Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

re: What the Official Obama and McCain Blogs Reveal About Election 2008

MG of IL — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:43:38 GMT

And the competition is?

Obama '08

re: What the Official Obama and McCain Blogs Reveal About Election 2008

mintchip — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:44:42 GMT

I was a Hillary supporter, and I doubt I will be able to bring myself to vote Republican. That said though, I do like McCain more than Obama. He always seemed more real, less aloof, and funnier.

True that....

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

HungLo — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:52:07 GMT

I don't get it. How come democrats are always saying that the reson why Republicans win elections is because of "Big Money" backing them up, yet in this election the democrat candidate has more than twice as much money as the republican candidate? Could someone explain

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

tjirish34 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:36:47 GMT

I will explain. Obama is running a 21st campaign using the internet. I am not here kissing his ass. It's why he beat Hillary and has alot of money. He has 1.5 million campaign donors who have not given the requireed amount to have to disclose this info to IRS. Therefore he can keep that list to himself. These donors can also be hit again and again for small donations. Of course he has large donors too. Money talks and I believe that is an important reason why Superdelegates continued to sway towards Obama. Think about it. Your a super on fence. Which campaign are you going to support? One that is flush in cash or one that is in serious debt? At this late stage which campaign would have easier time pivoting towards general election? The one with money. It's that simple. Money talks and BS walks. Sure Hillary would have gotten money for general but she never would have had advantage Obama has on McCain. Another point. Hillary was getting the under educated/lower income and older vote correct? Who has more money to donate? Obama's demographics or Hillary's? think about these points and you see why the delegates went towards Obama.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

ackridgek — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:45:04 GMT

It's time for a serious change and Mr. Obama is the only candidate that understands this. Every one else is in the way.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

ob08 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:10:43 GMT

HungLo

"I don't get it. How come democrats are always saying that the reson why Republicans win elections is because of "Big Money" backing them up, yet in this election the democrat candidate has more than twice as much money as the republican candidate? Could someone explain"

I understand that 1.5 million people donate anywhere from small amounts to the max. There are people who donate small amounts monthly with some directly from their paychecks. Of course there are monies raised from large fundraising, but ordinary citizens are donating because they believe in President Obama's vision. It's all legitimate.

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pissed-off — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:25:08 GMT

In order to keep Obama's pledge to the American peolpe, nothing against John MCcain just''sObama has the best idea's for our country as of now and we have to get involved in order to turn the page and change some of the Washington way's you will not have anything to fear of rhe will express the real veiw's of America abroad and beyond through diplomacy not bullying

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pissed-off — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:41:24 GMT

A good thing at least is all of those Senator Clinton people (campaign-crew) vowed on all political news channel's that they would campaign their butt's off for Senator Obama if he won the nomination let's step it up and her race was not a sexism or feminist movement she step in the area alone not 2 or 3 women and 5 men she new the rule's of engagemnet and wa pretty cunning hey she shot all the kitchen sink and was petty also but yet racial issue's did come up and Senator Obama kept his cool never caved yet gave a speech on it and we do have some powerful women in this country who gotten past some of the whinnig for she was showing out on the channel 7 debate other-times bragging about who were's the pant's so with all that said her surrogat's should be already reporting to his campaign not John MCcain's or even leaning his way' she should have never ran if she thought it was going to be game think about what Senator Obama endured for about a month and kept his mind on what he thought he could do for not just the democrat's but the whole American nation

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

jenxyz78 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:46:48 GMT

The number one reason that voters are flocking to Obama , is that they are desperately hoping to

establish a government that is not a puppet for lobbyists and big business . As a former Republican, I can no longer stand their desire to feather the Wall Street nests at the expense of the average Joes on Main Street . Our representatives go to Washington and get rich in this

scenario, granting favors for corporate interests , and the result is what we are sick of .

If we do not change the way our government operates , we will meet a demise like other nations who failed because of internal corruption. I just hope Obama does not sell out and lose this vision. If he works to achieve a nobler form of government , then he WILL be major pivotal figure in American history . I suspect that is a large reason that 65,000 people flock to hear him. He has a powerful message.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

raddave — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:05:59 GMT

Hunglo, because more people are donating to Obama than they are to McCain. As you remember, McCain had the same issue during the primary

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

SPORTLOCK09 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:06:59 GMT

From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my

mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to

suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to

whites.'

From Dreams of My Father : 'I found a solace in

nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity

against my mothers race.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about

him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself,

maybe. And white.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to

prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to

the black masses, to strike out and name names.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'I never emulate white men

and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It

was into my father's image, the black man, son of

Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought

in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm,

DuBois and Mandela.'

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims

should the political winds shift in an ugly

direction.'

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

SPORTLOCK09 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:07:14 GMT

From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my

mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to

suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to

whites.'

From Dreams of My Father : 'I found a solace in

nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity

against my mothers race.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about

him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself,

maybe. And white.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to

prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to

the black masses, to strike out and name names.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'I never emulate white men

and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It

was into my father's image, the black man, son of

Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought

in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm,

DuBois and Mandela.'

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims

should the political winds shift in an ugly

direction.'

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

janforhilary — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:12:38 GMT

I am a Hilary supporter and will not be voting for Obama. So I will not vote in the general election for a president. I don't know why people will not take investigate Obama's past. The chicago politics that he has adopted is not new. So his change is really not change. We are not electing a rock star. Can we afford on the job training like we have had for the last 8 years.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

griffin1 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:13:45 GMT

DO YOUR RESEARCH?

For you that don't get it and feels McBush will give you a better 8 years I ask how is that when he has the same policies as the current President with the lowest ratings in Presidental history. If you are a democrat and feels disrespected by Hillary loss, I ask you to get pass this as you would fighting with your family, at some point you work it out. The democrats need to stand strong and vote our democrat in office with so much at stake. Here are more facts to why: Please keep an open mind. I don't expect the republicans to give a dam because there motto is to get richer and richer, no worries for our economy, the lower and middle class.

Behind the door of Army Spec. Jeremy Duncan's room, part of the wall is torn and hangs in the air, weighted down with black mold. When the wounded combat engineer stands in his shower and looks up, he can see the bathtub on the floor above through a rotted hole. The entire building, constructed between the world wars, often smells like greasy carry-out. Signs of neglect are everywhere: mouse droppings, belly-up cockroaches, stained carpets, cheap mattresses.Soldiers dealing with psychological disorders of their own have been put in charge of others at risk of suicide.

Disengaged clerks, unqualified platoon sergeants and overworked case managers fumble with simple needs: feeding soldiers' families who are close to poverty, replacing a uniform ripped off by medics in the desert sand or helping a brain-damaged soldier remember his next appointment.

The soldiers feel like they are not getting proper respect. This leads to anger."

Most soldiers do not have access to telephones or the internet. Communication with home is solely by letter.

Soldiers can post as many letters as they want a week for free but packages have to be paid for and are censored.

OBAMA 08'

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

SPORTLOCK09 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:21:48 GMT

From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my

mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to

suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to

whites.'

