It's OK, I shan't expect you to join in any debates on UK politics! But in the remote chance that there ever is one on SI, obviously you can join in if you choose (and it's an open board etc).
Obama shows personality traits like intelligence, wit, fast-thinking, calm, reflectiveness, consideration and courtesy. He's rational. He shows good judgment. And he's also a skilled politician.
No. 1) the media has done a job on him and 2) Bush has done too much conservatives don't approve of.
The media? Some conservatives? How about McCain?
washingtontimes.com
>>to the point where some Republicans are actively trying to link themselves to Obama?
Fantasy. If there are any like that, we don't need them.
Not fantasy at all, and no 'if' about it. Obviously there are these...
loomisnews.wordpress.com
jedreport.com
but this is who I was looking for, I think. The current Republican Senator for Oregon, running for re-election.
huffingtonpost.com
So far in the race, Smith has repeatedly referenced Obama positively in his advertisements, suggesting that he has worked closely with the Democratic nominee in the Senate. Now, by distancing himself from the Ayers robocalls, it appears the vulnerable Republican is banking on a strategy of not offending Obama voters.
And there is also this congressional candidate from Oregon, who I just found while searching... also standing now for the Republicans... and he does have an excellent list of why he admires Obama.
republicansforobama.org
My Obama support-decision matrix includes the characteristics of Judgment, Temperament, Charisma, Intellect, Adaptability, Virtue, Vision, Traditional Republican Values, and dedication to “Main Street.” Barack Obama is without question the superior choice for me based on my analysis below. ...
Republican Presidents from Lincoln through Ford were strong advocates for equal rights, balancing labor and business, consumer protection, protecting the environment, a humble but vigorous foreign policy, promoting peace through strength, fiscal integrity, and unafraid of great challenges. A traditional Republican would never condone torture or cruel and inhuman treatment of prisoners regardless of circumstances. Dwight D. Eisenhower probably embodied these traits as well as any Republican President; I see Barack Obama in the same vein, although arguably even more inspirational.
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Of course, it was Lee Terry, GOP incumbent also standing for re-election. Nebraska not a blue state, I think.
salon.com
Incumbent GOP Rep. Lee Terry, whose Omaha district is being targeted by both presidential candidates as a possible source of one electoral vote, ran newspaper ads this month featuring a hypothetical "Obama-Terry voter." |
