The yawning gap of Barack Obama
posted at 8:10 am on September 12, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Gerard Baker feels the burden of Barack Obama’s collapse. He has to explain to friends and co-workers how Obama could possibly lose the election, being the Lightworker that he is, to a 72-year-old Republican. His British colleagues attribute it to American racism or a beauty contest stemming from Sarah Palin’s entry into the race. Baker patiently explains that the problem is Obama himself:
Even if you think that Americans should want to turn their country into a European-style system, there is a perfectly good reason that you might have grave doubts about Mr Obama.
The essential problem coming to light is a profound disconnect between the Barack Obama of the candidate’s speeches, and the Barack Obama who has actually been in politics for the past decade or so.
Speechmaker Obama has built his campaign on the promise of reform, the need to change the culture of American political life, to take on the special interests that undermine government’s effectiveness and erode trust in the system itself,
Politician Obama rose through a Chicago machine that is notoriously the most corrupt in the country. As David Freddoso writes in a brilliantly cogent and measured book, The Case Against Barack Obama, the angel of deliverance from the old politics functioned like an old-time Democratic pol in Illinois. He refused repeatedly to side with those lonely voices that sought to challenge the old corrupt ways of the ruling party.
His post-partisanship doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, either. As Baker notes, Obama has no track record of standing up to his party in Congress, either. His only real record of reform comes from a bill creating a searchable budget website, co-authored with Tom Coburn, and so controversial that it met no opposition whatsoever.
Obama asks the nation to take on faith that he will somehow become something completely different than the machine pol he has been throughout his brief political career. Meanwhile, he also asks voters to take on faith that John McCain will somehow become a carbon copy of George Bush despite a decades-long history of fighting wasteful spending. He wants Americans to believe that he has the superior judgment in time of war, and at the same time ask them to forget that John McCain got the surge right and he got it completely wrong.
That seemed to work, at least for a while, but Americans have begun to realize that Obama not only has little political experience, he has none in reform or leadership. Indeed, on both, he’s given some good speeches, but he’s never actually accomplished anything. Instead of beating Obama on the head with lipstick, McCain should be running ads that ask, “What has Obama ever done except run for office?”
Our friends across the pond may not like the answers to those questions, or want to recognize the yawning gap between Obama’s rhetoric and his reality.
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And this is exactly why the repubs need to stay away from whining ads like you describe below. Attack Barack on his record, invite the comparisons, and let him and his disciples sputter into the gutter; don’t follow them.
Mr. Bingley on September 12, 2008 at 8:13 AM
McCain needs to hammer him on experience and associations, all the while baiting him with a few sporadic Palin?sexism ads that require an Obama/Biden response.
bloggless on September 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Not that anyone is going to pay attention to me :-), but can there be an ad with tag line Chicago way.Not the change we can believe in.
Gaurav on September 12, 2008 at 8:17 AM
it is time to refocus for the remaining 50+ days….they need to make the above paragraphs their mantra….HOW CAN YOU HAVE CHANGE WHEN HE HAS NEVER ONCE DONE ANYTHING, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE BOX….this guy is the biggest empty suit EVER to run and they need to call him out on it….they need to let him die running against our VP and McCain needs to really make headlines acting Presidential and should come out with a new slogan or something like “CHANGE YOU HAVE SEEN AND CAN BELIEVE IN” or “CHANGE THAT HAS EXPERIENCE” or “CHANGE WITH A TRACK RECORD TO PROVE IT” something like that….O has NO defense for being called on his empty record….DRIVE IT HOME!
SDarchitect on September 12, 2008 at 8:18 AM
I think it was more I matter that AMericans wanted change and just had no other option. either 4 more years of the same or Obama. that is until McCain showed the AMerician people he wanted reform with his pick of Palin. Not only did he show it for his admin but for the next 12 to 16 years. Now that is change we can believe in
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 8:19 AM
I wonder what it would have been like had good ol Charlie had the same questions for “The Chosen One?”
Gibson” Can you look me straight in the eye and tell me you are ready to lead?”
Obama: I, uh, well yeah.”
Gibson: Are you sure? Are you certain?
Obama: Uh, Uh, yeah.”
Gibson: “Really?”