From Dreams of My Father : 'I found a solace in

nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity

against my mothers race.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about

him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself,

maybe. And white.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to

prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to

the black masses, to strike out and name names.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'I never emulate white men

and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It

was into my father's image, the black man, son of

Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought

in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm,

DuBois and Mandela.'

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims

should the political winds shift in an ugly

direction.'

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Jaspermoon — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:26:43 GMT

Obama's change is all hype! Don't you guys listen to or read anything except the hype that is coming from the media and the Obama campaign??? The only change you are seeing is that the pacs and lobbyists are donating directly on the internet, he still has bundlers (ie Lobbyists). Read the articles regarding his proposals. We don't have the money, he doesn't pay for anything! We are supposed to be getting someone who is fiscally responsible, that is John Mccain. Also, read his books without a BLIND EYE!!!! HE IS JUST AS MUCH A RADICAL AS HIS PASTOR AND WIFE!!!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

janforhilary — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:30:21 GMT

Did everyone read "Dreams of My Father". If they have that might give you an insight into Obama. Please read what he is saying and understand what he is saying. He does not want to be associated with his white mother.

Audacity of Hope: "I will stand with the muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction". People what is that telling you.

Please check the last 20 years of his life, Rev. Wright, Williams Ayers, Rezko. Who knows what else will come out during this election. You can't sit in a church that teaches Black Liberation Theology for 20 years and say you don't believe what they are teaching you.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

chindognyc — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:31:27 GMT

When I read some of these people comments, it reminds me of a book. Mein Kompf. In the book, it said that Hitler was proud of America because they showed unity with their white race and hated any other race. Since this election, look what we have come too. Is white-america making Hitler smile in his grave? People like Harriet Christian say that they felt left out, but then use racial slurs to show there anger. Then you get most of these women organization who say that they will vote for McCain and it is becausae Hillary was not elected. It is really sad. How can we tell other nations how to treat there people when we can't even get along between blacks and whites. The same problem that Hitler praised this country for. The Republicans just said that they will block a bill to not tax the big oil companies. And the angry Hillary supporters really want to vote for McCain. McCain is for big corporate companies and is already saying that he will work his heart out to overturn Roe v Wade. This will already be the first lost for women rights. He will also cancel most programs to fund the war. Be smart people, you will loose your rights and we will loose programs for our children and senior citizens if we vote for McCain.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RO in Reno — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:34:18 GMT

Perhaps the Obama site has been changed since this article was written but I found it readable, What did strike me instantly when I looked at both sites was McCains site was nothing but attack comments, even the old flip flop claims have been revived, typical of the republican method of running a campaign now for a very long time

I thought Obama's site was far more positive and message driven

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

gibsoninc — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:35:34 GMT

THIS IS A SILLY ARTICLE..and ITS completely not true. The Obama Blog is so increadably massive its amazing. I think this guy couldn't find the little button that said"comments" to view all the blog in its entire. I've read the Obama posts every day since the Feb. Primaries and its a great big family over there. Its a great source of ideas and support and its the power house behind Obama. To say its "Little" !! This writer must be a McCain Troll, (someone who feeds lies into the blogs trying to create doubt or mistrust in the people reading the posts ) Again..just go see for yourself..The Obama Blogs are very easy to read and are HUGE.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

saycricket — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:36:41 GMT

Sportlock09 - Have you checked snopes.com for the validity of your post? Here's the link... http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/ownwords.asp

While I'm not an Obama fan by any means, I simply cannot and will not (ever) place a vote for the GOP. Another term of republican nonsense makes me physically ill. I fear, however, that Obama's foreign relationships are more important to him than his interests here in the US.

~Cricket~

www.40dollardream.com

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

gibsoninc — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:38:56 GMT

Unlike the Clinton's site (now sleeping..) the Obama site is positive in its message and not CENSORED. Its a free forum of good and bad. Thats what makes it so FRESH and real. A Great Change! They do not encourage negative comments or attacts on the OBAMA blogs. Its wonderfully different

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Micky Marsh — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:50:51 GMT

You mean Obama's "BLOG" is fine print. Welcome to the jungle of the "MARKET SPECIALIST' and best economist. People never read signs that are displayed in big print but in small print they might take some time get close and read.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Core Democrat in Texas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:55:22 GMT

GibsonInk, you are precious. That's what I love about these sweet little Obama supporters --- (GibsonInk is still fighting with Hillary) --- they don't even know that there's a general election and McCain is their opponent.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

jscooper.1 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:51 GMT

Posted By: jenxyz78 (June 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM)

The number one reason that voters are flocking to Obama , is that they are desperately hoping to

scenario, granting favors for corporate interests , and the result is what we are sick of .

Right on!!!!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Core Democrat in Texas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:16:38 GMT

Obama givea pretty speech about government and lobbyists.

Yet Obama is a creation of the lobbyists, by the lobbyists, and for the lobbyists.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

mattbert — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:42:38 GMT

Here's another comparison of the Obama and McCain websites that comes to the opposite conclusion as Romano's:

http://www.brianjosephstudios.com/blog/2008/06/obama-versus-mccain-web-design-wars.asp

"So, after studying both websites, it is clear which one is of a higher quality of web and graphic design standards. BarackObama.com is a modern, web 2.0 website, utilizing the latest in XHTML and CSS capabilities, along with capturing the interests of all ages.

JohnMcCain.com lacks a comfortable and appealing design, and is also extremely narrow in its reach. The only user that will enjoy JohnMcCain.com is a wealthy 70 year old man looking for some new golf gear (4th tab in dark blue in center of page)!"

re: Obama's Official Blog is Unreadable. McCain's is Great. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Ewok — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:52:16 GMT

Some of you people sound like you are working for the Fox News Channel! Did anyone see how they tried to say that the precious fist bump moment between Obama & his wife was really an action of terrorism? People please do not be this stupid & ignorant! Stop the real people who are helping terriorists succeed- McBush & Friends - kinda sounds like Fox & Friends! Obama & his wife are such a cute couple even Laura Bush(the only likeable Bush) has praise for Mrs. Obama! Peace! Obama '08

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Bona Phide — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:15:23 GMT

Wow how much did McCain pay for this article? It almost seems to me like you are suggesting that Obama is the man out for Corporations, and McCain is for the little guy. Hahahahahaha WOW!!! I know you were using analogies here, but it's an obvious attempt to skew our perception. Maybe there was too much info for you to read, and McCain's ability to "dumb it down" for you makes it seem more human? Maybe if more American's wanted 4 more years of Bush policies, then McCain would be able afford something nicer than a bus. Bush obviously could as you stated. Maybe the reason Obama's campaign is a juggernaut is becuase America overwhelmingly wants someone fresh in office. Someone who was the President of the Harvard Law Review, and not some dumb cowboy with a very limited grasp on the English language. Maybe we want a president that can repair our image in the eyes of the rest of the world, and not "Bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran".

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Core Democrat in Texas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:20:40 GMT

A vote for McCain is a vote against the media.

