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2nd McCain-Obama Debate 7 October
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Well, I went to a McCain/Palin rally today. Funny, but there was exactly 21 protesters at the event. I remember when I went to see Bush back in 2004 there were hundreds of protestors. I think this is just another sign that Pennsylvania is much more in play than the polls might suggest.
The RINO U.S. Senator Arlen Spector started the event off trying to rally the troops. What a bore this guy is, better suited speaking at wakes. Following was a polka band performing a lot of Pennsylvania themed polkas. Not the type of music to get the blood flowing, but did provide a folksy local feeling. Then a couple of local politicians taking turns speaking, right before a very long pause in the event.
We waited and waited for almost an hour of nothing but a few songs played over the sound system. Found out afterwards the long wait was Sean Hannity’s fault. He was doing an interview with McCain and Palin at a local radio station, and it went longer than expected, which caused the campaign to be late for the rally. I’ll have to listen to part of the interview tonight on Hannity and Colmes.
Cindy McCain started the main event off. She put a personal touch to the two candidates in her speech, commenting on a special bond with Sarah now that they have 3 sons between them in Iraq.
Then the Palin party started. FYI, all you who think this woman is boorish, stupid or ignorant... be afraid, be very afraid. She has that Reagan type charisma. She spoke about the Presidential debate the night before (not enough time to be scripted, according to those who think the only way she can sound intelligent is when she is coached). She has the ability to go from sounding like a seasoned politician to down-home folksy at just the right times. The best part was when she commented on her take on the debate. I can’t remember all of the one part, but it went something like John McCain was running to deal with the issues at hand and for the people.. and Barack Obama was running against Bush. She comes across much better in person than on television. Standing only a few feet away, you felt you were in the presence of someone wired for greatness.
Finally it was McCain’s turn. Not much new information than you heard at the last two debates. A little more attacks on Obama, dealing with the differences between the two, how Obama runs on an image that is directly opposite of what he has been doing for over two decades, and some of Obama's bad judgments. Personally I’m glad the McCain campaign has finally taken the gloves off. He needed to realize he is not only up against Obama and the Democrat machine, but also the juggernaut of journalistic jabberwocky that is the media when it comes to Obama.
I had to leave half way through the McCain speech because as I noted before, it started almost an hour late. My wife and I had to leave to pick up the kids at the bus stop, and we just made it with two minutes to spare.
Someone earlier questioned the security things I had to do. Nobody could attend the rally without providing name, home address, home phone number and an email address for security checks by the secret service. I doubt Obama needs these security checks, as I understand he doesn’t mind palling around with terrorists.
PS. In person, Sarah Palin is absolutely stunning.0 -
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Pocono Joe wrote: »Well, I went to a McCain/Palin rally today. Funny, but there was exactly 21 protesters at the event. I remember when I went to see Bush back in 2004 there were hundreds of protestors. I think this is just another sign that Pennsylvania is much more in play than the polls might suggest.
The RINO U.S. Senator Arlen Spector started the event off trying to rally the troops. What a bore this guy is, better suited speaking at wakes. Following was a polka band performing a lot of Pennsylvania themed polkas. Not the type of music to get the blood flowing, but did provide a folksy local feeling. Then a couple of local politicians taking turns speaking, right before a very long pause in the event.
We waited and waited for almost an hour of nothing but a few songs played over the sound system. Found out afterwards the long wait was Sean Hannity’s fault. He was doing an interview with McCain and Palin at a local radio station, and it went longer than expected, which caused the campaign to be late for the rally. I’ll have to listen to part of the interview tonight on Hannity and Colmes.
Cindy McCain started the main event off. She put a personal touch to the two candidates in her speech, commenting on a special bond with Sarah now that they have 3 sons between them in Iraq.
Then the Palin party started. FYI, all you who think this woman is boorish, stupid or ignorant... be afraid, be very afraid. She has that Reagan type charisma. She spoke about the Presidential debate the night before (not enough time to be scripted, according to those who think the only way she can sound intelligent is when she is coached). She has the ability to go from sounding like a seasoned politician to down-home folksy at just the right times. The best part was when she commented on her take on the debate. I can’t remember all of the one part, but it went something like John McCain was running to deal with the issues at hand and for the people.. and Barack Obama was running against Bush. She comes across much better in person than on television. Standing only a few feet away, you felt you were in the presence of someone wired for greatness.
Finally it was McCain’s turn. Not much new information than you heard at the last two debates. A little more attacks on Obama, dealing with the differences between the two, how Obama runs on an image that is directly opposite of what he has been doing for over two decades, and some of Obama's bad judgments. Personally I’m glad the McCain campaign has finally taken the gloves off. He needed to realize he is not only up against Obama and the Democrat machine, but also the juggernaut of journalistic jabberwocky that is the media when it comes to Obama.
I had to leave half way through the McCain speech because as I noted before, it started almost an hour late. My wife and I had to leave to pick up the kids at the bus stop, and we just made it with two minutes to spare.
Someone earlier questioned the security things I had to do. Nobody could attend the rally without providing name, home address, home phone number and an email address for security checks by the secret service. I doubt Obama needs these security checks, as I understand he doesn’t mind palling around with terrorists.
PS. In person, Sarah Palin is absolutely stunning.
Interesting to read your description of the rally. We're all so used to just seeing snippets of these events on the tv
The way these candidates and the campaign teams behind them keep going is just amazing. When do they ever get time to properly rest?0 -
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Pocono Joe wrote: »Someone earlier questioned the security things I had to do. Nobody could attend the rally without providing name, home address, home phone number and an email address for security checks by the secret service. I doubt Obama needs these security checks, as I understand he doesn’t mind palling around with terrorists.
PS. In person, Sarah Palin is absolutely stunning.
Looks and a $ will get you a cup of coffee.
You have to fill out the same details to see Obama afaik (Secret Service control security). Your smarty comment is the reason I don't like McCain.0 -
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You have to fill out the same details to see Obama afaik (Secret Service control security). Your smarty comment is the reason I don't like McCain.
Oh come on Hobbes... you’re no stranger to “smarty comments.” (and you did notice the after the comment, right?)
On a more serious note about the Ayers thing, I just heard yesterday during an interview by a top government official, that Obama would not be granted a top level security clearance because of his past relationship with Ayers. Yet he's allowed to run for commander-in-chief. Just another ironic twist in this most interesting election.0 -
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