Hey, if it helps carry Virginia, super.

It's Warner's style - it always has been. But having an economic expert deliver a message on how to fix the economy may not be a bad thing.

We shall see, but Warner's incredibly popular in a tough state so I tend to give him the benefit of the doubt.

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NO! Save bi-partisanship for when the other party isn't trying to link your nominee to domestic terrorism.

But the chatter in Dem circles is that if Warner does undermine the power of the Dems' partisan message...

Of course he is. Heaven forfend that the Dems deliver a strong message that sharply contrasts what they'll offer America versus the Republicans. If they did, that would mean that the Dems might actually have a chance at winning this thing and they, apparently, can't seem to cope with that concept. Sometimes I'm amazed that the Dems in anything despite their best efforts not to.

I don't want to be unkind, but what are the credentials being presented to justify second-guessing the almost unbelievably successful Democrat Mark Warner? He has shown himself a master at making the most putatively hostile forces his allies, and he continues to do it now every day.

So, by all means, whinge because he doesn't follow the strategies so successfully carried out by your favorite, Sen. Clinton, in the primaries. Oh, wait.

This is about Virginia - Obama's camp clearly knew what kind of speech Warner was going to give and picked him anyway. It also may be about the party, in general. It gives a guy who could be a future Dem presidential candidate a nice moment in the big spotlight.

FWIW, I know we're not supposed to focus on polls but I just saw Gallup's daily tracker for today and McCain is ahead, 46-44. That's the first time he's been ahead in their tracking poll ever since the primaries ended. Y'all have to admit it's a bit troubling and it's likely due to a) the Biden pick and b) the media's obsession with the soap opera. This swing to McCain is, I'm certain, due to the bitter Hillary supporters pissed that she didn't get the VP slot - and all the media talk about the unsettled Clinton-Obama tension (likely inflated for ratings sake) isn't allowing them to get over their anger and bitterness.

Again, Hillary needs to hit a home run for our candidate tonight...the ability to change this situation is in her control. Can't have her spend 20-30 minutes talking about glass freaking ceilings. If Warner isn't going to attack - and he isn't - it's up to Hillary. And she needs to present Obama as the greatest thing since sliced bread. There are other folks speaking tonight but she's the only one that matters, the only one people - and the media - will be paying attention to.

If so, and just trying to look on the bright side, there are 10 to 12% undecideds out there. McCain's scorched earth approach hasn't moved them into his camp over the last month. Maybe this will resonante with them in Ohio and Michagan. It seems to work in Virginia.

it's up to Hillary

Then we're in deep yogurt. Hillary hasn't shown any formidability since before the Obama hugfest in Unity. Sure, she's said nice things, but has shown no leadership with her supporters nor any desire to attack on Obama's behalf. If I were Obama, I wouldn't be counting on her for salvation.

I agree with the consensus that a "bipartisan" message is not appropriate here.

This is a partisan event. We want to win. WTF?

the Hillary speech is more important.. that will be seen by all the networks at 10:30ish.

the Warner speech wont be seen by anyone unless you are tuned into the cable news channels.

Hillary needs to be a pit bull and ATTACK mccain and the republicans.

and Biden on wednesday better do the same thing!!!!

It is clear now that Obama's idea of fighting the
Republicans is to put the entire nation to sleep with Warner monotoning his "bipartisan" message of weakness, capitulation and servicing corporate interests at the expense of the common man.

I don't know about you, but that is what I call inspiring! We have waited decades for this message to be enunciated by a Democrat haven't we?

With any luck, the nation will be tuned elsewhere and miss this, what promises to be, off the scale boring speech.

People thought Mark Warner was going to play attack dog tonight?

Lots Of Laughs.

Shortly after Obama declared his candidacy I met several of his avid supporters. The first three were Republicans who loved him for "reaching out" to the center. They insisted his entire campaign would eventually move to the middle and change the prevailing notions of what "progressive" means.
I thought they were kidding themselves.
It has long since occurred to me that I was kidding myself.
He was more interested in "undecided" and Republican voters than we all may think.
The "base" is in the bag.

What difference does it make what Warner says? All the coverage will be on what Hillary says -- and doesn't say -- tonight. Nobody will pay any attention to the keynote speaker.

Feeling like 2004, though I remember being impressed with the 2004 convention at the time.

Kennedy stole the night. I still say that Michelle's speech seemed programmed, and people will see through that. On the whole, last night was a bit of a dud.

BTW, I hope Hillary calls out these GOP activists who are masquerading as sour grapes "Hillary supporters". She should call out the media for believing these wackos are Democrats and not props sent by the McCain campaign.

Meanwhile, McCain is getting equal time with his new attack ads.

Sigh...

Another weak tit no attack bipartisan bullshit key note speaker that loses this election

For the love of god get a fighter, an attack pit bull. We will never learn. Watch how it’s done next week

Here is an idea look at we did the last eight years and do the complete opposite

I can't believe how unsupportive of Obama and change most of you are. And to second-guess a speech by a supremely successful Democratic politician before it's even heard -- or previewed anyone who is both knowledgeable and impartial.

Shame.

If you don't think Obama and his team are up to decisions like this -- at least better the the scatter-shot sniping here -- then you should support somebody else and let Obama be Obama.