A vote for Obama is a vote for the media.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

pramono — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:41:05 GMT

To tjirish34

I wish it was that simple. BOBAMA out spent HRC by a ratio of 3 to 4 in PA and did not win, he spennt 2-3 times what she spent in Ohio and did not win.

It is not a question of money only, it is also a question of content (Bobama is an empty suite), Integrity (Bobama is a declared cheat and lier, see his shifting explenations to Wright), He has no history and no accomplishments.

I hope that now that HRC is out we will have McCain as our next president

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

isarte2002@yahoo.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:42:26 GMT

While researching online on the campaigns, I saw this blog comparing/contrasting the websites of McCain and Obama. I looked at both websites http://www.johnmccain.com/ and http://www.barackobama.com . In Obama's there is a link on the 'People' with various groups listed, whereas on McCain there is no such link. I inquired from both websites using their 'Contact Us' forms about the ethnocultural groups that compose America. Why are there no European American groups listed in Obama's 'People' link? Is it because only a few groups remain segregated that they are not mainstreamed as other Americans? In Canada and USA multiculturalism is promoted in education, employment, public and government services, although some say the USA uses a 'melting pot' model whereas Canada uses a 'mosaic'. It's a different type of integration where the American 'melting pot' means all share the same mainstream culture, probably more sports and military based and European dominated, while the Canadian 'mosaic' means various ethnocultural groups combine to form the mainstream. More Canadians favour hyphenating their groups such as Philippine-Canadian or Asian-Canadian to promote both, whereas Americans, especially European Americans drop the first part and simply term themselves American. Now that there are only 2 candidates left competing for the top Presidential leader role in the USA, their histories and backgrounds can be considered as potential influences on the voters: cultural -- Irish American versus a Kenyan/European American; religious -- Christian versus Muslim/Christian/Atheist; and family /political/economy -- Capitalist/Navy vs. Communist . Mainstream America is dominated by Christian/Capitalist/European/ so if the majority of voters are from those backgrounds, and they vote based on these influences... Refer to Obama http://www.freedomsenemies.com/_Obama/ObamaFamily.htm and McCain http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542249&page=3 .

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Randhir — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:47:04 GMT

Obama's blog maybe boring.

Bush was funnier than Al Gore too. He danced with his fingers in the " W " shape remember?

Look where it got us.

Mc Cain is a nice honorable man. But we need an Obama for fearless change.

I will be most disappointed if he fails to deliver by falling in the grips of the Corporations.

I wish there was a place on his website where he collected supporters opinions to better his presidency.

Becasue it is going to be his no matter what.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

pinkpanther87413 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:56:41 GMT

So much for big oil profits concerning the GOP! As they MUST get paid too, so they block the taxes?? We poor NEED to pay and this is McCains plan??? Now you know why the GOP is a danger to the entire world! Nice web pg or not!

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typewriterNM — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:59:19 GMT

McC isn't too nice and I'm not sure about honorable, because I'm getting really tired of his inability to remember what he has said. BTW you can submit opinions.....please tell me you've contributed to Obama's campaign as I have, small and frequently..Forget folksy: BETTER a well organized national campaign, delivering consistent, understandable, simple, logical messages, focusing on what matters MOST: The ECONOMY, which cannot improve as long as we are in The WAR (Iraq, as opposed to Afghanistan which is where we belong), and EDUCATION. Exit Iraq in phases, taking no less than a year nor more than two.....boost middle class wealth retention....pay real attention to our teachers/schools...focus on INFRASTRUCTURE and open NATIONAL SERVICE with EDUCATION CREDITS to teens. That's MY message.

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bella12 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:03:42 GMT

Does a "Honorable Man" send soldiers to their deaths in iraq to garner support from the right wing of his party so he can realize his own ambition? In the Republican dictionary that would be the definition of "Honorable".

In the dictionary used by those who are really Honorable, the definition would describe a sociopath.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:27:00 GMT

Hey guys!

Havent' heard from me in a while since before Hillary's campaign ended. Since it ended I have been making my focus converting Hillary supporters to McCain and getting those in-between to make the switch. You should check out McCain's site, and all the Hillary people coming over. I've had OVERWHELMING success getting people to move over and the new Citizens for McCain group will now help with that. I'm confident we will pull together to defeat McCain in Novemeber. All of you on here who have not decided, please know Obama has 300 paid bloggers meant to come on here and lie and say whatever to get you to side with him. Please look at McCain with an open mind and know that he is not another George Bush.

A message to Obama- People: You may have defeated Hillary, but in November, get ready, McCain is going to win.

McCain 2008!!!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:28:17 GMT

Well guys, I'm off, best of luck, the real race has started, McCain all the way to the finish line and beyond!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:32:25 GMT

hahaha, I messed up, I meant defeat OABAM in November,,oops!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:32:47 GMT

hahaha, I messed up, I meant defeat OBAMA in November,,oops!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:33:39 GMT

DEFEAT OBAMA, OBAMA- Geeze, I'm in such a hurry! So much to do, so many new McCain supporters to recruit!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

Bona Phide — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:34:35 GMT

Core Democrat did you read this article? It says McCain is doing everything he can to be buddy buddy with the media, and Barack is not, so how is it that a vote for McCain is against the media? Nice logic.

Pramono your display of fine English grammer leads me to figure out why you are so misinformed. Your logic that leads you from HRC to McCain even more so. Please get an informed opinion. I know it's convenient to watch Fox all day, but it's substance is extremely lacking and suspect.

As far as accomplishments goes Barack Obama was the first black president of the Harvard Law Review (the most prestigious law review in the country). He was offered an internship with a federal judge, and turned it down to be a Civil Rights Attorney in Chicago. He has been a champion of the average American all his life, and will be our nations first black president.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

RDOMINGUEZ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:40:03 GMT

Democrats and Republicans- Obama bloggers will say an do anything to change your mind. Disregard their sense-less, meaningless, misguided words.

McCain 2008!

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

ssbn777 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:40:20 GMT

Stop Obama!

"Change", my butt - he's a typical politician like the most of them....

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

ToddonCapeCod — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:48:49 GMT

Not sure how a better blog would be a bad thing, but who said anything Newsweek writes makes sense>?

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

suzyku — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:02:30 GMT

Obama and his crew are very savvy, very UNLIKE mcbush and his supporters. They don't have a clue what "change" means, they're afraid to change, instead they wish to drag this country down further and further and continue the slide the current administration has put us on! The mcbush supporters never cease to amaze me with their closed mindedness and ignorance!

OBAMA, 08

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

qualquan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:24:45 GMT

Romano is stupid and hates Obama. McCains blog is miserable not readable

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

thrasher32 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:31:36 GMT

Why is McCain even wasting his time and money on a race he has absolutely no chance of winning? Makes you feel kinda sorry for him. NOT

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

NotFooledByDistractions — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:41:04 GMT

Yeah, mc cain prefers town halls because the number of people that show up to hear him could fit in a maintenance closet.

