McCain's Youtube Problem

More Pat Buchanan Hypocrisy

I know, it's not even clever anymore to point out that people who present themselves as sources of honest analysis are, in fact, campaigning just as much as I am. However, sometimes you run across a particularly egregious example:

Obama Showed Unprecedented Class

Asked about rumors involving Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy, Obama told reporters in Monroe, Michigan: "I have said before and I will repeat again, I think people's families are off limits. People's children are especially off limits. This shouldn't be part of our politics. It has no relevance to Gov. Palin's performance as a governor or her potential performance as a vice president. So I would strongly urge people to back off these kinds of stories." When asked about a McCain aide's allegation that his campaign had been involved in breaking the story, he responded: "I am offended by that statement. There is no evidence at all that any of this involved us. I'm hope I'm as clear as I can be. In case I'm not, let me repeat: We don't go after people's families. We don't get them involved in politics. It's not appropriate and it's not relevant. Our people were not involved in any way in this and they will not be. If I ever thought that it was somebody in my campaign who's involved in something like that, they'd be fired."

This is a BREATHTAKING response on several levels.

First, imagine that the situation were reversed; what would the other side say about Obama? You know what they'd say: that the Democrats stand for declining moral and family values and that you must vote Republican to keep such moral decay from producing the same result in YOUR OWN family. Obama has to know this, but instead of doing unto others as they would have done unto him, he chose honor over short-term political gain, something that neither party has ever been good at.

Second, he proved that his commitment to turning American political discourse away from character attacks and back toward issues is real and that he is unwilling to negotiate with this ideal. It's this kind of class that makes me proud to support him and gives me confidence that he will be able to restore decency to Washington and restore our nation's moral standing in the world.

A preview of the sort of decisions that Senator McCain might have made as president.

Palin’s Obama Praise

Palin Pleased with Obama's Energy Plan
Includes Alaska's Natural Gas Reserves

August 4, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today responded to the energy plan put forward by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Illinois Senator BarackObama.

"I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska's natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs," Governor Palin said. "The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs."

In a speech given in Lansing, Michigan, Senator Obama called for the completion of the Alaska natural gas pipeline, stating, "Over the next five years, we should also lease more of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas production. And we should also tap more of our substantial natural gas reserves and work with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska natural gas pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process."

Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator's proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.

"We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home," GovernorPalin said. "This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energyplans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board."

The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama's proposed rebate — a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state's resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production.

"Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue," Governor Palin said.

 

( I did not write this article and will not take credit for it – Simply reposting Purposes)

- ktjcm

Senator Obama calls for Florida and Michigan delegates to be seated

This just in my inbox from Ms. Karen Thusman.

Fellow Democrats!

Today is a proud day for all of us who fought so hard to ensure Floridians votes are fully counted.

Just minutes ago, Sen. Barack Obama sent a letter to the DNC credentials committee urging them to restore the full vote of the Michigan and Florida Delegations, proving his commitment to uniting the party and ending the uncertainty surrounding the process.

With Florida's economy in recession for the first time in 16 years, our state leading the nation in job loss, and we are number two in foreclosures, Floridians in every corner of our state are excited to elect Barack Obama and other Democrats this fall to bring change to Washington and Florida. The people of Florida know Barack Obama and other Democrats will rebuild our economy, create good jobs, and lower gas prices and homeowners insurance rates.

I want to thank Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the Democrats in our Legislature, and voters across Florida for fighting to have our votes count. This is a proud day for all of us.

Sincerely,

Karen Thurman

Obama in Afghanistan - Nothing but net

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