McClellan predicts Barack will win. In a landslide.

Scott McClellan, former Bush's press secretary, continues causing trouble for his old boss' party.

McClellan did not endorse Obama formally. Not yet. But McClellan sure sounded like when he praised Obama and predicted that Obama will win in a landslide.

McClellan thinks Obama will win precisely because he opposes the confrontational culture in Washington which Mr Bush has fostered during his eight years in power.

At a debate in Westminster, McClellan reportedly said:

"It all points to the possibility of a blow-out. I think he is likely to probably win the election. Obama has a very disciplined team of advisers and he certainly has a movement. He has the potential to change the political dynamic in America if he were to succeed."  

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/...

•  "The possibility of a blow-out"

  Landslide potential, kids. That's what I'm talking about.

  by droogie6655321 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:53:06 AM PDT

  •  This man's job used to be

    communicating?

    I think he is likely to probably win the election.

    by Puffin on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:31:07 AM PDT

•  Awful mixed feeling sbaout this...

  ...considering the accuracy of what McClellan said when he was White House spokesman... oh, what the hell, I'll take it.  Landslide here we come!

  by Finck II on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:53:34 AM PDT

  •  Perhaps he has finally learned...

    ...how to analyze political matters accurately!

    by Randall Sherman on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:20:22 AM PDT

    •  Well, getting stabbed in the back...

      ...can actually be an educational experience.

      by Finck II on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:28:39 AM PDT

•  Ouch

  These guys just can't help peeing in McCain's soup.

  by turneresq on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:54:25 AM PDT

•  Scott McClellan also said...

  ...a lot of bullshit.

  Maybe he'll finally get something right.  I hope so.

  by dlh77489 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:56:03 AM PDT

  •  McClellan's Family Has Backbone

    His dad, Barr McClellan (an attorney) was a major player in Texas politics.

    Barr published a book a few years ago where alleges LBJ had involvement in the JFK assassination. Whether one agrees with this version or not it took a lot of cojones to go against the LBJ legacy in Texas.

    by frandor55 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:23:38 AM PDT

    •  His mom is a complete opportunist

      Carole Keaton Strayhorn (or whatever her name is today, used to be Rylander) has changed parties several times, was a Democrat, then a Repub, then an Independent.  

      I wonder who Scott takes after more?

      by dlh77489 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:25:58 AM PDT

  •  deactivated

    I think his neo-con brain implant has been deactivated.

    by get the red out on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:38:45 AM PDT

    •  I'm more disposed to think his money-making

      implant has been activated, and it's easy to make money when you move with the prevailing winds.

      by dlh77489 on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:48:37 AM PDT

      •  Thing about Reps

        Dollar signs tend to deactivate the programming, it's the safeguard.

        by get the red out on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 12:37:53 PM PDT

•  of course hes going

  to win by a good margin.  thats why im upset about the last 15 days of pandering and acquiescence.  he would win without abandoning certain issues or taking up new
  ones that are unnecessary.

  by MBSS on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:56:13 AM PDT

  •  Nothing should be taken for granted.

    It's not pandering. It's GE.

    You want him to win some red states, South. How you think he is going to do it? And without expanding the map, he won't get a clear majority in Congress.

    But we're getting way ahead of the cart here...Still, a long way to go.

    by karpaty lviv on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:01:00 AM PDT

•  btw

  isnt it understood that the job description of a press secretary is to deciminate horseshit despite who is in the w.h.?  ill give mcclellan the benefit of the doubt until he proves that he is full of shit while outside of that job and it functions.

  by MBSS on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 09:59:06 AM PDT

•  It's a big tent

  But I'm definitely not sharing a sleeping bag with that lying liar.

  by Bindle on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:01:19 AM PDT

  •  I would consider...

    ...sharing that sleeping bag with the current WH liar.  But then, I'm a dirty old man with low standards.

    by carver on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:20:39 AM PDT

    •  You are indeed.

      by Bindle on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:25:35 AM PDT

    •  how about ann coulter?

      dont deny it

      by MBSS on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:29:54 AM PDT

      •  threw up in mouth

        No.  No.

        ...

        No.

        Just no.

        by The Termite on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:48:13 AM PDT

        •  her dirty talk in bed

          would involve the wtc wives

          by MBSS on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:51:26 AM PDT

      •  Filty, dirty old man that I am...

        ...I do draw the line somewhere around rock bottom - Coulter exists well below that.  I do retain some standards, albeit low ones.

        by carver on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 11:19:10 AM PDT

  •  I'm inclined to be a bit more forgiving....

    ... considering that he didn't wait 35-40 years to say something.  The social risk he took by coming relatively clean now still has the power to make a difference in our near future, even if it can't fix the criminal destruction his prior acts accommodated.  

    Continuing to hold grudges to the point of making the late converter essentially an outcast to both sides only serves as a cautionary example likely to prevent disclosures from others whose conscience pushes them to come forward, as well.  

    I believe we can offer acceptance and social protection to someone like him while neither ignoring nor continuously berating him for the sins he's already confessed.

    by Deighved H Stern MD on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 11:05:13 AM PDT

    •  Agreed.

      Like I said, it's a big tent.  I welcome the guy.  I'm glad he wrote the book.  Just not feeling snuggly.

      by Bindle on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 11:30:19 AM PDT

      •  yeah...

        ... supportive, while maintaining adequate distance to allow any potential "slime droppings" to fall harmlessly to the floor between us sounds about right.

        by Deighved H Stern MD on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 11:41:47 AM PDT

•  Come on in, McClellan.

  The water's fine.

  by AxmxZ on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:02:04 AM PDT

•  a big win will help many progressive causes

  including healthcare, my biggest issue. The main obstacle to real change on many fronts will be the senate, so we need a clear mandate to put on some pressure when we are still short of 60 dems. I support Obama making (some) compromises in pursuit of the big win.

  by no expert on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:02:49 AM PDT

  •  Right on, no expert, right on.

    by karpaty lviv on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:07:02 AM PDT

•  Great

  This means Obama's doomed.

  by karateexplosions on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:06:19 AM PDT

  •  you are taking the words, "blow out"

    to mean a flat tire when driving at high speeds?
    hey, you're the expert on all things scotty.
    great diary today, btw.

    by rasbobbo on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:11:42 AM PDT

•  is this the kiss of death? n/t

  by ye ye ye on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:10:04 AM PDT

•  Scottie is the new Arianna when he discovers he

  can get paid for a conversion experience.

  by Belvedere Come Here Boy on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:10:22 AM PDT

  •  It's also possible...

    ...that because the Bushys shit on his reputation, he's know doing a little payback.  Actually I don't care what his motives where, he's just another spike for my Bush Voodoo doll.

    by carver on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:26:28 AM PDT

•  Who learned what from whom?

  McClellan's quote, as you gave it, is actually nonsensical.  How can someone be "likely to probably win"?  You will either probably win or are likely to win, not both!

  And this, "He has the potential to change the political dynamic in America if he were to succeed."  Did anyone ever teach Scott about tense?  Or brevity?  Substitute ..."in America if he succeeds."

  I  kinda feel for Scotty, carrying all of that Bush water for so long, and really without a leg to stand on the whole time.  But that is no excuse for a 'communicator' not being able to really.... well, communicate!

  by wgard on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:31:17 AM PDT

•  Wishful thinking? Maybe, but I like it !!!

  by AllanTBG on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 10:41:12 AM PDT

•  See, even a brainwashed moron can be right.

  Once.

  by skrymir on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 11:22:59 AM PDT