McCains blog has some pretty hateful juvenile posters - bitter - is the word that comes to mind. No thanks, I'll take club med over a junior high debate.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

calopteryxmaculata4 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:11:46 GMT

Ruthless efficiency and omnipresent rationalism do not necessarily guarantee an election win, as past Democratic nominees can attest. A dash of overt humanity can become a powerful tool when making connections with voters, whether they are committed to a party or not. Republicans over the past several decades seem to have cornered the market on making these connections, except for Bill Clinton – a man noted for his charm and disarming style. Facts and figures and appeals to the rational brain aren’t powerful enough to win an election, a fact which is thoroughly discussed and broken down scientifically in Westen’s “The Political Brain”. The emotional connection to a candidate can be equally as powerful or more so than the rational connection – whether this process is conscious or not. Bush’s successes in two presidential elections are case in point (without considering hanging chads and post-9/11 fear mongering, of course). A wooden Kerry and an overly-factual Gore failed to strike enough of a chord with the general populace to win either election against him.

Considering the thorough analysis of specific examples from the last 30 years of campaigns in Westen’s book, I’m surprised I haven’t seen more of this advice put into play. I wanted to vote for Obama two years ago, before he even decided officially to run. It concerns me that the potential for such a personal disconnect isn’t addressed more aggressively by his campaign, especially when evidence is available that warns against making such mistakes and such tactics are so invasive in McCain’s campaign strategy.

That being said, to his credit, Obama has elicited a powerful response out of millions of people. But will the impersonal venues he chooses for speeches and comments about the price of arugula hurt him in the general election in the fall? Will the well-oiled machine that runs his campaign on- and offline reach far enough to outweigh the effects of voters who fail to see how human (and non-elitist) he really is? Posted testimonials are excellent fodder for inspiring others, and Mr. Obama’s speeches are notably elegant, but the effects that ABBA jokes and background color choice might have shouldn’t be totally scoffed at, especially when combined with legitimate arguments.

A website that is “improvised and messy and fun” could create more of a connection than a slick, “corporate” web machine. Though Obama’s site is far more powerful, perhaps the differences in the candidates’ websites proves something quite the opposite than “it’s not good news for McCain” – perhaps McCain’s website is representative of why he could do better with the general populace in the fall, because it (and he) comes across more personal and bridges the “elitist” gap that turns certain voters off of Obama. I hope Mr. Obama and his campaign staff takes Westen’s advice - a dash of humanness couldn’t hurt…it could mean the difference between winning and losing come November.

re: Obama's Official Blog is Boring. McCain's is Enjoyable. Why That's Bad News for the GOP.

nohobohos1 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:17:37 GMT

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims

should the political winds shift in an ugly

direction.'

As in - I will do anything to keep from NUKING civilians....and not let true diplomacy die.

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PhrankW — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:35:36 GMT

These pages for campaigns are USED for the obtaining and distributing of information. Although I find the Obama site endlessly fascinating--after all it window into the most REVOLUTIONARY change in American politics in our lifetime--whether one finds it entrancing or boring is not only memely a matter of taste but completely ir

evelant. The Dewey Decimal system (and that abominable Library of Congress system) are boring but their value is in their utility. So too the value of Obama home page which by making it easy to find out anything you want to know is extremely USEFUL It is a product for homo computus--those who do not remember of a time when they could not find out anything they wanted know They know how to navigate a well-developed web page. McCain's campaign hasn't a clue.about 21st Century communication--and it's not just youtube..

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IndyVoter — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:48:22 GMT

Well, I hate to bring up the topic of race, because its so politically incorrect right now, but the bottom line is this...Barack Obama cannot afford to be anything other than "corporate" or totally "presidential" in his presentation (online or otherwise). A "fun" website for him would be interpreted as "unprofessional" or not-presidential enough. He can't afford to be "colorful"...For example...He gave a celebratory fist pound to his wife and people were blogging all over the internet that it was the beginning of the quote "gutterization" or "ghettoization" of America. I was like, "WOW, he was just sharing a moment with his wife", If he strays too far from the "boring white businessman or government official model" he is somehow perceived as "too black". In any case, I am happy to see that Barack Obama is astute enough to staff his operation with people that understand the importance of making the Barack Obama brand one that Whites, not just working class, but well to do Democrats, Independents and dissafected Republicans wil find acceptable/legitimate...its sad but its the truth.

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andrewspencer2009 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:14:15 GMT

Obama's blog and website aren't boring. I check it 10 times a day for new updates, so that goes to show Mr. Ramano that the website is not boring. Also, he had his blog way before McCain - McCain is only JUST getting into the swing of things - I think you should change the title of the blog to "Obama's website ahead of the curve; McCain has some catching up to do."

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Truth-Like it or Not — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:23:54 GMT

It is really sad to see so many people against Barak, but it is also clear it is because they are really put off there is someone smarter than they are, and he's a black man. If they took the time to get over themselves and really research Obama, they would find a person who has done a lot of things that HRC or MCCAin would never do...like venture into a neighborhood they would find dangerous and below them. I say we need a person who is not afraid to sit at the table with all types of people from different backgrounds, and social class. Apparently people like HRC and MCcain what to do it from a distance and claim they are the best choice. The only choice for real change is someone who has lived both sides of the world (Black and White) and isn't afraid, and can go back and forth. None of you people probably even have friends of a different race-probably too scary. Thus you would never understand..just like those poor stupid people who don't know what a "dap" is and waste the time of intelligent people by stating it must be a "terriort" move. Gosh--how stupid and old these people must be.......out of touch just like HRC and McBush.......The leaders of the free stupid thinkers!

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tbrown1502 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:30:43 GMT

I just wonder where IslamObama's money is coming from. The Middle East, Hamas? It's clear that Gaza and the West Bank support him. Just a thought.

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blkjazz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:31:29 GMT

IndyVoter, this is kind of OT. Your comment regarding the fist pound is interesting and correct. However, just today I noticed that maybe the fist pump is gaining a bit more acceptance among some folks. I am an African American lawyer in a southern state. I ran into a white lawyer aquaintance at a hearing this afternoon. When our brief conversation ended he offered the fist pump. While purely supposition on my part, I think he was tying to say "Yes we can" by using the fist pump. We both exchanged knowing smiles.

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blkjazz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:35:54 GMT

I do not find the Obama blog boring in the least. I do find most everything McDumb says to be boring to the point of pain.

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Bona Phide — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:07:17 GMT

Watching McCain supporters post on here makes me laugh. I like the recruiter RDomingez fat fingering his post onto here 3 or 4 times in a row, and warning us of saavy internet bloggers that will trick you into supporting Obama. No one is being tricked. Almost every Obama supporter posting I read is a well reasoned non- inflamatory post about being sick of Bushonomics running our country into the ground, looking bad in the eyes of the rest of the world, and desiring an open dialogue with people of all races and religons. How is that a trick? The only thing I hear is be afraid of Obama, and his message of change, but no real plan for our future. McCain wants to cut more taxes for corporations, and that is adding fuel to the fire.

