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DNCC: Post-Show Thread

by Todd Beeton, Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:43:15 PM EST

The appearance of Barack Obama at the end there had spread throughout the Big Tent prior but it was a really nice moment. CSPAN kept cutting to Michelle reacting extremely emotionally to the whole spectacle. But even though I watched the speeches tonight on a TV, it was in a room full of bloggers, so I wondered how it played in, well, a normal home. From a friend:

Biden kicked ass. That was fantastic; really forceful and effective in making the case.

I'd say that sums it up.

But as a sum up of the whole night, I'll repeat what I texted to my Twitter page as the night wrapped up:

Proud to be a Democrat tonight.

What did you think?

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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 3)

We don't need a good soldier, we need a wise leader.

John McCain was wrong, Barack Obama was right.

The enthusiasm gap is going to be embarrassing next week.

I can't wait to watch Matthews and Olbermann pretend to care about - ugh - Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney.

9-8-08 is the day the landslide begins.

John McCain: Four More Years of Failure.

by dannybauder on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:46:27 PM EST

Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 1)

I wonder if they will have to pay people to sit there? or will they just concentrate all of them in one area then never let the camera wander ;p

by zerosumgame on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:25:06 AM EST
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I can't wait to watch Matthews and Olbermann pretend to care about - ugh - Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney.

They're being nice right now.

And "by nice", I mean calling an announcement of Pawlenty "like two small puddles coming together: there's no splash."

They also claim the short list is Pawlenty or Ridge; however, they also noted that apparently Tom Ridge is "too edgy" for the Republicans.

by TCQuad on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:37:00 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

Isn't Pawlenty the one who was praising Obama a few weeks ago? If so it should make a good ad, should he be chosen.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 02:48:57 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

Didn't watch it....

grooming duties...

Educated in a small town Taught to fear Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another born romantic that's me.

by lori on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:49:00 PM EST

You can also (none / 0)

watch here:
http://www.demconvention.com/

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 02:09:41 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 1)

Great speech linking Obama and lunch pail concerns. Biden struck the right tone in presenting his own bio, championing Obama, and tearing chunks out of McWorst's hide.

"In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope." -Barack Obama

by blueAZ on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:50:00 PM EST

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If issues and what Obama intends to do for small towns all over the country and rural America were discussed then it would go a long way to address economic anxieties of working class voters....

Educated in a small town Taught to fear Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another born romantic that's me.

by lori on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:52:53 PM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

Working-class voters in small towns often vote against their own economic interests (not unlike rich liberals in big cities).

The Obama campaign seems to be pivoting and focusing more on economic matters lately. The economic plans may not always focus on rural America but they should help all Americans. Do rural voters have a problem with better schools, lower taxes, more jobs (building the infrastructure for green energy) and their loved ones (in uniform) safe at home?

"In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope." -Barack Obama

by blueAZ on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:04:21 AM EST
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Sure .

However there are some issues that are really particular to rural folks e.g. farming policies , agricultural policies , transportation and water issues , energy to name a few .

I know its not really something that happens in most conventions , but if a political convention could address those issues specifically maybe have a speaker or two address it , it would probably help with working class voters...

Just a thought...

Educated in a small town Taught to fear Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another born romantic that's me.

by lori on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:10:34 AM EST
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I believe there was a diary about the outreach that Obama is doing in organizing in rural America not just in big city democratic enclaves. Desmoine Democrat wrote it- i think.

by bruh3 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:13:00 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

Yup. Right here:
Obama's small-town outreach will crush McCain's
by: desmoinesdem

John McCain defends Bush's Iraq strategy.

by recusancy on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:32:39 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

What are you asking for, exactly? He's addressing energy policy, education policy and healthcare directly. As a nation, we already throw enormous piles of cash at farming communities in the form of subsidies and start our Presidential campaign season in Iowa.

Obama is already campaigning (either in person or with TV ads) in Alaska, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, New Hampshire and a bunch of other places with large rural populations.

