Hey everyone,
This is short and sweet please find below a link from CNNMoney that gives a split screen between the candidates on the issue of economy, taxes, healthcare, and others. Very good article that gives a layman's explanation on the candidate's differences.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0806/gallery.election_issues/index.html
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sept. 30, 2008- Update- In Brief
Because if I don't do this I won't do anything...
If you didn't see the debate Friday or don't read any newspapers or watch any news here is a brief rundown...
Obama and McCain's first debate was... Not that spectacular... Where McCain should have shined( Foreign Policy) he fell short; instead of showing the how and why's for the "victory in the surge" in Iraq and the reasons behind staying and exactly why Afghanistan (where the terrorists have been located) has been neglected and instead of Pakistan being engaged diplomatically instead of hostile etc. etc. he just continued saying that "The surge is working and Senator Obama does not think so"... But please note that Senator Obama has defintiely admitted many times over that the surge has in fact worked, however, it is past time to turn the working surge over to the Iraqis.
Next Senator Obama should have had the economy and healthcare on lock; however, he as well fell short. Especially with the financial market turned on it's ear and McCain making all that hoopla about "I am suspending my campaign to focus on the economy" (By the way I have direct knowledge of people fundraising on behalf of the McCain campaign all during this "suspension")... As I said before it is Obama's golden opportunity and I hope the subsequent debates he lampoons McCain.
If you did not see the debates here you go
http://www.youdecide2008.com/2008/09/27/video-obama-mccain-debate-from-mississippi-9-26-08/
In regards to the economy basically the chickens have come home to roost! About 15 years ago or so President Clinton vowed to increase homeownership to 70% by the end of his Presidency he drafted a bill that would allow this to take place.
Basically the legislation was meant to downgrade the requirements needed to receive a home loan; it actually was a win for all sides more consumers could bye homes and banks and the real estate sector stood to make alot of money. However, a problem arose... In the mist of requirements being lowered for loan approval many consumers got in over their heads and bought houses they couldn't actually afford but was approved through means of predatory lending (not properly explaining terms of a contract -and their consequences if not followed- to a potential loanee), along with that homeownership became a investment instead of an American Dream component with people buying multiple properties to flip them later after some half done "improvements" had been made.
People began having homes foreclosed on and banks and financial instiutions went into the business of buying debt and that became big business and while companies were carrying debt they made it appear as assets building up their self-worth for investors to continue to put money into the company through stock and (you see where this is going right?) Anyway the "mess" hit the fan and now the government who initially set this in motion is now scrambling to stop the hemorraghing in the form of a $700 billion bailout for the companies that have been running wild on wallstreet for far too long. But now the politicans are racing against the clock to pass this bill in a form that their constituents won't go ape on them and keep them from being re-elected AND keep the economy from spiraling into a modern day Depression.
Fun isn't it!!?!??!
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
If you didn't see the debate Friday or don't read any newspapers or watch any news here is a brief rundown...
Obama and McCain's first debate was... Not that spectacular... Where McCain should have shined( Foreign Policy) he fell short; instead of showing the how and why's for the "victory in the surge" in Iraq and the reasons behind staying and exactly why Afghanistan (where the terrorists have been located) has been neglected and instead of Pakistan being engaged diplomatically instead of hostile etc. etc. he just continued saying that "The surge is working and Senator Obama does not think so"... But please note that Senator Obama has defintiely admitted many times over that the surge has in fact worked, however, it is past time to turn the working surge over to the Iraqis.
Next Senator Obama should have had the economy and healthcare on lock; however, he as well fell short. Especially with the financial market turned on it's ear and McCain making all that hoopla about "I am suspending my campaign to focus on the economy" (By the way I have direct knowledge of people fundraising on behalf of the McCain campaign all during this "suspension")... As I said before it is Obama's golden opportunity and I hope the subsequent debates he lampoons McCain.
If you did not see the debates here you go
http://www.youdecide2008.com/2008/09/27/video-obama-mccain-debate-from-mississippi-9-26-08/
In regards to the economy basically the chickens have come home to roost! About 15 years ago or so President Clinton vowed to increase homeownership to 70% by the end of his Presidency he drafted a bill that would allow this to take place.
