Talking points re: Palin

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Saturday August 30, 2008 · 7:10 AM PDT

2008/08/30 · 07:10

The thing I can't believe, with regards to the Palin VP pick...and the thing that I hope the media realizes eventually....is that this selection had absolutely nothing to do with governing America; it was ONLY to help win an election.

Think about that.

If John McCain is elected president, he just chose a VP who has no legitimate area of expertise, no experience as a "statesman", and no credibility anywhere outside Wasilla, Alaska.

Every candidate chooses a VP who can help them win. But until now, they have at least pretended that the pick could help lead the country, too. John McCain isn't even bothering with pretenses....There is, literally, no possible way for McCain to rationalize the pick with regards to a potential administration and government. This was the most blatant attempt to win an election at the expense of actual governance in the history of this country, and I don't think that's hyperbole.

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Friday August 29, 2008 · 9:37 AM PDT

2008/08/29 · 09:37

Didn't see one, so I figured I'd post.

I wasn't immediately on board with the "train-wreck" analysis---I wanted to give her a chance to speak, first. I'm inclined to give somewhat of a benefit of the doubt....

No more.

Yup, this is a train wreck.

Wow.

Not sure how anyone could feel any differently after watching/listening to her speak....

....Also, did anyone else notice that when McCain introduced her, they barely acknowledged each other onstage? One of the most uncomfortable moments I've seen in this campaign....It was as if they'd never met in person before. Anyone actually think this was HIS choice?

UPDATE: At least she's figured out the Republican pronounciation of "Nuc-u-lar"

The Reason We'll All Miss Tim Russert

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Friday June 13, 2008 · 7:45 PM PDT

2008/06/13 · 19:45

I know today's news has been discussed from seemingly all possible angles, and as far as I know, this point has already been made---but I think it's the most significant one (from a media standpoint), and wanted to say some words in his honor.

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Sunday May 18, 2008 · 10:52 PM PDT

2008/05/18 · 22:52

Ok, full disclosure, this is shameless self-promotion. I try to keep my DKos posts to news-based stuff, so just for fun, I just launched a site for more opinionated material.

Will try to keep it regularly updated.

One column that's up there is about the reason why "speeches" matter just as much as solutions....

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Thursday May 08, 2008 · 1:32 PM PDT

2008/05/08 · 13:32

Given that it is now highly appropriate to start discussing Obama's Vice-Presidential choice (as it may well be revealed within the next 60 days; if I'm not mistaken, Kerry selected Edwards on July 6, 2004)...I wanted to outline what appears to be most important in selecting a running mate, and who that leaves as the best possible options.

I end up with four that help above all others; Tim Kaine, Bill Richardson, Ed Rendell, and Kathleen Sebelius.

Please feel free to dispute the logic or throw in any others that make sense.

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Tuesday May 06, 2008 · 5:50 PM PDT

2008/05/06 · 17:50

This is purely unscientific....but just look closely at FiveThirtyEight (Poblano)'s projection for Indiana, county-by-county, as referenced by Kos on the front page: Obama is, so far (8:45 PM ET) outperforming the projections almost across the board.

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Friday March 21, 2008 · 10:03 AM PDT

2008/03/21 · 10:03

Finally, the speech:

Also, here's the transcript: The Page

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Saturday March 08, 2008 · 4:40 PM PST

2008/03/08 · 16:40

It's amazing how quickly I've gone from being a front-lines, enthusiastic Obama supporter, to being so turned off by the slash-and-burn politics of Hillary Clinton that I'm not even optimistic anymore...Instead of feeling empowered to save the country, now I'm just hoping we can run out the clock.

Until a few minutes ago...when I realized something that, at least for me, makes me want to fight again.

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Monday March 03, 2008 · 7:01 PM PST

2008/03/03 · 19:01

So I figured tonight, we could all use a small distraction from Hillary vs Obama (given that tomorrow, we'll all be chewing off our fingernails)...

A couple weeks ago, Mike Stark joined me and my co-host on the Midnight Barbecue (late night TV show based in Virginia) with, among other things, his list of the top Republican scandals of the last few years....

(Mike, if you don't remember, isn't just a frequent DKos contributor, but he's also the guy who got tackled by George Allen's goons, and who confronted BillO at his house last year...)

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Thursday February 21, 2008 · 9:25 AM PST

2008/02/21 · 09:25

I've been a long-time lurker on DKos, since at least early '04...I have always resisted posting (I'm a radio/TV broadcaster and figured I should stay on the sidelines for ethical reasons)...something happened last Tuesday, though, that was exciting, uplifting, and timely, and finally changed my mind about getting on the board.

Except I'd forgotten that there's a week-long waiting period for first-time posts. So I scribbled down some notes, registered, and waited---like a thrilling chase scene in a movie that stalls awkwardly when they end up in a crowded elevator. Or something like that.

To use the lingo, more after the jump.

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Talking points re: Palin

Sarah Palin speech open thread

The Reason We'll All Miss Tim Russert

Column on Obama's "rock concert" rallies

Outlining the Veepstakes, and a VA Perspective on Obama/Kaine

Screw CBS---Obama Could Well Win Indiana (with #'s)

Richardson Endorsement Speech (UPDATED with the video)...

This is now a three-party election...

Mike Stark on best Republican sex scandals, etc (video)

Feel-good Obama story 9 days in the making...