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White House Race 2008

2008-12-31T08:00:00.059-06:00

* WHITE HOUSE RACE 2008 *

AubreyJ.org

Last Updated:

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

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ONE Democrat - ONE Republican
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The Democrat:
* Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill)

>>> http://www.barackobama.com

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The Republican:
* Senator John McCain (R-Ariz)

>>> http://www.exploremccain.com

(Note: AubreyJ is a STRONG supporter of John McCain)

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(This Post On Top Until After Election)

VOTE - 2008 Presidential Election

2008-11-04T09:48:00.004-06:00

Today is the DAY...

VOTE!!!

AubreyJ.........

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* Keep up with the Election Results...
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> America’s Election HQ
> Interactive Election Tracking Map
COOL MAP! Be sure to click it out!!!

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Well... as of 10:00pm CDT
You can now safely say the words--
President Barack Hussein Obama

Congratulation America!
Our enemies are laughing their butts off at you for voting this WEAK... Anti-War, Anti-American... Democrat... into the most powerful office in the entire world!!!!!!!!!

Good job!

I’m glad so many of you are feeling REAL safe out there tonight in all those large cities you live and work in. I just wonder which city/cities it will be when our enemies test this new, weak President?

AubreyJ.........

Obama - Political Video - 2008 TV SPOT

2008-11-01T13:59:00.002-05:00

Political Video posted on YouTube by judicialnetwork
Learn more at HERE

Political Videos - Howard Stern on Obama Supporters

2008-11-01T13:03:00.001-05:00

I Can’t Stand Howard Stern…except Here
* Harlem voters *

This Clip posted on YouTube by rootsarama

Political Video - Obama Supporter

2008-10-31T17:19:00.001-05:00

Modest Expectations From An Obama Supporter

Local Miami News 10/29/08
Political Video posted on YouTube by Ticklemyfootsies
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Now I wonder why Miss Peggy wasn’t fired-up about Obama helping her keep/get a long-lasting, good paying job!!!?
AubreyJ.........

AP Presidential Poll Finds It All Even - Obama at 44 percent and McCain at 43 percent

2008-10-22T15:41:00.001-05:00

AP.Google.com brings us the report and it starts off like this... The presidential race tightened after the final debate, with John McCain gaining among whites and people earning less than $50,000, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows McCain and Barack Obama essentially running even among likely voters in the election homestretch... The poll, which found Obama at 44 percent and McCain at 43 percent, supports what some Republicans and Democrats privately have said in recent days: that the race narrowed after the third debate as GOP-leaning voters drifted home to their party and McCain's "Joe the plumber" analogy struck a chord...
Read the full report HERE

Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell Announced Sunday His Support for Barack Obama for President

2008-10-20T14:11:00.001-05:00

Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell Announced Sunday His Support for Barack Obama for President
Monday, October 20, 2008

Well who the hell didn’t know this one was coming!!!?

For those of you who didn’t know for sure. Yes... Colin Powell is a Republican. And yes... he was Secretary of State under President Bush from 2001 to 2005.

With that said... my take on Powell’s endorsement of Obama is this...

My full respect for Powell went straight out the window on Sunday when I heard the news. Here, for the first time in my life, I finally saw a side of General Colin Powell that I had never seen before. On Sunday... I saw Powell put COLOR FIRST over HIS COUNTRY!!!

GOD HELP US...

No other words needed...
AubreyJ.........
9:45am CDT

File photo courtesy of DOS

Biden, Palin Vice Presidential Debate

2008-10-02T22:10:00.001-05:00

Biden, Palin Vice Presidential Debate Is Now Over
10:00pm CDT

My take is this...
Governor Sarah Palin knocked it out of the park tonight. And Biden knew it!

Take away all of Biden’s misinformation he threw out there tonight and Sarah comes away with a sure win. She didn’t have to mislead anyone to make her points... and I like that in my politicians.

GREAT JOB Governor!!!

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah......

AubreyJ.........

Governor Palin Official Portrait - Photo credit-Jeff Schultz of Anchorage, AK

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'A white flag of surrender'

Video posted on LiveLeak by bellava

Senator John McCain Will Be Attending Tonight’s Debate

2008-09-26T14:18:00.004-05:00

Senator John McCain Will Be Attending Tonight’s Debate
Friday, September 26, 2008

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Senator John McCain spent this morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is reported to be optimistic that there has now been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement... now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans.
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With that said... the McCain Campaign is now resuming all activities and Senator John McCain will travel to Mississippi this afternoon to attend tonight’s debate at the University of Mississippi.
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AubreyJ.........
Info from a press release by the McCain Campaign

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* 10:00pm CDT

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The debate is now over and it was a spirited one.
Who won??? I’d say... neither.

If we see a move in the poles... it will not be from tonight’s debate but from what has gone down in Washington over the past week and what comes out of it this weekend.

I believe a move in the polls, one way are the other, should show itself by this coming Wednesday. Then we should have a handle on how things are going to be going for both Campaigns into the Biden, Palin VP Debate next Thursday, Oct. 2nd.

I did like my man tonight though, overall...

He can’t help being who he is. Older, wiser... than yet not as exciting as one would wish he could be!

AubreyJ.........

Rudy & Sarah - Republican National Convention

2008-09-03T23:35:00.001-05:00

Rudy & Sarah both gave speeches tonight at the Republican National Convention that can be described in one word...
“Awesome”!!!
More tomorrow...
AubreyJ.........

Photo credit- Governor Palin’s Official Portrait by Jeff Schultz of Anchorage, AK - Rudy Giuliani file photo from his Presidential Exploratory Committee

Newt Gingrich takes on MSNBC over Governor Palin's experience

2008-09-03T22:42:00.000-05:00

Make dang sure to click this one out!!!

About Video: Newt challenges an MSNBC reporter over questions on Gov. Palin's experience to be VP. In addition he talks about Sen. Lieberman at the GOP convention...
Video posted on YouTube by ngingrich
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You GO Mr. Speaker!!!!!!
AubreyJ.........

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is VP Pick for John McCain

2008-08-29T10:34:00.000-05:00

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

is VP Pick for John McCain
Friday, August 29, 2008
Post last updated at 9:30am CDT

All of those in the know of the MSM are reporting that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been confirmed by a Senator McCain Campaign Official as the VP pick.

I’ll send out my congratulations after she is officially introduced by Senator McCain.

More to come...
AubreyJ.........

Barack Obama hits out at McCain, President Bush and the Republican Party

2008-08-28T23:29:00.002-05:00

Well it is finally over and now it’s our turn. I can’t wait until next week!

Now... what did I think of Barack’s speech tonight? I’d have to say -- ‘Just Words... Just Speeches!’

I’ve heard so many people say it was a Historic Speech Obama gave tonight... but I didn’t think so. Then again... we will have to leave that one to the eyes of the beholder.

Barack Obama did come out tonight swinging against McCain, President Bush and the Republican Party. But all I saw on stage was a man that speaks well... promises everything... yet does so in an empty suite.

The way I see it... Barack Obama isn’t a new man of Hope, but a new man who’s just plain dangerous.

Yes... I truly do believe that one Barack Obama is a danger to this country and cannot be allowed to step into the White House as President. NEVER.........

AubreyJ.........

The Obama, Ayers Connection - The Video They Don’t Want you to See

2008-08-28T12:48:00.000-05:00

* Obama - Ayers *
Obama’s Camp Doesn’t Want You To See This One!

Video posted on YouTube by citizensunited07
Thanks go out to ZZ Bachman at the zardozz.com website for turning us on to this video.
Click out his great write-up HERE
Thanks again, Z...
AubreyJ.........

Democrats Officially Nominate Senator Barack Obama

2008-08-27T21:13:00.000-05:00

Democrats Officially Nominate Senator Barack Obama

as their 2008 Presidential Candidate
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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File photo by Obama Campaign website

WashingtonPost.com has this report up on their website this evening and it starts off like this... With the weight of history hanging over them, Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Democratic Party formally chose Sen. Barack Obama as the nominee for the White House, elevating the first African American to that exalted post and putting a black man a step from the presidency...
Read the story at link below...
In Historic Vote, Obama Officially Claims Democratic Nomination

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I for one have a problem with it when the MSM keeps reporting that Senator Barack Obama is the first African American ever nominated by a Major Party as their Presidential Candidate.

He is not...

He is part African American... part Caucasian... who has a white mother, black father and is married to a black women.

To be correct... one would have to say that he is the first ‘Multiracial’ American ever nominated by a Major Party as their Presidential Candidate.

AubreyJ.........

Joe Biden on Barack Obama

2008-08-23T10:01:00.003-05:00

* Biden on Barack *

Video posted on YouTube by JohnMcCaindotcom

Waiting For Obama’s VP Pick - Friday, August 22, 2008

2008-08-22T14:49:00.008-05:00

* THE BIG WAIT *
Waiting For Obama’s VP Pick
Friday, August 22, 2008

> As of 8:15pm CDT, Barack Obama’s readied announcement, that will be sent to all his supporters by text message as to exactly who his VP choice will be, has yet to be sent...
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Still waiting...

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UPDATE:
Saturday, 1:05am CDT

Barack Obama’s readied announcement has not yet been sent... However...

