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Stump the Candidate: Open Thread

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:16:00 PM EST
Tags: Sarah Palin (all tags)
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Well I used to be disgusted

Now I try to be amused

That's my reaction to Gov. Sarah Palin's offer in Michigan to have voters play "Stump the Candidate."

This is an open thread.

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    I was very impressed today when I (5.00 / 1) (#1)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:27:26 PM EST
    saw McCain and Palin taking questions from the crowd as opposed to Obama reading from a teleprompter.  Why can't Obama this far into his campaign speak without a teleprompter?  Clinton used to just take questions from the crowd....it was impressive and sincere at the same time.
    At least Palin put herself out there. McCain answers a question in very simple language.  Obama gives you a lecture.  

    you obviously have missed (3.50 / 2) (#4)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:29:10 PM EST
    90% of the last 17 months of campaigning. Your comment is false.

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    I just saw Lady de's CNN interview (5.00 / 1) (#14)
    by steviez314 on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:15:52 PM EST
    She said  "the people who are rednecks are bitter".

    I'm kinda thinking she should go out with McCain to OH, MI and PA campaign stops.

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    Which part is false, (5.00 / 1) (#16)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:31:27 PM EST
    This week in Colorado there was a teleprompter
    in the middle of the crowd....very visible.
    Why can't Obama speak to a crowd 17 months into a election without a teleprompter.  Why can't he take questions from the crowd?  

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    why can't McCain (5.00 / 0) (#25)
    by befuddledvoter on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 11:11:45 PM EST
    speak to the crowd, even with a teleprompter?

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    You must be easily impressed (1.00 / 0) (#3)
    by rdandrea on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:29:10 PM EST
    I call it the soft bigotry of low expectations.

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    I could say that you are (5.00 / 1) (#15)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:27:09 PM EST
    one of the people who just doesn't get authentic
    as an important trait.

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    Hillary's top donors are starting to break away (5.00 / 1) (#2)
    by stefystef on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:28:51 PM EST
    http://news.yahoo.com/story//ap/20080917/a..._clinton_backer

    This is a very powerful woman in the Clinton circle and I find it interesting that not only is she not supporting Obama, but does not condemn McCain like a good Democrat.

    In case people thought the PUMA movement was a farce, think again.  Her public breakaway will mean alot to those Hillary supporters who did not want to support Obama.

    By the way, Obama has done NOTHING to help Hillary raise money to retire her debt.  I don't believe the Obama camp has been very inclusive of Hillary's supporters and donors.

    one person (3.50 / 2) (#5)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:29:58 PM EST
    does not equate to "top donors" -- your subject line is false.

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    de Rothchild is one donor, true (5.00 / 1) (#11)
    by stefystef on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:50:48 PM EST
    but she hold much influence with those in her social circle.  What makes Rothchild unique is her public statement which is against what Hillary has been publicly saying to her supporters.


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    Remember (none / 0) (#26)
    by befuddledvoter on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 11:13:43 PM EST
    there are not many women in her "social circle."  LOL

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    She's (5.00 / 1) (#20)
    by Ga6thDem on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:04:23 PM EST
    not the first one. There have been others too. One of them was from MD and pretty much gave the same reasons. And I can understand those reasons after what the netroots has done.

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    Hillary Clinton's top supporters were supposed to (5.00 / 1) (#22)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:17:37 PM EST
    raise something like 60 Million for Obama
    according to the NYT, so far they have raised
    four million.  They may not be making an
    announcement like Lynn but they aren't poneying up.

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    And Obama raised $100,000 for Clinton (none / 0) (#27)
    by andrys on Thu Sep 18, 2008 at 01:59:16 AM EST
    as of July.  Don't know about after that but I think they stopped trying.

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    Wick Allison, former Publisher of National Review (none / 0) (#7)
    by steviez314 on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:34:02 PM EST
    endorsed Obama today.

    I'll take 1 thoughtful conservative over 100 Lady de's any day.

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    A neocon? (5.00 / 1) (#19)
    by Ga6thDem on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:03:01 PM EST
    You consider that a compliment?

