A few interesting polls

On Friday morning, before the full 3 day affects of McCain's and Palin's speeches, Rasmussen poll has it 48-46 Obama (within the margin of error). NOTE: Rasmussen is the most accurate poll over the past two cycles. It nailed the 2004 election almost dead on.

CBS Poll- 42-42 dead even. Last week Obama was up 8 points. This has notoriously been a Democrat tilted poll.

51% believe the press has been unfair on Palin, according to Rasmussen. 35% say they have been fair.

58% approve of Palin; Obama and McCain are at 57%, according to Rasmussen.

The average of ALL polls taken have Obama averaging up 2.6. It's been going down, as last month it was in the 4-5% spot.

By the end of the weekend, we should know where things are at after the two VP picks and both conventions.

Obama and the truth separate

Let's count the ways. Call it flip-flopping, call it re-adjusting, call it lying, you make the call....

• Said in the primaries in 2007 and early 2008 that he would LEAD the fillibuster charge against wiretapping. He ended up voting for this bill.
• He consisently said the surge didn't work, even military wise. Finally, in May, he gave a crack that conditions have improved in small part because of the surge. But still said it was a mistake. Then, in July, said the same thing- that he wouldn't have supported the surge. Now, for the first time, he's saying “I’ve already said it’s succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.” Umm, he's NEVER said this. We'll see when O'Reilly asks him, but he's still not said he made a mistake when he said after Bush announced plans for the surge. He said "I don't know anybody who thinks that an extra 30,000 troops would do any good."
• Obama consistently said that McCain wants war in Iraq for 100 years. Besides being a lie, there’s nothing wrong with this statement. McCain actually said as long as nobody is dying and they are safe, we should keep an unlimited presence there. Just like Japan, Germany, France, etc. after wars. Obama STILL has not cleared his lie as inaccurate.
• After all of Jeremiah Wright's racist, American hate filled comments, Obama said he had NEVER heard him say anything controversial..... The very next day in Philadelphia, he said "have I ever heard him say anything controversial, yes. But I can no more disown him than I can the black community"...... Five weeks later he disowned him after more comments. Now anyone who believes Obama didn't know anything about HIS pastor and close confidant are delusional, plain and simple.
• "The failure of the Iraqi state would be a disaster," he said at a lunch sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, according to an audiotape of the session. In late winter, 2008, on the campaign trail, Obama says he wants to bring the troops home yesterday -- you decide -- was he lying then or is he lying now?
• During ALL of the primaries, Obama said he'd accept Public Financing. But, he went back on his word and is now lying. His excuses were so weak, even liberals have to laugh. He said he's doing this because of all of the 527 groups will be attacking him. Well, apparently Obama doesn't think he has any 527 groups supporting him. Laughable.

To BE CONTINUED.....

Palin hits a homerun

WOW!!!!!!!!

That's the best word to describe Sarah Palin last night. It's true in every sense of the word. Great oratator (just like Obama), great moxie, very easy on the eyes. Here's a few quick things I noticed from her speech last night.

Palin's teleprompter failed her last night. During extended applause, the teleprompter continued to scroll. So for a large chunk of the speech, she ad-libbed. What an amazing job. She didn't stumble once, was strong in her words, yet seemed extremely relaxed and poised. Something many were surprised to see for a novice on the Big Stage. But many who know her (Bill Kristol, Dick Morris), were not surprised. It almost reminded me of Obama, and his eloquence when he speaks. Only difference is Obama has not proved he can speak well without being behind a lecturn, with a teleprompter. Not sure the date, but on CSPAN they showed a speech by Obama. His teleprompter went out. Until the problem was fixed, he stuttered, couldn't gather his thoughts, etc. It was quite remarkable given that he looks so smooth when he has the teleprompter.

That's probably the best GOP speech since Ronald Reagan. I mean, seriously, this speech was tremendous. She set this thing up in so many great ways: Introduced herself, her family, and her personal story; went into her accomplishments as a mayor and governor; defended many conservative qualities like lower taxes and drilling; ripping into Obama's inexperience, liberalism, and lack of judgment; and lifted her mate as the only truly tested candidate that can REALLY bring change to our politics in Washington.

Her blows on Obama hit the mark. She did it all with a smile on her face. Nothing was personal, just blasting Obama with the facts. My personal favorites were the blow about how Obama speaks to two different audiences (Scranton and SF); how Obama has two memoirs, but NO legislative accomplishments; and that as much as Biden and Obama say they will fight for us, only one in this race has truly "fought" for America. Classic!

Even the liberal media gave her kuddos. Although the liberal, borderline socialist MSNBC had some praise for her, she was still blasted. What a surprise. This network is an absolute joke, but that's another topic. The point is, after all of the media hubbub about her qualifications, Palin passed her first big test with flying colors.

More thoughts....

By Obama and Biden thinking this is a Bush third term, do they not see the differences McCain has with Bush and the Republican Party's orthodoxy?

• McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform. I, along with 99% of Republicans HATE this law.
• McCain-Kennedy Immigration Reform. I, along with the vast majority of Republicans believe NO amnesty is acceptable for law breakers.
• McCain-Lieberman Global Warming and Greenhouse Gas Law. Republicans believe this raises energy prices (which it does, and man-made Global Warming is a far fetched idea, which it is).
• Voted no on Constitutional Amendment defining marriage between 1 man and 1 woman. Bush and most all Republicans support this.
• ANWR- Bush and all logical thinkers believe getting 1 million barrels of oil a day in a matter of 7-8 years is more important than restoring an area where NO humans go to, and still wouldn't kill the only moving things that see it (Caribou). But McCain is against drilling in ANWR.
• McCain was in favor of full stem cell research. Bush opposed any destroying of baby embryonic cells.

I'm still waiting to hear from Obama, and how he might differ from his party????????

Fact is, he's a liberal, progressive, socialist, Marxist, whatever you want to call it. And if something doesn't seem to support these ideals, he won't be for it. As much as he says he can work across party lines, HE HAS NOT DONE IT!!!! Him and his campaign state that the elimination of nuclear weapons that he co-authored with Senator Lugar was reaching across party lines. Give me a break. That's something that 100% of the US agree on. It's like saying that a rapist is a bad person.

Finally, this is something that should be pointed out again and again, very revealing:

Palin- "We have faith that every baby is created for good purposes and has potential to make this world a better place.”

Obama- "I don't want my daughters to be punished by a baby if they make a mistake."

Who cares that Bristol Palin is pregnant

What's with all the frenzy about Palin's family issues?

• Bristol Palin is pregnant. Why is this still talked about?
• Palin's husband had a DUI 20 years ago.

To point #1, we heard almost NOTHING from the media on John Edwards affair, and possible having a love child with his mistress. This was a major candidate for President in the Democrat party.

To point #2, it proves he makes mistakes. And stupid ones at that. But why does something a candidates spouse did 20 years ago a point worth pointing out by the media. If this is such a big issue, why isn't Obama's snorting cocaine a big issue?

Sexism?

The choice of Sarah Palin as the GOP VP pick has raised a lot of anger in the liberal mainstream media. Since the primaries, the Clinton camp complained about sexism in the media. Well, if they thought she had it bad, imagine how it would be to a newcomer. A conservative, pro-life, gun owner newcomer no less.

Here are some of the headlines around the country:

US Weekly- "Babies, Lies, and Scandal
New York Times- "Vice in Go-Go Boots
Slate- "No Experience Necessary" (Are they talking about Obama or Palin?)
Daily Telegraph- "How Good a 'Mom' Can Sarah Palin Be?"

Now many pro-Clinton groups are coming to the defense of Palin.

Obama not practicing what he preaches

On the day of Hurricane Gustav, Obama said rightly it was inappropriate to attack his opponent. McCain said the same thing:

• In Scranton, PA, Biden gives a scathing attack on McCain, how McCain has very poor temperment for being a president. So Obama doesn't attack, but has Mr. Plagiarism (Biden) do it for him. Now is that CHANGE??
• Says anyone who attacks Palin's daughters pregnancy would be fired from his campaign. Well, does Daily KOS website count? Obama has accepted their endorsement, has already spoken at their conference, along with Clinton, Edwards, Biden, and the rest of the Demorats minions. Obama doesn't have the fortitude to confront the Daily KOS for their vicious attacks because they are the biggest part of his base. You know, the far off left kooks of our nation that wishes we were France.
• In his acceptance speech, Obama stated that if McCain wants to talk about judgment and temperment, "that's a debate I'm willing to have anytime." ANYTIME Obama? Obama has rejected having joint townhall meetings with McCain. McCain wanted to have weekly townhalls with Obama, but Obama rejected. It's clear that without a telepromptor (see Saddleback), Obama is a very challenged speaker.

News coverage of Palin

Here's a few thoughts on what we've seen over the past few days....

• On September 2nd, the New York Times ran 3 front page stories on Palin's 17 year old daughter being pregnant, and its ramifications.
• On September 2nd, there was ONE small story in the NYT on one of the back pages of the Iraqi government now in charge of the Anbar Province (one of the deadliest areas in Iraq that Al-qaidi focused on). Apparently Bristol Palin is better news than success in Iraq.
• The remarkable display of immaturity, in the tank for Obama that MSNBC is. Did anyone see the fighting on air between Olbermann-Mathews? Scarborough-Shuster? Olbermann-Scarborough? What a laughingstock they are. No wonder they are at the bottom of the ratings on a nightly basis.
• Obama saying he has more experience than Palin. Forget the argument, why is Obama have to defend himself against the other parties' #2? How embarrasing.
• Many conservatives are seeing deja vu all over again. How the MSM (mainstream media) is ripping Sarah Palin on a daily basis. Remember how they were to Ronald Reagan? I guess this type of scrutiny should be worn like a badge of honor.

Finally, right after Palin's pick was announced by Fox News, Obama spokesperson Bill Burton went on the attack about Palin's lack of experience. 3 hours later, Team Obama backtracked and Obama congratulated Palin on the pick. Good for him!

Too bad they went on the attack right after the announcement was made. What a joke. Obama constantly says he rises above politics and the attacks. Whatever. Time and time again, Obama and his campaign has shown that this mantra of change and partisanship bickering will stop, it really hasn't.