and that while sometimes he has disagreed with his pastor even vehemently, he was more interested in being a part of the larger community that was the church.

2. He needs to leave the church and explain that while it saddens him to leave, he cannot stand by a pastor who has mis-interpreted his message to mean that he is willing to say what it takes to be elected. He is not, and if that is what the pastor believes and is willing to tell others about both Obama and himself, then the pastor can no longer be a part of Obama's life.

It's just that simple.

Posted at April 29, 2008 1:50 PM in response to Rev. Souljah and the Laius Complex

The congress should pass a requirement that states with voter ID laws must provide for a free photo identification card (they can still charge for drivers licenses) ... that way, all financial burden is removed from voting, and repugs get their voter ID laws ... They could also provide rules for ease of access to application for an ID card ...

Posted at April 28, 2008 1:37 PM in response to Court Upholds Voter ID Law

Krugman's been in the camp for Hillary for a long time ... I'm not really clear why, but it's true. I love reading him when he's not talking about candidates, but as soon as he starts comparing them, his bias really does come out and he doesn't seem to give a fair shake. And the non-mention of the economically insane rate freeze proposal (which is probably just a bit of electioneering and not an actual policy belief .. since it would never pass) is the perfect example.

Posted at March 28, 2008 6:12 PM in response to JB on PK vs BHO

He clearly implied two things ...

1. That Obama is not included in the "two people who loved this country" ... call it what you will, but it's pretty clear that's what he wanted people to get out of hist statement and ...

2. That Obama is the reason that we are talking about "all this other stuff that always seems to intrude itself on our politics" ... meaning it is Obama's fault this "other stuff" that is so unimportant is coming up, even though he isn't really bringing most of it up ...

Read the quote again and tell me I'm wrong on this ...

"I think it would be a great thing if we had an election year where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted to the interest of this country. And people could actually ask themselves who is right on these issues, instead of all this other stuff that always seems to intrude itself on our politics."

Posted at March 24, 2008 7:44 PM in response to Obama Campaign Manager Hints Clinton Camp Has "Pattern" Of Questioning Obama's Patriotism

Remind me why this is important again? This seems like a witch hunt. If congress is concerned about HGH or steroids or drugs in general, fine. But why major league baseball? I'm not saying that these guys are innocent or this isn't a problem, but aren't there more important things to worry about and isn't this really just a problem for MLB and the players association?

Posted at February 13, 2008 1:57 PM in response to Clemens Makes Bid for Golden Duke Award