As far as the Pound he gave his wife goes are you kidding me? Fox had the nerve to suggest it was a terrorist fist thrust!!! WOW! Do we not remember Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa giving fist pounds as they rounded the bases WAY back in 98? And now it's the Ghettoization of America? No it's the present, and it's the future. The right is clearly showing how out of touch with modern day society they are. I for one thank McCain for his 20 yrs of service, but will never vote for him. He represents all those people that have become so deeply rooted in their ways that change of any kind seems abominable. That is not the American way...

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Bona Phide — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:12:25 GMT

Thrown1502 If you read the news you would know that most of the leaders of the world on EVERY continent support Obama. There are some very interesting quotes about European leaders being sick of the cowboy, and heaping praises that we have grown so much as a nation to nominate an African American. Bringing literacy back to the White House in 08 OBAMA!!!

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olderwiser — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:36:18 GMT

BonaPhide, RDominguez did a lot of this touting for Hillary before the end was near. His blogs are totally consistent with Limbaugh directions to tout Hillary and give Mc Cain a chance to win. Now, Hillary gone, he rides the McCain victory horse for Limbaugh, so to speak. In truth, the Mc Cain horse is a broken down nag without a saddle, and it's rider is heading straight for a windmill with a tilting tool. Just ignore him. He says hahaha a lot. Likes to deride folks. Went to the hahaha school of debate. Real name is probably Redneck Jones.

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olderwiser — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:39:58 GMT

Redneck Jones chose the name Rodriguez so as to try to tout the hispanic vote away from the demo platform to the self destructive hispanic platform of the republicans. False façade.

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ladyday2008 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:58 GMT

I think you're jealous. The young genius who developed O'Bama's website is about your age. I see you graduated Princeton in 2004 -- you're just a kid to me; I'm 68. You're stuck writing bad editorials and a lot of your cohorts are having a ball working in O'Bama's campaign. Better get on the Obama Train and have some fun!

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rawehage — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:55:23 GMT

I visit Senator Obama's website five or ten times a day, and I visit Senator McCain's website once or twice a week. And sometimes I leave some money at Senator Obama's website. And sometimes I send E-mails to Senator Obama's website and sometimes I send E-mails to Senator McCain's website. My E-mails to Senator Obama's website are acknowledged, while my E-mails to Senator McCain's website are returned undeliverable. I'm old and McCain is boring.

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IndyVoter — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:18:40 GMT

Janforhilary, Sportlock09 & Nohobos1:

HA! It is evident that none of you have read either of Barack Obama's books in their entirety! If you had, and if you had a desire for the greater good in our country, you may not agree with all of his policies, but you would not be able to sit there and suggest that Barack Obama is not patriotic or that he is not wise enough in his ideology, experiences and intelligence to lead this county well. The fact that you are cutting and pasting what someone else probably pointed out to you, no doubt COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTEXT, is clear. Think for yourself, read both of his books in their entirety, without your partisanglasses on, and stop letting your prejudices and bitterness....yes I said "bitter"ness keep you from seeing the soul of an inherently kind, loyal and ingenious individual. The truth will prevail and you will ultimatley reap what you sow, in politics and in life.

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pugs — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:54 GMT

Go McCain!!!

From a Hilary for Pres in 2012 supporter!!!!!

She'll be back!!!

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IndyVoter — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:42:04 GMT

To JanforHilary: "You can't sit in a church that teaches Black Liberation Theology for 20 years and say you don't believe what they are teaching you."

Well, Jan, that is YOUR OPINION. Did you know that the argument that you are trying to make is the same argument that terrorists use when they are indoctrinating their followers? They teach them that we as Americans have the choice to live in this country or not. If we choose to live in a country that that they believe commits acts of violence against innocent Muslims around the world, then we must agree with it, otherwise, we would move in protest. Therefore we are fair targets of their terror. Well, obviously not everyone that lives in this country agrees with the policies that are executed by the administration in power. Yet, we haven't all picked up and moved..Why?....Well, any number of reasons..the least of which is because we just don't want to, nor do we have to. But that still doesn't mean that we agree with the policies. Is it right for them to assume that we all hate Muslims and are sitting home at night dreaming of ways to destroy them? Of course not. By the same token, there are many reasons why Obama may have decided to stay at that church given the preacher's rhetoric. Only he, his family and God knows why. In any case, IT IS ALWAYS VERY DANGEROUS to attach ANY ideology - political, religious or otherwise, to people just because YOU can't imagine a scenario in which they don't agree with the philosophy. Plus, in this whole primary season no one has been able to come up with anything that suggests that he is anything less than a good father, a good husband, a good legislator & great American citizen. Your attempt at cutting and pasting quotes from his books, out of context, does not apply. Disagree with his policies? Fine. But don't try to bash his character. That only makes you and all Democrats look bad.

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Caroline McKee — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:56:16 GMT

Obama's intelligence, diligence and intensity serve him well. He knows himself, where he is going and how he intends to get there. The quality of his campaign in the primary in contrast to Clinton's speaks volumes for his ability to surround himself with good people of like mind and courage. They know the game they are playing and they understand its rules. His judgment and organizational skills are clearly evident and incidently his campaign is still fiscally solvent! If Hillary voters want to join another team, they should do that but I would suggest first that they consider Michel Obama as a role model for themselves and their daughters before they foolishly jump ship.

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08voter — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:23:22 GMT

we're voting on policies, issues, things that effect the average voter's lifes and pocket book, and not the candidates' web site.

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Atalanta — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:32:56 GMT

I haven't been to Obama's blog but the idea that it's boring and sterile is upsetting to hear - given that he's such an exciting candidate in person! I suspect it's the way the blog is being managed; that it may be too "top-down" to fit into Obama's narrative of change. And that could be a strategic mistake in that the campaign is underestimating the importance of vibrant and spontaneous online blogging to people under 40. The blog should be talking _with_ his supporters - and potential supporters (those who want change) - not _at_ them. Believe me, there's a lot of radical and loving creativity in this country right now. We all know we're *** and we know we may not have much time (climate change). And with gas prices so high, we're even more motivated to find an alternative to oil!

So may I suggest that any of you who visit Obama's official campaign site regularly, and are so inclined, seek to gain democratic control over the blog content.

Obama has always made a very strong case that the solutions to our biggest problems lie in collective action. Surely the blog of such a candidate would epitomize that very spirit by tapping the solutions that talented, creative Americans have already dreamed, imagined, designed, and in growing numbers, implemented. These economic pioneers of the Green Revolution are a few of the growing number who have been waiting for that collective spirit - the desire and ability of a nation to strive for a common set of goals - to return to our country once again.

Obama is just the beginning. We are the next chapter.

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Jon of Northern Califia — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:44:46 GMT

If no one goes to an old guy's website, is it cool Andrew, really?

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calico — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:28:32 GMT

"McCain underestimates the power of Obama's ruthlessly efficient operation at his own peril--even if his blog is more fun to read."

You got the first half of that right. EVERYONE has been underestimating Barack Obama's ABILITIES and EXPERIENCE at GETTING THINGS DONE. Most pundits, TC & print reporters and opposing campaign "strategists" are in over their heads, still mired in the politics and mindsets of the past.

