Archive for the 'running mates' Category
The Implosion Of John McCain
Posted on September 3, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, John McCain, Sarah Palin, running mates | 1 Comment
I was away for four days. I came back to see that John McCain’s campaign destroyed itself by making an absolutely disastrous choice of vice presidential nominee. Here’s what I’ve learned about Sarah Palin since I returned:
Palin has less than two years’ experience as Alaska’s governor. Prior to that, she served as mayor of a [...]
Obama/Biden
Posted on August 23, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, running mates | Leave a Comment
When pollsters ask voters about the most important issue to them in this election, I’m always disappointed, but not remotely surprised, to see my own answer not even make the list. See, if any pollster asked me the question, I wouldn’t even hesitate before saying, “Torture.” For the millionth time I ask, WHY THE FUCK [...]
More Fun With Headlines
Posted on August 20, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Kathleen Sebelius, running mates | Leave a Comment
Yeah, well, if I wrote anything serious about the VP speculation, I’d have trouble respecting myself later. I mean, everyone is flipping out this morning because Obama said “he” instead of “he or she”. I’ll stick to easy jokes about headlines, thank you very much.
And in that vein: The New York Times says Kathleen Sebelius [...]
“Surprise!”
Posted on August 19, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Joe Lieberman, John McCain, running mates | 3 Comments
This Politico headline cracks me up:
McCain weighs a Lieberman surprise
Who, precisely, would be surprised by John McCain selecting Joe Lieberman as his running mate? I guess people who aren’t paying any attention whatsoever to the campaign might not have seen it coming. Maybe.
It’s certainly no Phil’s mother shouting, “Surprise!” as she walks into his bedroom [...]
Are They Really Uncertain Of The Reaction?
Posted on August 19, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, John McCain, Republican party, abortion, running mates | Leave a Comment
Please please PLEASE let it be Lieberman:
Rich Lowry of the National Review reports that the campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., “has been calling key state GOP officials around the country the last couple of days and sounding them out about the consequences of a pro-choice VP pick. The campaign is asking about the reaction [...]
No Lame Vice Presidents
Posted on August 18, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Tim Kaine, running mates | Leave a Comment
This is what I’m saying:
Inciting further speculation that Virginia governor Tim Kaine would be named Sen. Barack Obama’s running mate, snickering reports from the Kaine household have indicated that the 50-year-old father of three has the experience and leadership qualities necessary to become vice president—assuming the position is vice president of being a total dork.
We [...]
At Least He’s Not Tim Kaine
Posted on August 13, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Evan Bayh, running mates | Leave a Comment
That’s all I can say in regards to the latest VP speculation buzz making the rounds this afternoon:
Word has reached me that at Barack Obama’s Hawaii retreat, Evan Bayh’s chances to find himself the next Democratic VP candidate have moved to better than 50/50.
Bayh isn’t, in my opinion, toxic in the way Kaine was toxic. [...]
Vindication Will Be Mine
Posted on August 13, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 Democratic convention, 2008 presidential election, Kathleen Sebelius, running mates | Leave a Comment
Jay Newton-Small runs through Obama’s VP options at Swampland, using the announced convention speakers to cross names off the list. It’s a sound method in theory1, but I think she makes a huge error in one instance. Sebelius, the first potential named, is immediately eliminated as a confirmed speaker. However, if you follow the link [...]
Staying On Message When The Message Is “Dick Cheney”
Posted on August 5, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Dick Cheney, running mates | Leave a Comment
Over the last week, I heard several commenters suggest that any day in which race dominates the election conversation is probably a good day for John McCain. By the same token, I’d say that any day in which the Dark Lord of the Sith dominates the conversation is probably a good day for Barack Obama. [...]
Quick Additional VP Thought
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, John McCain, running mates | Leave a Comment
Remember last week when the McCain camp intentionally let slip rumors of an impending VP announcement? The theory behind an impending pick went something like this: The second week of August features the Olympics, and by the time the Olympics are over, we’re almost into the Democratic convention. Then there’s hardly any time between the [...]
