All Posts Tagged With: "Obama"
Updated Fix Electoral Map Picks: An Obama Landslide
<p><strong>><a href=’http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008/pick-your-president/’>2008 Election Contest: Pick Your President</a></strong> – Predict the winner of the 2008 presidential election.</p> Barack Obama stands on the cusp of an electoral vote blowout over John McCain with just eight days left in the 2008 general election. On our latest Fix electoral map, we have Obama at 349 electoral votes — his […]
27Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Updated Fix Electoral Map Picks: An Obama Landslide | Continued
Missourians For Obama
Is it Missourians or Missourites? We never know. We live in Punkin Center, Missouri, and we are voting for that Chicago politician, Barack Obama. Generally we don’t take much to Chicago politicians, but this fella seems different. Down the road in St. Joe the Newspaper just came out for that McCain boy. We figured they […]
26Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Testing John McCain and Barack Obama
John McCain is beginning his campaign rallies with: “Do we want a President who will be tested? My friends, I have been tested many times and I have the scars to prove it.” Not so fast big shooter. Your scars are not very flattering. Much like a sporting event, where people are tested on the […]
25Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Parsing the (Tracking) Poll: Feeling Voters’ Pain
One of the essential character traits in any successful politician is an ability — whether real or feigned — to connect with the hopes and fears of the average voter. Voters tend to like to vote for politicians that they believe are extraordinary (whether that means in terms of charisma, brain power of some other […]
25Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Parsing the (Tracking) Poll: Feeling Voters’ Pain | Continued
The Saturday Word: Back on the Trail
Today, both presidential candidates will spend time in New Mexico. With Senator Barack Obama returning to the mainland late last night from his visit with his gravely ill grandmother in Hawaii, his campaign has released a two-minute advertisement in which he speaks directly to voters. In it, he says: “At this defining moment in our […]
25Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Saturday Word: Back on the Trail | Continued
The Root of Obama’s Calm is Humility
Why is Barack Obama so calm. People have been throwing rocks at him for two years that we know about – and he smiles and nods his head, he remains calm. The world of finance collapses and Obama remains calm. John McCain calls him a Muslim terrorist and he remains calm. What is going on […]
24Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 8 comments | Continued
The Day The Earth Stood Still
November 4, 2008, the earth will stand still. There are moments in human history when all people of all nations stop – they pause their lives – they watch. Sometimes we are captivated in hopeful anticipation, other times frozen in fear and awe. September 11, 2001 was a day of fear and awe. July 20, […]
24Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Day The Earth Stood Still | Continued
Opie and Fonzie for Obama
Opie, Fonzie, and Andy support Obama. Who would have thought? This video is pretty well done – as it should be. It is just done by one of the most accomplished directors in Hollywood. See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die
23Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Opie and Fonzie for Obama | Continued
Election Anxiety
Only the fools are not nervous about this election. Too much is at stake. By every measurement this country is worse off than it was eight years ago – and the decline continues. Every news cycle brings new anxiety – new fears for our future. And there remains uncertainty in the election outcome. The Bush […]
23Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
Spiritual Hope
Barack Obama has reignited the word hope. He even wrote a book about hope. His book is pretty convincing on the concept of hope, but sometimes hope is used so freely it looses it’s luster. I am not endorsing Obama, as most of our readers may know, but believe he has a good grasp of […]
21Oct2008 | Cole James | 3 comments | Continued
The Prophecy of Barack Obama
Two years ago Barack Obama decided to run for President of the United States. There were others. Seasoned politicians. Politicians who have been representing people in an official capacity for years. Each of the candidates spoke to the people. Each presented their case. Obama said, “This is about change.” We the people cheered. Think of […]
21Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
Justifying Political Tactics
We are talking about the Presidency of the United States of America in 2008. The most powerful and influential position in the entire world. All the world watches, waits, anticipates, frets, worries, holds their breath. What is at stake here? Here it is, as America goes so goes the world. For the candidates we are […]
20Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Justifying Political Tactics | Continued
Obama, Kennedy, Lincoln, Jefferson
Great men. Men of honor, of words. Words do matter, and these four, Obama, Kennedy, Lincoln, and Jefferson demonstrate the point. We in America are blessed that men who commanded words also commanded the birth of this nation. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” […]
20Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama, Kennedy, Lincoln, Jefferson | Continued
Updated Electoral Map: Obama at 315
Fifteen days remain in the presidential race and the electoral map appears to be hardening in Barack Obama‘s favor with the Illinois senator playing offense in a number of red states while John McCain has largely retreated within the borders of the 2004 map that gave President George W. Bush a second term. Overall, we […]
20Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Updated Electoral Map: Obama at 315 | Continued
Fear and Faith, Vote Obama – Go To Hell
Polar opposites. Fear and Faith. These concepts do not live together, they are never under the same roof. When the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Mormons and the Catholics and the Baptists come knocking at my door I am not afraid. But they are. Fear is always obvious in their message. The tactics employed by the […]
20Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
BBC – Mock the Week (Targeting Obama and McCain)
This is filmed for the BBC – British Broadcasting Company. The Program is Mock The Week – and nothing is off limits. These guys are awful – awful in the sense that nothing is sacred. In these videos they mock Barack Obama, John McCain, and the US Elections. We found this to be quite funny.
19Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on BBC – Mock the Week (Targeting Obama and McCain) | Continued
Obama Raised Record $150 Million in September
By Kate Phillips The Obama campaign announced this morning that it had raised a record $150 million last month, and had added 632,000 new donors to its total. The amount shattered the campaign’s previous record from August. The McCain campaign also had a record-breaking month in August, but is now operating with the $84 million […]
19Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Raised Record $150 Million in September | Continued
Colin Powell Endorses Obama
Is anyone surprised? Not this writer. Obama has all the qualities of leadership that Colin Powell would admire. With the endorsement on Meet The Press, Powell talked about his admiration for both candidates. Powell brought up all of the issues we have been concerned with. Powell talked about the style and substance of the McCain […]
19Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Colin Powell Endorses Obama | Continued
Obama Leads McCain in Newspaper Endorsements
By Shailagh Murray ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Sen. Barack Obama has opened up a massive lead over Sen. John McCain in newspaper endorsements. According to the Democratic Web site DemConWatch, Obama has secured support from 55 editorial boards, including from 10 newspapers that backed President Bush in 2004. One big coup: the Chicago Tribune, which […]
18Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Leads McCain in Newspaper Endorsements | Continued
Polls Cause Campaigns to Change Their Itineraries
Confronting an increasingly bleak electoral map, top aides to Senator John McCain said Thursday that they were searching for a “narrow-victory scenario” and would focus in the final weeks on a dwindling number of states, using mailings, telephone calls and television advertisements to try to tear away support from Senator Barack Obama. Skip to next […]
18Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Polls Cause Campaigns to Change Their Itineraries | Continued
Obama a terrorist? Pfft
Some argue that terrorism has been going on since the start of the Civil War, with setting trains on fire to shooting prisoners. The American Heritage Dictionary describes terrorism as “the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of […]
18Oct2008 | Cole James | Comments Off on Obama a terrorist? Pfft | Continued
“Give’em Hell Barry”
In 1948 Harry Truman was desperate to win the White House. He had been president for over three years – but he ascended to the throne via the death of Franklin Roosevelt. Truman was not popular. The Republican Thomas Dewey led in the polls and in monetary donations. The pollsters stopped polling two weeks before […]
17Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on “Give’em Hell Barry” | Continued
Joe The Plumber Don’t Wear White Tie
But Barack Obama and John McCain do. And they don’t just look funny. They talk funny. This is from the Al Smith charity dinner Thursday night. Read Full Post and View Videos Here
17Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Joe The Plumber Don’t Wear White Tie | Continued
DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN!
