I only have this to say about the comment that the McCain campaign only has a lame brain candidate who can't communicate on any topic. Remember George Bush, as the candidate for president? Many of us thought the same thing about him, and in fact it was true, but look at the end result...here we are 8 years later wondering how to clean up his monumental mess.

Posted at July 3, 2008 2:31 PM in response to McCain's New Campaign Boss Begins Tightening Grip On Operation

Interesting point. Other than being kept informed here, I haven't heard or seen reported any of these claims by the Rs of Chinese drilling for oil off of Cuba

Posted at July 3, 2008 12:08 PM in response to Rudy Pops Up, Recites China-Cuba Oil Myth

Get used to it because this is what they are going to do. First they'll attack Obama for something he did, or failed to do, then if he reacts to correct the attack's premise, they'll attack and ridicule him for that. The objective is to keep him constantly off balance. Maybe Obama should try a 'that's so sad' tactic to play on McCain when he does this. It worked well for Clinton in his campaign against Bush, I.

Posted at July 2, 2008 11:40 PM in response to McCain Campaign: Obama's Trip To Iraq Is "Cynical Politics"

Webb is coordinating his attacks of McCain? So what. He's a Democrat and dedicated to the defeat of McCain and the end of the Iraq occupation. What else would you expect them to do, coordinate the campaign with McCain?

Posted at July 1, 2008 3:53 PM in response to McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain

They've neglected to mention a lot of business transacted with China on their watch, such as the sale of IBM's PC business to Lenovo, and let's not forget all the debt they own. While I'm at it, the Rs were pretty full of themselves attacking Clinton, and Gore when he ran for President, for alleged deals with China that threatened our security. I guess it's not a problem when they do it.

Posted at June 30, 2008 9:29 PM in response to Two More Republicans Push China-Cuba Oil Myth

Absolutely. Part of the calculus of determining this Veep candidate has to be retaining that seat Senate for the Democrats if that Senator is chosen. How strong is that seat for the Dem, both as far as election, and seniority in the Senate? Is there a Democratic or Republican governor in the state and what are the rules for replacement? Is there a strong candidate in place if the Senator leaves mid term? After all of that, I don't think 2 sitting Senators should be on the ticket, at all. I like the in federal government/out of federal government model.

Posted at June 30, 2008 4:11 PM in response to GOP Official: If We Only Lose Eight Senate Seats, We Win

It's called the game of reduced expectations and framing the debate. By saying that holding Dems to only 8 gains and keeping them from gaining a supermajority is a victory for Rs, they are also trying to define anything less than winning a supermajority to be a major loss for Dems. My question is what are the expected numbers for Dems? What are our anticipated gains, without Republican spin?

Posted at June 30, 2008 4:03 PM in response to GOP Official: If We Only Lose Eight Senate Seats, We Win

When Clinton was President and Gore was running against Bush, the Republicans were falling all over one another trashing Clinton & Gore over dealings with China. Then, with Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, the deals with China came fast and furious, including the sale of IBM's PC business to a Chinese (Lenovo) company, and not a peep was heard. Now, with Obama and the Democrats having the seeming upperhand in the Fall elections, here come the Chinese complaints from the Republicans again. Don't believe them, don't trust them, vote them out of office.

Posted at June 27, 2008 1:39 PM in response to Yet Another House GOPer Caught Spreading Tall-Tale About China Drilling For Oil Off America

These guys are probably making Obama Osama jokes all the time when off camera. When the time comes to go before the camera and a live mike, it slips out. If he's not professional enough to stop this, then fire is ass and get someone who can do the job properly.

Posted at June 24, 2008 11:00 PM in response to Chris Matthews: Terrorist Tape Came From Obama -- Er, Osama -- Headquarters

I wouldn't get too wound up about this poll, It's far too early to be meaningful. OTOH, it's better to be said to be ahead, than behind.

Posted at June 20, 2008 11:13 PM in response to Poll: Obama Vaults To 15-Point Lead Over McCain