I am one of those lucky ticket holders that will be heading over to Grant Park to watch the returns tomorrow night. My favorite Chicago smartass will be my plus one for the evening. As is the case, we are going to be doing some twittering from Lakeside.
Thank goodness for Eliot Spitzer. Or at least, I am guessing that is what the Clinton campaign is saying. With his fall from high, the news is focusing a teeny bit less attention on the comments of my former hero, Geraldine Ferraro:
I think that’s enough of that. With all of the commentary flying fast and furious in every which way, my favorite remark was delivered by Democratic analyst Keli Goff:
“She is a monster, too – that is off the record – she is stooping to anything,” – Samantha Power on Hillary Clinton
The wonderful Samantha Power was chatting with the folks over at The Scotsman when she made this little doozy of a statement. Set aside the point that off the record doesn’t seem to hold the same respect as it once did, is it really a big deal?
There has been a lot of blah-bitty-blah from the Clinton machine, her supporters, and even those I love about Barack Obama. They criticize his experience, his rhetoric, and even his pie-eyed supporters. In as much as I would like to point an equally judgmental finger at all of the negative naysayers, I won’t.
My friends, it’s Super Tuesday. It’s the day where 24 of these United States will do their part in the democratic process. It’s the day where huge percentages of party members will sound their voices for their candidates of choice. Traditionally, the outcome of Super Tuesday determined the next presidential candidate. This year, it is just one more step in the long journey to the presidency.
The pundits say that for the first time in many years, the winner of Super Tuesday will not reveal the possessor of the Democratic nomination. With two excellent candidates, I can see why such is the case. Rather than fearing the dilution of the Democratic message, let’s be thrilled that we have such astonishing options. Let’s be energized that either will offer the change that we so desperately desire. Let’s be hopeful that the moment is now.
With that said, on this Super Tuesday, I would be remiss if I didn’t take one last ditch effort to persuade my nearest and dearest to cast their vote for my Illinois senator, Barack Obama.
Hypothetically speaking, if Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report was a person rather than persona, I would pass out. I love that brash, smug, alpha male. I heart that balls to the wall, take no prisoners, are you inside my joke, welcome to my universe attitude that makes an uptight, liberal gal like me unclench.
Those who know and love me are well aware that my timing has been off by thees much. For the newest piece of evidence: Barack Obama will be holding a rally in NYC. Yep. My candidate of choice will be in NYC, only one short week after I have said goodbye to native ground.
For my NYC peeps, bail out of the office early and see him.*
I don’t know what to make of Rudy Giuliani. I am a little astonished that he is considered a front-runner for the Republican nomination for President. No doubt, he was a hero of 9/11. Following the attack, he certainly was a beacon of courage. Unlike other politicos, he didn’t demand leadership. For his efforts during those difficult times, he has my respect.
But for the 9/10 mayor of NYC, my “are you frickin’ kidding me?” reflex kicks into high gear. So here is my stab at the myth of Giuliani. Read the rest of this entry »
Last Friday night, I decided to take a road trip. You see, earlier in the week, I received an email saying that Barack Obama was going to make an announcement in Springfield, IL. The event was open to the public and those who would like to attend should make a reservation.
Everyone and their grandmother knew that Mr. Obama was going to make his announcement. This was something I didn’t want to miss. I sent an email to my local peeps to see who might be interested. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm was dimmed by the notion of driving down to Springfield (3.5 hours away), for an announcement that was to take place at 9 AM. Not to mention the fact that it was going to be held on the steps of the Old Capitol building. Outdoors. At 9 AM. In February. With a temperature of 3 degrees. Fahrenheit. I can’t say that I blame them. Not everyone has the glow of the political process at work to keep them all warm and toasty. Read the rest of this entry »
My giddiness cannot be contained! Barack Obama has committed to Stage One of his 2008 presidential bid.
I can’t claim to know a ding-dong thing about politics, but I do know that Mr. Obama will make a great choice for President. Being in Illinois, we have watched him go from State Senator to political super-duper star. There are many reasons to love this man, but the biggest?
He is a smarty-pants. I know that an Ivy League pedigree may not mean as much as it used to, but as a grad of Columbia University and Harvard Law School (first African-American prez of the Harvard Law Review to boot), not to mention a professor at the University of Chicago, I am looking forward to the day when the world will look to America and see a scholar at the helm.
Mr. Obama says of America, “I believe in you.” Well, as part of America, I believe in him. Go Barack!
Last week, Mr. Bush made an announcement that troop escalation was to begin in Iraq, with the first deployment on January 15th. That it was to begin on Martin Luther King Day was of little importance to the man.
I am tired of this guy. I am tired of overseas friends and strangers thinking that this man represents the country. I am tired of him speaking in my stead. I am tired of a man with his arguable military experience sending young men and women overseas to clean up his mess, and I am tired of him. His treatment of this country, his political party, his inner circle, his allies, his enemies, and the world at large will viewed by historians as either a big honking mess, or… no that’s it.
Like the majority of my circle, I am looking forward to November 4, 2008. Not only is it a special day for a dear loved one, but it is the day when we elect a new president. I guess that the big question will be “Who?” Democrats, republicans, independents, and no Cheney. The field is wide open, and there is hope in the world once more.
There has been a lot of blah-bitty-blah from the Clinton machine, her supporters, and even 
I don’t know what to make of Rudy Giuliani. I am a little astonished that he is considered a front-runner for the Republican nomination for President. No doubt, he was a hero of 9/11. Following the attack, he certainly was a beacon of courage. Unlike other politicos, he didn’t demand leadership. For his efforts during those difficult times, he has my respect.
