Normally, the opposition keeps quiet and surrenders the spotlight during conventions, presumably because the viewers so interested in the Democratic convention that they watch it on TV won’t have any interest in Republicans, and vice versa.

Actually, I think the reason was that it was thought not to be classy to advertise at the other guy’s convention. That rule was rudely changed by Clinton in ‘92. As I recall, it was pretty shocking.

I think his national security advisor, Cary Grant, is meeting him there.

JiangxiDad on August 16, 2008 at 9:49 AM

I’ll have you know, sir, that Cary Grant was a Republican!

(Actually, seriously, he was — though he thought film stars should keep their politics private — he put in an appearance at the 1976 RNC.)

“So much for laying low during the Democratic convention.”
Buying up commercial time during the Demo convention and running ads is laying really low, if ya know what i mean…and i like it! They will add more anti-Barry vibes to their bizarre (Clinton) convention.

Hope, Change, etc

- The Cat

And run them on the night that Junior Casey speaks. His speech is supposed to make up for banning his pro-life father from speaking in 1992. Junior won’t be pushing an anti-abortion message, though, given the DNC platform.

Wethal on August 16, 2008 at 10:42 AM

Even better!

I think his national security advisor, Cary Grant

What do you have against Cary Grant?

jeanie on August 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM

Given the way long-distance phone charges are billed, it would not be surprising to find that most polling organizations decided they get more “bang for their buck” calling urban areas.

Also, to get a result they would count as valid, a certain number of people need to be reached and polled. If they can only get one or two people at home in the rural areas, they will have wasted their time and money—but the point is still valid. Urban people will poll differently than rural people.

Good one Kafir… Thanks

Keemo on August 16, 2008 at 10:29 AM

Gosh, Keemo, why don’t you just petition your local government to build a mass-transit system? It’s so simple, a child could have thought of it.

/sarc

OUCH

I’d like to see a commercial in which they have the Hillary clip on the years of McCain’s experience, “and Barack Obama has a speech he gave in 2004.”

Wethal on August 16, 2008 at 10:06 AM

That would be funny for us but it might not go over too well with undecided Dems.

I think McCain should make a couple simple, strong ads emphasizing his bi-partisan ability to get things done. Show him cooperating with Dems to deliver solutions for America.

Currently he’s running negative ads to define Obama (”That’s the real Obama”). He should use the Dem convention to positively define himself. A bit of flattery for the Dems might go a long way towards convincing them that McCain deserves their votes.

On a serious note, how about a commercial(s) bringing up Obama’s infanticide lie during the Democrat convention? It’s not like the media is going to ask proving questions about that.

aikidoka on August 16, 2008 at 10:40 AM

And run them on the night that Junior Casey speaks. His speech is supposed to make up for banning his pro-life father from speaking in 1992. Junior won’t be pushing an anti-abortion message, though, given the DNC platform.

it sticks the needle into Obama’s ribs

This obviously is intended to create the imagery of a shiv being used in jail and appeal to racist notions of blacks in prison. How dare you.

/s

I wish I could copyright this, I could probably retire in comfort. :/

O.K.; I’ll drink some more coffee and stop dreaming!

Obama will call this a “racist” statement any moment now.

In my view, this race is McCain’s to lose. The VP choice is going to be extremely important for McCain. The talk this week of McCain picking Lieberman or a pro choice running mate, was very bothersome. Hopefully McCain is experienced enough not to make this kind of gigantic blunder. Obama is all over the radio here in Montana, which I see as a good waste of money by Obama. His commercials offer nothing of substance, and are simply “attack” ads. No sign of change there folks; same Democrat strategy on display for the past several decades. No solutions, no plans offered; attack, attack, attack… I get the feeling that most people here in Montana are pretty “over dosed on Obama”, as the one has deluged this state with messages of the messiah, the great, the one who will make the entire world bow at his knees!

In the mean while, most of us have to drive a minimum of 100 miles a day just to function normally, and the messiah is busy telling us to get over ourselves and cut back on energy. Pretty hard to do when living in rural Montana. I own/operate a service company. Yesterday I made (5) service calls, which required me to pile up 230 miles on my truck. Last week I spent $315 (fuel) on my truck alone; my wife spends approximately $500 a month of her hard earned money just to get to work and back home (5) days a week. Neither of us got a raise of any kind to cover these expenses; therefore, we simply have had to make spending adjustments which take money away from our local businesses. Having Pelosi (Democrats) refuse to have an “up or down” vote on drilling has led to much bitterness here in my home town. People who are Liberal minded folks had better be real quiet about that lil dynamic around these parts, as the people have become real testy about the harm this issue has brought to their lives.

Terrye on August 16, 2008 at 9:52 AM

Only because Obama is probably the worst candidate ever fielded by a political party. Putting aside my dislike for McCain, his campaign has been very poorly run. I don’t know who he lost in 2000 but he needs some new advisors. And if he does go for this stupid recruit a Democrat as he is Veep, McCain is begging to lose. Do you realize what message it sends not only to your own base, but the media and the opposition party when you pick a liberal democrat over ANYBODY else in your party? My party, its platform, and everyone in it is so bad, I had to recruit a VP from the Democrats. I really hope he picks somebody else.