The word is out and that word is...

JOE!!!
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As of 1:05 am CDT, early this Saturday morning, all of those in the MSM are now saying that their sources say... Barack Obama has picked Senator Joe Biden to be his running mate.

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Dem Official: Obama Picks Biden As Running Mate

About News Video: The Associated Press has learned that Senator Joe Biden of Delaware is Barack Obama's pick as vice presidential running mate. (Aug. 23)
News Video posted on YouTube by AssociatedPress

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(I’ll send out my congratulations when the news is official.)

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From Obama’s Official Website:
Saturday, 2:15am CDT

Barack has chosen Joe Biden to be his running mate.

Joe Biden brings extensive foreign policy experience, an impressive record of collaborating across party lines, and a direct approach to getting the job done.
We have our team, but we also have our work cut out for us.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden are the leaders who will bring the change our country needs. But they can't do it alone...
Image from Obama Campaign

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NOTE: Barack Obama’s readied announcement has just gone out to all his supporters by text message...
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* The following is from an email I got this morning from Barack Obama. It goes in part as follows:

Friend --
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I have some important news that I want to make official.
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I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate.
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Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.
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I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.
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Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it:
http://my.barackobama.com/welcomejoe"

Thanks for your support,
Barack
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P.S. -- Make sure to turn on your TV at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to join us or watch online at http://www.BarackObama.com.

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My congratulations now go out to Joe Biden for being Obama’s official VP pick...
Congratulations JOE!!!

AubreyJ.........

Photo for the Day - July 22, 2008

2008-07-23T07:08:00.000-05:00

* Photo for the Day * Bird's-eye view of Baghdad

General David H. Petraeus gives an aerial tour of Baghdad to Senator Barack Obama on July 21, 2008
Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorie Jewell

John McCain, Next President of the United States - July 18, 2008

2008-07-18T12:59:00.002-05:00

John McCain TV Ad: Love

Video posted on YouTube by JohnMcCaindotcom

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The following is from the McCain Team
JohnMcCain.com

As Senator Obama finally heads overseas to see the situation in Iraq first-hand, we are releasing a new video, "The Obama Iraq Documentary: Whatever the Politics Demand" that explores Senator Obama's record of shifting political positions on the critical national security issue of Iraq.

Over the past year, both Barack Obama and John McCain have taken part in a great national debate over the war in Iraq. It quickly became clear that the Bush Administration was pursuing a failed strategy in Iraq and we needed change. John McCain alone had the courage and judgment to stand up and call for a surge of troops and a new strategy to win the war in Iraq - a strategy that is succeeding. Barack Obama repeatedly opposed the surge strategy, saying it would fail. John McCain made the right call at great political risk - he put his country first.

Today, we know Senator Obama was wrong, and rather than admit his mistake, Barack Obama is now trying to pretend that he was for the surge all along. Click here to watch our new documentary and see his record for yourself.

Sadly, Senator Obama's actions are just more politics as usual. I don't know who should be more disappointed - the supporters whose faith in Senator Obama has already been betrayed, or the people who Senator Obama now expects to believe his new sales pitch. Either way, one thing is clear - Senator Obama has shown that he is just another politician.

Regards,

Rick Davis
Campaign Manager

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Please join me today in the support of Senator John McCain for President
AubreyJ.........

Senator Hillary Clinton Endorses Obama, Suspends Historic Bid for the White House

2008-06-07T14:08:00.001-05:00

Senator Hillary Clinton Endorses Obama...
Suspends Historic Bid for the White House
Saturday, June 07, 2008

Standing before a throng of supporters with American flags as her backdrop, Hillary Clinton did something Saturday that 17 months ago seemed unthinkable - she conceded defeat... The former first lady, who as recently as Tuesday declared herself the strongest candidate, gave former rival Barack Obama an unqualified endorsement and pivoted from her role as determined foe to absolute ally. She suspended her historic bid for the White House, settling the dust following a grueling 17-month campaign... Clinton repeatedly called on her supporters to unite behind the Illinois senator...
Read the full report at FOXNEWS.com

Senate Biography photo

South Dakota and Montana Primaries - June 03, 2008

2008-06-03T21:31:00.001-05:00

End of the Road
South Dakota and Montana Primaries
Tuesday, June 03, 2008

South Dakota and Montana will close out the 2008 Primary Season this Tuesday night.

According to reports by the Associated Press this afternoon... based on public and private commitments from delegates, as well as the minimum amount of delegates Obama will earn in today’s final two primaries, AP predicts that Barack Obama will have clinched the Democratic Presidential Nomination by the end of the day...

* 4:00pm CDT *

It’s being reported by some of those in the know of the MSM that Senator Barack Obama now has enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination.

> MSNBC reports...
AP: Obama has delegates to clinch nomination

> SKY News reports...
Obama Clinches Presidential Nomination

File Photo by Obama Campain website

Congratulations Senator Obama!!!

Hillary... Good Luck on the VP slot...

* FOXNEWS.com has this report by AP out early this afternoon and it starts off like this...
Hillary Rodham Clinton told colleagues Tuesday she would be consider joining Barack Obama as his running mate, and advisers said she was withholding a formal departure from the race partly to use her remaining leverage to press for a spot on the ticket... On a conference call with other New York lawmakers, Clinton, a New York senator, said she was willing to become Obama’s vice presidential nominee if it would help Democrats win the White House, according to a participant who spoke on condition of anonymity because this person was not authorized to speak for Clinton...
Read the rest at link below...
AP: Clinton Says She’s Open to Being Obama’s VP Candidate

For the record... a total of thirty-one delegates were up for grabs today between the two States and they will be awarded proportionally between the two Candidates.

As of 9:00pm CDT, Hillary is the projected winner of South Dakota Primary. Needless to say that Barack is the projected winner of Montana...

And that’s that... Or is it???

AubreyJ.........

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You can keep up with all of today’s Primary results at...
FoxNews.com’s AMERICA’S ELECTION HQ

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Puerto Rico Primary - June 01, 2008

2008-06-01T15:00:00.000-05:00

Puerto Rico Primary
Sunday, June 01, 2008

2:00pm CDT

As of 2:00pm, all of those in the know of the MSM are saying
Hillary Clinton is the projected Winner
of the Puerto Rico Primary...

FOXNEWS.com brings us this report...
Clinton Emerges Victorious in Puerto Rico, But Win Likely Won’t Propel Candidacy

Congratulations Hillary!!!
Even though it is a little too late for ya...

For the record... a total of fifty-five delegates were up for grabs in Puerto Rico today and they will be awarded proportionally between the two Candidates.

AubreyJ.........

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You can keep up with today’s elections at...

FoxNews.com’s AMERICA’S ELECTION HQ

Barack Obama and Wife Resign Church Membership in Trinity United Church of Christ

2008-05-31T21:56:00.000-05:00

Barack Obama And Wife Resign Church Membership
In Trinity United Church Of Christ
Saturday, May 31, 2008 FOXNews.com brings us this report this evening and it starts off like this... Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have resigned their membership at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, after controversies stemming from the church created a persistent distraction for Obama’s campaign... Obama said Saturday that he made the decision with “some sadness,” but that he had been discussing it with his family for “quite some time” and that he did not want to be a continuing burden on the congregation...
Read the rest at link below...
Obama Resigns Church Membership in Chicago

I’m probably like 10,000 other Bloggers out there who are thinking... Let’s see now... Obama had how many years, (over 2o,) to bail on this Church... and its members... and he JUST NOW figures it out!!!?

We’re going to have a lot of fun with this guy over the next few months...
AubreyJ........

Kentucky - Oregon Primary - May 20, 2008

2008-05-20T18:09:00.000-05:00

Kentucky - Oregon Primary
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

All of those in the know of the MSM are saying
Hillary Clinton is the projected Winner
of the Kentucky Primary...

Looks like Hillary will take the state by a fairly large margin too. Possibly as high as a 2 to 1 margin.

Congratulations on your Win tonight, Hillary!!!
Even though it is a little too late...

Votes are still being counted in Oregon, according to Fox News, and early returns are not expected until later in the night. It will be after 10:00pm CDT before a call on Oregon can be made... if then.
AubreyJ.........

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10:30pm CDT...
Again tonight all of those in the know of the MSM are now saying
that Barack Obama is the projected Winner
of the Oregon Primary...

Looks like Obama is going to take the State by a fair margin tonight but he does not have near as big a lead as Hillary had over him in Kentucky.

Congratulations on your Win tonight, Barack!!!

AubreyJ.........

Photo credits: Clinton, Obama Campaign Websites

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You can keep up-to-date with tonight’s elections at...
FoxNews.com’s AMERICA’S ELECTION HQ

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The following is an E-Mail Letter from Barack Obama tonight...

Friend --

The polls are closed in Kentucky and votes are being counted in Oregon, and it's clear that tonight we have reached a major milestone on this journey.
We have won an absolute majority of all the delegates chosen by the people in this Democratic primary process.

From the beginning, this journey wasn't about me or the other candidates. It was about a simple choice -- will we continue down the same road with the same leadership that has failed us for so long, or will we take a different path?