Basically the legislation was meant to downgrade the requirements needed to receive a home loan; it actually was a win for all sides more consumers could bye homes and banks and the real estate sector stood to make alot of money. However, a problem arose... In the mist of requirements being lowered for loan approval many consumers got in over their heads and bought houses they couldn't actually afford but was approved through means of predatory lending (not properly explaining terms of a contract -and their consequences if not followed- to a potential loanee), along with that homeownership became a investment instead of an American Dream component with people buying multiple properties to flip them later after some half done "improvements" had been made.
People began having homes foreclosed on and banks and financial instiutions went into the business of buying debt and that became big business and while companies were carrying debt they made it appear as assets building up their self-worth for investors to continue to put money into the company through stock and (you see where this is going right?) Anyway the "mess" hit the fan and now the government who initially set this in motion is now scrambling to stop the hemorraghing in the form of a $700 billion bailout for the companies that have been running wild on wallstreet for far too long. But now the politicans are racing against the clock to pass this bill in a form that their constituents won't go ape on them and keep them from being re-elected AND keep the economy from spiraling into a modern day Depression.
Fun isn't it!!?!??!
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
Sept 28, 2008
Hello Good People,
NOTE:THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO COME OUT FRIDAY AFTERNOON IT IS A TAD BEHIND AND PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE DEBATE AND BAILOUT UPDATES TOMORROW... I'VE BEEN ILL!
First... I cannot for the life of me figure out why why why is Sarah Palin the VP choice for the McCain campaign. She has proven over and over again that she is inept; remember that old saying "Better to let people think you are a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt!" apparently that is not known in Alaska (you know right next to Russia)! John McCain (I mean the McCain Campaign heads) have gone far and above insulting woman/minority voters and the general public at large! At the very least McCain's camp (Steve Schmidt, Rick Davis, Charlie Black all three of the biggest lobbyists in Washington by the way) need to sit this broad down and hand feed her what she needs to say! Russia and Canada being near Alaska does not give anyone Foreign Policy experience period! If that is the case EVERY Californian, Nevadian, Colorodian, New Mexican, Floridian, Arizonian, or anyone that went to Cancun for spring break could be a Secretary of State!
I still don't understand why this woman was even on the list for VP when there are Republican woman like Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-TX that are more than qualified!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Bailey_Hutchison
In short if the American voter is dumb enough to take anything this woman says seriously they deserve whatever is ahead!
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4479049n (You need to watch this video!!!)THE BELOW LINKS ARE SOME COMMENTARY ON THE BAILOUT PRIOR TO THIS WEEKEND WATCH IT BE INFORMED AND WE WILL DISCUSS TOMORROW!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26894467 (Chris Hayes)
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26894431 (Rahm Emmanuel)
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26901275 (Joe Lieberman)
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
NOTE:THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO COME OUT FRIDAY AFTERNOON IT IS A TAD BEHIND AND PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE DEBATE AND BAILOUT UPDATES TOMORROW... I'VE BEEN ILL!
First... I cannot for the life of me figure out why why why is Sarah Palin the VP choice for the McCain campaign. She has proven over and over again that she is inept; remember that old saying "Better to let people think you are a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt!" apparently that is not known in Alaska (you know right next to Russia)! John McCain (I mean the McCain Campaign heads) have gone far and above insulting woman/minority voters and the general public at large! At the very least McCain's camp (Steve Schmidt, Rick Davis, Charlie Black all three of the biggest lobbyists in Washington by the way) need to sit this broad down and hand feed her what she needs to say! Russia and Canada being near Alaska does not give anyone Foreign Policy experience period! If that is the case EVERY Californian, Nevadian, Colorodian, New Mexican, Floridian, Arizonian, or anyone that went to Cancun for spring break could be a Secretary of State!
I still don't understand why this woman was even on the list for VP when there are Republican woman like Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-TX that are more than qualified!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Bailey_Hutchison
In short if the American voter is dumb enough to take anything this woman says seriously they deserve whatever is ahead!
