Comments on: Beating Obama Fatigue

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:56:51 +0000

Bayh = BAD. Dday: "Bayh's "hawkishness" led him to co-chair the neocon 'Committee to Liberate Iraq' in 1998, an astonishing error that gave credibility to President Bush to start his illegal and unnecessary war in 2003. Look who else was involved with it, beyond the usual neocon suspects like Bill Kristol and foreign agent lobbyist Randy Scheunemann: The Committee for the Liberation of Iraq (CLI) is pleased to welcome Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) as an Honorary Co-Chairman. Bayh becomes the third U.S. Senator to join the committee after Sens. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) announced their participation on January 28. It could be, then, that 3/4 of the major party Presidential tickets, in a time of failed neoconservative policies worldwide, would have chaired this committee."

By: Collin

Collin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:34:32 +0000

I hear exactly what PC said from my source within the McCain campaign.

Another positive for Bayh is that, if Obama took Kaine, his Republican Lieutenant Governor would replace him. Democrats don’t want that.

Obama should want to pick before his convention. McCain will select his VP and have his convention after Obama, hoping to negate any bounce with one of his own.

By: Ames

Ames — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:49:02 +0000

I’m totally expecting Bayh, and you’re right, FCD, I do think it’ll matter a lot. God willing, it’ll shift the discourse from Obama’s inexperience and the “celebrity” ads by adding a credible man known only for hard work to the ticket. That’d be a BIG deal… and I’d expect to see a considerable bounce. My main concern is that Obama push through the “coefficient of static friction” caused by suspicion of his lack of experience, to get the landslide he & we dems richly deserve.

By: FCD

FCD — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:45:25 +0000

Ames, I’ve noticed you are definitely convinced the VP selection will be a big deal. I look forward to seeing if it has the positive impact that you are suggesting.

What I really wonder is how much will Obama’s decision impact McCain’s decision? Or do you think both already know who they are going with and are just waiting as long as possible.

By: James F

James F — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:41:24 +0000

I agree with PC. I think he personifies the “do no harm” rule in selecting a VP – does he come with any real negatives?

By: Progressive Conservative

Progressive Conservative — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:02:40 +0000

I’m predicting Bayh. He’s had buzz around him on the Left for a long time. A lot of people will be happy to hear his name and he can possibly help Obama in middle america.

He has two weeks until the convention. I would expect an announcement probably this week.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:47:50 +0000

Al Gore! Come on….