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Re: Buckeye Poll: Issues Change for Ohio Voters -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:01:25 -0000

Strange how the person most suited to handle economic issues (Romney) is out of the race. Neither Clinton, Obama, or McCain know what the heck they are talking about in regards to the economy.

Re: Michigan Re-Vote Gains Traction -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:03:43 -0000

A michigan revote would benefit Obama...he would win hands-down in MI. I doubt the Clinton machine is going to allow a revote in MI but nothing happens in FL.

Re: Michigan Agrees on Re-Vote, Florida Not Settled -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:28:59 -0000

This is good for Obama....he should win MI by 5-10 pts, and if not, it will be close and the delegate share will be split as it was in TX. Hillary has no other choice but to accept the idea as a good one. Just a historical perspective, Obama will carry MI like Jesse Jackson did.

I would be very surprised if Obama rejected this idea...it seems to be working perfectly for him with FL probably not having a revote and MI doing so.

Re: Zogby Poll: Americans Want McCain to Answer Red Phone -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:44:30 -0000

I still have a lot of respect for Zogby, but his polling has been way off lately, and now this? To begin with the Question is stupid, and was prompted by the Clinton campaign against Obama. And now, another variable (McCain) is thrown into the mix. Even as a McCain supporter I would have to admit the question is stupid, what difference does it make if the phone call is 3:00AM or 3:00PM? The President has a team of advisors 24 hours round the clock. Zogby ought to know better, for statistical analysis the question is too vague to begin with...I guess he assumes the American voters are idiots (maybe he's right, but I would beg to differ).

Re: Bayh Proposes Another Measure to Pick Nominee -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:22:09 -0000

What an idiot, and this guy wants to be V.P? Jeez! Don't know where to begin other to say it is a different template (Primary vs. General). Actually, the Dems are going to win NY, CA, and PA again, so Evan's agrument just doesn't hold water. Actually, Obama has a chance at stealing some Republican states (MO, MT, CO) to name a few.

I do find it ironic that the Democrat complaints against Clinton is something we Republicans have known for years. If you dislike GWB, fine, I can understand that as I also believe he is not the sharpest tool in the shed; however, the alternative is Hillary? Gimme a break, all the problems ongoing with our Country are just going to continue under a Hillary regime. At least John McCain has a shred of integrity and an ability to work across party lines.

Re: PPP Poll: Obama Opens Wide Lead in North Carolina -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:54:49 -0000

A political death would be the result for Edwards if he were to endorse Hillary. He would be slapping his own voters in the face (after all a substantial majority of his own voters now support Obama)...while I expect Hillary do to something like that, it would be a surprise for Edwards to do so...I doubt he'll endorse anyone, but if so, it would be Obama...time will tell.

Re: A Long, Slow Defeat -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:09:35 -0000

Cindy, with all due respect it wasn't the politicians who broke the rules, it was the people of FL and MI...these are elected representatives sent to do a job and vote the will of their constituents. There was plenty of time for a mass phone campaign to elected representatives to stop the nonsense of moving up the primary. Either the people of FL and MI didn't care, or they thought the DNC would back down. Sorry, but I chalk the mess in FL and MI to the people of these respective states.

Re: Congressman Suggests Gore Could Be Nominee -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:46:30 -0000

So a guy who sat on his a-- while the other two worked their tails off gets to be the nominee? What ever happened to the Democratic mantra of listening to the voters/counting the votes? As much as I disdain Hillary, it would be largely unfair to award the nomination to someone who didn't spend, compete, debate, or campaign as Obama and Hillary have.

Re: Michigan Primary Found Unconstitutional -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:10 -0000

I always thought a revote would have benefited Obama...I think he would've won the second time around; however, this again, reduces Hillary's already limited chances of winning the nomination. I don't see Florida being counted as well...the Rev Sharpton and Jackson are just itching for a chance for another case of "voter disenfranchisement." Their agrument is that they have a list of voters who purposely didn't vote knowing their votes weren't going to be counted.

As a Repub, I am biased, but here's what I would do...wait until Hillary's 8-10 victory in PA and then Obama's 12-16 pt victory in NC and then force Hillary to withdraw. By then, this 5 percent chance would be whittled down to 1%. However, I somewhat hope Hillary is the nominee as I think McCain would crush her easily...that Bosnia thing just destroyed her chances of winning the Presidency, especially against a guy who's strongest attribute is his heroism and integrity.

Re: Nominee Will Be Determined Before Convention -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:47:34 -0000

Yeah....yeah, check's in the mail, i'm working on it, it will be ready on Monday...Reid is an idiot.

Re: Clinton's Tactics Questioned -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:48:44 -0000

Idiots...they are just now figuring this out? We Republicans have known this for years! Vast right-wing conspiracy my ---

Re: Portman Seen as Likely McCain Veep -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:43:41 -0000

My guess is that he'll ask Colin Powell. After that I would like to see Richard Lugar, John Warner (I know he's too old), or Kay Bailey Hutchinson (another moderate conservative like I). One thing I am almost certain is that he won't melt under the pressure of the ultra-wing conservatives and select a far-right VP.

Re: Pew Research: Obama Maintains Lead Over Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:23:39 -0000

Reminds me of that scene from "Dumb and Dumber" when Lloyd asks Mary..."Do I have a chance....1 in 10, 1 in a 100, I need to know." She responds..."more like 1 in a million." Which Lloyd replies..."so you're telling me I have a chance...I gotcha!"

Re: Pew Research: Obama Maintains Lead Over Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:26:17 -0000

NCYvonne...I realize you probably didn't mean anything by that comment, but you need to be careful...it can be construed as a threat and this is something the Secret Service would get involved in...I don't care for her much either, but she is a former first lady and entitled to some degree of respect.

Re: Pew Research: Obama Maintains Lead Over Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:53:27 -0000

NCYvonne...like I said, I realize you didn't mean anything by it so my intent was not to "make a mountain out of a molehill."

You disagree with the respect issue because she has been unfairly attacking your candidate...I am a McCain supporter but I can understand your frustration...she is hurting your candidate's chances in the GE. However, you must look at the whole person...she was a former first lady and I'm sure she did some good, somewhere, and did represent our country well.

Politics can be a dirty business at times and I do think in Nov, whoever is our next President we'll be better off with either McCain, Obama, or Clinton.

Re: IA Poll: Obama Opens Wide Lead in North Carolina -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:35:09 -0000

Typical White Person...I am a Republican. Are you saying I don't seriously take pathological lying as well. Any vote for Hillary would be a slap in the face to our Armed Forces who were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the first lady and our daughter.

Re: Gallup Poll: Obama Re-Takes Lead Over Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:46:13 -0000

Kurt, you are giving them way too much credit...they did not create an unpopular and mismanaged war, slowing economy, and a President who is unable to communicate with the American people. Terry Schiavo, harrasing young male interns, foot-tapping in the men's room, while trying to claim some moral highground. Plus, as a Republican, Democratic gains are also a result of Republicans staying home in 2006...the uncontrollable spending has been a huge turnoff for many GOPers...we didn't need Dean or Emmanuel to shoot ourselves in the foot like we did.

Re: Rove's Compromise -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:54:22 -0000

Why isn't former Clinton NSA Sandy Berger not in prison for stuffing classified documents into his pants and sneaking them out of the National Archives and then claiming "he forgot" he had them in his pants and socks when he walked out?

It's strange how Dems for that GOPers are the only ones who should go to Prison for breaking the law...oh yeah, I forgot, Sandy Berger worked for Bill Clinton so it must have been an honest mistake.

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:18:10 -0000

No, they shouldn't be counted because we said so. You forget we have in a Democracy where the decisions we make are made through our elected representatives. It's those same elected representatives FL & MI voters allowed to ignore the DNC and their promises of not sending delegates to the DNC. Did they think the DNC would say "let bygones be bygones" or they could somehow strongarm the Committee into changing their minds?

Voter disenfranchisement is also voters not voting knowingly their votes wouldn't be counted and then being told afterwards votes are now being counted. I don't like Rev Sharpton all too much, but he has a valid argument here.

Maybe this will serve as a lesson for each of us to follow the actions of our elected reps more closely.

Re: Gallup Poll: Obama Re-Takes Lead Over Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:30:25 -0000

Kurt, according to the likes of Carville and Shrum, Dean blew it in 2006 as the Dems only had modest gains...Carville suggested Dean failed to go for the jugular in 2006...I don't know if Carville is accurate or not, but I would say things could've been a lot worse for the GOP and McCain is even or slightly ahead in the polls, in spite of all the problems.

