Positive Obama thread

<<There's no way she will stay on the ticket through the election>>

she might not have a choice

i hope that the elections get back to discussing things like

what did "mission accomplished" mean, healthcare, supreme court appointments...

soon really soon... but i guess that probably doesn't sell magazines...

Anybody else watching the convention?  Everytime they say "country" I can't help but think of the "c"-word that McCain used on his wife!

Does Lieberman really believe anything he says??

this is where we stand ...

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

Oops...what happens when CONSERVATIVE commentators aren't aware that their mikes are still live

From TalkingPointsmemo.com:

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/212920.php

Donna:   WOW AGAIN!!!!  I can WAIT till this audio grows some legs..... I am so sick of all the republican talking heads....see, even THEY don't believe the junk they spew out.....

Couple of random thoughts while watching the coverage...

1)  The "enthusiasm" on the convention floor is not living up to today's hype. 

2)  The press made a huge deal about the Democratic party being divided, which was untrue.  But Ron Paul is holding a "protest convention" in Minneapolis with nearly 10,000 attendees.  Um...which party is "divided"?

3)  Why is Carly Fiorna sporting a mullet????

[editing to add]  Carly - we get it - you "know" John McCain.

Great audio!  Cynical is the word that's been leaping to my mind a lot lately.  The Palin pick just feels like a big f-u (pardon my French) from McCain.  I've heard a number of comments about how dead the convention is in general, especially in comparison to the Dems'.  And how there's a lot of muttering and whispering about Palin and whether they can get rid of her.   

To answer your question, Amy . . . Look like the Repugs have already started with the, "the Dems are ganging up on Palin because she's a woman!" thing.  They can try it, but I don't think it's going to fly, because it's going to be mostly women who are dumping on her!  Campbell Brown for one.  Even Katie Couric was pretty rough.  I think it's progressive women who are particularly outraged by the pick, because they see it as opportunistic and not hard-won.       

I'd never thought I'd say this, but "go, Ron Paul!"  And Bob Barr!

Clooney's Obama fundraiser in Geneva a sellout

By Stephanie Nebehay

GENEVA (Reuters) - George Clooney has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama by headlining an exclusive event for Americans in Geneva, one of the world's most affluent cities.

The Hollywood actor and director, fresh from the world premiere of the Coen brothers' comedy "Burn After Reading" in Venice, slipped without fanfare into the Swiss city on Tuesday for his first appearance on behalf of the Democratic nominee.

Dressed in a black suit and tie, Clooney signed autographs but did not comment as he squeezed his way past fans gathered in the narrow streets of Geneva.

Some 170 contributors paid $1,000 a head to hear him speak at a cocktail party held at a museum in Geneva's Old Town.

And 75 high-rolling supporters spent $10,000 each to attend "an intimate seated dinner" with the 47-year-old star which followed at the organizer's nearby apartment, according to the American lawyer who set up the twin "private" events.

"Mr. Clooney gave an excellent speech tonight; it was very stirring and moving. Barack Obama is the right person to repair our relations with the rest of the world," an American man told Reuters Television as he left the cocktail on his way to the dinner.

An American woman said of Clooney's remarks: "Everybody who was there was already fired up, but it only sort of affirmed what we believe already. He definitely had his talking points down, with great deliveries. He was very funny."

"FULLY SUBSCRIBED"

Earlier, organizer Charles Adams said on local morning radio that the event was "fully subscribed".

"Actually most of our guests for dinner are coming from elsewhere -- people are flying in from Los Angeles, Prague, London, Zurich and so on," said Adams, who serves on Obama's National Finance Committee.

"I personally assured George Clooney that Geneva is a city where reserve is a way of life, that he won't be attacked by fans trying to tear off his shirt," he told the daily Le Temps.

The two events could infuse more than $900,000 into the Democratic war chest ahead of the November 4 election which pits the Illinois senator against Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona, who is due to be formally nominated on Wednesday.

In keeping with U.S. laws, only American citizens were allowed to buy tickets to the fundraiser which has had normally sober Geneva buzzing. The scenic city featured in Clooney's 2005 film "Syriana", for which he won a best supporting actor Oscar.

"It is the most anticipated 'people' event of the year, but also the most discreet," Geneva daily Le Temps said.

Hollywood has long had a strong connection with U.S. politics. Actors Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger were both elected Republican governors of California, and Reagan went on to become the 40th U.S. president.

Gwyneth Paltrow currently appears in a film ad on YouTube for Democrats Abroad, encouraging American expatriates to register and cast their ballots.

Nearly 6 million Americans live abroad, including some 16,400 in Switzerland. About 4,500 of them reside in Geneva, known for its high-end jewelers and watchmakers, as well as its private banks catering to the very rich.

(Editing by Robert Hart)

Good morning all..... well, I saw a brief recap of last night's Palin speech and all it proved to me is that she can read a teleprompter.  No substance to any of it (of course she didn't even write it) and I thought it was crass. I loved the comment about the difference between her and a pitbull is "lipsitck"   .... puleeeze.....

Funny how Romney and Giuliani never mentioned GW once!  Not once!!!  If things are going so great for this country why is GW not even mentioned!!!!   

I guess when you have nothing to talk about, then personal attacks against your opposition is all that's left.  very sad....  

I cringe when I hear the repubs saying anyone who is not on board with Palin is  a sexist....how about the fact that she is not qualified!  

I also felt very badly about the fact that they dragged that poor kid, Levi to the convention to convey this big  happy family ... it breaks my heart.  I would be sick if he were my son. The whole thing is a sham.

As many of you know, I dont post much on the politcal threads.  I was happy to read this thread.  I didnt like Palin's speech at all.  Despite beging good at reading telepromter - she still came across pretencious and without substance - JMO!

I wish the media would move on already about whether she is a good mother or not.  Just like tripneg's posts.  Where is all the talk about healthcare, forclosures, economy, jobs, gas prices etc. 

All this talk against the media for doing what?  Doing their job?  We have already learned she was not fully vetted, husband belonged to a group that wanted Alaska to become a territory instead of a State. 

I dont like her.  As far as Im concerned its business as usual with the Republicans.  I heard on the news "Reagan has been resurrected."  Well I guess thats supposed to make me feel good?

I have been pretty quiet about my feelings regarding this whole election, yet today I find myself feeling angry.  I feel like she is taking her beliefs and shoving them down my throat.  She is not going to be bullied by the press - hmmmm this after only 4 days? Maybe she isnt as tough as as she says she is. I found many of her statements offensive and Im glad I had this thread to come to cause I sure needed to vent.  When I was talking to my husband, I was raising my voice and he thought I was yelling at him.

Thanks for listening

Nicki