Obama: Uh, I uh, Uh, I think, I,,”
Gibson: When I spoke with many different members of the media that helped to pick you, they admitted you had no credentials. Are you certain you could sit down with Putin face to face?”
Obama: “Well, I uh, yes, I , Uh”
Gibson: “Did you have heitation when you knew the media had picked you to be at the top of the ticket?”
Obama:” Uh, yes,, I mean, no, I uh no,”
JellyToast on September 12, 2008 at 8:19 AM
BHO is a flawed man seeking to find himself through the approval of others. This is the biggest bamboozle in the history of the country. I like the “All he’s ever done is run for office” theme. Take it and run with it.
You can’t fool all of the people all of the time…
Mojave Mark on September 12, 2008 at 8:19 AM
SDarchitect on September 12, 2008 at 8:18 AM
I think they should use the phase They did not blink. Palin did not blink, McCain did not blink in times of danger to the country, in times of corruption, in times of out of control spending they did not blink…
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 8:21 AM
It is a poor strategy that relies on only a single route to victory.
We can walk and chew gum at the same time.
We can run ads that attack The Chosen One’s condescension to women, ads pointing out that he is a mere celebrity, and ads pointing out that he has never done anything of substance, all at the same time.
A German officer wrote of U.S.partatroopers, “They strike day and night. We never know where they will pop up next. Seems like the blackhearted devils are everywhere.”
Hit The Chosen one constantly. On all fronts.
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RJGatorEsq. on September 12, 2008 at 8:26 AM
It’s not very nice to post entries dedicated to the space between those massive windbrakes he calls ears… ;D
Frozen Tex on September 12, 2008 at 8:27 AM
I agree with everything you say, but the tone is as if he is behind in the polls. He’s not- check out realclearpolitics.com and you’ll see that, if you count leaners, Obama has the necessary electoral votes to win the election.
I was not impressed by Governor Palin’s performance last night, so I think that bloom may die over the next 53 days- she will not carry McCain to victory. This makes your next-to-last sentence spot-on: Hammer Obama on “what has he done”!!!
lionheart on September 12, 2008 at 8:29 AM
I agree that it’s a loosing strategy to try to paint Sarah Palin as victim. She won’t go along.
Immolate on September 12, 2008 at 8:30 AM
So in a way,Obama is Gallum,he says one thing and
does another in search of the ring(the Presidency)!
canopfor on September 12, 2008 at 8:30 AM
agree that it’s a loosing strategy to try to paint Sarah Palin as victim. She won’t go along.
Immolate on September 12, 2008 at 8:30 AM
I think McCain camp is trying to get the people to rally around Gov. Palin. If she is under attack we rush to defend her. It is that simple.
Anyone paying attion to chevez? seems like this could get ugly.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Watch them say “yawning gap” is some kind of code word…
Jim Treacher on September 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM
The majority of voters will realize by November 4th that America is much larger and more diverse than “A” COMMUNITY on the south side of Chicago.
Yoop on September 12, 2008 at 8:36 AM
I wish that op-ed was reprinted in a major American newspaper.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 8:37 AM
One thing you’ll notice if you’ve followed RCP over time is that the electoral delegates including leaners has been 273/265 Obama for a very long time. That doesn’t change the veracity of your claim, of course, but keep in mind that the state polling is infrequent and dodgy and to be taken with a grain of salt. The observable fact is that there can be dramatic swings in the race that don’t reflect in the electoral count. Every single one of the “battleground” states is within the margin of error.
One thing that has changed on that front is that Florida moved from “toss-up” to “leans Republican”, which put the two candidates within 1 electoral vote among aligned states. That means, as usual, swing states are everything.
Immolate on September 12, 2008 at 8:38 AM
JM/SP ticket needs to keep hammering away on BO’s lack of experience. MSM will NOT vet him so the repubs need to. More ads hitting at his lack of leadership and use Biden’s gaffes like the recent one about HRC being a better choice for VP to question BO’s judgement & decision-making abilities.
jbh45 on September 12, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Misc ‘Odd’ Thoughts on ABC SP Interviews:
1) Most of the ABC staff involved seem angry (CG, JT, GMA).
2) CG was not wearing a suit. A blazer is usually a sign of ‘informality’. And I don’t recall a single interview that he has conducted with the other candidates – the men – when he was not wearing a suit (if they were dressed ‘formally’). It is just a basic sign of respect.
