U.S. Presidential Election 2008

[Deckard]

@gambit: chop your hand off and sell it on ebay..

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So now, longtime friend of the Clintons Warren Buffet has told CNN Obama would be his choice for the next President of the United States.

I'm actually starting to feel for Clinton. I despise much of how she's carried out her campaign, but after starting out as the leading contender (the presumptive nominee?) and with a thirst for the White House as strong as hers, having invested so much time, effort, personal fortune and even dignity, this is going to be an extraordinarily difficult time for her.

[mmm skyscraper]

Originally Posted by Deckard

I'm actually starting to feel for Clinton. I despise much of how she's carried out her campaign, but after starting out as the leading contender (the presumptive nominee?) and with a thirst for the White House as strong as hers, having invested so much time, effort, personal fortune and even dignity, this is going to be an extraordinarily difficult time for her.

I'm sure a 8 million dollar book advance for a book abour her run will help.

[Deckard]

"Clinton, who is banking on a large win in Kentucky Tuesday to keep her presidential hopes alive, also said she doesn't believe racism has played a role in the presidential campaign. But the New York senator said sexist attitudes among voters and members of the media have been a constant detriment to her White House hopes."

Riiiiight.

Meanwhile...

"Sen. Barack Obama said today that he agrees with Sen. Hillary Clinton that she has faced some sexism in the media coverage of her campaign.

"No doubt there are certain burdens for Sen. Clinton running as a formidable but first-time frontrunner as a woman in the same way I've got to deal with some issues as an African-American," Obama told ABC's Jake Tapper. "There is no doubt that there have been occasions where Sen. Clinton has had to overcome particular hurdles, and that is part of the groundbreaking nature of her campaign," he said."

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2...4895145&page=1

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Deckard

"Clinton, who is banking on a large win in Kentucky Tuesday to keep her presidential hopes alive, also said she doesn't believe racism has played a role in the presidential campaign. But the New York senator said sexist attitudes among voters and members of the media have been a constant detriment to her White House hopes."

Riiiiight.

Meanwhile...

"Sen. Barack Obama said today that he agrees with Sen. Hillary Clinton that she has faced some sexism in the media coverage of her campaign.

"No doubt there are certain burdens for Sen. Clinton running as a formidable but first-time frontrunner as a woman in the same way I've got to deal with some issues as an African-American," Obama told ABC's Jake Tapper. "There is no doubt that there have been occasions where Sen. Clinton has had to overcome particular hurdles, and that is part of the groundbreaking nature of her campaign," he said."

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2...4895145&page=1

I actually just came here to post exactly the same thing. At first, I was struck by how Hillary's now using sexism as an excuse (so graceful ) while Obama has actively avoided using racism as a crutch - especially after the West Virginia primary last week, and the Kentucky primary today that's sure to illustrate racism in voting preferences. But when I got to the part where Hillary said that she doesn't believe racism has played a role in this election.....I mean, really? She's just saying that, right? She can't possibly believe it, can she?

[Troy McClure]

Originally Posted by Sean

I actually just came here to post exactly the same thing. At first, I was struck by how Hillary's now using sexism as an excuse (so graceful ) while Obama has actively avoided using racism as a crutch - especially after the West Virginia primary last week, and the Kentucky primary today that's sure to illustrate racism in voting preferences. But when I got to the part where Hillary said that she doesn't believe racism has played a role in this election.....I mean, really? She's just saying that, right? She can't possibly believe it, can she?

Denial isn't just a river in Africa.

Meanwhile back at the ranch: Clinton Donor offers $1,000,000 for Superdelegate support



Right now, at least at 4:41 Phoenix time, Senator Clinton is up by 14 points in Kentucky. I'd think that would have to go up, but I am surprised it isn't higher.

[cacophony]

Originally Posted by Troy McClure

Clinton Donor offers $1,000,000 for Superdelegate support

ahhhh haim saban. the man who brought us mighty morphin power rangers and big bad beetleborgs.

[gambit]

Originally Posted by Deckard

@gambit: chop your hand off and sell it on ebay.

But that's the hand I write with. And masterbate with.

Originally Posted by Sean

Very cool. Did you hear him speak somewhere?

Yep!! He came to my hometown (Billings, Montana) and had a town-hall meeting at my old high school.

Photos are here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7837100@N04/

[cacophony]

Originally Posted by gambit

Photos are here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7837100@N04/

you didn't mention anything about him punching you.

[gambit]

Heh, he must've gotten me pretty good because I don't remember it!

Oh, completely off topic, but I didn't realize there were female secret service agents. Now before people jump on me, I'm not saying women can't be bodyguards (the couple there could kick my ass), but I'm just used to the movies seeing big guys in suits.

[jOHN rODRIGUEZ]

Originally Posted by gambit

. . . I'm not saying women can't be bodyguards (the couple there could kick my ass), but I'm just used to the movies seeing big guys in suits.

Can you say, "Watching too much television" ? J/K

Don't make me sick my girls on you.