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    Interesting (none / 0) (#24)
    by Steve M on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:35:41 PM EST
    On what basis do you claim he is a neocon?

    I thought the opinion piece established the exact opposite.

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    your link is not working (none / 0) (#6)
    by bjorn on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:31:06 PM EST
    but is this the de Rothchilds lady?  I saw a quote this morning that she said Obama was elitist.  I don't know how a rich person, with a name like de Rothchilds can get away with that claim!

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    You are confusing elitism (5.00 / 1) (#21)
    by Ga6thDem on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:06:05 PM EST
    and priviledge. Priviledge is money etc. Elitism is an attitude where you think you're better than everyone else and feel that the world owes you and you are entitled to whatever you want.

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    She's on CNN Now (2.00 / 1) (#10)
    by Jeralyn on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:44:24 PM EST
    she's talking in code. First she accuses Obama of creating class warfare. Then she can't list one issue he disagrees with Hillary on. Then she says she's a Democrat, and Democrats believe in fair play. Translation: Obama took the nomination from Hillary so I won't support him.

    Not even worthy of airtime.

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    I was here the day the RBC (5.00 / 2) (#12)
    by txpolitico67 on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:57:41 PM EST
    made their decision. Saturday, May 31st.  You had a graphic up with a yellow legal pad that came up right after the live blogging was over with the TL logo on it and you said something to the effect about Obama stealing the nomination.

    You have argued that Obama stole nothing but the nomination was given to him.  Why is it then, that this woman, who was a Democratic platform committee member, raised a lot of money for Democratic causes, is now not worthy of air time?

    I can tell you ONE issue that Obama and Hillary disagreed on:  FISA.  Kinduva big one with those who value their civil rights.

    I would have gladly chimed that one in for her.  Call me crazy but I have a problem when a Democrat agrees with Bush43 with regard to spying on its own citizens.

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    Campbell Brown kept talking over her and (5.00 / 1) (#23)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 09:23:32 PM EST
    never gave her a chance to finish a thought.  If you ask a question, seems you ought to shut up
    long enough to get a answer.  We weren't there
    to her Brown.

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    Noblesse Oblige (none / 0) (#8)
    by rdandrea on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:34:31 PM EST
    n/t

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    Yes, it is de Rothchild (none / 0) (#9)
    by stefystef on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 07:42:30 PM EST
    The rich are not above envying each other.

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    Ok, I'm now convinced (3.50 / 2) (#13)
    by andgarden on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:11:22 PM EST
    that momentum is firmly back in Obama's column. SUSA has him winning NM pretty comfortably. The overwhelming support from Hispanics makes this possible.

    Locking up NM is very good news.

    The first debate is scheduled for Mississippi (5.00 / 1) (#17)
    by gabbyone on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:36:36 PM EST
    It was supposed to be on Domestic Issues. The Obama camp was worried that it might lead to questions on race and so they asked for it to be
    changed to Foreign policy.....McCain's strongest suit.....let's see where the polls are after next week.

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    Alien Abductee, here is the quote I was looking (none / 0) (#18)
    by Teresa on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 08:46:40 PM EST
    for last night:

     I don't understand (48+ / 0-)
    what some of you are so freaked out about. There are some gross irregularities about how the whole Trig delivery was handled. I think questions ARE in order.
    Oh noes! But Republicans will say mean things about us! They always have, they always will. It's no reason to back off. At some point, this may reach CT levels, but as of now, it hasn't gotten there yet.

    by XXX on Mon Sep 01, 2008 at 01:46:51 PM EDT

    LINK

    I X'd out the author since you know who I'm referring to.

    Great Clip of Elvis (none / 0) (#28)
    by kaleidescope on Thu Sep 18, 2008 at 02:50:26 AM EST
    You put up the best music videos of any left political blog.  Three of my favorites:  Dead Flowers in honor of Rush; Harper Valley PTA (featuring Pat Paulson as drunken old Mr. Harper) in honor of the pit bull in lipstick; and now early Elvis doing one of his best songs.  Looks like Sarah Palin brings out the best in you.

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