Tuesday, February 17, 2009
HAITUS
Due to school (and other things) , the blog will be on hiatus. Unfortunately, I can not commit to doing both right now. Hopefully, the summer months will be more kind, and the Hiatus will only become seasonal. Hopefully, however, there will be a post every once in a blue moon.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Who can beat the Obama-Biden ticket in 2012?
We all know the Dems. are going to give the nomination to Obama, even if he turns out to be a rather bad President (e.g. Carter Part 2), so what about the Republicans? You have the current star of the party, Gov. Sarah Palin, along with Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and the "other Obama" ala Gov. Bobby Jindal. Huckabee and Romney are there as well, but the three mentioned before seem to be the most big three. This is because Romney will face the "oh here we go again..." people, and Huckabee has a great show on Fox News that he may not be willing to give up.
So what of these three? Well, personally, I'm seeing a battle between Palin and Jindal, and one that is going to rival the battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Now, I'm all for Palin, I even have been trying to get ahold of those nifty "PALIN 2012" signs, but Bobby is just as good! Don't forget, Clinton was a shoe-in for the Dem. nomination, and we saw what happened to her! The same could very well happen to Palin should both of them run.
Now let's just say Palin wins. Who would be the VP pick? It would come down to Romney (again), Pawlenty, Jindal, and Rice. Now, with the last one, I know you all just hit the floor going "are you insane?!" Hear me out. A Palin-Rice ticket would most liekly do very well, even if Obama doesn't turn out to be disaterous. Palin is great with energy, and people tend to connect with her. She also has executive experience. Rice is Secretary of State under President Bush, and has Foreign Policy cred. She, like Palin, won't take crap from anybody as well. Not only that, but, let's face it, the fact that she is black may very well dig into the votes Obama would get, and the fact that it is two women on a ticket is historic.
So, who would you like to see as President-Vice President in 2012? Check your answer in the new poll!
So what of these three? Well, personally, I'm seeing a battle between Palin and Jindal, and one that is going to rival the battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Now, I'm all for Palin, I even have been trying to get ahold of those nifty "PALIN 2012" signs, but Bobby is just as good! Don't forget, Clinton was a shoe-in for the Dem. nomination, and we saw what happened to her! The same could very well happen to Palin should both of them run.
Now let's just say Palin wins. Who would be the VP pick? It would come down to Romney (again), Pawlenty, Jindal, and Rice. Now, with the last one, I know you all just hit the floor going "are you insane?!" Hear me out. A Palin-Rice ticket would most liekly do very well, even if Obama doesn't turn out to be disaterous. Palin is great with energy, and people tend to connect with her. She also has executive experience. Rice is Secretary of State under President Bush, and has Foreign Policy cred. She, like Palin, won't take crap from anybody as well. Not only that, but, let's face it, the fact that she is black may very well dig into the votes Obama would get, and the fact that it is two women on a ticket is historic.
So, who would you like to see as President-Vice President in 2012? Check your answer in the new poll!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Debate #3, Election Night, and the Future of the GOP
Sorry guys and gals! I've been extremely busy, as Sahana has been, so it may be a while for updates...
Debate #3
To be honest, John McCain seems to have won this debate. He seemed more energetic and agressive than I have ever seen him.
To be honest, John McCain seems to have won this debate. He seemed more energetic and agressive than I have ever seen him.
Election Night
McCain went down in flames. It's as simple as that. Obama, for once, actually met expectations, and din't go down in the polls like I has anticipated. Don't get me wrong though, McCain had an extremely steep path to victory, and never for a moment did I think he had a great shot at winning. However, when Indiana turned out to be too close to call, along with Virginia, that settled it. With those two very red states almost turning blue (and actually turning when it comes to Virginia!), McCain had no chance at the Presidency. It was over at about 9:00pm EST.GOP's Future
2010 and 2012 look like extremely good years for Republicans. With an Obama presidency, and a heavily Democratic Congress, the economy and the other problems we will be facing will be seen as their failure, not as the failure of the Republicans. We could see a second wave of GOP controlled congresses in 2010, and, dependingon how Obama governs, and if we have Sarah Palin as the presidential Nominee of the Republican Party, a party of New Reaganites. Obama, who is basically Carter's second term, would be replaces by Sarah Palin, who is arguably a prominent figure who is looking more and more like she deserves the Rreagan mantle. We also have Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, who could pull an Obama and take the election from Palin. He as well could be an extremely good president. The GOP must, in order to make it happen, learn from the 2008 election. McCain was literally what people see the Republican Party as: the old white man party (and thats what they themselves are saying!). They need some new blood, and messing around with congressional leaders, and having Jindal, Rice, and Palin out and about would be extremely beneficial. Last thing however, is the the youth vote and minority vote. Republicans usually give up trying to grab these two, which I believe is part of the reason why the GOP lost so many seat, as well as the Presidency. In fact, the GOP rarely even goes out and tries to get that vote. They need to take a lesson from Obama, and go after the Democratic base a bit. Ask for the minority and youth vote, since religious and elderly voters won't always be there. If the GOP does this, and Sarah Palin manages to continue building herself up, the future will be much better for the US of A and the GOP.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Presidential Debate: #2
Once again, this one is going to be short, sorry guys and gals...
This debate, to be honest, was more of a wash. Obama seemed to not do anything wrong, and didn't really answer questions, but McCain wasn't able to hit Obama hard enough. He should have been pounding the tax-and-spend liberal ideology that Obama has taken on, and the whole Rev. Write and William Ayers problems. if McCain wants to win, he is going to need to bring out his legendary anger on the side of the people against corporate lobyists and Wall Street.