3) SP spoke without saying ‘um/ ‘ah/ etc. Nice (wish I could do the same).
4) The presentation of the interview by ABC is not consistent. Every ABC program and ABC transcript that I have seen or read has some ‘variation’. And the editing does not appear to be in SP favor.
5) GMA used a ‘Fact Check’ segment after the interview was shown. I can not recall them ever doing that to the other candidates – especially right-on-the-heels of the interview, and using a ‘False stamp’. Also, I had the vague sense that the ABC facts were misleading (’past VP candidates meeting Foreign Leaders’, Truman?).
luckyz on September 12, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Respectfully disagree.
It is a BOTH / AND proposition – each appealing to and reaching different types of voters.
This campaign is more than a high school debate: more than “the best logical argument” is required to win a nationwide campaign. If lipstick is the cannon fodder which can win a battle in this war, let us choose to win.
Lockstein13 on September 12, 2008 at 8:41 AM
The GOP keeps sending me solicitions for more money. No more from me until they get back on attacking Obama for his Illinois legislative record and his allegiance to the Chicago machine. They really need to paint Obama as the machine hack that he is rather than the marketed figure that he isn’t. Obama demonstrates no agent for change.
And let’s get back to energy. This is the key economic issue, and it’s the GOP’s issue. Why are they missing this? McCain doesn’t need this stuff. I don’t want to lose this election because this low-life Obama is successful at painting the GOP ticket as taking the low road.
Pummel Obama on the legitimate stuff.
BuckeyeSam on September 12, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Thank you, David Freddoso, for writing the terrific book.
Free copies, please, for all members of the MSM — a bit of education just might help.
JudetheFossil on September 12, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Good points. I believe they moved NC elec. votes to McCain only in the past few days.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 8:45 AM
BO knows how to send e-mails and work the interwebs, so he’s qualified to be president.
BO has been running for president for 2 years, so he’s qualified to be president.
And he was a community organizer!
forest on September 12, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Check out this excellent article by Charles Krauthammer that analyzes the rise and fall of Obama. Dr. Krauthammer is spot-on accurate. He mentions Palin by way of comparison toward the end of the article. Worth a read.
ManlyRash on September 12, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Heh…as if they would read it. They don’t want their messianic hopes dashed, Jude.
ManlyRash on September 12, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Mr. Baker should worry more about the Islamification of Europe, and the Euroization of America. His worries are sorely misplaced.
roninacreage on September 12, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Correction: and NOT the Eurozation of America.
roninacreage on September 12, 2008 at 8:49 AM
A caller on the Bill Bennet show just made a fabulous point.
Obama is more like Pontius Pilate than Jesus Christ because when Pilate had to make a tough decision he voted PRESENT.
infidel65 on September 12, 2008 at 8:51 AM
If Gerard Baker thinks Obama has problems; he hasn’t been listening to some recent interviews McCain has been giving?
Hear’s an example of the Saint having his cake and then having his cake again…
Keeping Sarah close and not letting her campaign by herself may be more beneficial and helpful to John Sidney, than it is to Sarah…?
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Relax Ron. Baker is the senior writer of a Brit paper for the U.S. News division. This is his beat, and he has an infinitely clearer view of it than almost any major U.S. journalist I can think of.
Celebrate that.
Also, enjoy the comments section under his opinion – it’s 90% anti-Obama, and happily light on harsh rhetoric.
Jaibones on September 12, 2008 at 8:56 AM
charges of racism from europe?? who was the last minority PM in Great Britain? or France? or Germany?
chasdal on September 12, 2008 at 8:57 AM
“Just words….”
RickZ on September 12, 2008 at 8:58 AM
LOL. Here’s the unbiased ABC headline the next day:
“Obama Ready to Lead”
Waterboy on September 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM
Some complain about the length of the election season. But it provided time for Obama’s star to fade. Krauthammer’s opinion on Palin is implicit, but he was circumspect this time.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Gerard Baker’s outline will be McCain’s counter attack when 0 takes off his gloves against McCain. I look forward to the McCain ads that reference corrupt Chicago machine politics. That’s when the cozy Ayer’s relationship and the Annenberg Challenge issues hit the fan.