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Meridian — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:46:57 GMT

Tell the truth, Andrew. You purposely wrote this column to inflame Obama supporters and drive readers to this website, right? You seem to be twisting yourself inside out to say something negative about Obama's blog in comparison to McCain's

Obama's blog isn't boring--it's merely easy to read and easy to navigate. I visit Obama's website at least three times a day. I can generally find all the imporant (positive) headlines about Obama, clips and photos of all his speeches and his blog. His blog allows me to talk with other Obama supporters about daily issues. There is nothing wrong with a website that has attracted 1.5 million contributors, millions and millions of dollars and an army of field organizers.

I know it's summer and readership is probably down, but this article is way off the mark.

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HappyDay41 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:24:17 GMT

You forgot to mention the overwhelming number of Clinton Democrats posting at the McCain blog to say they will NEVER vote for BHO.

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jath123 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:54:34 GMT

So the biggest asset of McCain's blog is that it is as vacuous and content-free as the mainstream media? McCain's blog links to an ABBA video, and ABC News treats us to two weeks straight of the miracle story about the "man" getting pregnant. You know... the one with ovaries and two X chromosomes who was born, and still is, a biological woman. Gee, color me amazed. And all the while, Obama's blog discusses "boring" progress and strategies. Dish me up a big fat portion of bland substance any day!

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jath123 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:02:23 GMT

Allow me to correct the posting of someone below., to reflect what they were actually thinking when they wrote it:

"You forget to mention the overwhelming number of Republican trolls posing as Clinton supporters saying that they will never vote for Barack Hussein Osama Sheik Mohummad Obama."

Translation complete. Dontcha just love the innocent use of the initials "BHO"? I mean, you'd have to be paranoid to think that this is done regularly as a lame effort to get people thinking about that middle initial, wouldn't you? I mean, the writer never said "Hussein", right? Right? Bueller?

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Jack3213 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:14:10 GMT

For those who think Obama would do well in choosing Clinton you are dead wrong. It will not only show how weak he is, but that he could not do it without her. IT also would show that the Unity you all speak of is not only in vain, but superficial, and inaccurate- neither are qualified or experianced. Bill Clinton does not deserve to be back in the White House- as first anything- after being impeached, and Hilllary is not a wise woman for staying with the disgusting cheat. If you want your taxes raised sky high then vote for a Democrat, you will surely regret that decision. This country needs to fogive Bush and the Republicans and think clearly on how more qualified they are as a whole. The Democratic Congress made you promises two years ago and have not come through. Have you all forgotten or are you enjoying the life in the dark enough to be disenchanted next January with a man who went to a Church for 20 years that preached hatred of this country he now wants to lead? OMG- wake up.

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Newsweekbhg — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:38:20 GMT

*************************And the winners are "OLD WHITE MEN!!!!!!********************

You Obama and Hillary supporters were played like puppets. The republicans knew that there would be a divide among you guys from the moment it came down to Hillary and Obama. This contest was really between Old white men (50yrs.+) and white women--not black vs. white not young vs. old but I repeat Old white men and white women. AND Here's how...

When Hillary was ahead in the polls earlier in the year and last year, the media started to tear her apart--the old white men (who can't stand to see a woman in power) came out to vote for Obama (go back and pull some of the old videos of some well known talk shows like Hannity and Comes you will see them saying positive things about Obama and negative on Hillary). Most blacks really don't care about this woman power thing, they are use to women leaders in their communities they were just happy to see a black person whom white people liked as well.

Then when Obama started to get ahead in the polls they started to tear him apart the mood changed (the Old White men do not what to see a mixed race or black in the Whitehouse)--I mean do you really think the Rev Wright tapes just popped up over night? they (the Old white men in the media) had them from day one and probably still have more to come.

If Obama loses in November, You Hillary supporters will never see her in the white house; as a matter of fact you will never see another Democrat in the white house for a long time.. Here's how---If Hillary runs again in 12' the blacks who felt that women like Geraldine Farraro treated Obama unfairly will vote for the republican candidate (It will come down to White men vs. White women with blacks in states such as Maryland Virginia Alabama etc. the "black belt" deciding who will win) this time it won't be rural Ohio or PA. In the end, the Old white men would have gotten rid of the black and the woman and hopfully they won't be placed back in this postion again. TOO FUNNY!

People the trick is divide and conquer--Trash Hillary in the beginning then trash Obama in the end.

I do not have a candidate just observing.......good luck to you all.....

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thehappyamerican — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:42:03 GMT

Blogs wont hurt either contestant.

McCain can afford to be "human." But there's something Obama can not afford no matter how robotic or current (or platitude laced) his slick blog is!

There's THE REST of the total campaign each must also do right in a context where Obamas' party has a firm lock on the Congress.. and the Congress has a lower approval than President Bush! Considerably lower and for a long time!

There's no explaining this away! Though if Obama and company try to, it will militate against Obamas credibility, trying to portray poor leadership as "good leadership."

This is one Candidate who is just one step short of being America's top comedian any time he tries to talk without a telleprompter and prepared comments!

So, no! McCains' Blog is not a problem to Republicans to the degree the Democratic party is a detriment to the Obama campaign. Where inexperienced is being smoke screened by the word "change."

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howiecopywriter — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:44 GMT

I don't understand how Obama has been allowed to become so right-wing, when he was left-wing in attacking Hillary Clinton. I have written about this on www.realcrash.com . Isnt there some accountability on just making statements?

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towercam — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:40:17 GMT

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS - Why, in light of Obama's European visit, doesn't McCain conceded and save American tax payers several hundred million dollars? It's a Catch 22 type of situation. If McCain was suitable to be President, he'd be sharp enough to know he was licked. If he was truly worthy of the Presidency, McCain would care enough about the people of the US, to drop his bid for the office.

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towercam — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:46:23 GMT

In response to 'howiecopywriter' - Sheesh! Please tell me you wrote that question simply to make a mark. SURELY you understand that when two similar candidates are competitors they each must differentiate themselves as very much as possible in order to help the public make its decision. Oh well. Now you know. If it's any consolation, I too am somewhat disheartened by Obama's moving more toward the center. It's been explained to me that that's what presidential candidates have to do to strengthen their leads. I was dismayed that Obama didn't jump up and down during the FISA bill catastrophe, and that his words condeming torture were not much stronger. Again, oh well.

