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It's been an eventful week for Chicago's Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States of America. He's battling critics, dealing with a loose cannon running mate, dealing with a guy bringing a gun to his house, and preparing for a debate this Friday - seriously, what the hell, John? Here I am, working my ass on this round-up, and you go and throw everything out of whack. This all about me, John. Why did you have to steal my thunder? Screw it, this election is still happening so I'm doing this news round-up anyway. Nice try, McCain!
- So what does McCain's announcement mean for Obama, who's in Florida preparing for the still-scheduled first debate (happening Friday evening)? At a press conference this afternoon, he had this to say:
With respect to the debates, it is my belief that this exactly time that the American people need to hear from the person who, within 40 days, will be responsible for this mess...It is going to be part of the president's job to deal with more than one problem at once...In my mind, it's more important than ever that we try to present ourselves to the American people.'
Game on. - Either way, all this talk about the financial crisis has propelled Obama to leads in most polls, including a +9 margin in an ABC News-Washington Post poll.
- George Fox University, in Newberg, Oregon, was shaken by the discovery of an Obama likeness found hanging from a tree in the college's quad this week. The likeness also had an accompanying note referencing a GFU scholarship project for low-income and minority students.
- Obama and running mate Senator Joe Biden are coming under fire for their votes on the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere." Republican VP nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been criticized by Biden for actually supporting the bridge originally in spite of her claims of being opposed to it. Senate records show that both Biden and Obama supported the transportation bill supporting the bridge while voting against a similar bill that would have funded the rebuilding of a Louisiana highway span heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Now, we all know that there is usually more than just these single items tied up in these bills...but still, I'd like an explanation, Barack.
- Speaking of Biden, he's gotten in trouble lately for shooting his mouth off, but Obama continues to stand by his choice of a running mate.
Photo of Barack Obama in Clearwater, Florida courtesy of his Flickr stream
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Brilliant!
I wish I could claim that as original, but one (Ward up?) or several commenters have suggested it before...
Biden shooting off his mouth. No it's just Biden speaking alittle unvarnished truth kinda like these quotes.
Feb. 2007 on Obama's appeal: "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean that's a storybook, man."
Aug. 2007 on Obama's experience: "I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."
Sept. 2007 on Obama's Iraq plan: "My impression is he thinks that if we leave, somehow the Iraqis are going to have an epiphany. I've seen zero evidence of that."
Biden believes Obama shouldnt be president but he is willing to go along for the ride if it means he gets to be vice President
mcgramps is sweatin. his campaign is crumbling.
this will be so pathetic is mccain wimps out of this debate
McCain has jumped the shark.
And now they want to postpone the Biden/Palin debate!
Good Lord.
Marcus, I think you are right that I used that word first. I respect your gentlemanly crediting of me.
By the way, I tweaked Chicagoist with that word because I LIKE most of Chicagoist and want it to be better, i.e., more balanced.
Oh, crap, now I'm getting all mushy. See what you did?
Ward - ha! it's all in good fun, sir, i assure you. we appreciate your vigilance.
Ward, old sport, you should apply to be a columnist!
Actually, when Obama voted against the Louisiana bridge he did explain, something which none of the major news outlets have mentioned, but which is available at politifact.com. He said, ""Others intent on cutting spending have pointed to Alaska’s ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ as a wasteful project," Obama wrote. "I agree and believe that it represents the first type of project we should cut. But it’s wrong to single out one state’s pork project. If we’re serious about shared responsibility, let’s eliminate all pork projects in all states." It was reported in the Tribune.
Biden vs. Palin ten rounds!
My money is on Palin!
"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy."
and Biden was right! That's why all goo gooo white liberals like him, change my as$!