Zdad on September 12, 2008 at 9:03 AM
It’s not that he thinks McCain doesn’t have problems. He may, like most European elites, very well hate McCain and the Republicans and conservatism and Bush and all of that.
He’s merely pointing out the cracks in Obama’s facade to those who can’t see any.
His name is very familiar to me, and I have read his stuff before, but I can’t honestly say I know his political bent.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:07 AM
It’s seems that Mr. Obama’s campaign believes in the old, “If the facts do not conform to the theory, they must be disposed of” adage. Too bad there’s so MUCH history to dispose of.
anniekc on September 12, 2008 at 9:09 AM
Some complain about the length of the election season. But it provided time for Obama’s star to fade. Krauthammer’s opinion on Palin is implicit, but he was circumspect this time.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:02 AM
yeah I noticed that and posted the following:
Good until the end. charles doesn’t get Palin. While some is based on her personility. It is so much more that that. like Reagan she brings a political platform with her. Reform, Pride in America and being an Americian, energy independence, 2nd amendment rights, small gov, states rights. her speeches while done well are not ones of soaring words nor are they excelling her. She just brings common sense back to Americians. that hard work, not blinking in the face of adversity, strong character, god fearing, strong families are still the best possible way to live. Palin is so much more than Obama could ever hope to be. I see Palin being talked about 40 years from now.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 9:09 AM
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 9:13 AM
Hey J_D, do you think they should start polling actual registered voters rather than all the various and sundry other categories?
For me it can be difficult to gauge the validity of all the dueling pollsters when there are no standardized ground rules unless you dig deep into their methodology and read all the footnotes.
They should state on the first line; what type of voter was sampled and a break down in specific percentages, the party affiliation that was queried.
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 9:19 AM
I agree with you. Living in a liberal area, I’d have to say Sarah Palin is atypical of the type Krauthammer probably sees most often.
However, conservative E. coast people may not “recognize” Sarah Palin as an archetype, but they do not condescend. If Sarah Palin strengths are as manifest as most here seem to understand viscerally, I would suspect she will end up having no greater fan than Krauthammer.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:23 AM
I don’t really know how to do it better/best, but your ideas sound fine.
I think everybody has a political bias, and should. I don’t like hiding behind some smokescreen of supposed impartiality.
So people are actually paying for those polls. A “customer” orders one. It’s hard to see how to avoid corruption in that system.
I think Rasmussen is diff. somehow in that regard. I wonder how his bills are paid.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:27 AM
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:23 AM
well I would agree that urban voters probably do not get her. It is hard to understand freedom when you are constantly assulted by laws, rules, regulations,codes, etc but rural and suburban voters still understand I think. Being able to walk outside and not see or hear anyone. doing what your want how you want it is something those that live in a city could never really capture. Yes we give up the night life and the round the clock going ons but we get freedom in return. I might see a police officer out this way once every 4 months.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 9:28 AM
He wrote two self-laudatory autobiographies and sold them to lots of suckers and made several million dollars — but he and Michelle still struggle to pay for dance lessons and arugula.
AZCoyote on September 12, 2008 at 9:34 AM
That’s why I keep a 12 gauge, loaded with double “00” under the bed and “she who must be obeyed” clings tightly to her bible hoping against hope that I won’t injure her, the dog or even my own self…!
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Would you mind telling me where you are. I spend one week/year in a situation like you describe, so I am lucky to have a glimpse of what you are talking about.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:40 AM
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 9:40 AM
LOL. Hilda. Yes, formidable woman. Keep us in check.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:41 AM
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Live in NC on about 100 acres close to a small town 5 mi away yet close enough (25mi-35mi drive) to three major cities in NC. thus I got it pretty good each way. nightlife if I want it but peace and quit and of course freedom when I don’t.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 9:44 AM
“Obama Ready to Lead”
Waterboy on September 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM
“Obama ready to lead…the retreat.”
I tell you what, the more I joke about the Dems, the more my jokes come true.
I was kidding when I suggested that the Dems were TRYING to lose, so that they can continue to hold the ‘moral high ground’ without having the responsibility of actually leading the country.
Biden can’t be that stupid or self involved; I feel that he was given the Veep slot not by Obama,but by the Dem leadership. They knew it was a lost cause and didn’t want to hurt any of their own who still have a career ahead of them.