We don’t want to see this headline again. It was 1948. Harry Truman was running to capture the White House on his own merit. He had been Vice President to Franklin Roosevelt when Roosevelt passed away in 1945. Truman was not popular and was challenged by Thomas Dewey – the darling of the Republican Party. […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Once Upon an Election Dreary
Once upon an election dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten nonsense – This election does not come gently tapping, rapping at my chamber door. The campaigns charge into my chamber, into my life – and hang around. When we vote on November 4 we will […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 5 comments | Continued
Obama Invokes Granite State Lessons
Senator Barack Obama offered fresh words of wisdom today for any of his supporters who are feeling overly confident with the presidential race: New Hampshire. “For those of you who are feeling giddy or cocky or think this is all set, I just have two words for you: New Hampshire,” Mr. Obama told top contributors […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Invokes Granite State Lessons | Continued
Undecideds Laughing At, Not With, McCain
From TIME’s Amy Sullivan: In politics it is generally not considered a good sign when voters are laughing at you, not with you. And by the end of the third and last presidential debate, the undecided voters who had gathered in Denver for Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg’s focus group were “audibly snickering” at John McCain’s […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Undecideds Laughing At, Not With, McCain | Continued
Obama Warns Supporters Against Overconfidence
By Shailagh Murray NEW YORK — Sen. Barack Obama urged supporters at a fundraiser this morning not to grow complacent in the final days of the campaign. “For those of you who are feeling giddy or cocky or think this is all set, I just have two words for you: New Hampshire,” Obama told top […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Warns Supporters Against Overconfidence | Continued
Electoral College – a Debate
The race is heating up. The next few weeks will see more debate on the value of the Electoral College, the process of electing the President of the United States of America. This is an important equalizer in American politics. The Founding Fathers established a process based on their immense knowledge and understanding of history. […]
15Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 10 comments | Continued
Debate Expectations
The CW this morning seems to anticipate fireworks (any one see today’s cover of the New York Daily News?) in the last presidential debate tonight: another Hail Mary pass from John McCain, though in exactly what form is anybody’s guess. As Maureen Dowd noted on GMA: McCain needs a big rabbit out of a small […]
15Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Debate Expectations | Continued
The Latest on the Polls
OBAMA 53, MCCAIN 39 Bring on the hate speech Senator McCain and Governor Palin – you are showing your stripes. The American people are happy that you have chosen to show yourself honestly – the picture does not match the words – but we get the picture.
14Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Latest on the Polls | Continued
Live Debate analysis – McCain, Obama, Video Excerpts
We will be posting live on the final debate between McCain and Obama. Tonight we will refine our process to include live analysis, and possibly scoring points as the debate unfolds. The pictures framing this paragraph reflect our expectations and bias. Stay with us: Bob Schieffer is the moderator – the format is a sit […]
14Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Live Debate analysis – McCain, Obama, Video Excerpts | Continued
Who is That Masked Man? (Obama)
Every time we hear McCain or Palin say, “Who is Barack Obama?” we have to laugh to ourselves. They remind us of the town folks in the small town that has just been rescued by The Lone Ranger – they always ask, “Who was that Masked Man?” The next person marvels, “I don’t know. But […]
14Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
McCain is Mean Spirited – Slams Congressman Lewis
Congressman John Lewis has condemned the McCain Campaign for ‘…sowing the seeds of hate and division..” and he mentioned the segregationist Governor George Wallace. John Lewis is characterized as a ‘measured man’ – careful with his language… There are few men in Congress as respected as John Lewis. This writer believes that John McCain has […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Obama Wins – Thanks to ACORN
Obama will win this election, no doubt about it. He speaks about hope, change and civil liberties. When he speaks everyone listens, from the elite to the redneck. His Leftist support group ACORN has helped to spread his message, but they don’t stop there. They have helped bring voters to the booths in record numbers […]
13Oct2008 | Cole James | 2 comments | Continued
Education and the Presidential Election of 2008
Education, experience, life – what is really important when choosing a President. Morality, integrity, honesty, compassion, empathy – we could go on with our hopes for the next President – but for now, let’s look at education. John McCain “…graduated, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1958, and the National War College, Washington, D.C. 1973…” […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Can McCain Win The Debate?
