A Glimmer of Hope for the General Election

re: A Glimmer of Hope for the General Election

mgw@abmac.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:03:32 GMT

Nothing more to add to this other than, very nice!

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Robert Marley — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:14:16 GMT

You know things in our country are going to hell in a handbasket when you have to apologize for caling someone by their middle name. WHAT A FREAKIN' JOKE!

re: A Glimmer of Hope for the General Election

Lauren Day — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:20:27 GMT

John McCain is a seasoned pro who knows he'd better bring more to the table than ridiculing this opponent's middle name!

Having said that, at some point, Obama should explain that he's named for his father (uh, yeah, the guy who abandoned him) and give some background. Hussein is a very common name in the Middle East (remember King Hussein of Jordan?). He needs to put this issue to rest and say more than just "I attend a Christina church."

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kelsey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:27:53 GMT

You're going to hear Hussein...just not from McCain.

Bush didn't need to speak swift boat himself to sink Kerry.

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Oldaq — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:30:09 GMT

I disagree with McCain in many issues, but I do admire him in situations like this. Bravo for trying to have a civilized debate instead of an emotional driven mud fest. Dcency is such a rare thing in a place where people try to cut and out-wit the opponent all the time.

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whalehugger — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:39:18 GMT

Two good points here; McCain is a noble man who will always rise above the rubble in politics and the press has certainly given Obama a pass.

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deanojack — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:40:09 GMT

Wow. You're giving such an easy pass for McCain. It's much easier to humiliate, destroy, and offend your opponent and apologize later than to do the right thing in the first place. How many days until we find out that McCain DOES know Cunningham? Seems quite likely that a Republican would know a conservative talk show host.

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Aardman — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:53:28 GMT

Thanks for a reasonable piece of commentary Mr. Romano. Way to bounce back from that ridiculously inappropriate attempt at making a comedy out of the Kucinich campaign. I hope you've learned your lesson.

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chino1138 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:53:39 GMT

Regarding the comment by deanojack, McCain has been beaten down relentlessly by the right wing radio hosts. He has said in the past he doesn't listen to Rush or Coulter or any of the other ones, or care what they have to say about him. So why should he know who Cunningham was?

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deanojack — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:07:22 GMT

chino1138, if you think McCain doesn't care what Rush or Coulter or other conservative hosts say about him, you're naive. Of course he cares. The Republicans just kick the truth further down the road until it's a back page story. It's a simple and effective tactic. I'm a Democrat and I wish the Democrats could be so clever. Obama has to fight back and say the Democrats, unlike the Republicans, won't be the party of hate. I'm curious to see if he does.

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chino1138 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:32:51 GMT

I just don't think McCain knew in advance the comments Cunningham made. I think most people would agree that McCain is honorable and not the one to resort to name calling.

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chino1138 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:32:52 GMT

I just don't think McCain knew in advance the comments Cunningham made. I think most people would agree that McCain is honorable and not the one to resort to name calling.

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averagesue — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:43:51 GMT

Bottom line, John McCain is a decent guy. He doesn't just talk the talk like Obama, he actually walks the walk.

When this election gets underway, the voting records of these two men will be on display. McCain has done more walking across the aisle then any other senate member - democrat or republican. Obama has not.

I don't want somewho who can talk about change, I want someone who can accomplish it. Obama looks good, that's about it.

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midnight05 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:45:45 GMT

I don't suggest anyone hold his breath for decency in Limbaugh, Coulter or Hannity.

I was very pleased at McCain's apology. It spoke well for him.

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deanojack — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:52:34 GMT

um... ever heard this joke:

"Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly?

Because her father is Janet Reno."

That's John McCain. He's such a great guy.

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news8111 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:54:03 GMT

Simple point.

Does this rihgt wing nutjob Cunningham speak for a majority of Americans?

I could less if Obama's middle name is Marion and he changes it to John Wayne, so long as he proves to be morally and ethically the leader we all need.

As for Mr. McCain what did he do wrong? He had the courage to apoligize and say enough. In other words: I'll not fight this election based on the middle name but based on experience and

who is the best to lead this nation out of the sewer it currently is in.

And leave coulter and company in the sewer where they belong!

Amen.

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Calicojeb — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:58:47 GMT

"Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein" "Hussein"

Oh grow the hell up, its his freakin name like it or not!