Too many of us have been disappointed by politics and politicians more times than you can count. We've seen promises broken and good ideas drowned in a sea of influence, point-scoring, and petty bickering that has consumed Washington.
Yet, in spite of all the doubt and disappointment -- or perhaps because of it -- people have stood for change.

Unfortunately, our opponents in the other party continue to embrace yesterday's policies and they will continue to employ yesterday's tactics -- they will try to change the subject, and they will play on fears and divisions to distract us from what matters to you and your future.

But those tactics will not work in this election.

They won't work because you won't let them.

Not this time. Not this year.

We still have work to do to in the remaining states, where we will compete for every delegate available.

But tonight, I want to thank you for everything you have done to take us this far -- farther than anyone predicted, expected, or even believed possible.

And I want to remind you that you will make all the difference in the epic challenge ahead.

Thank you,
Barack Obama

West Virginia Primary - May 13, 2008

2008-05-13T15:58:00.004-05:00

* West Virginia Primary *
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Most of the MSM polling stats are pointing to a West Virginia double-digit victory for Hillary Clinton over Obama tonight but we want know for sure until after the polls close and the final count is in.

For the record... a total of twenty-eight delegates are up for grabs in West Virginia tonight and they will be awarded proportionally between the two Candidates.
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UPDATE: 7:30pm CDT
All of those in the know of the MSM are saying
Hillary Clinton is the projected Winner
of the West Virginia Primary...
Looks like she will take the state by a 2 to 1 lead in the overall votes

Congratulations Hillary!!!
Even though I believe it is a little too late for ya...
AubreyJ.........

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You can keep up with tonight’s elections at...

FoxNews.com’s AMERICA’S ELECTION HQ

Barack Obama Takes Lead in Superdelegate Endorsements for First Time

2008-05-10T16:24:00.000-05:00

Barack Obama Takes Lead in
Superdelegate Endorsements for First Time
Saturday, May 10, 2008

FOXNews.com brings us this good news for Barack... but bad news for Hillary and it goes in part like this... Barack Obama has taken the lead in superdelegate endorsements for the first time, marking a potential turning point in the endgame of the Democratic primary... Obama picked up four superdelegates Saturday, after rounding up nine such endorsements the day before. The gains erased Hillary Clinton’s once-imposing lead among the party officials and insiders who play a key part in selecting the nominee...
Read the report HERE

AubreyJ’s Energy Update Report - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

2008-05-07T22:17:00.014-05:00

AubreyJ’s Energy Update Report
Wednesday, May 07, 2008

CHRON.com brings us this update today and it starts off like this... Oil surged to yet another record Tuesday, with Goldman Sachs warning of a possible "super-spike" to $200 a barrel [over the next six to 24 months] and federal energy forecasters predicting $3.73-a-gallon gas as Americans head for summer vacation...
Read the full report at link below...
Feds predict $3.73 at the pump in June

* Forbes.com reports... The following is a summary of top stories in the energy sector Tuesday afternoon... Click them out HERE

* Bloomberg.com has the following report... Crude oil rose to a record above $123 a barrel in New York after a government report showed that U.S. worker productivity accelerated in the first quarter, signaling stronger economic growth and increased energy demand... Oil doubled in the past year and may rise further if the economy improves in the U.S., the world’s biggest energy user. Productivity, a measure of efficiency, climbed at a 2.2 percent annual rate after a 1.8 percent gain in the fourth quarter, the Labor Department said today... The report “shows that maybe our economy is starting to strengthen here,” said Gordon Elliott, risk management specialist at FC Stone LLC in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. “It’s hard to believe we could get more demand at these prices, but it could be” the case...
Read the full report HERE

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Pelosi Premium: Will House Dems Continue Voting to Keep "Commonsense Plan" to Lower Gas Prices Under Wraps?

House Republicans to Force More Votes Today to Demand that Speaker Pelosi Finally Unveil Her "Commonsense Plan" to Bring Down Gas Prices

Washington, May 7 - More than two years after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) promised the American people she and her Democratic colleagues would help them deal with the price at the pump, she has yet to reveal her “commonsense plan” to lower gas prices or the “real solutions that will lower the price at the pump.” On January 4, 2007, the day that Rep. Pelosi became Speaker, the American people were paying an average of $2.33 per gallon for gasoline. Sixteen months later the American people are shelling out an average $3.62 per gallon – a whopping $1.29 more than the day she took the gavel. And her vaunted “commonsense plan” still remains a secret. This $1.29 Pelosi Premium is stretching family budgets, hurting small businesses, and forcing communities from coast to coast to cut critical services such as school bus transportation and law enforcement.

That’s why last month, Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced legislation demanding that Speaker Pelosi finally reveal her “commonsense plan.” Since then, House Democrats have voted no less than five times against real, bipartisan solutions to address the Pelosi Premium:

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About info Below:

(Top line shows...) DATE:
(Middle line shows...) GOP Forced Votes on LOWERING Gas Prices
(Bottom line shows...) # of Democrats Voting For HIGHER Gas Prices

4/23/08
Ordering the Previous Question
222 – Roll Call 211

4/23/08
Motion to Recommit with Instructions
215 – Roll Call 216
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4/23/08
Ordering the Previous Question
219 – Roll Call 218

4/30/08
Ordering the Previous Question
226 – Roll Call 227

4/30/08
Ordering the Previous Question
226 – Roll Call 235
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Today, during consideration of two housing measures (H.R. 3221 and H.R. 5818), House Republicans will once again give Democrats the chance to address our nation’s soaring gas prices. Do Democrats honestly believe American families want them to continue voting to keep the Speaker’s plan under wraps at a time when they are feeling the pain of the Pelosi Premium? If they do, they’ll vote down the Heller legislation again today. But if Democrats are really serious about fulfilling the Speaker’s promise to the American people, they’ll finally do the right thing by voting to bring the “commonsense plan” to light.

If Speaker Pelosi has a plan that can help ease the strain of high fuel costs on American families, small businesses, and communities, she should reveal it. The American people expect both parties to work together to make our country more energy independent, lower energy prices here at home, and secure our energy future.

READ MORE:
> Why Do Speaker Pelosi & House Democrats Want to make Gasoline More Expensive? (5/5/08)
> Media Reports Highlight Devastating Impact of Pelosi Premium on Local Communities (5/2/08)
> Boehner to Speaker Pelosi: Do you Support the Gas Tax Hikes Your Chairmen Have Proposed? (5/1/08)
> What They’re Saying on the Pelosi Premium & House Democrats’ Broken Promises on Gas Prices (5/1/08)

Taken from the RepublicanLeader.House.gov website
Image credit: WPClipArt

"I Invented The Internet, Episode 1: The Audacity"

2008-05-06T21:46:00.000-05:00

"I Invented The Internet, Episode 1: The Audacity"
I rate this video as Mature: Some VERY Graphic Images within

About Video: "I Invented The Internet, Episode 1: The Audacity." Lorne Baxter explores the life of Barack Hussein Obama, Jeremiah Wright and the theology behind it. Video is just over 13 minutes long.

Posted on EyeBlast.TV by Illuminati Pictures
Produced by Illuminati Pictures (www.illuminati.tv) - Music by Intelligentzia

Thanks go out to my friend DavidM for bringing this video to our attention

North Carolina / Indiana Primaries - 2008

2008-05-06T12:09:00.001-05:00

North Carolina / Indiana Primaries

2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
(Note: This post on top today – Scroll for newer post below this one)
Voters head to the polls in North Carolina and Indiana today with both Barack and Hillary hoping for major wins tonight. With 187 combined delegates up for grabs between the two states... it might end up being a very long night before we know just how the final delegate split works out.
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Like you... I too will be watching this intently today and tonight.
I can’t help it... I love this stuff!!!
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5:30pm CDT...
While we wait for the polls to close and the results to start trickling in, check out this News Article I found at the ABC News website. It starts off like this... Preliminary exit poll results indicate that just under half of Democratic primary voters in Indiana and North Carolina alike call the controversy surrounding the Rev. Jeremiah Wright an important factor in their vote, a potential wildcard in the outcome of these two contests.
Read the rest at link below...
EXIT POLL: Wright Controversy Casts Shadow on Ind., N.C. Races

6:10pm CDT...
FOXNews.com keeps us up-to-date tonight at...
America’s Election HQ

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7:30pm CDT...
* SENATOR BARACK OBAMA WINS NORTH CAROLINA *
All of those in the know of the MSM are now saying Barack has won North Carolina. The way I’m looking at it right now is he has slaughtered Hillary overall in this State Primary.

We are waiting on a call by anyone on the Indiana Primary. Yet I must say it looks like a Hillary win... yet I’m seeing it as a very small % win for her.

All in all... Looking like a very bad night for Hillary...
We will know just how bad... maybe some good... in a few more hours.

9:15pm CDT...
I have been waiting on FOX to go ahead and say they too have Hillary as the winner of the Indiana. But... they are still not ready to make that call...
With that said... most all the rest in the know of the MSM are now saying...
SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON has won Indiana.

Summing tonight up... Barack is the overall BIG Winner of today’s North Carolina / Indiana Primaries.

I’d have to say he is now over the hump and the winner of the Democrats Presidential Race.

Congratulations go out to SENATOR BARACK OBAMA

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More updates to come if needed...
So check back!!!
AubreyJ.........

