Obama Makes His Case

Thursday, 30 October 2008, 6:00 | Category : Authors, Kasson, Obama, Politics
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So last night Barack Obama aired his 30 minute “infomercial” making one last case to vote for him.  Personally I was worried that this might draw criticism.  The most attackable thing I saw was Obama sitting in a ‘rustic’ Oval Office.
But I think Obama and his campaign were trying to make lots of subtle hints [...]

HERE COMES THE MUCK

Friday, 10 October 2008, 7:00 | Category : McCain, Politics, Wink
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Eight years ago then-candidate Bush promised to be a hands-across-the-aisle, bring-us-all-together sort of candidate & president.
Of course he was just the opposite, running the dirtiest campaign (and presidency) in decades. (When Nixon looks good by comparison, you have besmirched the office…)
Early in the 2000 primaries John McCain was gaining some momentum. Bush “push-polled” South Carolina, [...]

McCain: In Fear, All Smear

Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 8:00 | Category : Kasson, McCain, Politics
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McCain has recently decided in light of low poll numbers and his inability to gain ground on the economy issue, decided to leave the issues and go on the attack.