Biden went along, as he knew that he would be a slightly larger footnote in history as a Veep candidate rather than just a Senator.
Doug on September 12, 2008 at 9:45 AM
That’s why I keep a 12 gauge, loaded with double “00” under the bed and “she who must be obeyed” clings tightly to her bible hoping against hope that I won’t injure her, the dog or even my own self…!
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 9:40 AM
yes I have one of those too. leaning against my wall. ready and waiting. Also have a couple of dogs to stop them long enough to get a clean shot off.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 9:45 AM
100 acres!! Wow. Would I love to see something like that. I keep telling my wife that we ought to visit western N. Carolina to find our new home–Carl Sandberg style. My very best to you.
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Krauthammer is right that a bubble that rises suddenly can burst just as quickly but he just doesn’t see, for some unknown reason, that the excitement Palin generates is that, for conservatives, she is a living, breathing embodiment of all our principles. She is a tangible example of a life lived with trust in God, love of country and respect for life that has followed those principles in public service, even when it was far from easy. How often recently have we had to settle for Republicans that offer lip service to conservatism in campaigns but vote for pork and participate in corruption because our only other choices have been even worse? She is what we have been looking for for years – a leader.
The Obama/media ticket doesn’t have anything remotely equivalent to offer. When the American public was able to see and hear McCain and Palin at the convention, the one unfiltered avenue available to them in a universally hostile media environment, the message came through loud and clear and that’s what I think the polls are reflecting.
inmypajamas on September 12, 2008 at 9:53 AM
I never got the point about urban vs rural voters (besides where they live of course). I think people forget that just because someone lives in a big (or biggish) city doesn’t mean they can necessarily be called an “urban” voter in terms of thier cultural attitudes. Plenty of poeple MOVE to urban areas, but were born in smaller towns and probably retain thier “rural” outlook on life.
In any case, I don’t see that someone’s definition of “freedom” depends, for most people, on things like proximity to neighbors. In short, it seems to me that the idea of freedom is largely defined as where you think the limit of your own responsibility ends and where the governments starts.
Waterboy on September 12, 2008 at 10:01 AM
To think I had you pegged as a Wall Street banker or tax preparation specialist; as they say, “never think inside the box” or is it, “always think outside the box”…?
Someone once told me, either of those options was ridiculous…!
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
JiangxiDad on September 12, 2008 at 9:51 AM
lots of land still left in Nc. I live more in central Nc about half way between the MTS and the beach. It’s nice I do miss Western Pa at times. Miss the snow.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
I day trade alot. have been out of the market for the last couple of weeks just too dangerous at the moment. went to all cash shorted the euro. Trades been working out good so far. Also have a “day job ” I work 40 hours on the weekend. Don’t think I could work 5 days a week for someone else. three days is enough. Enjoy my freetime too much.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 10:06 AM
The victim stance is not a winning strategy but I would be less than honest if I didn’t say that the inequality of media investigation is beyond annoying. I don’t want the McCain campaign to address it because the press is a fact of life. To me this is where 527’s should be used.
Cindy Munford on September 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM
I agree with folks here. The media is not doing it’s job and Palin provides the perfect contrast to Obama.
They need to leverage from strength and use the opportunity contrast all the problems with Obama.
Damiano on September 12, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Attack Obama on his record, but keep him attacking Palin…I can’t believe his (Obama) handlers are this stupid.
They actually think they are going to take down Palin, it is too late, she is a beloved institution.
Even when they say, “I have a lot of respect for her and what she has done” it comes off as condescending.
My wife,the one person who could care less about politics, could care less about elections, could care less about “sides of the aisles”, looks at Palin and says, she is a model of woman hood. She has demanded I go down and get her a McCain/Palin bumper sticker, not ask, demand!!
She is pissed off at every mention of Palin by the dems, because she knows they are brushing her off, thus brushing my wife off.
And no one is more middle American then my wife…you can’t cut the heart out of the heartland.
right2bright on September 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Attack Obama on his record, but keep him attacking Palin…I can’t believe his (Obama) handlers are this stupid.
right2bright on September 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM
they aren’t they are trying to move on. Heard alot in the media today about Palin is a fun story but this is about MCain and Obama can we please talk about that. Look for the reps to continue to have Palin right next MCain so that the media is required to cover her.
unseen on September 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Don’t overlook the Eastern part of the state. I moved to NC about 4 years ago from Calif. This state is awesome. What is fascinating is the acceptance of so many lifestyles in NC. I would have thought it was a “southern” state with narrow views, but not so.
