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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (46358)	9/12/2008 5:15:12 PM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224749

People are wishing a Happy Birthday to a 90 year old mother and all you can do is whine and post talking points!

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (46358)	9/12/2008 5:41:13 PM
From: DizzyG	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224749

Democrats on Capitol Hill fear Obama fallout By Andrew Ward in Washington Published: September 11 2008 23:30 \| Last updated: September 11 2008 23:30 Democratic jitters about the US presidential race have spread to Capitol Hill, where some members of Congress are worried that Barack Obama’s faltering campaign could hurt their chances of re-election. Party leaders have been hoping to strengthen Democratic control of the House and Senate in November, but John McCain’s jump in the polls has stoked fears of a Republican resurgence. A Democratic fundraiser for Congressional candidates said some planned to distance themselves from Mr Obama and not attack Mr McCain. “If people are voting for McCain it could help Republicans all the way down the ticket, even in a year when the Democrats should be sweeping all before us,” said the fundraiser, a former Hillary Clinton supporter. “There is a growing sense of doom among Democrats I have spoken to?.?.?.?People are going crazy, telling the campaign ‘you’ve got to do something’.” Concern was greatest among first-term representatives who won seats in traditionally Republican districts in the landslide of 2006. “Several of them face a real fight to hold on to those seats,” the fundraiser said. Tony Podesta, a senior Democratic lobbyist, said members of Congress were “a little nervous” after Mr McCain shook up the race with his choice of Sarah Palin as running mate and intensified attacks on Mr Obama. “Republicans have been on the offensive for the past two weeks?.?.?.?You don’t win elections on the defensive.” The campaign manager for a first-term Democratic congressman from a blue-collar district in the north-east rejected suggestions that Mr Obama had become a liability. He said his candidate would reach out to Republicans and avoid attacks on Mr McCain. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2008 ft.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (46358)	9/12/2008 5:45:31 PM
From: DizzyG	2 Recommendations Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 224749

Kenneth, I've noticed that you have stopped posting polls... Let me help you out: McCain takes slim lead over Obama in AP-GfK poll breitbart.com Gallup Daily: McCain 48%, Obama 45% gallup.com McCain now attracts 48% of the vote while Obama earns 45%. When "leaners" are included, it’s McCain 49%, Obama 46%. rasmussenreports.com LOL! Diz-

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (46358)	9/12/2008 5:47:25 PM
From: DizzyG	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224749

Uh-Oh, this doesn't look good, Kenneth... Battle for Congress Suddenly Looks Competitive Democrats’ double-digit lead on the “generic ballot” slips to 3 points gallup.com I can see why you have stopped posting polls. LOL! Diz-

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (46358)	9/12/2008 5:51:25 PM
From: DizzyG	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224749

Things are looking pretty dismal for the Empty O camp, Kenneth... What the Naperville mother got was a lesson about the rough-and-tumble world of political finances. Walsh said she called both campaigns and asked for free trinkets she could give the 7-year-olds to help them learn. If they did well, she explained, each Scout would earn her "Ms. President" patch. The tchotchkes would provide added incentive. A representative for John McCain responded immediately, sending Walsh a box filled with stickers and signs. The Barack Obama camp wasn't quite so generous, Walsh said. The troop leader said she called Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and explained why she needed the curios. Walsh said she was directed to Obama's Web site—where she could buy all the buttons and posters she wanted. On the Web, a packet of 50 stickers that say "Obama '08" goes for $5; a yard sign is $8. "Got Hope?" bumper stickers are $3 each, or two for $5. Walsh found the prices a bit exorbitant her small group. She said she asked Obama's campaign worker again if she could get a few items for free. She pointed out that McCain's camp had agreed to send a box and, well, her 12-member Scout troop runs on a very small budget. Walsh said the woman at Obama's headquarters put her on hold. After a few minutes, she returned with the same answer. The woman told her that she sympathized, but the Obama campaign needs every penny it can get, Walsh said. chicagotribune.com Wow, turning down a group of girl scouts...how sad is that? LOL! Diz-