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4479049n (You need to watch this video!!!)THE BELOW LINKS ARE SOME COMMENTARY ON THE BAILOUT PRIOR TO THIS WEEKEND WATCH IT BE INFORMED AND WE WILL DISCUSS TOMORROW!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26894467 (Chris Hayes)
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26894431 (Rahm Emmanuel)
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/26900438#26901275 (Joe Lieberman)
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
Sept. 2, 2008- Update-- Wrap-Up
Hello My Beautiful people,
This has been a VERY busy political weekend; Obama ended one of the most successful Democratic conventions in recent history to over 84,000 at Invesco Field and over 40 million via the TV and internet live feeds, John McCain (trying to regain his "Maverick" title) picked Sarah Pollen the 20 months strong Gov. from Alaska who is a mother of 5 a former beauty queen a hunter and a mother of a developmentally disabled 4month old baby Trig (she's pro-life) and Trak (?) the son that is deploying to Iraq on September 11th (oh did I mention she was under federal investigation?) AND then we find out that Sarah Paulen's daughter Bristol is 17 unmarried and 5 months pregnant (she's pro-life)... A Republican convention overshadowed by three powerful storms gunning for the gulf coast the largest since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and marred by rain (that repubs prayed would befall the heads of the democrats... God don't like ugly)
My intention was to go in depth about the fantastic speech that was delievered by Senator Obama on the final day of the Democratic Convention. However, I suspect that the audience in which I am currently engaging has watched it and all agree that he could not have done better so on and so forth... And since I am not trying to make this TOO long I want to get straight to the republicans namely Sarah Palon
I warn you this is more opinion than update
My issue is this does McCain and the GOP think the voter (women and women's rights supporters) are so daft as to just vote for anyone that is using or has used at some point Pamparin? Do they believe that men are so stupid to jump on the band wagon just because this lady has a cute face, nice rack and knows how to sling a gun? What about her experience, just because she is a working Mother of 5 she is qualified to take over the Presidency (and let's be honest this man has had 4 bouts with skin cancer and looks like he is falling apart at the seams)? If that is what the qualifications are pretty much every black woman in America that is heading a single parent home is over qualified. But she is a conservatives dream, Pro-life, NRA life member... and...um...let me think.... Oh she has nothing else on her resume.
"Well she fought corruption in her own party"... After she spent her mayoral tenure working with lobbyists to get MILLIONS of earmarks for her town of 5.
"Well since Alaska is closest to Russia she defintely has Foreign Relations experience"- Cindy McCain... Enough said
"I don't know what experience she has for this position and I am not sure if I will vote for her ticket or not"- Her own Mommy
In the interest of time I will make the rest of this brief... You know about the teen pregnancy etc. etc. I will get off my soapbox now if you haven't discussed this before discuss now!
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
This has been a VERY busy political weekend; Obama ended one of the most successful Democratic conventions in recent history to over 84,000 at Invesco Field and over 40 million via the TV and internet live feeds, John McCain (trying to regain his "Maverick" title) picked Sarah Pollen the 20 months strong Gov. from Alaska who is a mother of 5 a former beauty queen a hunter and a mother of a developmentally disabled 4month old baby Trig (she's pro-life) and Trak (?) the son that is deploying to Iraq on September 11th (oh did I mention she was under federal investigation?) AND then we find out that Sarah Paulen's daughter Bristol is 17 unmarried and 5 months pregnant (she's pro-life)... A Republican convention overshadowed by three powerful storms gunning for the gulf coast the largest since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and marred by rain (that repubs prayed would befall the heads of the democrats... God don't like ugly)
My intention was to go in depth about the fantastic speech that was delievered by Senator Obama on the final day of the Democratic Convention. However, I suspect that the audience in which I am currently engaging has watched it and all agree that he could not have done better so on and so forth... And since I am not trying to make this TOO long I want to get straight to the republicans namely Sarah Palon
I warn you this is more opinion than update
My issue is this does McCain and the GOP think the voter (women and women's rights supporters) are so daft as to just vote for anyone that is using or has used at some point Pamparin? Do they believe that men are so stupid to jump on the band wagon just because this lady has a cute face, nice rack and knows how to sling a gun? What about her experience, just because she is a working Mother of 5 she is qualified to take over the Presidency (and let's be honest this man has had 4 bouts with skin cancer and looks like he is falling apart at the seams)? If that is what the qualifications are pretty much every black woman in America that is heading a single parent home is over qualified. But she is a conservatives dream, Pro-life, NRA life member... and...um...let me think.... Oh she has nothing else on her resume.
