Commenting on Nevada Outcome.
Posted in Politics 2008
Jan. 20, 2008 at 09:12
by BrendaBee
I have listened to and read much of the speculating and second guessing and predicting and so I figured it was okay for me to throw in my two cents worth. Of course my opinions are not as "learned" or brilliantly stated or professional sounding. Mine are merely gut reactions. This disclaimer just to alert you to the fact that of all the people commenting on the results of yesterdays voting in Nevada I am the only one honest enough to admit I have no shining crystal ball giving me the answers. BB
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Headlines: Clinton and Romney Win in Nevada
By Chris Cillizza
washingtonpost.com staff writer
"With nearly 70 percent of the vote counted, Clinton led with 51 percent to 45 percent for Obama (Ill.). Former senator John Edwards trailed far behind with five percent."
I hope this puts a spike in Edwards hull and sinks his boat once and for all. I hate to think he and his blue collar background will turn out to be the perennial presidential candidate. Whats with these North Carolinians anyhow? the nation has John Edwards and Greensboro has Berkley Blanks.
Another aspect of a Clinton or Obama Democratic presidential candidate that I am convinced of is that neither one can win. Hillary is severely difficult to like and no president has been elected without popular appeal except perhaps Richard Nixon (remember Richard Nixon?). Billy Boy has gotten her this far but he can not win the election for her.
Obama lacks experience and can never hold up in a presidential debate with his lovely speeches and a critical audience. He will need to bring more to the podium than a big smile and high ideals which is all he has. Maybe in 2016 he will have a chance if he stays in the Senate and makes a name for himself actually governing. So with neither Clinton or Obama electable we can be assured of a Republican president with either Giuliani, McCain or Romney.
"Early entrance polling showed Clinton leading among women, older voters and those who prized experience while Obama held an advantage among black voters and those who valued a need for chance,"
Well, I guess this contradicts my opinion that while the country as a whole might be ready for a woman president the over 60 group which are the most serious voters still are not that liberal.
"Romney won at least 14 delegates in Nevada's caucuses, extending his overall lead in the race for delegates, an AP analysis of caucus results showed. Nevada still had 17 Republican delegates to award. Romney had 56 overall delegates followed by former governor Mike Huckabee (Ark.) with 32 and Sen. John McCain with 13."
I really hate to see Romney get these votes. First taking Michigan and now Nevada. Of course he was going on his father's popularity in Michigan and his Mormon faith to some extent in Nevada. It still makes me uneasy because in my personal rating he is a very distant third to Giuliani and McCain. If you care to check out my reports from FactCheck.org under Category: Politics 2008 you will see that Romney is the running far ahead of the other candidates in exaggerating his record of achievement. In fact, he doesn't appear to be able to give the straight honest facts on anything. I really dislike liars.
"Most of the focus today in the Republican presidential fight was in South Carolina where polling showed McCain and Huckabee running very close. No Republican has won the party's nomination without winning the South Carolina primary."
A vote for Huckabee IMO is a wasted vote as he is not going to carry the country. Of course if the Republicans are silly enough to put him up then the country will have a real horse race for the presidency and it will be a toss up as to which incompetent wins. Not a whole lot of difference between Clinton, Obama and Huckabee as far as being bad presidential material is concerned.
"No single state's vote is going to end the race or give any candidate all that much momentum. The contest will likely extend until at least Feb. 5, when 22 states vote and a huge chunk of both parties' delegates are at stake."
This of course is the day that will settle the race. I still believe it will be a Giuliani/McCain ticket for the Republicans; or at least I hope so. I simply don't see anyone else being able to handle the presidency at this point in history when the country and the world is so unsettled and real leadership is needed. This is not saying that McCain or Romney can't lead if given the chance. But neither man is strong enough to stand up to Congress and therefore the petty back biting and a baiting will continue as it has been going for the past 16 years.
The country and world need a leader and the United States is the only country prepared to offer that leadership. But our president can hardly fill that role when fighting the Monica Lewisky type sideshows. I personally never gave a hoot who Billy Boy banged or where. He was merely an alpha male like all presidents and truly if you care to read your history he was relatively tame. I cared about how he conducted our affairs on the world stage. I cared about how he handled the budget and the environment and the entitlements.
Neither can we stand another 8 years of seeing who can be the most outrageous Bush Basher. I personally got so damned sick of the Democrats bitching and then what did they do when they got control of Congress? Not one thing. Not one!
Unfortunately this is the temper of the times and the politicians have gotten into the habit of making these loud obnoxious noises to keep the people's focus away from their real activities which is of course lining their pockets and doing favors to get votes so they can continue lining their pockets. BB
Now we both know you really could have gotten thru the weekend and even the election without the opinions of a Opinionated Old Broad, but I thank you for coming by and hope you give me your opinions right back on my site or yours. BB.
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Jan. 20, 2008 - Who's going ...
to win....Posted by jmcclough
Jan. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
The two quotes below are from previous posts under category: Politics 2008. I have been posting both my opinions and the corrections to the politicians lies according to FactCheck.org on that category also. You may want to check it out. So far the most honest seems to be McCain, but even he has told some whoopers. Romney and Hillary seem not to be able to find the truth. BBNo crystal ball but a lot of hope for Rudy Giuliani
"My man Rudy hasn’t shown very well, but then he won’t in these small states (Iowa and New Hampshire). He will however carry the larger states especially in the East. He will have to work hard to get California but neither will California go for Romney, Huckabee, Clinton and Obama. I believe as the field stands only McCain can take California. He certainly has the Hispanic vote."
"I am of course still firmly on the side of Rudy Giuliani as the next president of the United States. At this time in history we need a tough, pragmatic, politically street smart president. I have referred to him as a street fighter and this he is. We need him on a national basis because he can not be rolled by any opposition in Congress. He is willing to deal, but won’t be over run. We need him on the international scene for the same reason. He will deal with other countries, but in a show down he will not back down. For example, Giuliani would put the anti-missile bases in Europe and tell Russia’s Putin what to do with his empty threats. The only problem he would have is if Putin cuts the oil supply to the European countries to get their compliance. And, this move just might backfire on Putin because the world has not forgotten the communist and have not enjoyed seeing Putin bring communism back to Russia."
I have been debating on a running mate for Giuliani and have concluded that a Giuliani/McCain ticket might very well carry the country. The tough street fighter and the honest politician. This would be a middle of the road balanced and pragmatic combination and would get the vote of some Democrats who simply can not stand Hillary and feel that Obama lacks experience. Also I think it would appeal to Independents and all but the most conservative Republicans. BB
Edited by BrendaFayBowers on Jan. 20, 2008 at 20:48
Posted by BrendaFayBowers