Dean has failed to put the pressure in Clinton to drop out or at least change her tone. I do agree if it was anyone other than Clinton, their butt would've been show the door after Mississippi.

Re: Clinton Not Paying Vendors -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:47:08 -0000

Ironic that she professes to be a champion of the middle-class, blue-collar businessman, yet she doesn't see the need to pay what she owes them. More fodder for us Republicans if she somehow manages to steal this thing from Obama.

Re: Clinton Not Paying Vendors -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:58:05 -0000

Real good glutz78...blame everything indirectly on the GOP. Abu Prison was the result of a few bad military personnel. So I guess any rapes of Japanese and Korean women on Okinawa and Korea by a few bad apples during Clinton's term...are Clinton's fault?

Hurricane Katrina...yeah, blame mother nature on the GOP. Real good. What about the Democratic Governor, Senators, and Mayors of LA who sat on their asses during this whole fiasco...they had enough school buses to ship the entire populace out of the Superdome to safe haven.

We've got our Valerie Plame, but do you remember all the corruption under the Clinton's (i.e. Ron Brown, Lincoln Bedroom)...no, I am sure you don't.

Re: Clinton Not Paying Vendors -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:48:50 -0000

Glutz78...our party is the party of values...why do portray events to Abu and Katrina to all GOPers? Your comments do not necessarily follow history. I don't want to write a page long response but the people who committed the Abu crimes weren't professional interrogators. You insinuate the American Gov't policy of torture was to torture for the fun of it. Rumsfeld shouldn't go to prison, the guards who committed the crimes should go to prison.

Typical Democratic comment about lack of acceptance of personal responsibility. If you research Katrina, the State was unwilling to allow the Feds to get involved. Now, I'm am not saying the Fed Gov't could not have done a better job, in fact, they did a lousy job...All I'm saying is that the State and local government bears an equal amount of blame. But apparently, all those folks got re-elected.

Re: SurveyUSA: Obama Not Competitive in Kentucky -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:35:02 -0000

Yeah, Kentucky is normally for 1st State to project the winner right after polls close in the general election and its always a Republican. Polls close 7:00PM there and networks usually announce at 7:00:02. Hillary will win Kentucky but not by this margin.

Re: PPP Poll: Obama Takes Lead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:25:37 -0000

Interesting this poll...I don't think it is way off as some have suggested...conservative 75-17 AA vote; however, white vote may be overestimated slightly. This poll did not poll "leaners." IMO this shows Hillary's soft support from white males--indicating a continued possibility of the trend for a modest defection toward Obama.

Obama is going to need a quiet 3 weeks w/o any new negative news to have a chance to pull this off...but it is doable.

Re: PPP Poll: Obama Takes Lead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:30:38 -0000

I would add averaging the polls does have the potential for bad statistical math when means are averaged for different methodologies. Inaccurate methodologies carry as much weight as good methodologies. Example: WI, VA, CA, and NJ. That's why I am not a real fan of RCP's averaging the polls.

Fox Opinion Dynamics and Zogby are the two I trust the most. Zogby has a a up and down primary season, but I trust he'll get it right more often than he'll get it wrong.

Re: PPP Poll: Obama Takes Lead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:24 -0000

Jake, these polls are using different methodologies and different sampling strategies. It's analogous to administering a test to sub-sample A then a different test under different conditions to sub-sample B and averaging the results. What we should be doing is not averaging the results from different pollsters, but comparing the results from the same pollster (i.e. tracking poll) and see if daily differences are significant. I guess I just prefer internals to overall results.

Re: Edwards Would Decline Veep Slot -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:52:04 -0000

Clark? You are friggin kiddin' me...here's a guy who got fired for incompetence. Only generals don't get fired, they retire!

Can't even announce Presidency let alone run for it. Remember his annoucement speech in 2004..."I am announcing for the Pressency of the United States."

The guy is a moron and the only reason he gets news coverage because he was a General and a Democrat.

Re: Edwards Would Decline Veep Slot -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:56:18 -0000

I always thought Biden would've made the best Democractic President. His plagiarism problem earlier to me is now minor in comparison to Hillary's pathological lying and Obama's refusal to distance himself from a Racist.

Why is it the smart and most experienced candidates never win (i.e. Romney, Richardson, Biden)?

Re: Historians Rank Bush at Bottom -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:33:44 -0000

OK, Bush isn't in the top half, but I think these "professionals" need a more objective assessment. For example, since 9/11 we have not had another terrorist attack in the U.S, his tax cuts did help bring the US economy back after 9/11...remember the Dow and the Airline Industry. Also, one can view in improvement in the diplomatic success w/ North Korea.

I agree Bush isn't the greatest president we've ever had, but considering him our worst president ever is partisan BS imo.

Re: Historians Rank Bush at Bottom -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:45:15 -0000

I guess you forgot about the WTC bombing, USS Cole, Lebanon, US Embassy in Africa...man, you liberals have a short memory.

Re: Obama Could Win Indiana With Concentrated Effort -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:26:01 -0000

I think Obama is going to pull off an upset in either PA or IN. He'll win NC. McCain has an advantage now, but that advantage will end after NC...it won't go as far as Puerto Rico.

I think Obama is running a smart campaign these last few weeks but throwing money in equal proportions to MT, IN, PA, and yes, NC. This is the smart race, it is a race for delegates and if he plays his cards right, he should run out the clock and win the pledged delegate count and most likely popular vote.

Re: Historians Rank Bush at Bottom -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:48:43 -0000

Real Texan, thanks from one Texan to another. I forgot to add the administration's accomplishments in Africa.

I'm not saying here Bush is one of our greatest Presidents...I am merely suggesting these liberal college professors have a lack of knowledge of history and objectivity to say the least.

Re: Historians Rank Bush at Bottom -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:32:21 -0000

Yes, some do! Ward Churchill was a so-called expert in History.

Re: Historians Rank Bush at Bottom -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:36:00 -0000

I did...Lebanon happened under Reagan...you prove my point about lack of knowledge of History

Re: The Case for Opting Out -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:57:33 -0000

Fine! But just remember Democrats, you've been complaining for years that the Republican Party is the party of the rich for years. Do you think all his millions are from Americans just getting by sending their 25.00? You better understand it is the fat cats sending him the $$$ as well.

Here's your chance to have some integrity Obama but instead you are letting your money doing the talkin'.

Remember Democrats, because we Republicans most certainly will. The shoe will be on the other foot someday...don't want to hear any whining when that happens.

Re: Heads in the Sand -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:09:16 -0000

My only disagreement is that I think both Republicans and Democrats screw up foreign policy. I am a Republican, but I do believe we need to set a date for withdrawal.

Here's my rationale: Whatever happens, we are going to start pulling out troops eventually and the likes of Sadr, Al Quada, militants, etc, are going to claim victory.

Yes, pulling out now would result in the widespread butchering, torture of Iraqis who have already suffered enough, but at least we can bargain with Sadr, Maliki, and the Sunnis to come to some sort of security agreement in exchange for our phased withdrawal.

What surprises me is that no senator asked the million $$$ question yesterday. Why 45 days? Why not 60, 30, 100...what is so magical about 45 days. If the situation is improving but requires continued American presence, how is 45 days going to help?

Re: The Case for Opting Out -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:55:37 -0000

This is naive at best...the only difference between a fat cat and a lobbyist is that lobbyists are registered as lobbyists.

I think words have been put into my mouth here...All I am saying is that Obama thought public financing was the right way to go when he thought he wouldn't have the $$$, now that he has the $$$ he is backtracking from his original statement. Like I said, if he wants to do this...fine, all I am saying is please don't complain when the shoe is on the other foot.

Re: Clinton Resets Expectations in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:12:19 -0000

JP...exactly! Idiots like Michael Barone wrote how Hillary could still win the popular vote, but it was based on a 60-40 win in PA. Where is she going to make up the lost votes? Also, it had her winning IN by 10 and Obama only winning NC by 9-10. That's why I think she'll call it quits after NC. The press is going to eventually change its tune for the umpteenth time (albeit this time permanently after NC).

Re: Clinton Resets Expectations in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:04:01 -0000

Noonan...if you were playing a baseball game, would the objective be to score the most runs or collect the most hits?

Re: Clinton Resets Expectations in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:51:33 -0000

Let me spell it out more clearly: Analogy: Runs = Delegates...Hits = Votes. The name of the game in Presidential Primaries is Delegates...in the GE it's Electoral College...why is this difficult to comprehend?

As much as I would like to see her win, (partly because I think McCain would crush her), Obama won this thing after her "firewall" of Texas didn't come through for her...Obama won the most delegates in TX.