What more do you want? Free gas? All the water you need to grow subsidized corn? A flat-screen TV?

"In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope." -Barack Obama

by blueAZ on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:26:29 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

it doesn't matter what happens or he says or does. This is the equivalent of arguing with the folks over at talk left where everything said or done is actually bad even when good. ie, Obama says he's going to focus on 18, but work in most states - "well seenow that vinticate clinton, and blah blah." It becomes self reinforcing. I frankly find it fascinating, but it is what it is.

by bruh3 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:05:31 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 2)

We do not throw "enormous piles of cash at farming communities." Do you know how many farms in this country are still run by Joe and Mabel milking the cows every morning? We throw enormous piles of cash at a small group of corporate farmers, is what we do. In the "farming communities" people are not living high on the government dole, they are working at Wal-Mart.

It is an article of faith among latte-drinkers like myself that all these folks are out there voting against their own economic interests. But maybe we give ourselves too much credit just because we're better than the Republicans. You know, when Obama told that San Francisco fundraiser that folks in small-town America have fallen through the cracks over the last few decades, he wasn't lying. Even under a relatively better Democratic economy, small towns remain the places where the kids move away and never come back.

Obama is doing a great job with outreach to the rural communities, with opening the field offices, no one can deny that. But in terms of the message - hey, if it was easy, every Democrat would be doing it already. The challenge is to show these people that their lives will be better in some tangible way if they vote for Democrats. Don't make this out to be simpler than it is.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 03:50:14 AM EST
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The farm bill needs an overhaul. (none / 0)

Seems to me the Dems have been trying to recalculate it so small farmers get their share. It's not supposed to be for Big Agri. Of course the right has been blocking the changes.

That One is the Right One for 2008.

by GFORD on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:00:32 AM EST
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Re: The farm bill needs an overhaul. (2.00 / 1)

To be clear, I like Obama's rural plan a lot, including the point you just mentioned. That doesn't mean the selling process is easy - it's tough to persuade folks who have seen things get more and more depressing for ages to believe that someone in Washington is really going to make it better. And with the changing economy, the challenge of revitalizing rural America really is a tough nut to crack.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:06:25 AM EST
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Green energy (none / 0)

is huge in rural areas. Bringing any kind of jobs to rural areas is a boon.

That One is the Right One for 2008.

by GFORD on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 03:57:58 AM EST
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Everyone thinks they are voting for their intrest (2.00 / 1)

Republicans do a very good job framing the debate in such a way, that it seems poor people are voting for their economic interests by voting for the Republican. Every election we manage to lose the tax debate, regardless of our positions. Government programs always seem to help the cities, rural Americans qualify for alot of programs they never touch, so it feels like they are carrying the load for others. Even the healthcare debate, alot of rural Americans never see the benefit of current programs and even with Universal Healthcare they don't see it as something that is going to help them, but they feel like they will pay for it. And then we get killed in the gun control debate, in the places where hunting season is a shcool district wide holiday, the Republicans can't win the big cities so the gun control Democrats feel is needed in those cities causes us to be the enemy in rural America.

We don't lose the debate on what is proposed, but on how badly the way we communicate to our urban base translates to rural America. I have heard Obama talk about our failures in communicating with rural America, but so far I have not noticed significant changes in that communication. I have alot of contact with rural Ohio I would know if we have had a communication breakthrough, and so far it hasn't happened.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. ~ Sun Tzu

by Tumult on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:49:44 AM EST
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Re: Everyone thinks they are voting for their int (none / 0)

Well said, and it is the framing not the policy which is the issue. Makes you wonder a bit at the role of our vaunted national media in this cause but I agree, we have to break this cycle.

by Shaun Appleby on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 05:03:56 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

desmoinesdem wrote about his small town outreach at openleft yesterday: http://openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId =7742

John McCain defends Bush's Iraq strategy.

by recusancy on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:34:34 AM EST
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i think its great (none / 0)

that obama is trying very hardy to reach those voters - but i really believe that most of the rural types that will not vote Obama, even though their policies probably coincide, are doing so on "cultural" or "social" grounds. there is little he can do to change their minds. that being said, anything is better than just ignoring them.

by highgrade on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:19:10 AM EST
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Re: i think its great (none / 0)

Yeah, as much as I love Lori, I don't think she's the type of conservative Democrat Obama will ever appeal to. At least not before he actually gets thrown into a crisis.

