I haven't read that anywhere. But that's my prediction. There's no measure too desperate, no tactic too slimy, for the McCain Campaign. All I can say to Camp Obama is: when the GOP Convention rolls around, do unto others as they have done unto you. A different negative TV ad going hard against McCain every single day of their convention would be a good start. :)

As I've said before, I think it's time to applaud the amazing summer for the magnificent Campaign Obama. David Axelrod, David Plouffe and company have succeeded in bringing home their central campaign theme, campaigning fiercely and boldly so that America knows exactly what Obama stands for:

"I am not a terrorist sympathizer."

"I am not a closet Muslim, a black nationalist radical."

"I am not single-handedly responsible for the rise in gas prices."

"I'm against drilling for oil, but not so much that I would stop it."

"I am not going to let people question my patriotism."

"I am not going to let people say I'm going to raise taxes on Americans making $42,000 a year."

"I don't disrespect our wounded veterans overseas."

"I am not an empty-headed celebrity like Britney Spears or Paris Hilton."

"My supporters are not foolish, Kool Aid drinking, Dungeons and Dragons playing imbeciles."

"Taking a stand on the beginning of life is above my pay grade."

notwithstanding Obama's consistent, often-repeated message about John McCain...

"John McCain, let's face it, he's got a compelling biography."

"John McCain is a man who is a genuine American hero and has served his country with distinction"

and last week's winning theme:

"I may be a multimillionaire, but I'm not as rich and successful as John McCain."

With such a strong and unmistakable message, it's positively dumbfounding how Obama could possibly be lagging in the polls. It must be that many Americans are just too bitter to appreciate his message.

Self-explanatory suggestion.

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I don't enjoy asking this question, but... in light of recent events in Denver, does anyone know the answer?

If something were to happen to the presidential nominee, vice presidential nominee, or both, what would happen? Logistically, how would the Democratic Party go about replacing one or both members of the ticket? Who would decide? If something happened to Obama, would Biden ascend to become the presidential nominee? Would Biden select his own vice presidential nominee? What do the DNC's rules say?

Anyone?

P.S.: One commenter has said:

I believe that once Biden accepts VP slot he would become the nominee if something were to happen to Senator Obama. If both I am not sure.
I assume some new rules committee ordered nomination process would occur.

Is this conjecture or fact? I just want a simple answer based on DNC rules (with citation, if possible), not suppositions.

I don't enjoy asking this question, but... in light of recent events in Denver, does anyone know the answer?

If something were to happen to the presidential nominee, vice presidential nominee, or both, what would happen? Logistically, how would the Democratic Party go about replacing one or both members of the ticket? Who would decide? If something happened to Obama, would Biden ascend to become the presidential nominee? Would Biden select his own vice presidential nominee? What do the DNC's rules say?

Anyone?