Re: Clinton Resets Expectations in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:54:10 -0000

balthus...disagree. Comment after comment from the majority of super-delegates from Nancy Pelosi to Jimmy Carter have already stated the candidate with the most pledged delegates deserves the vote of the super-delegate...you are merely citing Clinton campaign strategy that is a fallacy.

Re: Zogby Poll: Clinton Holds Small Lead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:21:37 -0000

It's amazing how some believe pollsters purposely try to get their polls wrong. Why would one think Zogby and others would let their political preferences get in their way of their reputation of getting their polls right. These pollsters make money by being accurate, not by being partisan.

Re: Zogby Poll: Clinton Holds Small Lead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:26:05 -0000

Gary, you can't pick and choose...Everyone had MO and WI wrong except for Zogby. I remember in 2000 he was the only pollster who had FL in a dead heat with all the other polls showing 10-15 leads for Bush.

Re: Temple Poll: Pennsylvania Undecided Lean to Obama -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:32:40 -0000

So what you want about McCain but at least he is not a pathological liar nor a person who looks down on the common man. I guess Obama thinks we're just a bunch of pissed off rednecks. I kinda liked him until I heard what he said today...just like Bosnia, this is something you can't talk your way out of. I think those comments are going to haunt him in PA.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:04:04 -0000

I always thought Obama was an alright guy until this statement. The Pastor comments and Rezko (sp?) I did not hold against him because I do not believe in guilt by association. However, these are his own comments, thoughts, opinions, about a large majority of people he wants to lead. I guess if we do not sip white win with our pinkies "up," then we must be a bunch of gun-toting, ignorant red-necks.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:22:56 -0000

Tyke...you're a moron. I'm a Republican who is going to vote Republican in the Fall, regardless of whether McCain is running against Clinton or Obama. Don't make up a whole bunch of ---- about who I used to support. I've always been a Republican and made no bones about it. I make no secret that I was preferred Obama as President versus Hillary. I realize we Republicans are going to have an uphill battle in the Fall and face the prospect of a Democratic President.

In my previous posts, I also make no secret McCain would have a better chance of winning against Hillary versus Obama. This rationale was based on my thoughts of Obama just being a more likable candidate. My post suggests this likeability factor is going to disappear very quickly. Hillary alienates Republicans, and now Obama is alienating lower to middle class White America.

What the ---- is a "concern troll?"

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:32:09 -0000

NCYvonne...I always enjoyed your posts...but you're way off on this. I am a voter who didn't want to see Obama fail. Like I said before I liked the guy before this statement.

You really have to put your enthusiasm and support for Obama aside for a moment or two and look at what he said objectively. I buy and own a gun because I am bitter about the Economy? Huh? First it is a stupid comment and a silly rationalization, and second it implies that maybe this guy isn't that smart after all. Either he merely over-analyzed the issue which is naive at best or had the underpinnings of racial bigotry. I'll give him some benefit of the doubt and lean towards the former versus the latter; however it has still changed my opinion of him.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:31:18 -0000

Wikipedia....wow! A truly great reference source.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:57:13 -0000

Typical remark from an elitist..."I regret if the word bitter offended..." Can't bring himself to apologize. He "regrets" someone caught him in the act trying to pander to San Francisco liberals.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:37:27 -0000

Obama apologist. What is it with you Liberals and semantics...I guess it depends on what the definition of "is" is.

Go back to sipping your white wine loser.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:56:51 -0000

Obama doesn't even have the education enough to admit when he's wrong...those Ivy League educations that Hillary and Obama paid for didn't make them any smarter. Maybe they can contact their credit card companies and dispute the charge.

On one hand you have a American Hero and then on the other hand you have someone who wishes they've been shot at and another who think he's been shot at because of the economy. You make the choice.

Re: McCain Leads Both Democrats in Arizona -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:35:45 -0000

Thank you Northern Arizona University for such much-needed dire information we've all been waiting for.

Maybe we should come up with a new slogan for your school..."Masters of the Obvious."

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:21:27 -0000

You dems have two wonderful choices this primary season. Guys with experience like Biden, Dodd, Richardson, etc, get only 1 vote of your vote. I guess you're only other option is the pathlogical liar. Hillary has this fascination with guns, snipers, and ducks.

Re: Historical Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:12:37 -0000

It's called the blind leading the blind...they're both wrong.

Re: Historical Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:25:08 -0000

Both Clinton and Obama are implying that the people of rural, white America are idiots. Clinton is an idiot as well...how does gay-rights have anything to do with cuts in Medicare. He also implies that cuts in social programs result in higher taxes.

Re: Historical Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:50:40 -0000

You are making my argument for me...it would be pretty stupid for anyone to be anti-gay, pro-gun simply because politicians in Washington can't get things done. The Liberal argument is that if you believe marriage is between a man and a woman only, you are anti-gay. If you own a gun or several guns and believe in the second amendment, you are a cold-hearted redneck who is not concerned about gang violence. Have Liberals ever considered there are some Americans who want less Gov't intrusion into their daily lives?

It's the typical Liberal agrument about how they think they are smarter than regular folk.

Re: Historical Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:05 -0000

I guess some believe or rationalize anything that will come out of this guy's mouth. I guess you'll never see the absurdity of the statement. You're approaching this issue as if I and others like me are offended...I'm not offended...not offended here...just think those comments reflect the man's stupidity.

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:25:07 -0000

It's amazing there are some who cannot stop and think for just 1 second before opening the hole under their nose.

Re: PPP Poll: Obama Remains Way Ahead in North Carolina -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:05:09 -0000

I still think it's over after NC. If Obama can keep his loss less than 130,000 votes, then NC will offset that. Afterwards, there will be no way for Hillary to capture either pledged delegate or popular vote.

Re: Has Obama Weathered the Storm? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:04:13 -0000

Give me a break...now if we don't vote for Obama...we're bitter based on the guidelines he has set forth? There's no way in hell you could get me to vote for such stupdity or vote for the pathological liar. You dems are going to lose because instead of choosing the most qualified candidates (either Biden, Dodd, or Richardson would have sufficed), you chose the rock stars instead...Don't you know by now rockers don't know jack about politics!

Re: SurveyUSA: Clinton Way Ahead in Kentucky -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:33:28 -0000

Exactly why the Dems may screw this up and lose in Nov...That's it, just knock a whole state simply because your candidate is way behind in a poll.

Maybe if Obama didn't insult 80% of the population in Kentucky, his poll numbers would be closer.

It amazes me you dems do not see the sheer stupidity of his "bitterness" comments. Psycho-babble in its purest form...if that's what an Ivy League education taught him he should demand a refund.

Yeah right, people buy guns, go to church, and are anti-immigrant because big government is letting them down...yeah, bureaucrats are the answer to all our problems. Did he ever stop to think people buy guns because maybe they enjoy collecting them, target practice, or hunting? No...that can't possibly be the reason.

Re: SurveyUSA: Clinton Way Ahead in Kentucky -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:12:55 -0000

NCYvonne...name me once when McCain, Romney, or any Republican leader, including Bush if you want to, has tried to tell a major segment of their population that their culture (their way of life) is not of their own choosing. Please don't include the likes of Limbaugh and Hannity and attribute them to the platform of a major Presidential candidate.

Oh, and I guess Hillary never played the fear card...she has used 9/11 and 3:00am phone calls just as much as any Republican ever has. You guys are hypocrites...George Allen gets thrown under a bus and Robert Byrd gets a pass. Trent Lott is forced to resign as Majority Leader and Bill Clinton gets a pass.

Re: Dakota Wesleyan Poll: Obama Leads in South Dakota -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:32:39 -0000

A powerful senator's endorsement (Daschle) in a small state carries a lot of weight. This state is going to end up in Obama's column on June 3rd.

Re: PPP Poll: Pennsylvania Race Dead Even -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:35:11 -0000

I agree with your assessment on Democratic feelings towards Hillary...Republicans will always dislike her. This is a very detailed post but how can you say she is ready to be CINC? It takes attributes such as integrity, character, charisma to be an effective leader. Aside from political smarts (and I think she is highly overrated in this area), she lacks all the characteristics of a good leader.

A President has to understand they are not only President for Democrats but for Republicans as well. Ronald Reagan was an inspirational leader who's charisma and style of communication (he wrote most of his own speeches--so when he spoke who know he was speaking from the heart) reflected no ill will or hate toward any group. A President has to take a lot of hatred, but respond in kind with calmness and kindness.