"Hey, check it out. You just had yourself a glue OD. So you're learning another lesson. Don't do too much glue, or your night sucks."

by vcalzone on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:22:58 AM EST
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Re: i think its great (none / 0)

He'd be better off trying to appeal to voters who are concerned about the economy and keeping us safe at home, not ones who would prefer to pay for policing the world instead of healthcare or creating jobs.

"Hey, check it out. You just had yourself a glue OD. So you're learning another lesson. Don't do too much glue, or your night sucks."

by vcalzone on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:24:15 AM EST
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I live in a rural area and we are very (none / 0)

excited about Obama. Keep in mind that many rural areas have a lot of Hispanics who will vote Obama.

That One is the Right One for 2008.

by GFORD on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:01:29 AM EST
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Re: I live in a rural area and we are very (none / 0)

yeah except most of them are not registered voters or citizens in those small country locations.

by Monkei on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 09:28:37 AM EST
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I'm doing my part to make sure they (none / 0)

are registered. We have a lot of elderly women too who have never voted. Now with voting by mail, they can fill out the ballot at home and mail it or drop it off which they really like.

That One is the Right One for 2008.

by GFORD on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 02:32:45 PM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 3)

All I have to say is: thank God.

For the first time in a while, I feel confident that our party can do right by our country.

by randomscientist on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:51:09 PM EST

Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 3)

Bill, John, and Joe kicked ass tonight! Watched on CNN and they showed everything. From Melissa Ethridge to the Spielberg 'troops' video. It was all great.

John McCain defends Bush's Iraq strategy.

by recusancy on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:53:38 PM EST

Al Gore goes tomorrow (2.00 / 2)

Hopefully it will be all negative against McCain. I think this convention has done a great job of unifying the party, presenting the Democratic agenda, and calling McCain more of the same.

But only John Kerry has torn John McCain apart as a dishonorable wretch. John McCain the candidate vs. John McCain the Senator should be the number one theme.

by elrod on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 11:59:19 PM EST

Re: Al Gore goes tomorrow (none / 0)

I beginning to suspect that it was planned for this convention to leave an overall positive impression of Obama rather than a negative one of Mcbush.

And I also suspect it's because Obama's campaign doesn't see the need to go desperately foam-at-the-mouth negative, as McSame's campaign has been doing for 6 weeks and will surely do at their convention.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 02:55:37 AM EST
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Re: Al Gore goes tomorrow (none / 0)

This election is a referendum on Obama, not McCain. McCain can't win by championing himself, only by tarring Obama. If Obama can convince the average voter that he'd be an ok president, he'll have no problem winning.

"In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope." -Barack Obama

by blueAZ on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 03:06:21 AM EST
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Re: Al Gore goes tomorrow (none / 0)

Correction: This election is a referendum on Bush/McSame and whether America wants 4 more years of them.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 11:54:42 AM EST
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Re: Al Gore goes tomorrow (none / 0)

A lot of people have complained about the lack of attacks in this convention, especially the pundits. But I think that the dems and Obama are playing this beautifully.
The convention has been extraordinarily positive. First, we had Michelle to open things beautifully. Then, we had the catharsis of Hillary THROWING her support behind Obama and calling out her supporters. Tonight, Bill Clinton completed that catharsis and shifted gears. Not only imploring those Hillary supporters to vote for the democrat, but why Obama is the RIGHT choice right now, and why McCain is wrong. Biden introduced himself and Obama to some who may not know much about either of them, and went on the attack and explained, again, why Obama is right.
And tomorrow night, Obama will do what Obama does.
But through it all, there is an excitement about Obama as President, the positive atmosphere is palpable. There is no hate in Denver right now.