"Well she fought corruption in her own party"... After she spent her mayoral tenure working with lobbyists to get MILLIONS of earmarks for her town of 5.
"Well since Alaska is closest to Russia she defintely has Foreign Relations experience"- Cindy McCain... Enough said
"I don't know what experience she has for this position and I am not sure if I will vote for her ticket or not"- Her own Mommy
In the interest of time I will make the rest of this brief... You know about the teen pregnancy etc. etc. I will get off my soapbox now if you haven't discussed this before discuss now!
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
August 28, 2008- Update DNC Day 3
Wednesday night at the Democratic Convention was an electrifying night that was a wonderful precursor to the finale this evening; the double headliners for the evening were Former President Bill Clinton and VP nominee Joe Biden and they did not disappoint. Much of the media and republican pundits have tried to down play the support that Senator Clinton vowed for the Campaign of Senator Obama; insinuating that it “Wasn’t enough” and that is “Was what she HAD to do to not seem like a sore loser”. However, any doubt that the Clinton Camp did not truly support Obama and Senator Biden was greatly dispelled last night.
President Clinton began with congratulating his wife on her spectacular campaign and as any supporter was admittedly disappointed that his candidate, wife, did not win. But that he was fully supporting Barack Obama, not just for unity sake but because he is the right man for the job; he elaborated on Obama’s capability in proper decision making, referring to his running mate choice of Senator Biden, how through the knowledge and capability of Barack and the proven record of Biden they are a team that will not only take back the White House but will take back the economy, health care, education and foreign diplomacy. President Clinton left the podium leaving not a shadow of a doubt that he and Senator Clinton fully supported Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Senator Biden is known for his “gift of gab” and at times that being not as much a gift, but Senator Joseph Biden took the opportunity to show the convention and the viewing audience that he is a Father, a Son, a Husband, a Widower, a Grandfather, a Civic Leader and a supporter of Barack Obama and the America the Obama wants to build. Nothing brash or harsh only truth and honesty, which reminded us why Joe Biden was a favorite in the early running and why Barack choose him as his running mate. Joe Biden is the Delaware Senator with blue collar charm and the Foreign Relations know how and he left everyone feeling a lot more comfortable and a lot more energized. The speech ended with a surprise appearance from Senator Obama that further intensified the dynamics of the evening.
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
President Clinton began with congratulating his wife on her spectacular campaign and as any supporter was admittedly disappointed that his candidate, wife, did not win. But that he was fully supporting Barack Obama, not just for unity sake but because he is the right man for the job; he elaborated on Obama’s capability in proper decision making, referring to his running mate choice of Senator Biden, how through the knowledge and capability of Barack and the proven record of Biden they are a team that will not only take back the White House but will take back the economy, health care, education and foreign diplomacy. President Clinton left the podium leaving not a shadow of a doubt that he and Senator Clinton fully supported Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Senator Biden is known for his “gift of gab” and at times that being not as much a gift, but Senator Joseph Biden took the opportunity to show the convention and the viewing audience that he is a Father, a Son, a Husband, a Widower, a Grandfather, a Civic Leader and a supporter of Barack Obama and the America the Obama wants to build. Nothing brash or harsh only truth and honesty, which reminded us why Joe Biden was a favorite in the early running and why Barack choose him as his running mate. Joe Biden is the Delaware Senator with blue collar charm and the Foreign Relations know how and he left everyone feeling a lot more comfortable and a lot more energized. The speech ended with a surprise appearance from Senator Obama that further intensified the dynamics of the evening.
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
August 27, 2008- Update DNC Day 2
Hello All,
PLEASE NOTE I WAS REAL BUSY TODAY AT WORK.... THIS RECAP IS A MEMO I DID FOR SOME OF OUR CLIENTS ... SORRY NOT AS IN DEPTH BUT IT GETS THE POINT ACCROSS I SUPPOSE!