Re: Watch Out for Polling Averages -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:47:10 -0000

I've been saying this all along. Statisticians like to average these polls as if the same methodology was being used for all the polls. Why the hell would someone average a poll, when one methodology is telephone recorded based, another interview-based, and yet another a push-poll where the interviewer pretty much demands to elicit a response from the interviewee (uncommitted voter).

What about sampling method...is the sample truly representative of the population...some pollsters use predictions of expected turnouts of certain group (white males for example) and some use historical data from past elections/primaries.

Re: Obama on the Debate -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:39:40 -0000

I agree...Republicans and Democrats think differently...my only issue is the questioning, I don't blame Hillary 1 bit for being an attack dog...it's how we Republicans play the game. However, she is not trying to earn Republican votes at this poiint...she's running a general election campaign in the primary and that's been her mistake all along.

I guarantee you if she just would've kept her mouth shut during the Wright and Bitter fiascos she would be doing much better. Amazing how she can pay millions to people to screw it up for her when there are probably thousands who are just political-buffs like I who could've given her better advice.

Those who constantly whine about negative campaigning should go back and read their history...they used to call Abe Lincoln an "Ape" and a "Baboon" for starters. This stuff has been going on for centuries.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:00:20 -0000

I would add as an afterthought...doing poorly was a blessing in disguise for Obama. His "Ghandi" style of passive-resistance made it clear last night who the bullies were in the eyes of Democrats. 1 freakin hour before a policy question...this is what hurt Hillary the most. She is more of the policy wonk than Obama and all she had for ammunition was Wright, Pins, Guns, Booze, Liquor......

Re: McCain Readies Unorthodox Campaign -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:05:11 -0000

This is a good strategy...Republicans know how to run in a GE and plus, McCain really doesn't have the cash and he can save much $$$ through his media-friendly contacts.

Democrats love selective memory. If Bush, Rumsfeld, et al, would've listened to McCain from the outset, we wouldn't be having these arguments about the War. His strategy of over-whelming force and the non-dismantling of the Iraqi Army, would've saved lives (both American and Iraqi).

Re: Debate Reaction -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:23:40 -0000

I'm a Republican and I love a good fight, bare knuckles, name calling, personal, and all, but in regards to policy, not pins. That's the problem of having 163 (smile) debates during a primary. You run out of things to debate on. However, this is no excuse for ABC. I kinda figured George would pull something like this, but Charlie surprised me.

It was a freakin disgrace even in the eyes of a Republican.

Re: Obama on the Debate -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:44:57 -0000

Every time I hear someone say "if you don't like it, don't watch it" I think to myself bull----!
Because the media can be freakin idiots at times does that mean I can no longer watch the news? We used to say that about partial-nudity on TV and so forth, and if your arguments held water, we all be living in the 1800's again without any TV, Radio, Internet, etc, etc.

We don't always have the option to tune out. It's not our fault!

Re: McCain Readies Unorthodox Campaign -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:21:17 -0000

"No damn reason.?" What about Saddam's attempt to assassinate Bush Sr, shooting at our aircraft putting our pilots lives at risk in no-fly zones, purposely "tricking" the world that he had WMDs (he wanted to convince Iran he had weapons)...had used VX, Mustard, and other types of Nerve gasses on his own people, torture chambers, etc.

Virtually every intelligence agency on the planet thought he had WMDs....Bill Clinton himself thought Saddam had to go, so did Biden,, Hillary, and a host of others. My argument is that there would be no argument (and those billions you mentioned wasted) if we would've listened to McCain.

Even when things seemed to start off well at first...Obama definitely lowered his Rhetoric and give himself wiggle room to support the war.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:58:37 -0000

support the war, but I agree with the torture assessment you have given but for different reasons.

First, it's naive to think only the Republicans permit/allow torture. During the Clinton years when terrorists or suspected terrorists were captured we would gladly hand them off to the Saudi, Egyptian, etc intel agencies/interrogators knowing full well they were going to be tortured. So, from a humanitarian perspective, what's the difference if they are tortured by US or Foreign interrogators.

I believe this is an important philosophical topic our country needs to discuss deeper, but it irritates me when it is talked about from a good cop (Democrat) bad cop (Republican) perspective. After 9/11, both Democrat and Republican leaders received intelligence briefings about our interrogation techniques and never muttered in word in protest.

I am against torture, because A) it is often ineffective and B) it puts our own troops in harm's way, and C) we are the United States of America!

John McCain is against torture because he realized the cruelty of torture but more importantly, it was an ineffective interrogation technique that made him stronger in resisting future interrogation techniques. However, I must admit there is a very small part of me that doesn't care whether or not a scumbag terrorist is tortured.

Re: Nunn, Boren Back Obama -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:28:56 -0000

Trust me...Nunn is 10 times more knowledgeable on military matters than Clark. I always thought of Clark as a moron...I think he was fired (Generals don't get fired, they are forced to retire) for incompetence.

I remember his announcement in 2004 well..."I am running for the pressency of the United States."

Re: Clinton Running Out of Time -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:56:33 -0000

I'll still stick to my prediction and say after NC, it is over for Hillary--she "suspend" her campaign or quit altogether the day after NC.

Word of caution: I'm averaging about 21% in my predictions this year. Yeah, NE will beat NYG in the Super bowl. NC cannot lose in the NCAA, and Mitt Romney will win the nomination. I am due though.

Re: Clinton Running Out of Time -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:28:19 -0000

I agree...Obama wants to unite America in the Primary, but when it comes to the GE he'll throw the Kitchen sink at McCain to pursue to 51% option at the expense of pissing off the other 49%. Obama will probably be our next President and will prove he also will be politics as usual.

Re: Clinton Running Out of Time -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:32:35 -0000

Maybe the new Newsweek poll having Obama ahead by 19 pts will drive her off...but I doubt it.

Just goes to show...they are bad polls and then there are really bad polls.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/132721

Re: Rasmussen: Pennsylvania Race Gets Closer -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:46:57 -0000

I would have thought a down-tick to, but again, his doing so poorly as "Ghandi-like" in nature. It made Hillary look even more like a witch (not that she needs any help in that department). His passive-resistance to the question throw at him may have had the effect of some momentum...we'll see.

One thing for sure, she isn't going to win PA by 20...15 is the max and it could be possible Obama pulls out a 1 pt win Missouri-style...especially as the votes from Philly are usually the last ones to be counted.

This throws Barone's math (he said there was a chance she could win the pop vote) from the get-go as she needed a 20pt win, according to his flawed logic. I knew that wasn't going to happen, but I must admit I will be surprised if PA is 5 pts or less on Tue.

Re: Clinton Running Out of Time -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:53:18 -0000

Where is Adam Vinatieri when you need him? Maybe he should've ran Hill's campaign.

Re: Insiders Split on Obama, Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:01:28 -0000

So I guess when Dems preach to me I should giggle and point to the Blue dress?

I got news for ya...when it comes to the executive branch, the country has always been center-right. Watergate, Bush's broken promise to raise taxes, and now Bush's mismanagement of the War...we do it to ourselves...it's not because the Dems are anything special.

Re: Zogby Poll: Clinton Pulls Ahead in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:38:28 -0000

Agreed...although I predict his "bitter" comments are going to hurt him in the GE. In spite of this, Hillary is still the better candidate for McCain. I think terrorism and security are still on the minds of many Americans and despite their disagreement with McCain on the war, he will be clearly seen as the stronger of the two candidates...the liberal blogs and activists might be ready for a candidate like Obama, but I doubt the rest of the country will be.

In any case, Hillary's win in PA will be 7 pts (my prediction)...Obama will upset Hillary in IN and will win convincing in NC, as a result, Hillary will drop out the next day.

Re: MSNBC/McClatchy Poll: Pennsylvania Race Very Tight -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:03:52 -0000

Here's what to watch for in my opinion...for Obama, it is all about pledged delegates, while for political purposes with the SDs, maintain the popular vote. Michael Barone wrote 1-2 weeks ago Hillary could still capture the pop vote based on this PA outcome:

Pennsylvania
Clinton: 63.0% of the vote, winning by 370,000.

This simply isn't going to happen...so if you doesn't happen here, where does she make up the loss, IN? If your a Clinton supporter you have to look at the #'s objectively. It's the reason why Republicans hope Dem nomination drags on just a little longer. So far, it's been a success, Obama's been damaged a little that may not hurt his nomination chances but it's going to hurt him in the GE. Believe me, the Republicans are going to remind the public about all those Clinton, Rendell comments about how Obama is basically unfit to serve as CINC.

