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Category Archives: Election 2008
John McCain, Twitter Addict
Remember the John McCain who supposedly didn’t read e-mail or use a computer? Well, suddenly he is Twittering away on his BlackBerry from the Senate floor. Yes, THAT John McCain. The one that then-candidate Obama and the media chided for … Continue reading
Inauguration Observations
Some random thoughts and observations on today’s events… Charlie Gibson is in love with the word minutia – he used it no less than four times in the broadcast. Justice Antonin Scalia decided a Mandarin hat was warm and an … Continue reading
Great expectations
What can’t Obama do? Expect soon to find out as the President lays out some tempered goals. Everyone I talk to today is, and should be, proud of today’s moment.
Country First
John McCain is back. The Arizona Senator who is probably the most qualified candidate to have never reached the presidency is refusing to disappear after his defeat to President-Elect Barack Obama. He is launching his own Political Action Committee – … Continue reading
Worth the Fighting For
Just a few quick thoughts on the election: McCain was graceful and gave a compelling concession speech. It just seemed at times this McCain was kept under lock and key by his campaign. Granted he was in charge and it … Continue reading
Election Night Live
7:44 p.m. – About to head off to the local election party to face the sure-to-be riveting questions from TV reporters about why McCain lost (because Johnny Mac and I are tight). I will be updating the blog as well … Continue reading
McCain for President
The political obituary for John McCain has been written by most for today’s election. The interesting thing is that his demise has been predicted more than once. After his loss to George W. Bush in 2000. When his campaign was … Continue reading
Welcome GWU Alumni
Welcome to any GWU alumni or others who arrived here from the link on the GW Politics Central page. Browse around past posts and feel free to comment on any of the most current political news events: such as Obama … Continue reading
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Debate live
7:31 That’s the show. Time to recruit volunteers. A more detailed wrapup later. 7:29 McCain’s finish was very similar to his acceptance speech, which went over well and gave him a boost. His best chance is to focus on his … Continue reading
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Live Debate Blog
6:21 – I’m surprised it took Obama 20 minutes to mention Bush. 6:20 – Obama agrees with McCain again. 6:19 – Although I’ve been to the Adler Planetarium, it is cool. 6:17 – McCain is continuing his best play. That … Continue reading