Don’t have 100 acres, but 3/4 on a lake with large mouth is all I needed.
right2bright on September 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Direct Hit Baker; Hypocrisy exposed for all the adoring Europhiles to see…
RocketmanBob on September 12, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Two pseudo-autobiography books and ‘Two Mules for Sister Sara’, obviously it’s a different Sarah. Obama is wilting in the desert — due to running out of hope, and Telepromters.
BTW, it was a funny movie, crummy Marxists books.
tarpon on September 12, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Nice point. I think McCain has to do more to stress Obama’s lack of experience in reform. Obama does not have experience as a reformer. McCain does, as in McCain-Feingold, attacking pork barrel spending, etc..
indythinker on September 12, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Actually, Obama has done something other than run for office — he has been an academic — a Constitutional scholar — and a member of the Illinois bar (although he is not authorized to practice law).
Now, he’s not licensed to practice Constitutional law before the Supreme Court either but — what the hay — those who cannot do, teach, or at least try to.
unclesmrgol on September 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Even my conservative husband (but registered Demo!) likes Sarah. He says he feels more hope than he ever has during an election year, because of her.
If there’s conservative values behind it, it’s Change we can believe in because The People will make it happen.
Christine on September 12, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Agreed. The debates are coming up and the public needs to hear what the 2 candidates stand for or against. Then they can hear the debates for themselves. I’ve heard “issues, issues, issues” from regular people around me who haven’t made up their mind yet.
I listened to that National Service forum last night and McCain is impressive. Obama still rambles trying to answer the question without actually saying anything. McCain can do this stuff in his sleep (wink). I have issues with him but having listened to him for the past 6 weeks, I am def impressed.
Mr_Magoo on September 12, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Funny. He sure is “mockable”!
Mr_Magoo on September 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM
He should be looking to find himself through the mercy of and sacrifices made by The (real) One, since he professes to be a Christian. I think Obama is still driving THAT bus. As they say at my church – “IF GOD IS YOUR CO-PILOT, SWITCH SEATS!”
Mr_Magoo on September 12, 2008 at 12:12 PM
…Just like Jesus and Ghandi.
Did anybody see McCain last night praising Obama’s “accomplisments” as a political organizer (thereby becoming the thousandth person in a row to do so without actually listing even one of them.)
And in the process, he basically condemned Governor Palin’s acceptance speech. Sometimes I feel as interested in those actuarial tables as the liberals are.
logis on September 12, 2008 at 12:55 PM
My collie, cocking his head to one side, and responding to that clueless look on Obama’s face:
CyberCipher on September 12, 2008 at 1:23 PM
I’m still 50% in my long term funds.
Give a shout out; when you like the temperature of the water again…!
J_Gocht on September 12, 2008 at 1:34 PM
For all those who were asking how to HELP McCAIN, I got this in an email from the campaign today:
NightmareOnKStreet on September 12, 2008 at 2:18 PM
I agree with several posters above that the GOP should hammer on “what has Obama done”…with one modification: emphasize results!!
Examples: Sarah Palin took on corruption in Alaska – result: several people indicted and forced from office.
Obama worked as a community organizer to help with job loss – result: his community still lost more jobs.
Sarah Palin worked with Canada on a long-stalled gas pipeline to bring energy to America – result: a Canadian firm is going to spend 40 billion to build the pipeline.
Obama took a trip to Europe to meet with European leaders – result: nothing.
Similar contrasts could be run with academic achievements, earmarks, corruption, campaigns (Palin & McCain beat real opponents in an election: Obama used the Chicago machine to get his opponents disqualified so he never actually had to run against anyone), Leadership in legislature, Bipartisan leadership, problem solving, executive experience, ability to handle military affairs. As long as the Dems continue to shoot themselves in the foot by inviting Obama comparisons to Palin, use such comparisons. But at least a month before the election, frequently contrast Obama to McCain regardless of what the Dems do.
landlines on September 12, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Reality bites.
Terrye on September 12, 2008 at 5:28 PM
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