Although exit poll after exit poll has revealed the economy is the #1 concern, the crazy side of me still feels that Americans are deeply concerned about another terrorist attack, Iran, etc and will want a strong and experienced leader in foreign policy...time will always tell.

Re: MSNBC/McClatchy Poll: Pennsylvania Race Very Tight -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:09:00 -0000

Republicans will score well by hitting Obama on foreign policy...first is the concept of Bombing in Pakistan at a potential Bin Laden hideout. First, here's a guy who says we need to restore credibility in the eyes of the Muslim world...it's not going to go over well with Pakistanis or muslims in general when if we bomb in Pakistan. Second, weakening Musharraf (sp?) is not going to help matters much.

His concept of negiotating or talking to world leaders is based on a flawed concept. It would only further strengthen their power. Obama naively assumes dictators like Kim Jong il, Chavez, etc., will want to negiotate out of good faith. These leaders have no interest in seeking improved ties with the United States, only to further weaken or exploit the United States. I think people are going to see John McCain for the experienced world leader he is (yellow teeth and all).

Re: Obama Gets Huge Turnout -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:50:53 -0000

"on the job training." did you make that one up yourself? Realizing you're a Hillary supporter, please tell me what training she has already rec'd a President?

1) Negiotated the Irish Peace Treaty: Hmmm, that's been refuted by the Irish themselves.
2) Health care: Yeah, she's proven she knows how to work w/ Republicans
3) Corkscrew landings in Bosnia...

I think her bi-polar campaign is the best thing Republicans could have wished for. I think Obama would be the lesser of two evils (as compared to Hillary). I think he's smart enough to realize he's not smart enough for the job and would have the likes of Sam Nunn, Chuck Hagel, Richard Lugar giving him some sound advice.

Re: MSNBC/McClatchy Poll: Pennsylvania Race Very Tight -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:22:14 -0000

check into it a little further...The US-friendly Bhutto government overthrown was overthrown due to massive corruption...Benazir Bhutto and her husband were basically crooks who robbed their own people. Musharraf's coup was widely supported by many Pakastanis at the time.

Re: MSNBC/McClatchy Poll: Pennsylvania Race Very Tight -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:24:28 -0000

Why is the Wright video "swiftboating?" It's the truth isn't it?...whereas there was a "he says/she says" argument between Kerry and the swiftboat veterans.

personally, I thought it was dirty politics...as a former veteran of 21 years myself, I don't care if they are a republican or democrat, if they served their country honorably, they are a hero in my book.

Re: Suffolk Poll: Clinton Leads By 10 in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:11:31 -0000

This dragged on race is benefitting Republicans tremendously...now we have Obama admitting McCain is much better than Bush, and Clinton saying McCain would make a better CINC than Obama. The only thing left remaining is for both Obama and Clinton to officially endorse John McCain for President.

John

Re: Obama Sharpens Attacks on Clinton -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:35:17 -0000

Unfortunately, this will be necessary for Obama...the debate and Hillary have damaged him somewhat...however; the campaign has nearly come to an end and negative campaigning is always good for the short term....again, after IN and NC, this thing is over. However, in the GE his negative campaigning will lose him support from Blue Collar Hillary voters in Nov...further strengthening McCain's chances in Nov.

Re: Clinton Needs Record Margins to Win Popular Vote -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:13:34 -0000

how do you draw a comparison between a primary in which both candidates, to include the DNC agreed that the votes would not be counted; versus a caucus in which the candidates and DNC agreed the votes would be counted?

I appreciate your enthusiasm for Hillary, but your comparison is simply delusional.

I guess minor league games should count if the team that won the most games in pre-season feels so.

Re: What to Watch in Pennsylvania -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:09:26 -0000

Everyone has stopped watching the delegate count because it doesn't make for "sensational" news. It makes too much sense to discuss the obvious. Instead you have bonafide idiots like Chris Matthews saying the over/under for Hillary is 8. Why freakin 8? 8 won't help her in the delegate count or pop vote.

Nothing more than widespread stupidity.

Re: As Results Come In... -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:45:58 -0000

I am still holding to my 7pt Hillary prediction a few days ago. In any event, this is perfect for GOPers who want the race to go on just a little longer. Hillary's margin of victory was enough to let her fight on another day, but not quite enough to make a real difference in the pledged delegate count or popular vote.

I will admit I was wrong in that I always thought Hillary the weaker of the two candidates. I am now leaning towards Obama being the weaker of the two. Again, my prediction will ring true...Obama will upset her in IN by +1 or 2, and will win NC by 15...Hillary will concede the following day.

Re: As Results Come In... -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:29:01 -0000

I want to quickly add many of you have slammed Zogby and his polling as of late...Zogby nailed this one at exactly 10 (if it stays that way).

Re: As Results Come In... -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:31:02 -0000

Sorry for the repeated posts...tired I guess...anyway, looks like Hillary is going to win this between 200 - 220K votes. I wonder what idiot Barone will say about her needing to pick up 370K to win pop vote? She is already 150k behind.
John

Re: Clinton Wins Pennsylvania to Keep Bid Alive -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:21:38 -0000

Someone made a comment on another blog that said, you win a state as large as PA by 10% yet you only pick up a few extra delegates, and these are the same people who want to mandate our healthcare?

Someone explain the rationale of this to me. The middle sections of PA were not awarded a proportional share of delegates because they have traditionally voted more conservative in the past? Yeah, that's a good way to win over the hearts and minds of conservatives...tell them their votes do not count as much as votes in the urban areas/suburbs.

Re: Clinton Wins Pennsylvania to Keep Bid Alive -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:04 -0000

Let me see...I thought the idea is to win elections here...isn't it a good idea to try to increase one's voter base, versus of merely trying to maintain it?

Re: Obama Will Ratchet Up Attacks -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:07:51 -0000

I really do not think Obama needs to go negative...IN will be close and he'll win NC. After NC, his popular vote will not be overcome. It just doesn't suit him well. I realize HIllary's been bashing him over the head and taking advantage of the "I'm a Women, you must be nice to me" that so many of her followers demand. The idea is to get them on your side in the GE and not alienate her supporters. She's taken a conversative stance of issues of "Winning in Iraq" and "Nuking Iran if they screw with Israel."

Bottom line: He got the bad state out of the way (PA) and only lost 10-15 delegates. Leave well enough alone.

Re: Democrats Likely to Pick Up Senate Seats -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:16:47 -0000

2008 is going to be a bad year for us Republicans...our best shot is winning the Executive. The American people do like a "checks and balances" government so at least we got that working for us.

In addition, it seems everyone is retiring. However, it won't be that bad...probably another 20-30 seats in the House and a loss of 3-4 in the Senate. Oh, well these cycles happen!

Re: McCain Warns That Democrats Will Unify -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:35:22 -0000

He's right but there will be some "Reagan Democrats" who switch to McCain...this will be another close election.

Re: Despite Victory, Clinton Less Likely to Win -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:10:39 -0000

Who actually writes these articles? I wonder what Planet this pundit has been living on for the last 2 months?

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:03:25 -0000

Let's just see what happens after IN and NC...we'll know for sure whether Clyburn is correct in his assessment of the Clintons. I would disagree, it's hard for these politicians to just call it quits.

Re: R2000: Deadlocked in Indiana -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:17:24 -0000

I think you are forgetting we are also electing a commander in chief (CINC) of some 2 million or so service members. To say a CINC need not be a role model is off-target. When the young men and women she is going to lead are held to a higher moral standard and higher level of personal responsibility than their own CINC......need I say more?

Re: Despite Victory, Clinton Less Likely to Win -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:34:03 -0000

Jake...most impressive!

Re: John Adams -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:17:19 -0000

I am halfway through the book and it is a must read for those interested in the history during that era. Unlike many books from the revolutionary-war era, it is also an easy read.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:51:50 -0000

and I thought Obama supporters were a little on the whiney-side. Lighten up. This is in ref to an actual poll. Are you not aware of Hillary's negative ratings for the past century or so?

I think Hillary supporters need a dose of realism injected into their veins.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:53:42 -0000

What difference does it make if he took his name off the ballot or not? It's an irrelevant argument Hillary supporters are profound experts at making.

Let me refresh your memory...the DNC, Hillary herself, Obama himself agreed votes in MI and FL would not count...what part of "NO" do you not understand?

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:32:35 -0000

Jan, that's like saying one celebrates Christmas but doesn't believe in Jesus...I apologize for the religious analogy. It takes votes to elect the delegates. If the delegates don't count neither do the votes.

