Attn: Gwen Ifill: the Examination of Sarah Palin

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Tuesday September 30, 2008 · 8:23 PM PDT

2008/09/30 · 20:23

One of the primary drivers moving McCain's numbers southward is the continuing implosion of Sarah Palin juxtaposed alongside the increasingly serious economic mess (and scandal). With early voting starting very soon in many states, it's looking more likely that this Thursday's debate will be America's most meaningful measure of the Alaska Governor.

For this reason, we must recognize this "debate" not for what it is, but what it should be: the examination of Sarah Palin. Joe Biden is a known quantity; Sarah Palin is not. Fair or not, America needs to take measure of this would be VP (or President) in very short order.

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Saturday September 13, 2008 · 1:57 AM PDT

2008/09/13 · 01:57

They're blaming it on Hurricanes Ike & Gustav. Gas prices are exploding across the South. Prices in Southeast Alabama are approaching SIX DOLLARS per gallon!

Several states have just declared states of emergency and invoked anti-price gouging laws:

Alabama:

http://www.troymessenger.com/...

http://www.wkrg.com/...

North Carolina:

http://www.blueridgenow.com/...

Some stations are rationing gas; some are out of gas. What's going to be interesting is what will the political fall-out be, if any?

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Wednesday September 10, 2008 · 9:55 PM PDT

2008/09/10 · 21:55

The McCain strategy is now clear: use Palin as a distraction and stay on the offensive all the way to the election to avoid any meaningful debate on the issues.

The Obama camp is responding very well by calling a spade a spade. Next, Obama needs to call McCain out on his dishonorable campaign at the OUTSET of the first debate.

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Obama's approach to the debate should be:

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Obama's approach to the debate should be:

Traditional, measured, defensive

1 vote

Jaw-dropping, provocative, but with a touch of Obama-cool

50 votes

the Convention's the thing

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Friday August 22, 2008 · 4:40 PM PDT

2008/08/22 · 16:40

With the GOP FINALLY getting the onslaught of ridicule they so rightly deserve, it's time to turn our attention toward the convention. Because in many ways, Obama is a transformative candidate, I would like to see a transformative convention that seals the deal with the American public. Without question, Americans are ready for change...now we can seal the deal by going with David Gergen's excellent idea of announcing some key candidates for positions within Obama's cabinet.

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Saturday July 12, 2008 · 8:19 AM PDT

2008/07/12 · 08:19

Apologies for the very short diary, but I have to run out and haven't seen this story anywhere:

Troy King, University of Alabama graduate and McCain campaign chair for the state has been caught in a gay sex scandal a la Larry Craig. Full story here at Pensito Review.

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Sunday May 11, 2008 · 8:15 PM PDT

2008/05/11 · 20:15

Despite the fact that Barack Obama represents a formidable challenge for John McCain, I believe there are four basic tactics that Obama can adopt, in addition to telling the truth and massive voter registration, that could secura a huge electoral win in November and consequently, a complete paradigm shift in American politics.

The American people strongly support Democratic policies, so I am proposing these four specific tactics to (1) increase our chances for victory and (2) to prepare Americans for transformational change. Here they are:

(1) Engage Seniors by Focusing on Social Security Issues.
(2) Tie Security & Economic Problems with the War in Iraq (and McSame).
(3) Push specific Green Energy projects & links to the Economy.
(4) Make the Democratic National Convention ALL about Biography.

Follow me over the jump for details.

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Strategy that will flip the most voters?

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Strategy that will flip the most voters?

Seniors via Social Security

5 votes

Middle Class via the War in Iraq and its economic consequences

20 votes

Green Energy Projects

3 votes

A week-long bio on Obama at the DNC

6 votes

Something else (describe below)

3 votes

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Wednesday April 16, 2008 · 8:28 PM PDT

2008/04/16 · 20:28

Freep Link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/...

Drudge also holding his own poll. Now, Barack is winning both, 59%-26% on MSNBC and 62%-38% on sludge. Looks like most everyone is seeing tonight for what it was: Obama taking a swift-boat styled attack in stride.

This is one more nail in the coffin for corporate media. After tonight, many more Americans are going to realize they're being played by their corporate masters.

But what's next?

Dean tactics for Obama victory in PA

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Thursday March 27, 2008 · 9:20 PM PDT

2008/03/27 · 21:20

I suspect that many Kossacks out there are also Deaniacs from way back in 2004 (sigh). One of the hallmarks of Howard Dean's revolutionary campaign was writing personal letters to voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. To my knowledge, this had never been done before.

With Obama's on-line supporters now numbering in excess of one million, it would only take each one of us writing fewer than 10 letters each before every eligible voter in PA had a heartfelt, passionate letter from a real person in their mailbox. If we can win on April 22 in PA, this race will come to an abrupt end. A successful letter writing campaign can close the gap for Obama in PA.

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Saturday March 08, 2008 · 9:34 PM PST

2008/03/08 · 21:34

Mark your calendars, everyone. This year, the Democratic National Convention is August 25-28, 2008 in the great City of Denver, CO.

Link to official site: www.demconvention.com

Though I'm not sure it will come down to a superdelegate vote, I believe we should be prepared for that possibility. I'm getting a bit neurotic at this point about some last second tomfoolery, so I am hereby asking Obama supporters to prepare for an all out march on the convention to ensure that the will of the voters is preserved. This means, the candidate with the most PLEDGED delegates gets the nomination. We will camp, we will march, we will sing, we will chant, we will WIN!

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Saturday March 08, 2008 · 9:56 AM PST

2008/03/08 · 09:56

Sorry for the short diary, but I don't see this news on dailykos yet.

Link:

www.politico.com

Woo hoo!

And lo, the narrative changes back to sanity! Post today's win and Tuesday's...along with the Friday help from Bill Maher, we can pull this discussion back to some semblance of sanity. I think Clinton has really hurt herself this week.

We are One Million strong & We can end this.

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Friday March 07, 2008 · 4:22 PM PST

2008/03/07 · 16:22

It's a snowy weekend here in Tennessee, so I'm thankfully afforded some time to reflect on the events of the week. Obama wins Vermont & Texas (delegate win). Clinton takes Ohio & Rhode Island. There is very little change in the delegate gap between the two candidates.

The already inaccurate media narrative describing the relative chances of each candidate winning the nomination worsens.

Major superdelegates like Edwards, Richardson, and Gore remain silent as the Clinton campaign breaks all the rules relating to party discipline, party unity, and ethics. The Obama camp remains reticent to respond forcefully. Mississippi and Wyoming vote over the next four days. For Obama supporters, this weekend is about staying focused and taking charge of each and every daily news cycle.

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Friday January 04, 2008 · 12:04 AM PST

2008/01/04 · 00:04

The most glaring story coming out of Iowa tonight is that we've got mojo and the Republicans do not. With Democrats doubling Republican turnout, and with new candidates thumping old ones, the press can now tell the country what we already know: Americans are starving for change.

Worse, it's really all downhill from here for the GOP. The Club for Growth is even now preparing to unload on Mr. Huckabee. The two Republicans who have momentum coming out of Iowa, Huck & McCain, both have an extremely tough row to hoe within their own party. Both have internal party issues with immigration (the No. 3 GOP issue) and where Huckabee is weak on foreign policy, McCain is weak (to the GOP) on social issues. In 2008, conservatives will not have an inspirational candidate to rally behind.

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