McCain can win this debate – but he will have to hire Bill Clinton as a stand-in to do so. We are seeing very clearly that words do matter – and Bill Clinton is the modern master of words. McCain is a seasoned politician, able to deflect criticisms, able to spin content; but this debate […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Obama’s Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Barack Obama is on a journey. The destination is unknown, but every mountain, every valley, every raging river will be crossed with determination, with hope, with optimism. The forest is full of danger, the valley in the shadow of death, Obama fears no evil. Obama knows that the truth is with him. His cup is […]
12Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Wanted: Leadership, Not Beer Buddies
Way back when this writer was a young man, we used to stop at the local watering hole to soak up some suds with our beer buddies. Joe Six Pack was always the first to arrive, and the last to leave. After two or three cold ones we could solve most of the world problems. […]
10Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Teddy Roosevelt, Racism and the Presidency
Teddy Roosevelt was the Vice President under McKinley. He went about the ceremonial duties of the Vice President of that time – accepting an invitation by Booker T. Washington to visit Tuskegee Institute. But fate interceded, McKinley was assassinated and Roosevelt became President. Roosevelt offered a dinner invitation to Booker T. Washington which was readily […]
9Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Obama, McCain, Townhall Debate, 10-7-2008
Obama and McCain will be facing off tonight in a Town hall style debate. This is a format that McCain has favored. During the primaries, when McCain was down in the polls and in money, he resurrected his campaign with a town hall format. McCain is relaxed in smaller groups of people, talking freely with […]
7Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Obama and the Christian Right
The conservative media and christian right refers to “The Liberal Blogosphere” and the “Liberal Media” and the “Liberal Internet.” We looked around the internet and found these clips attacking Obama. According to these folks Obama is anti-christian, the anti-Christ, a Muslim, and anything else they can think of. This writer believes the Bible is not […]
7Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Americans want a Revolution – 2008
We are ready. We are ready for change. We are ready for a Revolution. The American people have already demonstrated a powerful desire for revolution. Witness the Party Primaries of 2007 and 2008. Democrats have registered to vote in historic numbers. Barack Obama – a relative unknown – won because he represented the best chance […]
4Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 7 comments | Continued
Obama Explains Economy in Speech
Barack Obama has come through with a practical explanation of the economic problems and the fear Americans are experiencing. Obama has remained cool and Presidential while McCain continues to harangue anyone who questions his judgement. This is an excellent example of the difference in leadership styles. McCain is erratic and risk taking, bounding from one […]
1Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Explains Economy in Speech | Continued
The Titanic USA is Sinking, Passengers Are in Life Boats
Two years ago Barack Obama, a freshman Senator from Illinois launched his bid for the Presidency of the United States. He campaigned on a message of change. Two years ago John McCain launched his bid for the Presidency of the United States. He campaigned on a message of experience. Today, each candidate talks change and […]
30Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Redneck Bait Shop and Bank Loans
Bobby John scratched his beard, pondering. Then he said, “Billy Bob, you sure being quite.” Billy Bob sat behind the counter of the Bait Shop, his usual post when the boys showed up for some palaver. The stool squeaked as Billy Bob leaned on the counter, “We aint been doing so good here at the […]
29Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Redneck Bait Shop and Bank Loans | Continued
Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere
Local hypocrites beg Feds for money. That might have been a better headline in a local newspaper. The actual headline is, “Local Officials rallying for funds.” This small Missouri community is very conservative – the joke around town is that we have too many churches and not enough strip joints (127 Churches, one strip joint). […]
29Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere | Continued
So, Rednecks Really Are For Obama
One of my main hopes for this campaign is that it moght be conducted with civility. Vote for who you like, campaign for who you like. and like who you like, but don’t engage in the hostility that is brewing in the dark corners of this debate. Leave it alone, and give us your opinion based on how you feel or how you interpret the issues.
27Sep2008 | bryan | 3 comments | Continued
Who Won The Debate, 9-26-2008
This writer watched closely. We felt that each candidate accomplished what they needed for this particular evening. Obama showed he could stand on the stage of foreign policy with McCain. After a tumultuous week of zig zagging McCain needed to show himself in command of his faculties. Here are some reviews done by other media […]
27Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
McCain’s Problematic Use of ‘Naive’
John McCain likes to refer to Barack Obama as being naive, always in the context of foreign policy. McCain says Obama is naive about Iraq, about Russia, about terrorists. But McCain should be careful with this word. John McCain has championed deregulation for rich bankers and Big Oil – with the belief that these folks […]
27Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on McCain’s Problematic Use of ‘Naive’ | Continued