Barack Obama Finally Throws Reverend Jeremiah Wright Jr Under The Bus During Special North Carolina News Conference

2008-04-29T14:44:00.002-05:00

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
FoxNews.com brings us this report and it starts off like this... Barack Obama, declaring “that’s enough,” denounced Tuesday as “appalling” and “ridiculous” comments made in the last few days by his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. ...In a press conference in North Carolina, the Illinois senator used his strongest language to date to condemn Wright’s controversial sermons, which have remained a burden on his campaign since they became national news a month ago. Wright spoke Monday at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. ...“I am outraged by the comments that were made, and saddened over the spectacle that we saw yesterday,” Obama said... “The person I saw yesterday was not the person that I met 20 years ago. His comments were not only divisive and destructive, but I believe they ended up giving comfort to those who prey on hate,” he said...
Read the full report at link below...
Obama: I Am ‘Outraged’ and ‘Angered’ By Wright’s Comments

The Wall Street Journal has this take on Obama today... Anyone wondering when Sen. Barack Obama was going to throw Rev. Jeremiah Wright under the bus doesn’t have to wait any longer. In a press conference today, Obama condemned his former pastor in the harshest terms yet...
Read the rest at link below...
Obama Seeks Distance From Wright

Amanda Carpenter has this take at the Townhall.com website...
Obama Attempts to Spin Away Wright Controversy

Photo from Obama Campaign Website

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Obama 'outraged' by Rev. Wright's Comments

About News Video: Sen. Barack Obama is offering his strongest denouncement of the comments made by his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Obama says he is outraged by Wright's comments and saddened by the spectacle.
News Video posted on YouTube by AssociatedPress

Pressure’s on Hillary Clinton to Win and Win Big in Pennsylvania

2008-04-22T21:52:00.001-05:00

Pressure’s on Hillary Clinton
To Win and Win Big
In Pennsylvania
* The Pennsylvania Primary *
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

ABCNews.com has this story out today and it begins like this... After six weeks of political backbiting, Pennsylvania voters have their say today in a primary vote that isn't expected to clarify what has become a dragged-out Democratic nomination battle between Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. With Clinton leading in polls in the state, her expected win could fuel questions about why Obama hasn't been able to sew up the nomination, despite having more money, having won more states and a lead in the popular vote and pledged delegates, according to ABC News' delegate scorecard... However, Democrats say, a small victory by Clinton today won't be enough to turn momentum in her favor. Any win by her, they say, must be by a large margin of victory...
Read the rest at link below...
Pressure on Clinton to Win Big in Pa.

CBNNews.com has this report... Voters across Pennsylvania are showing up at the polls... With the prolonged primary battle between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton so close, the Keystone state may play an unusually pivotal role in determining the nominee...
Read this report in full at link below...
Dems Face Off in PA Primary
* Has News Video

UPDATE: 9:00 pm CDT
All people in the know of the MSM are saying Hillary Clinton has won the Pennsylvania Primary and to me it’s looking like by a larger than expected margin too.

Congratulations go out to Hillary Clinton for having such a grand win today. Good luck to you too, I will add... with the battles you and Obama have left to fight over during the next few months.

You tha MAN RUSH!!!
AubreyJ.........

A last thought...
Most Morning Newspaper Headlines should read...
'Obama Can’t Close The Deal'

Photo credits: Hillary Senate Biography photo - Barack photo from his campaign website

Barack Obama Gives Hillary ‘The Finger’!!!?

2008-04-18T12:56:00.000-05:00

Barack Obama Gives Hillary ‘The Finger’!!!?

The crowd seems to think he did. What say you???
Video posted on YouTube by Hillguy08

Clinton and Obama Lock in Iraq Positions during Pennsylvania Debate Wednesday Night

2008-04-17T14:33:00.000-05:00

During April 16th Pennsylvania Debate, both Democrats left little room for changing their minds on Iraq

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USNews.com brings us this report today and it goes in part like this... Both said they would begin withdrawals of U.S. troops soon after taking office and would move quickly to end the war. They didn't leave themselves much room to change their minds even if the military situation were altered or U.S. commanders gave a different recommendation. This could make it more difficult for each of them to be flexible during the general-election campaign and, more important, as commander in chief... "Only through our commitment to withdraw will the Iraqis begin to do what they have failed to do all of these years," Clinton said. "We don't know what will happen if we withdraw. We know what won't happen if we don't." Obama said, "The president sets the mission. The generals and our troops carry out that mission."...

Read this report in full HERE

Photos from Candidates websites

Support Our Troops & Their Mission - Sign The Petition Today

2008-04-14T23:34:00.000-05:00

The American people deserve the truth from their leaders. Doing the right thing in the heat of a political campaign is not always the easiest thing. But when 4,000 Americans have given their lives so that America does not suffer the worst consequences of our failure in Iraq, it is a necessary thing. In such a grave matter, we must put the nation’s interests before our own ambitions.

My opponents’ calls for an immediate withdrawal, regardless of the consequences, is a reckless and dangerous move that would threaten the long term security of our country. Leadership is not about bowing to the political pressures, it is about thinking through the consequences and having the experience and judgment to make the tough decisions.

Senators Clinton and Obama will surely echo the sentiments of their extreme liberal supporters and call for a pre-emptive withdrawal from Iraq. The American people deserve better. I encourage both candidates to move beyond empty and destructive rhetoric and elevate the debate to a level that the country deserves. There are tough decisions ahead and America deserves leaders that are up to the challenge.

As president, I will ensure that our troops come home victorious in this war that is part of the larger struggle against radical Islamic extremism and will continue to make keeping our nation secure my highest priority.

-John McCain

* Show Your Support by Signing the Petition HERE
Above from the JohnMcCain.com website

AubreyJ supports Senator John McCain for President - Hope you will too

Rice Pours Cold Water On GOP Vice President Speculation

2008-04-08T13:53:00.006-05:00

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Pours Cold Water On GOP
Vice President Speculation
Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is looking to tamp down on speculation that she is campaigning to become presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's running mate. Rice said today that she will likely return to Stanford University, where she served as Provost and remains a professor, after her present work is done...
Read the rest at link below...
Rice Pours Cold Water On Veep Speculation

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Video courtesy of CBSNews.com

Charlton Heston Dies at 84

2008-04-06T21:43:00.002-05:00

Charlton Heston Dies at 84

About Video: Charlton Heston has died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, at age 84. Heston won the 1959 best-actor Oscar as the chariot-racing "Ben-Hur'' and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures.
Video/Info posted on YouTube by AssociatedPress
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In Memory of...
Charlton Heston
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AubreyJ.........

Clinton Campaign Chief Strategist Mark Penn Steps Down

2008-04-06T20:20:00.000-05:00

Sunday, April 06, 2008
Mark Penn, the pollster and senior strategist for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential bid, left the campaign Sunday after it was disclosed he met with representatives of the Colombian government to help promote a free trade agreement Clinton opposes.
Read this short report at FOXNews.com

>>> CNN.com reports it this way... Sen. Hillary Clinton's chief presidential campaign strategist is quitting his post amid criticism of his public relations firm's contacts with the Colombian government over a pending free-trade deal, Clinton's campaign announced...
Read the rest at link below...
Clinton's top strategist quits

Photo from the HillaryClinton.com website

Hilary Clinton on her Bosnia Claim that she came under Sniper Fire as First Lady

2008-03-25T15:33:00.000-05:00

Hilary Clinton now says she misspoke...

about having to dodge sniper fire

on her Bosnia trip as First Lady...

Hell You THINK!!!

“I Misspoke”
News video courtesy of FOXNEWS.com

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* As CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson reports, Hillary Clinton's 1996 visit to war-torn Bosnia wasn't quite the harrowing experience that she recounted in a campaign speech last week. While campaign "embellishments" aren’t exactly a novel part of politics, their unveiling can be especially damaging when it involves the underlying argument a candidate is selling...
Read this news article in full at CBSNews.com

* CNN.com reports it this way... Senator Hillary Clinton said she "misspoke" last week when she gave a dramatic description of her arrival in Bosnia 12 years ago, recounting a landing under sniper fire...
Clinton says she 'misspoke' about sniper fire

* ABCNews.com has this take...
Clinton: I 'Misspoke' on Bosnia Trip Recollection

* Yahoo News has this ABC News video report...
Clinton vs. Sinbad on Bosnia Trip
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CBS Exposes Hillary Clinton Bosnia Trip

News video posted on YouTube by kitchenfloorconflict
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My take is this...
President Bush did NOT lie about the Iraq War like you Dems have preached, with passion I might add, over and over again.

Now... if you want to KNOW what a flat-out lie is... well... this is a perfect example!

MISSPOKE MY BUTT!!!
AubreyJ.........

Another thought... We KNOW what the comedian Sinbad had to say about all of this, (being he and Cheryl Crow were both with Hillary during this trip,) but we have not heard a word out of Cheryl Crow as of yet...

Governor Bill Richardson, (D-N.M.) Officially Endorsed Senator Barack Obama Today

2008-03-21T14:10:00.000-05:00

Governor Bill Richardson, (D-N.M.)