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jeff327327 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:25:09 GMT

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marcusp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:23:56 GMT

After the acceptance speech hype all week, as a 49 yr. old "angry white man" (1 out of three ain't bad, I'm a man) I observed the misled children of their own Father (Martin Luther King, Jr.) both his son and daughter (a reverent?) stand on the stage and hisown daughter quotes the words that I had hoped for more than 4 decades would indeed be quoted to come to fruition; "I have a dream that some day a child can be judged not by the color of his skin, rather the content of his character". No one, including MLK's own daughter seemed to grasp the meaning of those words, or maybe everyone did, and simply didn't care? Barack Obama may become president, he may be the Messiah, he may be the antichrist, what I care about is WHO HE IS, and WHAT HE BELIEVES IN, far more than the color of his skin, and I always have. I always will. What I saw tonight motivated me to come here and type this. I see reparations taken from my ability to make a living and retire in the standard of even my parents quality of life to pay for former slavery of which I had no part (my family immigrated here in the 1900's to 1940's respectively), I see 20 million illegal aliens added to the rolls of social security and medicare, I see "thought police" who will come and incarcerate me for exercising my 1st Amendment Right to pen this here, see the exponential expansion of gov.org to encompass and engulf every singular part of our individual lives so that there is no escape from the ever watching eye of "big brother", see taxes on the "rich"(that would be us, the middle class, that actually PAYS them, and RUNS this country) as exponentially expanded as that government, I see a man to be feared, surrounded by like minded vengeful people (like John Lewis) looking for 45+ (or is it 200+?) years of "Payback", and all I ever did to earn their disdain was not be born black? (or half black?). In these days of hyphenated Americans and our fractured society, we need a leader who understands basic principals of economics & government, like less taxes = more revenue (Like JFK, & the often hated Reagan), and that a hand up, rather than a handout, should come from the private sector, not the government. Our Messiah (or not) I fear with every fiber in my being, NOT because of the color of his skin, rather Because of the Content of His Character. Who Barack Obama "is", what he stands for, what he has said he will do if elected, and who he has sought counsel from over the past 3 decades should terrify ever small busiess owner, every large business owner, every hard worker who is raising children praying that they may have a better life than us, those of us already contemplating the passing on of our lifes' work and it's accumulated value to our children (without Uncle Sam expecting and getting half of that wealth), every person in America who has a job and realizes it's not their employers Obligation to provide that job, rather it's their obligation to provide a service to the employer that causes the employers' good or service to be produced, distributed, or consumed that guarantees the next paycheck; if You grasp any of these concepts, You probably weren't educated in government schools, yet if You were, must accept that the "real" Barack Obama told the truth tonight as he has in his books, and his votes on the US and Illinois Senate Floors, and from his own lips I give You more government, sprawling government beyond your wildest expectations, government in the stall with You at the convenience store waiting to wipe Your fanny after using that toilet for You can't be trusted to do a good job of it Yourself. Barack, I can have a better life. I Do have a better life because I have spent it learning and working and never (unlike Katrina victims) ever relying on gov.org for ANYTHING, and in this fashion like my fathers before me, and our 5 generations of United States Marines hailed from, we have adapted, improvised, and overcome, however the Mount Surabachi in our case IS Government, Taxes, and Intrusion in to our public, private, and business lives, we had as much to do with slavery as You did, we feel no remorse for that which we had nothing to do with, especially after we have experienced the same descrimination with "affirmative action" and hiring quotas based on the color of our skin, rather than the content or our characters; I wish to live out my days in a free, less intrusively governed, less taxed, and less socialist, country. I understand that "corporate loopholes" that allow companies to pay less taxes for successful companies equal longer business lives for those companies, and better returns in MY 401k retirement program. I understand that Corparate Taxes drive businesses formerly here to foreign bases of operation. I understand that punishing taxes destroy incentive, and the entreprenurial spirit that has made ours the greatest nation in the world. I personally can't afford Your reparations, I don't owe them. I can't afford healthcare for everyone, and neither can anyone else. I can't afford the tuition for every American child to graduate from college (especially those who don't wish a better life for themselves, and they are many) and I don't know anyone who can, and I pay a LOT of taxes today. When, not if, my taxable income and tax ratio exceeds that which I personally deem worthy of my contribution, I will stop contributing, just like every other entrepenuer who has made this country great, and employed folks in the conquest of our dream as those entrepenuers; our dream has not, was not, and will never be...to pay more taxes, to employ more people, or to give more of that which we have sweated and bled to make a success, to our government. It's for ourselves, our personal respect, our families, and our prodiginey. Carl Marx said "From each according to his ability, unto each according to his need", and Marxism, Collectivism, Communism, Socialism, and even "democracy"(one man one vote equals anarchy in any state where the people can vote themselves the governments' treasury) in their purest forms have all failed, because the desire of the entrepeneur is robbed of his incentive. A band called "10 Years After" spelled it out far more aptly..."Tax the rich, to feed the poor, until there are, no rich no more". What then Barack? What happens when all the incentive has been robbed of us, the job creators, the wealth makers, and the tax PAYERS? When our inspiration is gone, and we decide Your taxes, for everyone, for everything, as our "moral obligation" is just too high a price to pay and we collectively say "I quit"...what then? Your belief in what government should do for everyone I view as done To everyone, and know we'll never be able to afford the price tag. Your politics of race scare me to the innermost fibers of my marrow. I know as a student of history how this ends. I pray I'm wrong, I pray others realize the price tag for Your presidency is the future of our country and our children, along with our mutual funds and retirements. Messiah? Not likely. Antichrist? Even less likely. Inexperienced & Clueless about the position considered, probably. Misled by a lifetime of counsel from those who preach hate, dissent, and division? Definitely. I judge based on Your track record, more than Your words, although both speak volumes to Your character. We don't need a President who's "Present", we need a President who's ready to lead. You can't just show up for this job, You have to actually do it. The buck stops in that oval office, and with 1 billion moslems seeking my head on a stick as I will never pray to Allah, now is not the time to ignore the biggest threat the civilized world has faced since the middle ages. I don't need Your kind of change, and know our country (& the balance of the worlds economies combined) can't afford it. Let us all judge, all people, Not by the color of their skin, but rather by the words that come from their mouths, and the actions taken in their deeds, which indeed demonstrate the content of their character.

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msindependence — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:10:41 GMT

The GOP base is not even warming up to mccain (of course, i could be wrong) and even though it's still early in the game, this just proves to show how we see our candidates to-date. i know i will get burned for this, but i think mccain is a warmonger. i get the impression that he doesn't care to what happens to our troops in the middle east and the other parts of the world. Can’t we just all get along? Also I found these side-by-side videos entitled “Presidential Campaign TV Ads Getting a Little Nasty!, which the McCain's New TV Ad on Obama's 'Celebrity' like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton and The Democratic TV Ad on McCain: Are We Better Off? Well, sooner or later you knew it had to start! The media is begging for it and the people want to see some fight in their candidates. So here ya go...and I am sure this is only the beginning in http://clashorama.com/index.php?id=191

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b10512 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:43:55 GMT

Why isnt everyone just looking at Obama like the scripture tells us in MAtthew 7:15-29, What are his fruits, of love (Obama's part of a hate church for20 years) starting with the unborn babies, who has and lives the love, Obama (NO) or Palin (DAH, isn't it obvious)

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faulpelz — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:29:36 GMT

Having been an evangelical I am aware of the Bible verse plays. The fact is: Republican evangelicals play the antichrist stint every time a liberal name pops up. Last time Bill Clinton was on the list. As for McCain the party faithful's attempted (in 2000) to discredit him and demonize him. Now, the party says he's the Jesus man and Palin the witness for the Last Days. Both revelations are ridiculous. The truth is: Evangelical Republicans never read their own book with a clear mind. The antichrist will deceive the 'very' elect; which means the guy will speak their own lingo and be more like a Robertson or Graham than any obvious liberal wacko. If they would quit play Republican Jesus and instead tend to the message of salvation, their end result would be more like the teachings their Messiah gave them; but no, they are Republicans first and Jesus men second.