I can't believe you actually believe this ---- the Clinton campaign is spewing.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:40:11 -0000

Here we go again, if we do not make a law for every single race, ethnicity, or gender (with the exception of white men) then somehow we hate women, minorities and gays. The conservative argument is that the laws are already in place for equal protection...They need to be enforced.

These so-called Liberals who claim to support women do not. Case in point, this bill was purposely written so as to be rejected by Republicans. There were other pork-barrel provisions attached to that bill that McCain wouldn't support. You libs have been doing this for years and I must admit it does work.

One reason I'll never be a Democrat: Biggest bunch of hypocrites on the face of the planet!

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:50:16 -0000

Huh? Could someone please translate in English for me?

And these are the same people who want to run our Health Care.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:52:20 -0000

Jan...makes for making my argument for me! It takes someone like you to believe what the Hillary campaign spews out.

Re: Clinton Donors Switching to Obama -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:04:50 -0000

yeah, let's just have 4 more years of divisiveness in this country. Again, some Democrats are hypocrites, to some it is all about winning. Jeffrey Dahmer could be the nominee and you would vote for him against the Republicans.

I'll be the first to admit George Bush has been a major disappointment and many have felt alienated because of his policies and frankly, his inability to communicate with the American people---so Democrats feel Bush has been divisive. However, the solution to some is to go polar-opposite but yet still divisive on the Democratic side. If alienating conservatives for 4 years is going to make you happy then so be it.

Please do not give me that crap on how the Democrats will end the war and are somehow the good guys in all of this. You don't care if the war is prolonged just as long as it's a Democrat leading the effort...remember, Hillary "we must win in Iraq." How the hell is that different from what McCain wants to do!

Re: Gallup Poll: Clinton Catches Obama Nationally -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:35:33 -0000

One has to question the methodology of a nationwide daily tracking poll in which 90% of the population has already voted. The polls that matter right now are IN and NC. I have been predicting for some time that Hillary will call it quits after Obama upsets her in IN. Some polls already show him leading there.

Bowling a 36 in rural PA may seem like he's out of touch, but playing some good basketball in IN puts him in touch with those voters there. I know it sounds silly (bowling and basketball) but sometimes voters prefer the lazy-route and go with the simpler things instead of the more difficult route of learning the issues and the candidates' position on such issues.

Re: Obama Sinks in National Poll -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:57:06 -0000

No Obama hasn't sunken in the polls...the problem was that he wasn't ahead by 19pts to begin with...Newsweek may actually have it right this time.

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:36:28 -0000

I would concur with the characterization of cowardice. I really think Edwards wants to endorse Clinton. His wife prefers Hillary's health care plan over Obama's and I think there's that woman-to-woman connection that cannot be overlooked.

It is political cowardice not to endorse Hillary...after all, she will most likely lose the nomination and Edwards doesn't want to be left out in the cold when all the dust has settled.

I always thought the guy was overrated and somewhat of a wimp. I don't think he was ever a major player in the democratic party and even if he were to endorse, it wouldn't matter much. Barack carries NC with or without his endorsement.

Re: Romney Leading McCain's Short List? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:24:11 -0000

Most important issue to me is the ongoing threat of international terrorism, national security, and the war in Iraq. I know he's from a Red State and there is not much flair, but Richard Lugar gets my vote as the most qualified GOP VP. Colin Powell is good as well and I hope McCain at least considers one of the two.

If McCain is looking for someone with strong background in economics, then Phil Gramm and Jack Kemp would be good choices as well.

Re: Polls Show Mixed Results On Clinton vs. Obama -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:45:45 -0000

These polls are absolutely worthless. Again, polling 90% of the population that has already voted. For pundits, I wonder what part of "the game is over" they do not understand. First, it was elected delegates, then popular votes to convince the super-delegates. Even a political novice like me can see the writing on the wall. The best Hillary can hope for is a split of the remaining super-dels. She can only claim the popular vote based on outlandish claims of not counting caucus votes', throwing in FL or MI (or both), etc. It's over.

How many times do I have to say it...Obama wraps it up on Tuesday. Watch the attitude change among the media and pundits.

Re: Polls Show Mixed Results On Clinton vs. Obama -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:19:03 -0000

You have nothing to back that argument...worthless, meaningless polls that won't matter once he sows up the nomination. BTW: I'm a Republican and I am just calling it as I see it. Hillary is the weaker of the candidates.

I truly believe most Americans do not believe in guilt by association (they'll forget about the Wright fiasco). The "bitter" comments will hurt him somewhat, but it is nowhere on the scale of the pathological lying Hillary has shown herself capable of.

Re: Trippi's Regret -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:17:03 -0000

Yeah, Yeah...and I had this feeling in Game 6 of the 1986 world series to tell John McMamara to bench injured first baseman Bill Buckner and let Roger Clemens or Bruce Hurst pitch the last inning instead of leaving Bob Stanley in the Game.

Nothing more than Monday AM armchair quarterbacking...would've, could've, should've. I can't believe this guys get paid big bucks for being such blithering idiots.

Re: Congressman Arrested -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:19:44 -0000

Well I guess it isn't safe Republican anymore. Loser!

Re: Mason-Dixon: Obama Slipping in North Carolina -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:24:19 -0000

All polls (either favorable to Clinton or Obama) have shown a "tightening up" about 5-6 days out. Be curious to see the Monday evening polls in NC...that's when you see the pollsters try to put their money where their mouth is.

Re: Mason-Dixon: Obama Slipping in North Carolina -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:14:11 -0000

Sir, you say you are 63 so you should know your history. Look at political campaigns and discussions of the past, they have been nasty, probably always will be. This one is no different. 1960...Mayor Daley in Chicago, 1968 DNC riots, Watergate, 1975...Gerald Ford was labeled a dummy/idiot, 1980 Carter was labeled a wimp (much stronger word was used). 2000 McCain accused by his own party of fathering an illegitimate African American child in SC. Just to show his heart, after being tortured for 5 years by the Vietnamese and goes and adopts a baby girl yet he is smeared for it.

It goes on and on and will continue..Some probably wonder how I could vote for McCain yet I think the same of others who would vote for Hillary or Obama. Americans do have an uncanny way of somewhat coming together once the mess is cleaned and someone is elected. GWB had a 92 percent approval rating after 9/11.

Re: Zogby: Obama Leads in North Carolina, Tied in Indiana -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:05:15 -0000

Shane...you are referring to exit polling results that are not always accurate. The only accurate poll was the actual vote count that day that Zogby nailed.

Re: McCain Goes Solo on Veep Selection -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:51:54 -0000

Whether he makes the decision alone or not, I hope it is Senator Lugar from IN...solid foreign policy experience and statesman. If he's looking for a candidate for assist him on economic issues, I would prefer Phil Gramm or Jack Kemp (either would suffice).

Re: Zogby: Obama Leads in North Carolina, Tied in Indiana -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:35:17 -0000

Wow you are assuming a guy who makes his living by polling as accurately as possible is just making up the numbers. I realize partisanship can cloud reality at times so I understand somewhat on why you feel this.

Re: Will Clinton Go Nuclear at Convention? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:32:21 -0000

I really don't think she is going to pursue this (as I've been saying for quite some time now). It is good political strategy and let the party know this was certainly an option and there was still a pathway, but yet, for the good of the party and winning in Nov, she stepped down...Obama will chose her as his running mate if she chooses to be on the ticket. That is the price he is going to have to pay for Rev. Wright (unfair) and those "bitter" comments (fair) recently.

Re: Will Clinton Go Nuclear at Convention? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:56:02 -0000

Speaking of nuclear...I am getting a little sick and tired of the claims of Hillary's intelligence and Bush's ignorance. Can she remember a script...yes, but so can Martin Sheen and he acts the role of a President (but is an idiot in real life). I listened again to her comments about "obliterating" Iran.

I've been hearing for years the Democrats saying we need to move away from the Cowboy diplomacy. Wow, you are really getting off to a good start Dems with Hillary as your President in the eyes of the Iranians. She obviously doesn't know squat about the Iranian people or regime. She's an idiot because she couldn't think of a better phrase such as "The Iranian regime knows a nuclear attack against Israel would result in swift and immediate response from the US, and we hope the Iranian government would choose peace instead of war." There it took me 10 seconds to think that one up.

Even John McCain doesn't use that kind of language...The "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" comment was at least a joke. You would never hear George Bush using that kind of language...you don't think the Iranians aren't going to remember that comment?

I can't believe you guys...you had Biden, Dodd and Richardson to choose from yet you have chosen these two....one of the reasons I know I'll never be a Democrat in my lifetime.