Now I’m Convinced
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, gay marriage, running mates | Leave a Comment
Kathy G responds to the Tim Kaine speculation by pointing not only to his questionable record on choice, but to his abysmal record on gay marriage. The Virginia governor does not merely oppose gay marriage in the wishy-washy way we expect of Democrats trying to avoid a fight; he actively opposes civil unions and supported [...]
Trying To Find Out About Kaine And Abortion
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Tim Kaine, abortion, reproductive rights, running mates | Leave a Comment
First, a huge disclaimer: While reporters are seeing a lot of evidence pointing to Tim Kaine as Obama’s VP pick, I strongly doubt the senator has made his final choice yet (as do most of the reporters in question). I suspect 3-5 names are legitimately still in contention for Obama and the people he has [...]
Uh-Oh
Posted on July 28, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, reproductive rights, running mates | Leave a Comment
I spent all day reading about how Tim Kaine was at the top of Obama’s shortlist. I didn’t particularly care; I’ve never liked Kaine much, but I’ve never disliked him either; he’s just as good as most of Obama’s options (aside from a handful of choices I would really like).
But is the Virginia governor really [...]
Personal Scouting In The Veepstakes
Posted on June 25, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Kathleen Sebelius, Labor, running mates | Leave a Comment
As I mentioned, I saw Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius last night. She received an award from the labor organization American Rights at Work and I was lucky enough to be invited by a friend who works for the organization.
Governor Sebelius certainly has an impressive list of accomplishments from her efforts to protect working Kansans. Without [...]
Things I Don’t Care About
Posted on June 10, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Jim Johnson, Things I Don't Care About, running mates | Leave a Comment
(Part eighteen in an ongoing series)
The financial dealings of the guy who is running Obama’s VP search.
Please: Tell me why I should care, or stop talking about it.
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Wesley Clark Is On The Sebelius Train
Posted on June 3, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 democratic primary, Kathleen Sebelius, Wesley Clark, running mates | Leave a Comment
I’ve never thought much of General Wesley Clark as a presidential or vice presidential nominee. With no disrespect intended towards the man’s military career, he simply doesn’t have enough experience in electoral politics and demonstrated significantly less than the necessary aptitude for campaigning in 2004.
That said, he certainly has a significant following consisting of many [...]
What’s Decidedly Not The Matter With Kansas
Posted on May 19, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under Kansas, Kathleen Sebelius, running mates, voting rights | Leave a Comment
Kathleen Sebelius fights the good fight (and often wins) in one of the least progressive states in the country. How often does a governor get to do this much good with a veto?
Today, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) vetoed a bill that would require voters starting in 2010 to show identification at the polls. In [...]
Obama/Sebelius
Posted on May 12, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Kathleen Sebelius, running mates | Leave a Comment
Chris Bowers uses somewhat different criteria (and a straw poll) to determine who should be Obama’s veep nominee than I have used when thinking about it on my own, but he ultimately comes to the same conclusion: Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius is the best choice at the moment.
In summarizing his thoughts, Bowers writes:
Right now, the [...]
Simple Answers To Simple Questions
Posted on May 8, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 democratic primary, 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, running mates | Leave a Comment
Two in a row from Jack Cafferty1:
Should Obama offer Clinton the V.P. spot?
Answer: No.
Seriously, why does anyone think this is even an option, let alone a good idea? You would have to have a fundamental misunderstanding of the vice presidency, national electoral politics, the public perception of the Obama/Clinton dynamic, Barack Obama’s priorities, Hillary Clinton’s [...]
It’d Probably Make More Sense If She Had At Least Been A Successful CEO
Posted on April 22, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Carly Fiorina, John McCain, Wall Street Journal, running mates | Leave a Comment
The Journal Washington Wire writes about an unexpected running mate option for McCain, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and McCain campaign official Carly Fiorina. Reporter Mary Jacoby notes a “low-level buzz among conservatives in Washington” as well as positive remarks from an RNC official close to McCain.
Washington Wire’s quick take on Fiorina’s negatives:
She’s not a party figure [...]