Officially Endorsed Senator Barack Obama Today
Friday, March 21, 2008

At a lively rally at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore., Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., officially endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, calling the presidential hopeful a "once-in-a-lifetime leader" who would be "a president who brings this nation together."... The coveted endorsement was a badly needed shot in the arm after days of unwanted headlines...
Read the story at the ABC News Website

Barack Obama Condemns His Controversial Pastor’s ‘Incendiary Language,’ But Tries To Explain And Defend Their Continued Relationship

2008-03-18T12:08:00.025-05:00

Barack Obama Condemns His Controversial Pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.’s ‘Incendiary Language,’ But Tries To Explain And Defend Their Continued Relationship
Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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* You can read Obama’s Speech "A More Perfect Union" HERE *

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* FOXNews.com gets us started off with this take on Obama’s speech this morning in Philadelphia on race, politics and national unity. It starts off like this... Barack Obama roundly condemned the remarks of his controversial pastor on Tuesday but also took several steps to explain why the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.’s incendiary rhetoric is still valid... Going to great lengths and several times repeating his reason for his continued association to Wright and his membership at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Obama said the pastor introduced him to his Christian faith and continues to perform God’s work on Earth...
Read the rest at link below...
Obama Condemns Pastor’s ‘Incendiary Language’ But Explains and Defends Continued Relationship
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* LATimes.com sees it this way... Sen. Barack Obama, hoping to silence the firestorm over race that has engulfed his presidential campaign since his pastor's anti-American sermons began circulating Friday, today called for America to "move beyond some of our old racial wounds" to unite around issues...
Read the rest of their take at link below...
Obama confronts nation's race issues
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* NewsDay.com has this report on the speech...
Did Obama's Speech Help or Hurt?
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My take on the Obama Speech is this:
Can’t wait till fall gets here!!!.

I believe today’s speech by Obama satisfied many in the black community... most in the MSM... but I truly believe most Americans have now heard all of Obama’s rhetoric and have heard about all of the speeches by him that they could ever want. I believe the Obama Mania is now mostly over. We shall soon see.

Yet... I do personally believe that Senator Barack Obama will be the Democrats Presidential Nominee when it is all said and done. I also believe the Dems will tear their party apart over the next few months and I believe when the dust settles... my man Senator John McCain will be standing there before them... and with all of his wisdom and past experience... WIN!

AubreyJ.........

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Here’s His Speech ... In Person

Speech video posted on YouTube by BarackObamadotcom

Video: Obama The Patriot’s Shout Out To Wright

2008-03-17T21:44:00.000-05:00

Obama (the Patriot) gives a "Special Shout Out" to Wright

Video posted on YouTube by truthgone

(Thanks go out to TorahJudaism... for the heads-up on this video)

Can’t wait till fall gets here!
AubreyJ.........

Mississippi Primary

2008-03-11T20:13:00.000-05:00

Mississippi Primary
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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* FOXNews.com...
Most all you need to know at link below
YOU DECIDE 2008
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According to most of the MSM News Agencies... Barack Obama has now reasserted his claim this Tuesday night as The Democratic Presidential Front Runner by winning the Mississippi Primary.
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John McCain is also the projected Republican Winner.
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Congratulations go out to both Winners!
Poor Hillary...
AubreyJ.........

Today in Politics: Wyoming Democrat Caucuses

2008-03-08T17:16:00.000-06:00

Today in Politics:
Wyoming Democrat Caucuses
Saturday, March 08, 2008

The LATimes.com website pretty much says it all in this news article today...
Wyoming Democrats bask in the political spotlight

UPDATE: 5:00pm CST
OBAMA Projected WINNER
of Wyoming Caucuses

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Have a great weekend everyone!
AubreyJ.........

How about Former Secretary of State Colin Powell as Senator John McCain’s VP?

2008-03-06T00:55:00.005-06:00

For whatever reason this early Thursday morning, I started thinking Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would make a great VP choice for Senator John McCain. She would too!!!

Then I started to think about all the crap the left would put out on her and then I thought... Well... maybe not.

This is when the ultimate candidate for Senator John McCain’s VP came to mind... Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell!!!

Yes... I know... The left will throw out all the crap they can on him too... But there’s one thing different about Mr. Powell... He’s been out of the main loop of things for over 3 years and he left the Bush Administration long before all that hell went and broke loose in Iraq.

What does Colin Powell bring to the VP office you ask?

Well... 1’st of all he is considered to be a moderate conservative whose last job was U.S. Secretary of State. In the past he has also been a National Security Advisor, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and like Senator John McCain... he was/is a true war hero.

With no more thought on the subject... I would have to say a McCain/Powell Ticket would be almost impossible for the Dems to beat this election year... Wouldn’t you!!!?

AubreyJ.........
Thursday, March 06, 2008

John McCain Wins Republican Nomination

2008-03-04T21:40:00.003-06:00

Experience For Change
* Vote *
John McCain
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AubreyJ Supports McCain
I hope you will too

Read updates on Super Tuesday II at Post below this one...

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(Photo from John McCain website)

Super Tuesday II - Primary/Caucus voting takes place in Texas, Ohio, Vermont & Rhode Island

2008-03-04T20:39:00.002-06:00

Super Tuesday II
Primary/Caucus voting takes place in
Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island
Tuesday, March 04, 2008

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MyFoxPhilly.com gets us started with the following article. It goes in part like this... Barack Obama sought a knockout against rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as voting began Tuesday in crucial contests in Texas and Ohio, where the former first lady desperately needs a win to salvage her once-powerful candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination... Both expressed confidence in their chances...
Read this news article in full at link below...

Day Of Reckoning On Tap For Hillary, Obama

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Note: I’ll be updating this post throughout today/tonight so check back!
(If you’re Blogging on Super Tuesday II, let us know in the comments of this post)
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It’s going to be a Long
-- FUN --
Day and Night
For all us Political Junkies out there
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Here’s to ya my friends!!!
AubreyJ.........

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Knock it out of the park during your speech tonight, Senator McCain!

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UPDATES:
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6:00pm CST
Obama - McCain
Both Projected Winners
of Vermont
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McCain Projected Winner
of Ohio Primary

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McCain/Clinton
Both Projected Winners
of Rhode Island Primary

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8:00pm CST
McCain Projected Winner
of Texas Primary
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* Fox News is Now Projecting *
Senator John McCain

Winner of GOP Nomination!.

and

* Mike Huckabee *
> Has Now Officially Drop Out of Race <

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Congratulations go out to Senator McCain!

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8:55pm CST
Clinton is now being Projected as Winner
of Ohio Primary

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12:05am CST
Clinton is now Projected as Winner
of the Texas Primary

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NOTE: I will update on Caucus in morning
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Congratulations on having a real good night, Hillary
What a save!
Even if it is, most likely, just a temporary one...
AubreyJ.........

Tuesday, March 4th Will Determine If Hillary Clinton Goes Forward or Not, Aide Says

2008-02-26T13:09:00.001-06:00

FOXNews.com brings us this troubling news for Hillary and it starts off like this... When the dust settles after next Tuesday’s election battle in Texas and Ohio, Hillary Clinton will know “whether to go forward or not” in the quest for the White House, in the opinion of one of her top campaign strategists... Harold Ickes made the remark in an interview with political print journalists Monday as Clinton’s campaign faces the daunting task of reversing the trend of Democratic rival Barack Obama, who has now won 11 straight primary contests...
Read the rest of this report HERE

Senate Biography Photo

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The way I see it... IF Hillary wins on March 4th... in both states... it's going to change everything. Talking about a ‘Comeback Kid’ ... She will surely be seen as one and one with a new life, for a few more weeks anyway.
AubreyJ.........

E-Mail Scam Includes Hit-Man Threat

2008-02-26T09:00:00.003-06:00

ONLINE EXTORTION

E-Mail Scam Includes Hit-Man Threat! Above Image is an Excerpt of Extortion Note
Short note: The scam e-mail, which first appeared in December, threatens to kill recipients if they do not pay the sender. It's a scam. FBI officials recommend you don't reply.
Read this warning from the FBI HERE

Drudge Report: CLINTON STAFFERS CIRCULATE 'DRESSED' OBAMA

2008-02-25T14:15:00.001-06:00

Drudge Report:
CLINTON STAFFERS CIRCULATE
'DRESSED' OBAMA
Obama campaign manager Fires Back
Monday, February 25, 2008 Read Drudge’s report in full HERE
Circulated Photo

Ralph Nader Mixes It Up With A New Bid For White House

2008-02-24T18:54:00.001-06:00

Sunday, February 24, 2008
73 year old Ralph Nader said today that he will run for President as a third-party candidate. Now being Nader’s past runs for President have mostly pulled votes from the Democrat candidates... I’d have to say my man Senator John McCain more than welcomes this little bit of GOOD NEWS.
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More to come on this story throughout the week I’m sure...
AubreyJ.........

Official Photo by VoteNader.org

McCain, Obama Win Wisconsin Primary

2008-02-19T21:22:00.002-06:00

John McCain - Barack Obama
Winners of Wisconsin Primary
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Congratulations go out to you both!
Sadly though... It’s looking like the rest of the field has/is fading off into political history.
AubreyJ.........