And next week, the republicans will do the only thing they know how. They will attack. Again, and again, and again. Yes, we'll hear about McCain being a POW, a LOT. And we'll hear about his time in the Senate. But that'll be about it because republicans don't much like the 'maverick' McCain and no one else likes the neocon McCain. And McCain doesn't really know where he stands anymore, so they really can't focus on his policies.
So they will attack. Ruthlessly, heartlessly, attack. And they'll look mean. Mean and petty.

And ANYONE who sees both conventions won't be able to help noticing the difference. Mean and petty versus hopeful and proud. Not only that, we are lucky to have such powerful speakers at our disposal. Michelle, Hillary, Bill, Biden, Barack. Who do the republicans have?
I've said it before, Cheney will do his best Satan impression, Bush will mangle the English language, and McCain will stumble over the teleprompter for an hour.

by EvilAsh on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 05:26:10 AM EST
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Biden Speech (none / 0)

I thought Biden hit all the points he was supposed to hit, but he didn't seem comfortable with the speech. A few mis speaks, but it was ok. on a 1-10 scale, I'd give it a 7.

by mtndewrob on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:01:37 AM EST

Re: Biden Speech (2.00 / 2)

Not his best venue maybe? I've seen plenty of video of him and he usually owns his words. Especially in the debates. Great speech, nonetheless.

www.thingsyoungerthanmccain.com

by LandStander on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:58:45 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (none / 0)

Proud pretty much says it. Seems to be a bit of that going around:

This is a strong Democratic Party, and we're on the right side of the issues in this election. We're going to win this, and we're going to win it because our country -- and this world -- needs us to win. We have no other choice. We cannot fail. We must succeed. We will succeed.

Jed Lewison - What a day The Jed Report 27 Aug 08

Ever the organizer, Obama has just succeeded at uniting - at least on a tactical level - a party that has been infighting for years. And he previewed that tomorrow something different will be happening than people have seen from a party convention: the opening of the doors, and the putting of a multitude to work, at once, toward a gargantuan national task. America, you just got lucky.

Al Giordano - Patriot The Field 27 Aug 08

Bring it on.

by Shaun Appleby on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:04:59 AM EST

Al Giordano is always worth reading (none / 0)

What do you think of the Biden pick?

Our Moment Is Now

by mboehm on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:16:45 AM EST
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Re: Al Giordano is always worth reading (none / 0)

Works for me and it balances the ticket superbly. James Webb was always my first choice, but I really liked Biden in the early debates. I have always maintained that the election rhetoric is about the economy, sure, but the bar, ironically, to Obama's election is the long-standing but inaccurate perception of his weaknesses on national security issues. Now from where I sit, especially, this is hard to understand because I have always maintained this is his most significant strength and in a year where most of his positions, ridiculed at the time, have become more-or-less policy even before he is elected it is particularly frustrating to still be tacking into this narrative like a headwind.

But Biden adds the ephemeral international gravitas to the platform and no-one is likely to go toe-to-toe with him on these issues without losing some skin for their trouble. So it works. And his 'ham and cheese' middle-class values plug another gap which is probably more real than Obama's lack of foreign policy credentials. For me, however, I expect Obama to govern, not just get elected. And Biden's tenacity, connections and integrity bode well for an administration with a legislative majority that wants to get a lot of things done in a single term. As president of the Senate with a Democratic majority I can see Biden really whooping some butt on behalf of the executive branch and progressive aspirations generally. And finally, never selecting a VP one wouldn't be content to have governing the nation seems a sensible precaution and Biden seems capable of handling it if it came to that. He's one of us.

by Shaun Appleby on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:40:24 AM EST
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I agree, his foreign policies and outlook (none / 0)

are a significant strength but I guess it's too nuanced to sell it to the public which seems to think about foreign affairs in black and white frames. Hard power is easier to sell than soft power. Obama is going to get hammered next week on foreign policy creds (I'm already bracing myself) because McCain thinks he is actually better on foreign policy (with his buddy Lieberman egging him on). Hopefully, we have a Colin Powell endorsement up our sleeve. If so, it would be sweet to roll it out after their convention.