I do have ot add in though, since today is extremely important, that the Dow had risen today, and by about 950 points! Hopefully this will take the eyes off the economy, and back onto the election. Don't forget, Al Gore was beating Bush by 11 points (51-40) in October, and McCain has been counted out numerous times only to end up winning. Let's see if he can pull another one.
This debate, to be honest, was more of a wash. Obama seemed to not do anything wrong, and didn't really answer questions, but McCain wasn't able to hit Obama hard enough. He should have been pounding the tax-and-spend liberal ideology that Obama has taken on, and the whole Rev. Write and William Ayers problems. if McCain wants to win, he is going to need to bring out his legendary anger on the side of the people against corporate lobyists and Wall Street.
I do have ot add in though, since today is extremely important, that the Dow had risen today, and by about 950 points! Hopefully this will take the eyes off the economy, and back onto the election. Don't forget, Al Gore was beating Bush by 11 points (51-40) in October, and McCain has been counted out numerous times only to end up winning. Let's see if he can pull another one.
Friday, October 3, 2008
VP Debate and 1st presidential debate
Yeah, its been awhile, but we're back...with the flu...so this is going to be short unfortunately.
The much first Presidential Debate for this election was rather interesting, focusing on not only foreign policy, as is custom in the 1st one, but also the economy. I for one expect McCain to do badly on the economic portion, and do extremely well in the foreign policy. Turns out, McCain did extremely well in both. He was energetic, and on the offence most of the night. Obama did however have a few good moments, and talking into thr camera instead of at the moderator.
As for the VP debate, what a show! My favortie line has got to be "say it ain't so, Joe...". I've found myself saying that so many times today! But really, Palin won this one. No wonder Biden closed with his father saying of "when you get knocked down, get right back up", because he needs to in order to cover for his performance in the debate. The only thing I really have to hit Palin on is that she sometimes didn't anwer the question (though Biden did that plenty of times as well...) choosing instead to counter what Beden had been saying. Really, its two McCain-Palin wins. for right now.
The odd thing is, however, is that the polls are shwoing a slip for McCain, though this can be contributed to the recent economic problems. This, with the pasage of the $500 billion "bailout" will most likely end up taking a back seat again to energy, and even foreign policy if Iran keeps acting up. only time will tell however.
The much first Presidential Debate for this election was rather interesting, focusing on not only foreign policy, as is custom in the 1st one, but also the economy. I for one expect McCain to do badly on the economic portion, and do extremely well in the foreign policy. Turns out, McCain did extremely well in both. He was energetic, and on the offence most of the night. Obama did however have a few good moments, and talking into thr camera instead of at the moderator.
As for the VP debate, what a show! My favortie line has got to be "say it ain't so, Joe...". I've found myself saying that so many times today! But really, Palin won this one. No wonder Biden closed with his father saying of "when you get knocked down, get right back up", because he needs to in order to cover for his performance in the debate. The only thing I really have to hit Palin on is that she sometimes didn't anwer the question (though Biden did that plenty of times as well...) choosing instead to counter what Beden had been saying. Really, its two McCain-Palin wins. for right now.
The odd thing is, however, is that the polls are shwoing a slip for McCain, though this can be contributed to the recent economic problems. This, with the pasage of the $500 billion "bailout" will most likely end up taking a back seat again to energy, and even foreign policy if Iran keeps acting up. only time will tell however.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
RNC: Day 4
Speaker: Senator John McCain
Alright, its over! And by that, I mean both McCain's speech and the convention. This speech was dull to put it nicely, though comparing him to Barack Obama is more than unfair. I swear, i must have been asleep through most of it. the only saving grace was the ending, not only because it was the ending, but because of the energy that was seen going into it. By far, this is the McCain that will be needed in the days to come: Palin may bring in youth and exuberance, but McCain has to show he is just 'too old". Someone give that guy some uppers and get him angry at someone, PLEASE! All we want is a little EMOTION! Other than that, is was an okay speech, and drew more views than Obama. I guess that's a plus.
Alright, its over! And by that, I mean both McCain's speech and the convention. This speech was dull to put it nicely, though comparing him to Barack Obama is more than unfair. I swear, i must have been asleep through most of it. the only saving grace was the ending, not only because it was the ending, but because of the energy that was seen going into it. By far, this is the McCain that will be needed in the days to come: Palin may bring in youth and exuberance, but McCain has to show he is just 'too old". Someone give that guy some uppers and get him angry at someone, PLEASE! All we want is a little EMOTION! Other than that, is was an okay speech, and drew more views than Obama. I guess that's a plus.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
RNC: Day 3
Speaker: Governor Sarah Palin
Let's face it, Sarah Palin is the only real reason why today was so important, so this whole little section goes straight to her! Today was when she introduced formally herself and her family into the national political scene, and she just hit it out of the park. She was eccentric, knowledgable, and seemed to know exactly what was expected of her. Am I the only one who thinks she is the second coming of Ronald Reagon?
Let's face it, Sarah Palin is the only real reason why today was so important, so this whole little section goes straight to her! Today was when she introduced formally herself and her family into the national political scene, and she just hit it out of the park. She was eccentric, knowledgable, and seemed to know exactly what was expected of her. Am I the only one who thinks she is the second coming of Ronald Reagon?
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