Re: Will Clinton Go Nuclear at Convention? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:13:28 -0000

Point taken, but you really haven't addressed the issue of Hillary's intelligence and if you believe two wrongs make a right go ahead and be my guest.

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:32:16 -0000

Man, I swear it is a double-edged sword with this lady...Rick Lazio kicked her in her cajones several times during debates, etc., and got hammered for it in the media and Hillary's staff for being too tough on a women.

It's amazing how many people eat this stuff up and the media.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:05:03 -0000

Yeah Fat Bill, you're just like a Fat Elvis...the only other thing you need to be doing at these campaign appearance is shake your ass against a towel and then throw the towel to a bunch of screaming, fanatical old ladies. Your days with the young gals are over.

Re: Zogby: Ahead in North Carolina, Indiana -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:54:46 -0000

I still am predicting an Obama upset in IN. Don't know why I have this feeling it's going to be close in IN.

Watch...he'll lose by 10 and I'll have to admit I'm an idiot (not that it won't be the first time I've ever had to do so).

Re: Neither Edwards Will Endorse -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:07:11 -0000

Typical Edwards...going out the same way he came in...a Loser!

Re: Neither Edwards Will Endorse -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:08 -0000

Reminds me of the first Iraq War (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) when Saddam invaded Kuwait. Pres. Bush (the smart one) called an emergency meeting and it was pretty much decided at that time (within hours after the invasion) we would have to forcibly remove Saddam from Kuwait. When the military is provided a briefing on estimated US casualties, Bush interrupted the briefing to ask how many deaths on the Iraqi side as well. The bottom line is that he was concerned about Iraqi military and civilian casualties just as much as US casualties. Party politics aside, it is sobering (but yet comforting to know) someone who has experienced combat is least enthusiastic to engage in conflict.

Re: Moving the Goal Posts -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:22:45 -0000

It's called trying to convince others you can fit a square peg into a round hole.

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:03:25 -0000

OK, I was wrong on IN but correct on the big win in NC, in addition I also said the media would change its attitude that the race is over. This is an excerpt from drudge. I'll bet it's only the beginning....

"It looks like Hillary's last, best chance of closing delegate gap is slipping away tonight. With clock running out on her, if she couldn't make up ground this week, it's impossible to imagine scenario where she could... MORE... "

Re: Did Limbaugh Tip Indiana to Clinton? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:30:14 -0000

I doubt it...maybe 10,000 voted operation chaos. Limbaugh's ego will think otherwise. A 4 pt percentage win...no. If it was 50.5 to 49.5, then maybe yes.

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:41:53 -0000

Obama is going to regain that 210,000 vote difference he lost in PA, in NC. That does it, the popular vote goes to Obama. The only way Hillary can claim a popular vote win now is claiming FL and MI, or caucus states don't count, neither of which the DNC will buy.

There will be tremendous pressure on her to quit.

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:46:38 -0000

This also from Drudgereport.com

"Hillary plans to huddle with undecided super delegates tomorrow; gauging if she can go on... Developing..."

Re: Did Limbaugh Tip Indiana to Clinton? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:54:44 -0000

I want to clarify 10,000 is the most optimistic Limbaugh can claim. It's probably few as a 1,000 - 2,000. As a conservative I can't stand the moron...he gives us conservatives a bad name.

If a conservative voted for Clinton or Obama in most cases it would have nothing to do with Limbaugh.

Re: Split Decision -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:05:47 -0000

Wrong...as much as I would like to Democratic battle to continue, this is a huge night for Obama. NC is not as big as PA, yet made regained the 210,000 votes he lost in PA. let me translate that: He cannot lose the popular vote (FL and MI are the only exceptions) and the DNC is never going to go for that.

translate: she cannot catch him in pledged or super delegates....even with all his troubles, they were breaking 50-50. What does that tell you about tonight. I am sticking to my prediction she calls it quits by Friday.

Re: Split Decision -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:15:35 -0000

Eric...just like PA, my man Zogby had it right again...even if Hillary eeks out a 1-2 percent win, he is easily within the MOE. Kudos to John Zogby again!!!

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:46:38 -0000

Although not in the Republican party, it's good to see such enthusiastic participation in the democratic process.

If you ever want a job in the Republican party, you can use me as a reference...(insert smiling face here).

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:49:06 -0000

91% and only down by 20,000. I think Obama is going to win IN! I would like to see that happen for the only reason of my predictions being accurate.

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:19:20 -0000

Russert said it's over. So did Matthews and Todd.

Yes, she will call it quits tomorrow or Thur.

Re: Did Clinton Loan Campaign More Money? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:01:51 -0000

What does that tell you on what type of President Hillary would be? Hillary will quit this week as I predicted (I hope).

My assessment is that Obama (although the nominee) has been damaged somewhat by Hillary, Rev. Wright, and those "bitter" comments. The price he'll have to pay is a Hillary VP (if she desires to be on the ticket), or issues such as paying off her debt. Politics would be the only reason to have her on his ticket after the mess she has put him through.

I'll give him credit he handled it all in a gentlemanly manner and with class. Don't underestimate John McCain. He's old, and he sometimes crosses up his words, but unlike Bush, knows the issues and I have seen him in debates and he always does strongly. I think McCain has a chance in PA in 08.

On a final note, this Nov election we are going to witness a changed paradigm of the "Red State, Blue State" concept. It wouldn't surprise me to see a Red State OH and CO go Democratic and a Blue State PA, CT to go for McCain. It will be an interesting election for sure. I look forward to it.

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:06:32 -0000

Karela...I disagree with Axelrod and others. We are giving Limbaugh too much credit here. Republicans cannot stand Hillary and not all of them even listen to Rush Limbaugh. I am sure they voted McCain, Clinton, or Obama without any influence from Rush. Is he going to take the credit...you bet.

Also, if that were the case, why didn't operation chaos work in NC? It's a Red State as well. Obama won by 230,000 votes. Don't some conservatives in NC listen to Rush as well?

Re: What About Indiana? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:08:02 -0000

I would also add we sometimes make the mistake of accepting the exit poll is the "truth" after an election. Even after the votes have been cast, it is still an exit poll and highly inaccurate at times.

Re: Clinton To Huddle With Advisers -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:17 -0000

JP...yes she can! Check your history with Presidents and VPs...Adams and Jefferson, Kennedy and Johnson, Reagan and Bush. A lot worse has been said. She helps him as VP and makes it extra difficult, almost improbable that McCain would win.

Re: Did Limbaugh Tip Indiana to Clinton? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:28:13 -0000

Rush Limbaugh's true motives in this were to destroy McCain! Let's assume for a second Operation Chaos played a role in prolonging the Dem primary process (I don't believe so but for argument's sake...). If anything Operation Chaos kept her in the race and strengthened her position as the only choice for Obama to pick her as VP. If she is the VP, now, Obama has an unbeatable coalition of African Americans and Women. McCain is not a strong enough candidate to overcome this.

I was correct in my thinking that Hillary was the weaker of the two Presidential candidates. Operation Chaos' was successful for the wrong reasons. It allowed Hillary to stick around and become the VP. She makes for a weak nominee but a strong VP candidate. Again, once we Republicans figured out the weaker candidate wasn't going to win the nomination, we needed to get her out of the picture as quickly as possible that would've allowed Obama to select someone other than her as his VP.

Although a moron, Rush is smart enough to know this and was being sincere is his reasons for Operation Chaos.

Re: What Does Hillary Want? -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:48:18 -0000

I disagree with this assessment. If he is the nominee and all is settled and done, no one will care. Also, many Hillary supporters in those states won't show up to vote including those Rush Limbaugh voters. Doesn't make for good television to cover a race that has no significance. Did you hear anyone discussing McCain's margin of victory last night?

Re: The Most Accurate Pollsters -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:11:27 -0000

I'm only 46, but I do have some experience in statistics and monitoring these pollsters during presidential elections/primaries. It's amazing the newbies who come on board and believe this pollster is in the bag for Hillary or that pollster is Obama's second cousin or another Pollster is a Republican slanting towards McCain, etc.

To clarify, these pollsters are professionals and their livelihood depends on trying to get it right each and every time. As a Republican, experience has taught me to rely on the Democrat Zogby more so than the others. It's his poll and the Fox Opinion News Dynamics that I watch for.

As a political junkie and huge sports fan, this primary season has been like watching the world series (Red Sox of course), the Super Bowl and the NHL/NBA playoffs at the same time....like a kid in a candy store!

