McCain's attack on Obama isn't just about a million dollar house. He's attempting to trivialize him by making the arugula remark.

It's classic Karl Rove.

Posted at August 21, 2008 1:44 PM in response to McCain Campaign Response: Obama Worries About Arugula, Vacations In Hawaii

onceler - I like your post, especially numbers 4 and 5. #4 should resonate with most people, regardless of whether they are on the left or the center-right, end of the spectrum.

McCain just isn't all that reliable.

Posted at August 20, 2008 7:12 PM in response to Obama Campaign: McCain Is A Reckless Hothead

The problem with attacking McCain as a loose cannon type, is that it didn't seem to make a dent, when that sort of charge was leveled against Bush 43 and Reagan.

Rational people are already attracted to Obama. It's the guy and gal that votes with their gut, that Obama has to be worried about. And those folks often vote for the candidate that they perceive to be the Alpha Male. Far from criticizing McCain's neanderthal-ish behavior, Obama should be doing some chest thumping himself.

Posted at August 20, 2008 4:58 PM in response to Obama Campaign: McCain Is A Reckless Hothead

You nailed it.

The right wing has been playing this kind of game for years and the MSM just eats these kinds of allegations up and presents them, as though they were true.

Posted at August 13, 2008 3:30 PM in response to Tomorrow's Swift-Boating Of Obama, Today!

Sublime response!

Since racism in the ad is fairly subtle, it's doubtful that most white people would get what the big deal is, it the Obama people made a fuss. Obama's best bet, is to deflect McCain's ad with humor and save their big guns for more overt stuff.

Posted at August 12, 2008 2:13 PM in response to Counting The White Women In McCain's "Hot Chicks" Ad

Gossip is the tool human beings use to talk about community morality. It serves a purpose by getting everyone to compare their behavior, with the one being gossiped about. It's a kind of ethics sounding board.

Like fables or parables, we learn something from the behavior of others. That's why gossip is so powerful and so popular. For better or worse, it ain't going away. That's why it's so stunning when politicians put their careers at risk, for a bit of nooky.

Posted at August 9, 2008 4:14 AM in response to Edwards: "If You Want To Beat Me Up -- Feel Free"

Exactly.

It's a distraction. Like the hapless interviewee with a large piece of spinach stuck between his two front teeth, a presidential candidate with a mistress is unlikely to get the job.

Posted at August 9, 2008 3:45 AM in response to ABC: Edwards Admits Affair

Despite the near impossibility of finding a candidate that one can look up to, people still cling to the idea of fidelity and honesty in their leaders.

Not only did Edwards betray his wife and children, he betrayed his supporters and the Democratic party. It's not as if we hadn't been through a scandal ridden candidacy and presidency before. One has to wonder what Edward thinking.

What galls me, was Edwards' sanctimony and the way he made Clinton and Obama fall over themselves for his endorsement. But arrogance seems to be de rigueur among politicians who have affairs.

Posted at August 9, 2008 3:31 AM in response to ABC: Edwards Admits Affair

Wow, surprisingly funny and spot on.

Can Obama hire the writer?

Posted at August 5, 2008 9:18 PM in response to Paris Hilton Responds To McCain's Ad

It would be interesting know if ABC was shut out due to their awful debate questions during the primaries. It's almost too good to be true.

Posted at August 5, 2008 1:37 PM in response to Midday News Roundup: Debate Moderators Announced