Wasn't McCain -Feingold supposed to end soft money ads? Can someone explain to me how the RNC can be running ads for McCain?

Posted at July 2, 2008 10:29 PM in response to RNC Gearing Up For Swing-State Ad Campaign Against Obama

Perhaps you should read the whole speech. I think you'll agree with what he wants to do. He is calling for putting the entire country and the resources of the govt. to solving the problem. A "manhattan project" for energy.

Posted at June 24, 2008 3:21 PM in response to Obama: McCain Has Failed Us On Energy "For Decades"

I received one of those emails today. Hre was my response:

Dear Speaker Pelosi,


What good does it do to have a Democratic congress if they refuse to stand up for our priciples? The FISA bill being debated today should never have been brought up for consideration. Capitulation is not the same thing as compromise. It seems every time you "compromise" with the Bush Administration, the only thing that gets compromised are the voter's rights.

I'll be glad to help more democrats get elected when they stop caving in every time the Republicans try to scare them into yet another capitulation. It's time we stopped focusing on more Democrats and started focusing on better Democrats. I would like to help get elected people who won't sell my right to privacy to the highest telecom bidder.

Posted at June 20, 2008 3:27 PM in response to House Dems' Fundraising Email Promises "Strong" Dem Majority -- On Same Day AS FISA Cave

"Many would like for him to wage a big fight. There is a major risk in doing so. This compromise is supported by many DEMS and was worked out by DEM Leaders. How would it look to the general public if he is unable to bend the will of his own party's leaders in Congress. That is what would happen if he started a fight now. He would look weak and that would bode well for his chances of actually bending Congress to his will as President. "

I disagree. Fighting would make him look like a strong leader who is willing to stand up for his principles, regardless of who he has to stand up to. How would it look to the public? It would look like he's taking control of the party and forcing them to finally stand up to the president who 70% of the public disagrees with. It would look like he is willing to take a risk to do the right thing, and show what happens when Democrats grow spines.

Posted at June 20, 2008 2:21 PM in response to Obama Spokesman: I Don't Know His Stance On FISA

What about Option D:

He could call Harry Reid and let him know he's putting a hold on the bill until further notice. He could suggest that they pass a FISA with all of the updates needed without immunity. and If Harry doesn't honor his hold, he can filibuster the bill and support Chris Dodd or Pat Leahey for Majority Leader in the new congress with the new Obama administration.

In other words, he could take a strong principled stand.

I've been a strong supporter of Senator Obama since the beginning of the campaign, but I'll be extremely disappointed of he lets the bill pass without a real fight.

Posted at June 20, 2008 2:14 PM in response to Obama Spokesman: I Don't Know His Stance On FISA

If we are willing to give up our freedom because of a few terrorists, then haven't the terrorists already won?

I will not let a few radicals destroy everything this country was founded on.

John McCain does not understand that you don't fight terrorists by giving them what they want.

Posted at June 17, 2008 10:54 AM in response to McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Of Having "A September 10th Mindset"

It's a sham. Another way to transfer wealth from the middle class to the very wealthy.

Posted at June 10, 2008 4:43 PM in response to Another Red State Dem Refuses To Endorse Obama

Ted Kennedy, Bernie Sanders, John Kerry and Chris Dodd are all more Liberal than Obama.

Obama worked with Republican Tom coburn on the Open Government legislation. You can now go to a website and see where your tax dollars are going.

He also worked with Richard Lugar on getting control of loose nukes in Russia and around the world.

Posted at June 10, 2008 4:36 PM in response to Another Red State Dem Refuses To Endorse Obama

"Do you have a list of fact check results that show clear bias?"

Not the results pre se but the "facts "they choose to check made me suspicious years ago.

Posted at April 18, 2008 4:55 PM in response to Non-Partisan FactCheck.org? Not Quite

It was an interview from 2004

Posted at April 13, 2008 7:14 PM in response to Carter: It Would Be A "Very Serious Mistake" For Super-Delegates To Overturn The Primaries