Re: Clinton's Strategy of Last Resort -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:04:12 -0000

The Democratic party through its welfare programs and affirmative action has created this cycle of dependency and what some Psychologists term as "learned hopelessness" among African-Americans. I strongly believe affirmative action actually set back race relations in this country 20 years. Clarence Thomas once told the story on how he tore up his Yale Law Degree because of the perception among his White classmates that he was "given" the opportunity and diploma while others had to work for it.

We've seen time and time again the Democratic Party take for granted the vote of the African-American...there can be no other explanation as to why the powerful such as Hillary, Bill, Terry, Howard etc., run a race-baited campaign. I can almost understand. They assume the African American voting block will come right back to them just like many times in the past.

I am not going to say the Republican Party leadership have always been perfect angels. Yes academic standards, teacher pay, school security need to be improved in the urban areas---that's were it all starts with the kids. We need to do a better job of fighting crime and making neighborhoods safer for families. The Republican party should be about getting out of the way of people's lives and their aspirations...people of all races will go as far as their talents, desire, and work ethic allow them to go.

Racism comes in two forms...overt and covert. The Democratic Party has played the most effective kind of racism there is: the subtle kind. Why stop, it has worked and will continue to work.

Re: Obama Woos Superdelegates on House Floor -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:55:00 -0000

Jennifer, you seem disingenuous at best but I would wager you are a closet racist under the guise of a democratic party activist. Thank you for making my argument about how certain people like you have taken the African-American vote for granted.

Re: Rove Warns GOP of Tough Race -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:10:33 -0000

The job of the Supreme Court is to interpret the constitution--not make laws. Alito is correct, torture by definition is not punishment. That doesn't mean Alito is advocating torture. Amazing how words are sometimes put into people's mouth. You'll be surprised on what the Geneva Convention allows...waterboarding is not illegal under the Geneva Convention.

I am not advocating torture either. I was in the military 21 years and have spoken with professional interrogators. These professionals do not torture--they don't have to. I was told by one that "it is nature that people inherently want to talk, especially about secrets."

Did you know the Pakistani Government threatened the lives of Khalid Sheik Mohammed's wife and children as torture. I didn't work. He said they were going to die someday so it might as well be know. However, it took all of 60 seconds for him to spill the beans after being waterboarded. Just food for thought.

Re: Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:10:08 -0000

Raising awareness and rock concerts...some people would rather talk than do. It takes courage and humility for Gore to accept a cabinet post (something in which he could actually get something done), but courage and humility are two things Mr. Gore doesn't have.

Re: Clinton Asks for Private Endorsements -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:16:14 -0000

Yeah, but it is such faulty logic. You can say that about the electoral college as well...if we want to get technical about it, yes there is a minute chance, but it isn't going to happen.

Re: Clinton Lacks Path to Nomination -- and Exit -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:20:49 -0000

After she and Bill have made complete fools out of themselves and now they need to find a dignified way? We are supposed to feel sympathy for the problems that they created themselves...

Re: Clock Ticking on Clinton Loans -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:10 -0000

Politics is a dirty business and if Hillary asked Obama for help, then yes, it must be considered. She's lost, but she does have 1,400 or so delegates in her pocket right now and she is a former first lady. She put Obama through hell, but I don't see any other choice. I admit as a Republican, Obama is the odds-on favorite to win in Nov, but if the Democrats do not reunite, then McCain has a very good chance of winning.

Re: Bonus Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:25:12 -0000

I am a bit surprised at all times...I always knew the Clintons were for the Clintons only and took the African-American vote for granted, but I honestly didn't think they would go as far as to damage their political careers and his legacy.

I wonder what Bill Clinton is thinking these days. He has certainly destroyed his credibility all because his wife could accept the fact that she was never the political machine he was.

Re: Clinton Still Hopes to Win Popular Vote -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:21:51 -0000

This is a good point...you can make the same argument about the country in general...although not 2-to-1, there are more registered Dems than Reps nationwide, always have, probably always will be; yet we see Republicans doing very well in Presidential Elections...pundits don't realize but Reagan Democrats existed before Ronald Reagan...just ask RIchard Nixon.

Re: Obama Open to Deal on Clinton Debt -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:50:58 -0000

Larry, as a disinterested party...paying her off and getting her out of the way so Obama doesn't have to deal with that drama queen anymore, is probably the best solution. Otherwise, even as an outsider, she still can make life miserable for him.

I'll keep saying this, there is a price he is going to have to pay for Rev. Wright, "bitter," and just having Hillary smear him on a daily basis. This guy is going to be tough for us to beat in Nov, he has made major mistakes during the campaign, yet is still strong.

McCain's only chance is to "out-wonk" him during the debates, especially on foreign policy. McCain sometimes flubs his words and shows his age, but he is an excellent, articulate debator. I do think he can make his case to Independents and Moderate Dems of his past experiences of working with them on critical issues.

Re: Kennedy Says Joint Ticket Not Possible -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:56:17 -0000

He is two options: 1) paying her off and getting her out of his way for good. Or 2) offering her the VP. We seem to forget that if this was a winner-take-all primary, she be a couple of hundred delegates ahead of him. She does have 1,600 or so delegates in her pocket right now and still yields influence of Democrats.

I'll admit, Obama won fair and square and ultimately that is something she is going to have to deal with, but sometimes you gotta look at things from the outside-in and see the logic of either option 1 or 2.

Re: Clinton Still Hopes to Win Popular Vote -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:42:52 -0000

Eric, true but how ironic from 2000. Bush was heavily criticized for saying his campaign team's strategy was the electoral college and not the popular vote. Saturday Night Live did skits about popular vote versus electoral college. Now that it's Obama, it is good strategy....unbelievable.

I am in agreement with the strategy of delegates vs. votes, it's just another double-standard by the liberal media.

Re: Clinton Still Hopes to Win Popular Vote -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:01:22 -0000

Real Texan...I agree with the crime policy. The 3 strikes you're out rule is just plain dumb. Most of these criminals are non-violent, have only harmed themselves for the most part, yet we let those who harm children for example back out on the street.

Also, it's one thing to criticize McCain and his policies, making fun of his physical features that are the result of torture or cancer is another. I listened to John McCain tell about his experiences in Vietnam (Hanoi Hilton) some years ago while I was still in the Air Force. John McCain is a "walking corpse" because the North Vietnamese broke and rebroke his shoulders, legs, beat him to near death on several occasions, and used other physiological and psychological torture methods. The fact that he made it through his living hell for 5 years is testament to his courage, dignity, and his resolve.

Holy crap, and I thought (sarcism is heavily implied here) Obama and his supporters were all about love and reconciliation. Like I have been saying all along, he's just another politician, no better or worse than any of them--same go for his supporters.

Re: Fossella Expected to Quit -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:21:35 -0000

Jake, transporting a prostitute across state boundries is a federal offense. Nobody cared? Keep in mind, this is the same guy who as district attorney rode his high horse (no pun intended) in locking up prostitutes, shutting down escort services, and even going after the Johns. Many of life was ruined because of Mr Eliot. I don't condone what Fosella did, but at least he took care of his child.

Should he resign...Yes! Should he be punished for his DUI...Yes! But again, we see the media's double-standard prevelant against Republicans.

Re: Fossella Expected to Quit -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:25:14 -0000

Jake excellent breakdown...and as we plainly see this isn't going to happen for Ms. Clinton. The outstanding superdels of 250.5---is that not a conservative estimate. Do not see (i.e. Realclearpolitics.com) have more delegates making a commitment? If so, this would even further increase Clinton needed 79.8.

Thanks again.

Re: Fossella Expected to Quit -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:59:20 -0000

Jake, both Dems and Reps should be the party of family values. I'll admit it's stupid for any Republican to make such a statement. Conservatism has nothing to do with being the better family man or women...the media has successfully tagged us with that just because of the actions of a few idiots.

Hagee and Dobson are idiots, and you'll be surprised they don't wield as much influence as they claim. If your argument is true to associate the likes of Hagee with Republicans, then the vitriol coming out of the mouths of Farrakan and Rev. Wright can be tagged to the Democratic party. My argument is that no true conservative or liberal thinker wants to be tagged with organized (or disorganized) religion.

It's about a smaller, less intrusive government providing basic necessities only for safety and defense versus a bigger, larger government requiring more taxes and more services...too bad religion gets thrown into the mix.

Re: Kennedy Says Joint Ticket Not Possible -- Political Wire

jgrillo — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:01 -0000

The French elected a conservative prime minister and so did Italy. Gordon Brown is a little more conservative than Tony Blair was (UK). While in the military I lived in Europe for several years and I can tell you the "lefties do not run the planet." Is Europe a little less conservative than the US, yes, but to stereotype the whole continent as lefties is off base.