Events have dominated the last week's storylines and the Biden choice is so fresh that we haven't really analyzed it. I think it was more tilted toward an electoral choice (for older and downscale voters) but Jerome and Josh think it is more of a governing pick.

Our Moment Is Now

by mboehm on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 06:23:20 AM EST
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Re: I agree, his foreign policies and outlook (2.00 / 2)

I agree it's a governing pick. Makes a whole lot of sense if you see it that way, given the foreign policy involvement of the current Vice President's office and the mess we're in there's more than just the strictly legislative angle. Interesting we're breaking the mould with two senators this time, kinda' makes up for the last forty-eight years a little. The Senate seems to be an increasingly powerful place.

And I think Biden and Obama genuinely like each other. Remember that media stoush over Biden's 'clean and articulate' gaffe on his campaign's first day? Obama was as gracious as hell about that and I think Biden really appreciated it, he actually came out and said something on Biden's behalf back then.

by Shaun Appleby on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 07:29:18 AM EST
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Re: Al Giordano is always worth reading (2.00 / 1)

Incidentally, did you check out the link in the Giordano quote? It's a sneak peek at the substance of tomorrow's speech and mana for Democratic organisers and voter registration proponents. Obama has been successfully working this side of the street since day one and it's just getting bigger and better, prepare to be surprised at the 'audacity' of the thing. And it's just so smart. Ever wonder what do you get when a community organiser runs for president? Win or lose we're getting a new party.

by Shaun Appleby on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:54:52 AM EST
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like the article says, they started in May (2.00 / 1)

I notice that Ray Rivera (Colorado State Director) and the press shy David Plouffe will be addressing the Invesco crowd tomorrow. I'm sure they will be talking about voter registration. If we're 3 to 5 points ahead on October 1, it's hard to see how we would lose because of all the newly registered voters.

Colorado (currently a polling dead heat) is important because I think it is in the minimum path to victory that includes the Kerry States plus IA, NM and CO (although we have several back-up scenarios). IA and NM look good, CO is iffy - as of now. The Kerry States look good although we have to keep an eye on MI, especially if McCain choses Romney (which seems likely).

The organizing was everything in the crucial Iowa caucus victory and it is very interesting to see it evolve in 18 general election States.

Bottom(s)-Up!

Our Moment Is Now

by mboehm on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 05:52:53 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 4)

I hope Obama uses a large portion of his speech tomorrow to celebrate what is right about America and the beacon of hope and freedom it is to the rest of the world...

That would be more beneficial to him .

Educated in a small town Taught to fear Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another born romantic that's me.

by lori on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:05:18 AM EST

Re: DNCC: Post-Show Thread (2.00 / 1)

I think its assumed that's why he had the attacks occur tonight. To set up the reason why change is necessary, and then provide hopefully tommorrow the change he intends to create as president. if he delivers tommorrow on what these things have built up, I think he will go out of the convention well. especially given who is tuning in. typically older americans. those are the very demographics he needs to build upon.

by bruh3 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:14:55 AM EST
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Looking forward to the Thrilling Spectacle (2.00 / 2)

of the RNC convention next week.

"Next up, we'd like to introduce Boring White Guy Defending the Status Quo!"

interlaced with clips of Obama giving his speech in the same hall...

Motley Moose: Progress Through Politics

by chrisblask on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:17:18 AM EST

Re: Looking forward to the Thrilling Spectacle (2.00 / 1)

"Following him, we'll have 'Boring White Guy Trying to Convince You That McCain Doesn't Support the Status Quo While Simultaneously Trying Not to Alienate Those in the 29% Who Still Support Bush and the Current Status Quo'."

by TCQuad on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:20:45 AM EST
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Re: Looking forward to the Thrilling Spectacle (2.00 / 1)

Followed by a boring white pastor who will warn us of the impending Armageddon brought on by a lethal combination of gay marriage, an Iraq withdraw, universal health care, and electing (here comes the code) someone who isn't "like us."