* Updates HERE

Former President Bush Endorses McCain

2008-02-18T16:00:00.001-06:00

Former President George H.W. Bush
Endorses John McCain
For President
Monday, February 18, 2008

Arlington, VA- At a press conference in Houston today, former President George H.W. Bush endorsed John McCain for president.

President Bush made the following statement on his endorsement:

"Today we are living in a time of war, a new and vastly more complex time of war. We also have more important challenges at home, chief among them, we clearly need to address those parts of our economy that demand attention. And at this critical time in history, the key point I want to make is the United States of America cannot be permitted to falter. Part of our Republican creed is a prevailing sense of duty. In the coming election, we do not have the luxury of taking a pass on our unique role and responsibilities in the world. And the indisputable fact that unites the greatest number of Republicans, most independents and many good Democrats is the fact that no one is better prepared to lead our nation at these trying times than Senator John McCain.

"As someone who also helped lead our great Party at the RNC and later as President, I believe now is the right time for me to help John in his effort to start building the broad-based coalition it will take for our conservative values to carry the White House this fall. His character was forged in the crucible of war. His commitment to America is beyond any doubt. But most importantly, he has the right values and experience to guide our nation forward at this historic moment. So I am very proud to endorse John McCain for the presidency for the United States of America. Few men walking among us have sacrificed so much in the cause of human freedom, and I am happy to help this remarkable patriot carry our Party's banner forward."

John McCain made the following statement thanking President Bush for his endorsement:

"Thank you very much, Mr. President. I am deeply honored by your support and your friendship. I am deeply appreciative of the enormous service that President Bush and Barbara and the entire family have rendered to this country. President Bush's service to this country goes back to World War II. That is where President Bush and I have something in common -- actually two things in common. One is that we were both naval aviators. The other is that we were both shot down. I will not pursue that line of conversation any further except to say that I am very proud to be in the presence of President and Barbara Bush anywhere at any time -- two people who have devoted their lives to the service of this country.

"I believe that his endorsement and sign of support honors me. I also think it is very helpful in continuing our effort to unite our Party. In the conversations I had with President Bush, he made it very clear that we, as a Party, must unite and move forward and attract, not only members of our own party, but independents and the so-called Reagan Democrats. I think that President Bush's endorsement today honors me. I believe it will help us enormously in that that process of uniting our party and moving forward. Again, I have had the pleasure of knowing and watching President Bush for many, many years. He served this country as head of the CIA, as the Chairman of our Party, as Vice President, and as President. There are very few Americans I know who have served with more honor and dignity, and I am honored to have his support. And President Bush and Barbara, I can assure you that Cindy and I will do everything we can to make sure that you are proud and that your support of our candidacy will be something that you can look back on as having been the right thing to do. I am very honored."

Press Release from the Campaign Press Office of Senator John McCain

Happy Valentine’s Day

2008-02-14T22:58:00.003-06:00

Here’s to a very
Happy Valentine’s Day
to all my friends out there.
Hope you all had a great one!!!
AubreyJ.........

Mitt Romney Endorses John McCain For President

2008-02-14T22:08:00.000-06:00

Romney Endorses McCain For President

Expected To Instruct His 280 Delegates

To Switch Their Support To McCain
Thursday, February 14, 2008
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The Wall Street Journal website brings us this report today and it starts off like this... Before Mitt Romney dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination, he and Sen. John McCain were frequently pounding one another in television advertisements, automated phone calls, stump speeches and debates... Today, Romney put their bitter fight behind him and asked his delegates to the national convention to support McCain. “This isn’t my first joint appearance with Sen. John McCain, but it promises to be one of our more pleasant exchanges,” Mr. Romney said. “Even when the contest was close and our disagreements were debated, the caliber of the man was apparent.”...
Romney Delivers Valentine for McCain
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* FT.com has this report and it goes in part like this ...Mr. Romney urged his 280 delegates to vote for Mr. McCain at the Republican national convention in September, bringing the Arizona senator within touching distance of the 1,191 delegates he needs to seal the nomination... Standing side by side at a news conference in Boston, both men acknowledged their sometimes acrimonious disagreements over the past year but vowed to work together to beat the Democrats in November...
Romney gives backing to McCain

Vote - The Republican Ticket This Year

2008-02-12T18:24:00.001-06:00

VOTE!!!Sadly to some, Mike Huckabee can not win the Presidential run this year... (The math is simply not there -- 99.5% against him I’d say.)

What bothers me is there are so many Republicans today that are now saying they would never vote for John McCain, period! That’s their right... but I remind those with this view of 2 major facts... We are at war and that is not going to go away. And... NEW Supreme Court Judges will most likely be voted on over the next few years. (Remember, that’s a lifetime job.)

By not standing up and voting the Republican Ticket this year... those who sit it out will have become part of the left who will throw the war efforts, over the last 7 years, out the window... They will be letting a Democrat President put forward new Supreme Court Judges who will vote against everything we believe in.

Look at it this way... It will turn the Supreme Court back into the hands of the far left. That’s not acceptable. It’s just not! What about abortions... the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision? How many millions of unborn children will die, over the next many years, simply by the results of those sitting it out this year?

The way I see it... Senator John McCain is VERY strong on our National Defense... the strongest of ALL the candidates in fact. He has always been tough fiscally... a pro-business conservative you might say. He says and strongly supports the fact that the tax cuts ought to be permanent. And believe it or not... Senator John McCain has a fairly solid conservative voting record, which includes him being a long-time opponent of abortion...

Senator John McCain has flaws... there is no doubt about that... but the good in him out ways the bad...

Don’t sit the Elections out my friends... VOTE the Republican Ticket this year...

AubreyJ.........
AubreyJ818

Potomac Primary 2008

2008-02-12T17:02:00.001-06:00

Potomac Primary 2008
Republicans/Democrats Both Vote

(Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
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* REUTERS.com has this early reporting...
Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, home to the city of Washington, hold nominating contests on Tuesday to choose the Republican and Democratic candidates for the November presidential election... Following are a few facts about the "Potomac Primary," nicknamed after the river that splits the region:
Read the rest at link below...
FACTBOX: The February 12 "Potomac Primary" presidential contest
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* FOXnews.com has this update for us at 7:45pm CST...
John McCain beats Mike Huckabee in a surprisingly close Virginia primary Tuesday, FOX News projects, after Barack Obama routed Hillary Clinton to take his sixth consecutive victory since Saturday... The Virginia contest gives both candidates a vital injection of delegates in the race to become the nominee of their respective parties... Early returns showed the Republicans only points apart, with McCain at 47 percent and Huckabee at 44 percent. The returns showed Obama with 62 percent and Clinton with 37 percent, with 61 percent of precincts reporting...
Read this report in full at link below...
McCain, Obama Win Virginia Primary

* CNN.com has some good reporting... 9:55pm CST

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will claim victory in all three contests in the Potomac primaries, CNN projects...
McCain, Obama ride momentum of Virginia, Maryland, D.C. wins
Has lots of video links

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Note: I was going to post some of the stories on tonight’s elections from ABC... CBS... and NBC websites... but when I did a search... all they were reporting... mostly... was just on Obama. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT OBAMA you left leaning News Outlets!!!
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My congratulations go out to the 2008 Potomac Primary Winners

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama
It’s NOT over yet!!!
AubreyJ.........

Photo credits: JohnMcCain.com - Barack Obama

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Abandons White House Bid

2008-02-07T15:33:00.000-06:00

Former Massachusetts Governor
Mitt Romney
Abandons White House Bid
Thursday, February 07, 2008

. “If this were only about me, I would go on. But I entered this race because I love America, and because I love America, I feel I must now stand aside, for our party and for our country.”

“I will continue to stand for conservative principles. I will fight alongside you for all the things we believe in. And one of those things is that we cannot allow the next President of the United States to retreat in the face [of] evil extremism.”
Thursday, February 07, 2008
By Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
During speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
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Today, while addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney pulled out of the Republican Presidential Race. That now leaves us with Senator John McCain as the most likely Republican Candidate for President.

Sadly... longshot candidates former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Congressman Ron Paul are still in the race... but have no where near Senator John McCain’s lead.

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Read Governor Romney's Address to the CPAC
(As Prepared For Delivery)
HERE

I’ll put up the video as soon as I come across one I can use....
AubreyJ.........

Super Tuesday 2008 Republican-Democrat Primary/Caucuses

2008-02-05T22:51:00.000-06:00

Super Tuesday 2008
Republican - Democrat
Primary/Caucuses

. Tuesday, February 05, 2008
(Turnout reported very high in most States)
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* FOXNews.com has this early reporting...
Hillary Clinton and John McCain appeared the early front-runners in their respective races as results began to pour in from the 24 states holding primaries and caucuses on Super Tuesday...
Clinton, McCain Take Early Leads in Wave of Super Tuesday Contests

* USAToday.com put out this report around 9:40pm CST...
Mitt and Ann Romney had barely cast their ballots near their home in suburban Belmont when the news broke. Mike Huckabee, Romney's nemesis in the battle for conservative Republicans, had won the first Super Tuesday contest... Just hours before Romney had made his case to the West Virginia GOP convention. He flew all night from California to do it... Now, as the Romneys walked out of town hall, the Republican underdog who had staged no less than eight media availabilities since Saturday, wasn't taking questions. But the outcome in the little-noticed convention may have foretold the long night ahead...
Romney supporters 'cautiously optimistic'
(Click video out HERE)

Short take, (on above video,) from AubreyJ......... While standing behind her husband during his speech this evening... Mrs. Romney’s sad facial expressions seemed to be saying... ‘This failed Presidential Run is just about over.’
Facial expressions say it all at times, I think...
What say you...?