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jbowen4 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:23:28 GMT

YOU HAVE BEEN OBAMATIZED....

It is such a joke to see so many people starying at a documented liar, w/ questionable relationships, and such strong immoral beliefs and saying that he is great.... You would think that this wouldn't be an issue because the thought is, if you are in a high position and making big money (media, actors, and other people of power) you are half way intellegent, but it appears that ignorance is at an all time high!

It sure is scary that these type of people have a voice and influence....

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jbowen4 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:23:28 GMT

YOU HAVE BEEN OBAMATIZED....

It sure is scary that these type of people have a voice and influence....

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america for america — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:53:38 GMT

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jspinx — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:22:27 GMT

Hey guys,

I just purchased this new book on Obama, its great!

Check it out, its called “The Accomplishments of Barack Obama”, it has a table of contents and a foreward, and the rest of the book is blank. I baught three of them for my friends in the office. Check out the website, I put the book on my coffee table and had a party this past weekend, everyone thought it was hilarious:

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eggwoman — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:27:26 GMT

"CAN ANYONE OUT THERE TELL ME IF THE MCCAIN CAMP WILL FIRE BACK AT THE JUNK THAT IS COMING OUT OF THE OBAMA CAMP?" OR IF ANYONE IN THEIR CAMP WATCHES FOX NEWS AND LISTENS AS TO WHY THE OBAMA DRAMA TEAM IS INCHING UP IN THE POLLS? I CAN TELL YOU THAT OBAMA IS GETTING AHEAD BECAUSE OF HIS ECONOMIC PLAN. WHY OUR FELLOW AMERICANS ARE BLIND TO THE FACT THAT HE IS GOING TO RAISE TAXES ON EVERYTHING IS BEYOND ME. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT WE WERE A SMART BUNCH BUT THERE ARE SOME OUT THERE THAT ARE DUMBER THAT ROCKS. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON THIS BLOG. I HOPE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO APPROVE THIS BLOG BEFORE POSTING IT LIKE THE OBAMA BLOGS DO. I GUESS THEY DON'T CREATIVE CRITICISM!

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thunderfoot — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:19:58 GMT

Eggwoman and others, why does everyone insist that Barack Obama will "raise taxes on everything" or that he is a Muslim (which also doesn't matter to me)? His plan is clearly to only raise taxes on the super rich and big corporations, who, in my opinion, owe this country something for making them rich anyway. Everyone is so polarized. No good can come of this. Most Republicans that I know seriously vote against their own personal interest. The poor working class voted for Bush, to me that is madness. If you have less than a billion, he really doesn't want to talk to you. The Dems have got to shake the image in the sticks (where I live) that they just want to take everyones guns away. Smoke and mirrors. Let's focus here, consider facts before forming opinions, be calm rather than confrontational. The economy is collapsing around us due to lack of Federal regulation of big corporations. It. Just. Doesn't. Work. Now, as a result, Fannie and Freddie really ARE under government control.

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jjwilson21 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:52:13 GMT

Your opinion that "super rich" people owe the country for making them rich is laughable. These are the people who A: pay the most taxes. B: take the financial and personal risk in order to give people jobs. C: In most cases, fund employee's retirement funds. You must have misstated Let me explain something... people who are "super rich" typically got that way by taking risks and starting businesses, which gives the working class jobs. If you tax their corporations and them, they have no incentive to be rich and in turn create jobs. So then we don't have jobs for the poor people. If you think that these people won't pass these extra taxes on to either their employees or eventually the consumer, you are wrong. They are not in business to go broke. How did the country make these people rich?

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Change? — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:27:25 GMT

All believers of OBAMA economics, Review your history “Google the 1930 Depression”. Historical Fact from 1930: The government increased taxes on business and corporations which lengthened the depression! Plus Obama wants to spend more money on all of his programs “BIG Government”, which can’t even handle Medicaid with its Millions in Fraud Claims. Bottom line if you want socialism there are plenty of choices move to Cuba, China, or Venezuela!

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mathys — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:35:13 GMT

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SantaCruzKidd — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:14:15 GMT

"Boring," is a concept held by those who are complacent with their life experience. If you want to see a couple minute video that will get you psyched on the campaign, war, peace, and the major players check out WAR STARS @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeeQo8xdneA

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jeff327327 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:27:27 GMT

ALL ABOARD! The Stop Obama Express. A great site for Anti-Obama Fun, videos, pictures, quotes and more. Check it out at www.StopObamaExpress.com

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benframed — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:49:16 GMT

i spent about 2 minutes on McCains site and that was enough, my six grandkids dont point fingers as much as McCain and Palin, i compared the issues for a couple seconds and it was enough, God bless Obama, he`s given hope to those who really need it, LIKE ME!

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gringrit — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:48:01 GMT

If 13 can't run a Burger King, how can one run the run world?

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renoip — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:30:37 GMT

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eliotmauc — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:19:52 GMT

No Drama Obama!

http://www.nodramaobamasticker.com

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TalkObama — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:04:48 GMT

I’m sure Obama is legitimately doing what is required of him based on the current situation. If that’s the case, one has to wonder whether he’ll be forced to do the exact same thing two years from now and send more troops to Iraq following a withdrawal. For more check out http://www.TalkObama.info

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Quincy G — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:50:10 GMT

The situation in the whole world can affect each and every one of us. We may be distant from each other but the results of the events may affect us in ways we can never imagine. President Obama has some serious ideas about the economy, beyond just the enormous amount of quick loans that he made to the nation. He also has set his sights on cutting down the national deficit. The U.S. is currently about $1 trillion in debt. President Obama is looking to cut it in half – despite having just made $787 billion in quick loans. There has been an annual deficit for the last few years running, yet the Obama deficit may end up as a contradiction in terms, if he has his way. That would be worth making all those <a href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/02/23/string-quick-loans-obama-plans-shrink-national-debt/">quick loans</a> now, if it means investing in the future.

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kurtbutler — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:29:23 GMT

This event is the greatest ever event in the history of modern America. Congratulation to the fellow U S Citizens who writes their history in the golden letters of humanity. The circle is complete. We should remember the leaders who dare to rewrite the history Abraham Lincoln who fought the civil war to free the so called *** from the slavery. The great Martin Luthar King and John F Kenedy all of them lost their life to establish the equality of mankind. Congratulation Mr. Obama for being the first color President of USA and my heartiest congratulation to my American brothers and sisters who fulfills the dream of their great leaders to show the world “hi buddy see we all are equal here”

Kurt

http://www.famous-philanthropists.org/