"Last evening the Convention was all about Hillary Clinton and whether her remarks would reflect on her support for the party’s nominee, Barack Obama. Republicans were suggesting that Senator Clinton would be tepid in her support of her Democratic rival. By all impartial accounts and based upon our observations from the floor of the Convention, Senator Clinton did a superb job. Indeed, many of us who have followed Hillary Clinton for years believe that this was her finest speech. Firm and self confident, Senator Clinton reviewed the central themes of her campaign and asked her supporters to set aside their disappointment over her loss of the nomination and close ranks “as a single party, with a single purpose…We are on the same team.” In one of her most memorable statements, she said, “I want you to ask yourselves: Were you in this just for me or were in it for all the people in this country who feel invisible?”
While the McCain campaign has attempted to claim Senator Clinton did not fully endorse Senator Obama, our view from the convention floor was quite the opposite. She ignited the hall and left no doubt of her support for the Illinois Senator. As many supporters told us, she did exactly what she needed to do. Former President Clinton speaks tonight and again all eyes will be on his performance and his level of enthusiasm for the Obama/Biden ticket.
Last week we also heard from former Democratic Governor of Virginia Mark Warner. Warner’s speech was more mild and less attack oriented than the traditional keynote address. Former Governor Warner argued that this election was “a race for the future.” This theme leaves voters to contrast Obama, 47, to John McCain, 72, and asks who is best suited to lead in a world of dynamic change, the economy and technology. This is similar to the “future/past” argument that Bill Clinton used against the much older George H.W. Bush in 1992.
Tonight, as noted above, former President Clinton will address the delegates as well as Obama running mate, Joe Biden. Each of these will be closely watched and we will report our views tomorrow."
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
PLEASE NOTE I WAS REAL BUSY TODAY AT WORK.... THIS RECAP IS A MEMO I DID FOR SOME OF OUR CLIENTS ... SORRY NOT AS IN DEPTH BUT IT GETS THE POINT ACCROSS I SUPPOSE!
"Last evening the Convention was all about Hillary Clinton and whether her remarks would reflect on her support for the party’s nominee, Barack Obama. Republicans were suggesting that Senator Clinton would be tepid in her support of her Democratic rival. By all impartial accounts and based upon our observations from the floor of the Convention, Senator Clinton did a superb job. Indeed, many of us who have followed Hillary Clinton for years believe that this was her finest speech. Firm and self confident, Senator Clinton reviewed the central themes of her campaign and asked her supporters to set aside their disappointment over her loss of the nomination and close ranks “as a single party, with a single purpose…We are on the same team.” In one of her most memorable statements, she said, “I want you to ask yourselves: Were you in this just for me or were in it for all the people in this country who feel invisible?”
While the McCain campaign has attempted to claim Senator Clinton did not fully endorse Senator Obama, our view from the convention floor was quite the opposite. She ignited the hall and left no doubt of her support for the Illinois Senator. As many supporters told us, she did exactly what she needed to do. Former President Clinton speaks tonight and again all eyes will be on his performance and his level of enthusiasm for the Obama/Biden ticket.
Last week we also heard from former Democratic Governor of Virginia Mark Warner. Warner’s speech was more mild and less attack oriented than the traditional keynote address. Former Governor Warner argued that this election was “a race for the future.” This theme leaves voters to contrast Obama, 47, to John McCain, 72, and asks who is best suited to lead in a world of dynamic change, the economy and technology. This is similar to the “future/past” argument that Bill Clinton used against the much older George H.W. Bush in 1992.
Tonight, as noted above, former President Clinton will address the delegates as well as Obama running mate, Joe Biden. Each of these will be closely watched and we will report our views tomorrow."
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
August 26, 2008- Update DNC One
Hello My Beautiful People,
I hope you all enjoyed the summer thus far and hopefully you are savoring the last few weeks!!
The Democratic Convention has finally descended upon us and I will admit until last night I had lost sight of the historical magnitude of what has been taking place over the last 19 months. I have been an political junkie for a minute now so the Convention was nothing really new to me; it was pretty normal blue and black suits with a splash of liberal color and style here and there, political pundits giving there two cents about everything and everyone, national and state senators, local legislatures making appearances and speeches hoping that they will leave an impression on the viewing audience in the event they make a big move in the future and so on.