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* LATimes.com...
The Associated Press tonight projected that Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican John McCain have won their parties' presidential primaries in California, snatching the top prize in a day of politicking that roiled the nation...
Clinton, McCain projected to win California
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Final Note:
As this night ends...
Mac is now truly out in front as our Party's front-runner
and I see NO Turning Back!!!

Mac is back... Mac is back... Mac is back...
AubreyJ.........

And Then John Edwards Drops Out Of Race

2008-01-30T13:22:00.000-06:00

John Edwards
Drops Out Of The Democratic
2008 Presidential Race
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

John Edwards plans to drop out of the presidential race Wednesday afternoon, ending a spirited underdog bid that was watered down by his distant third finish in the South Carolina primary on Saturday... The decision leaves Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to battle it out in the increasingly competitive and bitter Democratic contest...
Read the rest of this report at FOXNews.com

* The SLATE.com website has this take on the Edwards story...
Preacher to the Choir - The fiery John Edwards ends his campaign

* POLITICO.com reports it this way...
Sen. John Edwards ended his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday in New Orleans - the same city where he began his campaign 14 months ago and where Edwards' signature issue of poverty is a stark part of everyday life...
In New Orleans, Edwards calls it quits

My take on Edwards dropping out of the race is this...
BYE -- And Good Riddance!!!
AubreyJ.........

Official Senate file photo

Florida 2008 Republican Primary

2008-01-29T21:11:00.000-06:00

Florida 2008 Republican Primary
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
(Turnout was reported very high today)

My man former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's big gamble in the Florida Republican Primary has sadly failed tonight. You’re a good man Rudy... and we all thank you for a clean, meaningful run.

Now... go and support John McCain Wednesday, as lots of rumors have it tonight, and I will most likely throw my support behind McCain TOO!!!

With that said...

Congratulations go out to

Arizona Senator John McCain

as the WINNER of the

Florida Republican Primary

this Tuesday night.

On to Super Tuesday... one week from today.
(Super Tuesday - Tuesday, Feb. 4th)

Mac is back... Mac is back... Mac is back!!!
AubreyJ.........

One last thought...
Rudy as McCain’s VP!!!?

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...
UPDATE:
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

....
Rudy did drop out of the race and threw his chips in behind Arizona Senator John McCain.... And as of today -- so have I.
MSNBC.com has the story on Rudy HERE

Senator Barack Obama projected Winner Of South Carolina Democratic Primary

2008-01-26T18:46:00.000-06:00

Senator Barack Obama

Projected Winner

Of South Carolina

Democratic Primary

Saturday, January 26, 2007
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According to most all of those in the MSM, with the help of some exit polls, Senator Barack Obama is projected as the winner of the South Carolina Democratic Primary...
FoxNews.com has the story at link below...
Obama Pulls Big Victory Out of South Carolina

* Congratulations go out to Barack! *
AubreyJ.........

Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) Drops Out Of Presidential Race

2008-01-24T16:09:00.001-06:00

Dennis Kucinich Drops Out
Of Presidential Race

Thursday, January 24, 2008

All I can say is...
BYE!!!
AubreyJ.........
Official Campaign photos

Fred Thompson Drops Out Of Presidential Race

2008-01-22T15:58:00.001-06:00

Fred Thompson Drops Out

Of Presidential Race
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(Following from Fred’s Campaign website)
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Statement from Sen. Fred Thompson
McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President: "Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."
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ABCNews.com has this report... It's curtains for the presidential campaign of Fred Thompson, whose campaign failed to capitalize on early momentum and never won any presidential contests...

Read this report in full at the...

ABC News website

U.S. Congress File Photo

Duncan Hunter (R-CA) Drops Out of Race

2008-01-19T22:15:00.000-06:00

Duncan Hunter (R-CA)

Drops Out of Race
Saturday, January 19, 2008

SignOnSanDiego.com brings us this report... Rep. Duncan Hunter, whose long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination never really got off the ground, dropped out of the race Saturday night after a dismal showing in Nevada, which was seen as the last hope to salvage his candidacy... “The failure of our campaign to gain traction is mine and mine alone,” the Alpine Republican said in a statement...
Rep. Duncan Hunter drops out of race for GOP bid

* More info at Hunter’s Campaign website below...
http://www.gohunter08.com/

File Photo from Hunter's Campaign website

Nevada Caucuses / South Carolina Primary Winners

2008-01-19T22:01:00.000-06:00

Nevada Caucuses / South Carolina Primary Winners
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Nevada Caucus Winners
(Both Parties Voted)

* Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R)

* Senator Hillary Clinton (D)

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney picked up a win in Nevada's Republican caucus, and Senator Hillary Clinton edged out rival Senator Barack Obama in the Silver State's Democratic contest Saturday, according to projections across the news media...
Read the story at MarketWatch.com

South Carolina Primary Winners
(Only Republicans Voted Today)

* Senator John McCain (R) Wins
Mike Huckabee comes in 2nd
Fred Thompson comes in 3rd
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>>> FOXNews.com has this report... John McCain took the early lead in the South Carolina primary Saturday and never lost it...
McCain Defeats Huckabee, Rest of Pack in South Carolina Republican Primary

Photo Credits:
McCain- File photo from Senate Website
Romney – File photo from his campaign Website
Clinton- File photo from Senate Website

Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) Officially Ends Bid For President

2008-01-10T16:32:00.000-06:00

Richardson to New Mexicans:

I'm back
Thursday, January 10, 2008

Gov. Bill Richardson made it official a few minutes ago; he's out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination... He may have been in the race but he was never really in the hunt...
.

Read the story at

BaltimoreSun.com
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* Read what Gov. Richardson had to say at his Website at link below...
It is with great pride, understanding and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for President of the United States.

Kerry Endorses Obama Today

2008-01-10T15:35:00.000-06:00

Kerry Endorses Obama Today
Thursday, January 10, 2008

The Baltimoresun.com website brings us this news today and it starts off like this... The meeting of the minds between Senators Barack Obama and John Kerry took place slowly over the course of the last year, resulting in today's endorsement...

Read story and transcript of
Kerry's speech endorsing Obama
HERE

CNN.com has this take on the story...
Sen. John Kerry on Thursday endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, saying the senator from Illinois is a "candidate to bring change to our country."
Read the story at link below...
Kerry endorses Obama in snub to Edwards
Has photo and a video of Kerry explaining why he’s endorsing Obama

New Hampshire Primary

2008-01-08T21:56:00.001-06:00

* New Hampshire Primary *
Tuesday, January 08, 2008

* FOXNews.com...
Most all you need to know at link below
YOU DECIDE 2008
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* CNN.com...
Some good reporting can also be found at link below...
POLITICS
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My Congratulations go out to the winners
of the New Hampshire Primary tonight
...

Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

>>> http://www.exploremccain.com

AND

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)

>>> http://www.hillaryclinton.com
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My take on what happened today/tonight is this…
All those Independent voters that most pollsters, and those in the MSM, were thinking to be going over to the Obama Camp -- DIDN’T… They went to McCain’s Camp INSTEAD!
.
This I would say means that the Dems are still not trusted in being the KEY KEEPERS of the protection of this great Country of ours.
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My Friends…
Do not give up on the Republican Candidates yet!!!

I'll end this post tonight with this...
Congratulations Mc!!!
Mc IS BACK... Mc IS BACK... Mc IS BACK...
Looking like Hillary might be TOO!

AubreyJ.........

Democrats Joe Biden, Chris Dodd drop out of Presidential Race

2008-01-04T08:17:00.000-06:00

Democrats Joe Biden, Chris Dodd
Drop Out of Presidential Race
After Major Iowa Defeat
Friday, January 04, 2008

Democrats Joe Biden and Chris Dodd are abandoning their run for the White House after very poor showings Thursday night in the Iowa Caucuses.
Read the story at POLITICO.com
Photos from BIO_Biden.Senate.gov website and from the ChrisDodd.com website

Iowans Set to Name White House Picks in Tonight’s Caucuses

2008-01-03T16:01:00.000-06:00

(Note: This post on top today – Scroll for updates/newer post below)

Iowans Set To Name White House Picks
In Tonight’s Caucuses
Thursday, January 03, 2008

I’ll start this post off today with a story from AFP... White House hopefuls launched a final blitz Thursday to mobilize support in the too-close-to-call Iowa caucuses, the first electoral showdown of the longest, most grueling US presidential race in history...
Read the rest at AFP.Google.com

* SouthernPoliticalReport.com has this report...
Huckabee leads for GOP; Second-choice preferences put Democrats in virtual dead heat in Iowa

* NEWSDAY.com reports this...
Clinton trails in most recent Iowa poll

* FOXNews.com...
> Down to the Wire: Candidates Pitch Closing Arguments in Iowa
> The Political Wire: ...