John McCain: Four More Years of Failure.

by dannybauder on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:24:13 AM EST
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Re: Looking forward to the Thrilling Spectacle (2.00 / 1)

Actually, I kinda expect them to round up every black Republican on the planet, knowing how those guys operate. J.C. Watts, call your office.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 03:52:54 AM EST
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Re: DNCC: John Kerry Came Through! (2.00 / 2)

Guys just thinking back. John Kerry's speech was amazing. He really left nothing on the shelf. I loved when he got the crowd involved and started questioning John McCain's judgment on Iraq.

by nzubechukwu on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:24:16 AM EST

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by the way- can I just say that this the first convention in about 12 years where the Democrats seem to have shown up with a desire to win rather than phone it in. We may win or lose this race, but we will lose fighting. I like that.

by bruh3 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:34:47 AM EST

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What a night!
President Clinton was amazing. For the first time, that I can recall, he passed the torch, linking the great things that happened while he was in office to the great things that could happen if Obama is president.
Kerry's speech, I think, was the best of the night. He was funny, strong, smart, aggressive.
I watched on PBS. Shots of Mrs. Obama's emotion were great, I was tearing up, too.
Honestly, I wanted more attack from Biden. His son's intro was great, but this is a campaign and I kinda wanted more blood.
Schweitzer and Kucinich gave phenomenal speeches and I hope they, and Hillary, will be included in an Obama administration.

Del Martin has passed.

by spikesf on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:42:18 AM EST

BloggerHELP! Please take time to comment on Biden (2.00 / 1)

These Biden comments are need at USA Today! The comments on No offense MYDD folks but stop blogging to the converted! Obama is getting slandered with no rebuttals on USA Today! It's 10 : 1 ! So much so that folks are saying "where are the Obama supporters?".
http://www.usatoday.com/politcs

These great DNC events like Michell's speech are obscured with comments like "She's a HamASS MUSLIM!"
"I will never vote for someone who is a Black Muslim and a friend of Farrakhan!"

HELP! We are LOSING the part of the WWW that independent voters look at! See for your selves!
More of my ranting if you need it.
http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/28/1326 /96630

by graham poor on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:44:03 AM EST

I just finished watching (2.00 / 1)

Biden, Clinton and Kerry on CSPAN.

FANTASTIC! All of them!

I love listening to Bill Clinton give a speech He is so good. His timing, his voice, everything. He is a master at "feeling your pain" and sensing your emotions.

"It's A Beautiful Day!"

On Friday, the campaign for the future of THESE United States BEGINS!

USA OBAMA USA OBAMA USA OBAMA!

don't for get BIDEN!

This conventions has PUMPED ME UP!

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 01:47:27 AM EST

Something else struck me about this (2.00 / 1)

convention. It's well organized. All groups are well represented. We've seen politicians and ordinary people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. We've seen a union spokesperson, a women's rights spokesperson, a veteran's rights spokesperson, representatives from all the native american tribes, a real cross section of the country. We've also seen a couple of Republicans for Obama and a former Republican general who just switched to the Democratic party. As I always say, our party is the party of the people and this convention has emphasized that beautifully.

That One is the Right One for 2008.

by GFORD on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 04:11:17 AM EST

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You are so lucky to be there.

Tomorrow Barack Obama will show the pugs how the big boys play!

Welcome to a landslide WITH white working class, latinos, women and holding on sweeties!!!

by spacemanspiff on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 05:12:47 AM EST

isn't it amazing (none / 0)

that the worst speech (at least of the ones I saw) was that incredibly lame bi-partisan keynote address!

by Monkei on Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 09:31:01 AM EST

It was lame. (none / 0)

Chet Edwards gave his Senate stump speech. Rumors were around that Obama was going to choose him as VP. So glad they weren't true.