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To: tejek who wrote (406094)	8/13/2008 11:28:00 AM
From: Road Walker	Respond to of 1571655

Virginia's Warner tapped for Democrats' key speech By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 38 minutes ago Mark Warner, Virginia's former governor and its Democratic candidate for the Senate, has been tapped to be the keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention, a plum spot that is often a springboard to national prominence. Four years ago another candidate for the Senate — Barack Obama of Illinois — used the keynote address to begin a rise in national politics expected to reach the Democratic nomination for president. Obama's campaign called Warner an innovative businessman and bipartisan leader in formally announcing his convention role Wednesday. Placing Warner in the national spotlight could help boost his campaign in Virginia, where he is trying to win the Senate seat of retiring Republican John Warner. Obama is also campaigning hard in Virginia, a state that Republican George W. Bush won in the last two elections but one the Obama campaign thinks could turn to the Democrats. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Obama's rival during the presidential primaries, is also scheduled to speak Aug. 26, the Tuesday night of the four-day convention in Denver. The theme for Democrats that evening centers on economic opportunity. "Like Barack Obama, Mark Warner is not afraid to challenge the status quo to bring people together and get things moving," campaign manager David Plouffe said in a statement. "Its that kind of spirit and innovation that resulted in his selection as keynote speaker on a night when we will be discussing how to renew Americas promise." Warner, a businessman who became wealthy from work and investments in the cellular telephone industry, ran an exploratory campaign for the 2008 presidential nomination early in the race. He surprised many Democrats when he ultimately decided against running, saying he didn't want to put the demands of a national run on his family. There was talk he might be a good running mate pick for Obama, but he removed himself from consideration, saying he would only pursue the Senate seat. Some news reports had incorrectly said Clinton would be the keynote speaker — although the convention committee and campaign always described her as the Tuesday "headliner." Clinton and Obama advisers have been in delicate negotiations over her role at the convention, with some of her supporters calling for her name to be put in nomination because of her strong second-place showing. Giving Warner the prime role could be viewed as a slight to some of those supporters as the Obama campaign is working to build unity going into the fall election. But Sam Arora, a former Clinton staffer who co-founded a group, VoteBoth.com, that encouraged Obama to pick Clinton as his running mate, said Warner was a good choice. "Mark Warner is the future of the Democratic Party, and putting him on Tuesday night with Hillary Clinton is exactly right move for Obama," said Arora, who shut down the VoteBoth.com effort two weeks ago under the assumption that Clinton would not be picked. "They highlight Senator Obama's vision and leadership qualities." A Clinton spokesman did not respond to a message for comment. Obama's wife, Michelle, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be the featured first-night speakers at the convention. Michelle Obama will be introduced by her brother, Craig Robinson, a former basketball star at Princeton and now coach at Oregon State, on the first night, Aug. 25. Barack Obama's half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, also will have a role. Other opening night speakers include Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, an early Obama supporter, organizers said Tuesday. Opening night will also feature a tribute to Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, who has taped a five-minute video to air during the party gathering. Kennedy suffered a seizure at his Hyannisport, Mass., house on May 17 and was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He underwent surgery and recently completed a six-week course of chemotherapy and radiation. The opening night theme is "One Nation." The Tuesday night theme is "Renewing America's Promise," while Wednesday's is "Securing America's Future," with an acceptance speech by Obama's still-unannounced vice presidential candidate. The theme for Aug. 28, the night Obama formally accepts the nomination at the Denver Broncos' football stadium, is "Change You Can Believe In." Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter will be among speakers that night. ___ Associated Press writer By Steven K. Paulson in Denver contributed to this report.

To: tejek who wrote (406094)	8/13/2008 7:52:36 PM
From: SilentZ	Respond to of 1571655

>First of all, my extremist liberal friend, I did not get the news about Laura Bush staying in the hotel and Bush being drunk from the National Enquirer. I lived in the gossip capital of the country for several years.......I know whom to contact to find out sh*t. So how'd you find out? The only place I've seen those stories is at the checkout counter at the supermarket. >Secondly, the National Enquirer happens to have a rather good record of ferreting out stories the MSM manages 'to miss' inspite of its being called a tabloid. Apparently you were unaware of its reputation. Its why when I heard the news about Edwards, my reaction was not "IT'S THE FUCKING NATIONAL ENQUIRER" like yours was. In fact, when I heard the Nat. Enquirer was onto the story, I suspected it was true. I don't trust it... it's wrong a lot. >Dude, you were the one who thought Edwards was "dreamy" to use your word to describe him. I was joking. > In fact, the warning signs were there that this guy did not have both feet planted in the ground.....the 'dreamy' hair, the 'dreamy' $400 haircuts and the 'dreamy' 28,000 sq ft mansion were all warning signs. Edwards has always seemed a bit facile to me and the news of the last week seems to support that POV. Well, I never really liked the 28,000 sq ft mansion. The hair didn't bug me -- we're totally convinced that appearance matters when running for office; to spend a few hundred bucks here and there on one's appearance seems like a responsible thing for a candidate to do. Besides, the dude had the least "facile" views on the American economy, and that's what got him my vote. >In addition, he seems to be an inveterate liar He lied to the public about an affair. Like Clinton did. Not something to be proud of, but I don't think that makes one an "inveterate liar." >And finally, Z, stop judging me. I am very tired of it. You don't know me nearly as well as you seem to think you do. Um, isn't that what these boards are all about? Lighten up, old man ;) -Z