I was deeply moved by Senator Ted Kennedy's speech for two reasons 1- because this may very well be his last convention and even though he said he would be there in January to see Barack's inauguration, there is a chance that he may not be the case. 2- his speech was a changing of the guard turning over the torch to the Debbie Wasserman Schultz's, the Jesse Jackson Jr.s (notice how J2 is making his best effort to NOT be viewed in the same ineffective light as his father) and the Harold Ford Jr.s. Great speeches, musical acts pretty much status quo. All going on with a banner on the bottom of the screen with the announcement of Michelle Obama's speech.
Until they showed an earlier recorded moment of a woman being mic checked looking palpalably nervous and serious, young techs fluttering around her que card people checking with her a bevy of movement... Then it hit me... That woman looks like me... The skin tone the hair, not the clothes (I haven't made it to that tax bracket yet) but she looks like ME!!!
I began to get nervous for her I thought about the importance the spouse plays in the election, how the role of the First Lady is to represent the person that her husband is to the world. How Hillary played her role well for the time she needed to, how if she had been the Hillary we know now how it would not have went well for Bill. How in 2004 you saw the beginning of the end of John Kerry's candidacy with Teresa's speech. Lady Bird Johnson, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Laura Bush, Nancy Reagan all woman distinguished in their own right and all gave their husbands stong support and the world gracious candor.
Michelle Obama came to the stage and embodied those qualities. She spoke of her upbringing in "South Side Chicago", the parents that mentored and supported her, the lasting memory of her Father, the brother that dreamed with her and preceded her to Princeton and went on to his own success, the young presistent law staffer that wooed her with an ice cream cone and their historic journey to the White House.
Last night's speech was to set the tone for the week.... Last night's speech set the tone for this campaign!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26400281/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/26/dncspeeches.irpt/index.html
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
I hope you all enjoyed the summer thus far and hopefully you are savoring the last few weeks!!
The Democratic Convention has finally descended upon us and I will admit until last night I had lost sight of the historical magnitude of what has been taking place over the last 19 months. I have been an political junkie for a minute now so the Convention was nothing really new to me; it was pretty normal blue and black suits with a splash of liberal color and style here and there, political pundits giving there two cents about everything and everyone, national and state senators, local legislatures making appearances and speeches hoping that they will leave an impression on the viewing audience in the event they make a big move in the future and so on.
I was deeply moved by Senator Ted Kennedy's speech for two reasons 1- because this may very well be his last convention and even though he said he would be there in January to see Barack's inauguration, there is a chance that he may not be the case. 2- his speech was a changing of the guard turning over the torch to the Debbie Wasserman Schultz's, the Jesse Jackson Jr.s (notice how J2 is making his best effort to NOT be viewed in the same ineffective light as his father) and the Harold Ford Jr.s. Great speeches, musical acts pretty much status quo. All going on with a banner on the bottom of the screen with the announcement of Michelle Obama's speech.
Until they showed an earlier recorded moment of a woman being mic checked looking palpalably nervous and serious, young techs fluttering around her que card people checking with her a bevy of movement... Then it hit me... That woman looks like me... The skin tone the hair, not the clothes (I haven't made it to that tax bracket yet) but she looks like ME!!!
I began to get nervous for her I thought about the importance the spouse plays in the election, how the role of the First Lady is to represent the person that her husband is to the world. How Hillary played her role well for the time she needed to, how if she had been the Hillary we know now how it would not have went well for Bill. How in 2004 you saw the beginning of the end of John Kerry's candidacy with Teresa's speech. Lady Bird Johnson, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Laura Bush, Nancy Reagan all woman distinguished in their own right and all gave their husbands stong support and the world gracious candor.
Michelle Obama came to the stage and embodied those qualities. She spoke of her upbringing in "South Side Chicago", the parents that mentored and supported her, the lasting memory of her Father, the brother that dreamed with her and preceded her to Princeton and went on to his own success, the young presistent law staffer that wooed her with an ice cream cone and their historic journey to the White House.
Last night's speech was to set the tone for the week.... Last night's speech set the tone for this campaign!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26400281/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/26/dncspeeches.irpt/index.html
"Growth is always worth the price you pay, because the alternative is a limited life with unfulfilled potential"- Anonymous
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