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elyhim — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:07:48 GMT

Decent guy? Above the political hate speech? My friends, this guy is known in DC for blowing his stack and cussing people up one side and down the other. He could care less about anyone else's feelings and is just trying to get votes.

By the way, if he's planning on coming at Obama as a foriegn policy hawk he showed how inept he is by singing "bomb Iran". His staff are lobbyists who actually admitted to working out of the "straight talk express". He is all show and has nothing but contempt for those who disagree with him.

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kevinhunt — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:16:53 GMT

In the beginning I was a Republican. I never swayed so far as to join the Democrats, but with the current Bush administration it is a temptation - though now I consider myself as Independent. The problem is that the politicians have become more error prone than the common man. Historically, the founding fathers were well educated but also demonstrated a certain nobility. Senator McCain demonstrated a glimmer of the nobility of old.

Though I do believe that there is much disappointment to come when this becomes the inevitable race of the donkey and elephant.

re: A Glimmer of Hope for the General Election

josh-levin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:26:50 GMT

See what Obama said to some Jewish leaders, courtesy of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency:

http://elections.jta.org/2008/02/25/obama-reaches-out-to-jewish-leaders/#more-185

There are some typos because it was hastily transcribed.

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markci — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:29:12 GMT

*** Having said that, at some point, Obama should explain that he's named for his father (uh, yeah, the guy who abandoned him) and give some background. ****

Give us some background? He's written two freaking books. Just because you're too lazy to find out the information doesn't mean it's not out there.

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abadreview — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:50:18 GMT

How is it that Ann Coulter still recieves publicity? What is her job again? UGLY SKANK/FASCIST/CONSERVATIVE footsoldier? She isn't part of the new majority, so soon she'll be out on the streets begging for change (pardon the pun). If I ever meet Ms. Coulter,i'll spit a flemwad into her face. She is a disgrace to America, as are Limbaugh, Hannity, this Cunningham idiot, O'reilly, etc. Fox News should be shut down for crimes against humanity. Hey Rush, take another handful of valium and shut up! Hypocrtical conservatives lol....play footsie with undercover agents in restrooms, and get hooked on narcotics, REAL CHRISTIAN!

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howwiwowie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:40:00 GMT

I don't really think saying Sen. Omaba's middle name is such a big deal! I was so amused while I see the news clip. It's just a name, but I laughed becuase I can imagine all the talks/blogs/articles and energy/excitiment caused by this. Mccain is really a seasoned politcian. He apologized after the news come out. So he is out and the ripple effect continues, if there is any damage to Sen obama at all. It's up to your own judgement.

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deanojack — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:42:55 GMT

Ha. and now we know. Cunningham says he has met John McCain and the campaign specifically hired him to "throw red meat" to the crowd. The same campaign that calls Hillary Clinton a "***". McCain's a real class act. The problem wasn't the overuse of "Hussein" the problem is calling him a "thug" and a "crook"; words that apply more accurately to McCain, apparently.

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Nins — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:21:20 GMT

I hate to say it, but there are only two mature, viable candidates in this race: McCain and Obama. They both look Presidential, and not because they are men, but because of the integrity they have shown on the campaign trail. Look at the McCain apology noted in the article above, and his repudiation of Representative King's racist and xenophobic comments. Look at the gentleman-like demeanor that Obama has used to answer the smears that Hillary's campaign has released. He has said he wants a more civil, less divisive politics and he is living up to that promise. Hillary says she wants that, then releases more inflammatory drama.

Actually, I want a female President. Many women share this desire, but in attaining it let's remember that we have to be careful in our selection of female candidates. Here's a lesson from history: Geraldine Ferraro's cheating on her taxes KILLED women's political chances at the Presidency until now, 25 years later.

And oh, yeah, Hillary hasn't released her tax returns yet.

Are you old enough to recall what happened to Ferraro's candidacy after she released her tax returns? She got flushed down the toilet, and with her went the dreams of millions of American women. I don't want to give away the next 25 years to Hillary Clinton's mistakes.

The issues of character that Hillary's dirty campaigning raise are real issues, and have alienated millions of voters, including me. Is she blind to the fact that people observe her behavior and come to the conclusion that she is not to be trusted?

Looks like that dream of a female president will end up being put on hold again. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll still be alive in 25 years, when Obama's daughter will run for President.