Caucus Thumb from IowaCaucus.org
Going to be a long/fun day and night - Check back for UPDATES HERE!
AubreyJ.........

Races Are Tight One Day Before IOWA CAUCUSES

2008-01-02T10:57:00.000-06:00

Races Are Tight

One Day Before

IOWA CAUCUSES

KCCI.com...
Races Are Tight One Day Before IOWA CAUCUSES
Be sure to click out the above link for up-to-date news, photos, news videos and more on the 2008 Presidential Race

***
BBC NEWS has this for us...
In pictures: Iowa caucus race
MY favorite is the 2nd photo... TOOO Funny!!!
AubreyJ.........

Tom Tancredo pulls out of race for Republican Presidential Nomination

2007-12-21T16:14:00.000-06:00

December 21, 2007
Tom Tancredo, the Colorado congressman best known for his bellicose views on immigration, pulled out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination yesterday [12-20-07] and threw his support behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney... He also took credit for moving what he described as the "perilous consequences of massive, uncontrolled illegal immigration" to the forefront of the presidential campaign, at what was likely the best-attended news conference of his back-of-the-pack run...
Read the story in full at baltimoresun.com

Hillary Fan

2007-12-02T22:18:00.000-06:00

Hillary Fan

A Grade School Teacher in upstate New York asked her class how many of them are ‘Hillary fans'.

Not really knowing what a Hillary fan is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raised their hands except one boy. The teacher asked Johnny why he has decided to be different. Johnny says, "I’m not a Hillary fan."

The teacher says, "Why aren't you a Hillary fan?" Johnny says, "I'm a George Bush fan." The teacher asks why he's a George Bush fan. The boy says, "Well, my mom's a George Bush fan and my dad's a George Bush fan, so I'm a George Bush fan!"

The teacher asks, "If your mom was a moron and your dad was an idiot... what would that make you?" Johnny replies, "That would make me a Hillary fan."

(Found this Funny being past around on the web - Author not known)

My thanks go out to Mr. Garrett for passing this one our way

Swift Kids for Truth: John Edwards

2007-11-15T20:32:00.000-06:00

Swift Kids for Truth: John Edwards

From 236.com
Posted on YouTube by twentythreesix
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TOOO Funny!!!
AubreyJ.........

Hillary Clinton: The Politics of Parsing

2007-11-08T16:04:00.000-06:00

The Politics of Parsing

About Video: Hillary Clinton responds with double-talk during the Democratic Candidates debate on October 30, 2007
No Other Words Needed! (AJ)
Video/info posted on YouTube by johnedwards

Retired Generals Tom McInerney and Paul Vallely Say Terrorism Top Issue For 2008 Presidential Election

2007-11-08T10:57:00.000-06:00

KTAR.com brings us this story and it starts off like this... Two military experts known for their war analysis on cable news television believe that protecting America should be the top issue during this presidential election campaign... Tom McInerney and Paul Vallely are both retired generals, now analysts for Fox News... The war on terror and the war in Iraq rank high on the list of issues for the 2008 presidential election, and McInerney said it's important for voters to research those issues before they decide on a candidate...
Read the rest at link below...
Retired Generals Say Terrorism Top Issue

Rudy on How He Can Beat Hillary

2007-10-26T16:36:00.000-05:00

Rudy on How He Can Beat Hillary

Mayor Rudy Giuliani on how he is the Republican best prepared to beat Hillary Clinton in 2008 by running a 50-state campaign.

Republican Senator Sam Brownback to Leave Race for Presidency

2007-10-18T10:49:00.000-05:00

Republican Senator Sam Brownback will drop out of the 2008 presidential campaign on Friday, people close to the Kansas senator said Thursday... Brownback, a longshot conservative contender, had trouble raising money to compete in the race. He is expected announce his withdrawal in Topeka, Kansas...
Read the full story at FOXNews.com

>>> Politico.com has this report...
Report: Brownback expected to withdraw

Official Photo from Brownback.Senate.gov website

Update: Friday, October 19, 2007
4:50pm CST

USAToday.com is now reporting... Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, who ran for the GOP presidential nomination on a platform that stressed his "principled, conservative, Republican" credentials, just dropped out of the race for the White House. He never rose above the low single digits in national polls of Republicans. "Today I'm ending my candidacy," Brownback said... "It's been a fabulous journey for me and my family," he added. "Our ideals haven't won yet, but they won't be forgotten." ...
Read story in full at link below...
Brownback leaves GOP field

National Polling, Rudy Giuliani and Religion

2007-10-15T09:35:00.000-05:00

Here’s a good read I came across early this morning by Robert Novak at the RealClearPolitics.com website. It starts off like this... The most surprising recent national polling result was an answer given by Republicans who attend church weekly when Gallup asked their presidential preference. A plurality chose Rudy Giuliani, a Catholic who in 1999 said: "I don't attend regularly, but I attend occasionally." Their choice raises deep concern among prominent conservative Republicans who feel it would be a serious mistake for leaders of the religious right to scorn the former mayor of New York...
Read the rest at link below...
Rudy and Religion

Photo Credit, Jason Bedrick-Wikipedia

Sandy Berger, Former National Security Adviser To President Bill Clinton, Is Now An Unpaid Adviser To Senator Hillary Clinton

2007-10-08T11:04:00.000-05:00

Sandy Berger, the former national security adviser to President Bill Clinton who was convicted for stealing and destroying top secret documents, (more one this HERE and HERE,) is now advising Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, FOX News confirms...
Read the story at FOXNews.com

US Government File Photo of Clinton, Berger, Albright by Ralph Alswang

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Decides Against White House Run

2007-09-29T12:22:00.000-05:00

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) decided Saturday morning not to run for president just as his staff was preparing to launch a website to seek $30 million in pledges, his spokesman told Politico... Rick Tyler, the spokesman, said Gingrich made the decision this morning and will continue as head of his nonprofit group, American Solutions for Winning the Future...
Read this story in full at Politico.com

FOXNews.com reports it this way...
Newt Gingrich Won't Run for President in 2008
Has video

File Photo by NEWT.org

Wednesday Night Democratic Debate at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire - September 27, 2007

2007-09-27T21:19:00.000-05:00

Jim Malone at VOANews.com has this write-up on last nights debate and it goes in part like this... The war in Iraq and U.S. relations with Iran dominated the latest debate among the eight Democrats seeking their party's presidential nomination next year... All the Democratic contenders want to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq. But they differ over how many troops and how quickly...
Read this story in full at VOANews.com

>>> John Gibson at Fox News has this take...
Top Three Democrats Busted Over Iraq War

"FREEDOM" Video

2007-09-21T22:25:00.001-05:00

Video posted on YouTube by PriceProductions
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When you get right down to it... we all want pretty much the same thing. It’s how we get there is where we differ...

Freedom - It’s such a powerful thing.
AubreyJ.........

(Thanks go out to our friend Beth at Blue Star Chronicles for pointing this video out to us... By way of LGF)

Senator John McCain stops in Indy and blasts the Democrats

2007-09-21T21:24:00.000-05:00

Setting a date to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq would amount to surrender, Sen. John McCain said tonight... The Arizona Republican and candidate for president, in Indianapolis for a private fundraiser, told reporters the proper role for Congress is to fund the war... "The Democrats have lost sight of the fact that presidents don't lose wars, and political parties don't lose wars," McCain said. "Nations lose wars, and when the majority leader of the Senate stands up and says the war is lost, you have to ask, 'Who won? Al-Qaida?' The American people don't want us to fail. And if you can show them a path to success, they'll support it.”......
Read this story in full at IndyStar.com

File Photo Courtesy of MCCAIN.Senate.gov

Thursday Night Republican New Hampshire Primary Debate; Fred Thompson A No-Show But Officially Joined 2008 Presidential Campaign

2007-09-06T07:26:00.000-05:00

FoxNews.com website has it covered and it starts off like this... The Republican presidential nominating contest took on a new shape Thursday with an additional candidate in the race and new life injected into a suffering campaign following a praiseworthy showing at a primary debate in New Hampshire...
Read the rest HERE

Congratulations on such a good showing last night, Mr. McCain!
AubreyJ.........

File photo from Senate website

John McCain: Courageous Service Video

2007-08-31T17:04:00.001-05:00

John McCain: Courageous Service Video

Video posted on YouTube by JohnMcCaindotcom
Video is just over 12 minutes long

Fred Thompson Sets Date To Make 2008 Candidacy Official

2007-08-30T21:47:00.000-05:00

Fred Thompson Sets Date

To Make 2008 Candidacy Official

On September 6, 2007, Fred Thompson will be announcing his intention to run for President of the United States with a Webcast available to millions at www.imwithfred.com.

USAToday.com has this story...
Thompson has set the date: Next Thursday he 'officially' gets in

U.S. Congress File Photo

ABC, CBS and NBC Morning News Shows Promoting Democrats, Study Finds

2007-08-29T11:12:00.000-05:00

CNSNEWS.COM has this report this morning and it starts off like this... In covering the 2008 presidential campaign, the network morning news shows are "overwhelmingly focused on Democrats, [and] they are actively promoting the Democrats' liberal agenda," according to a study released today by the conservative Media Research Center (MRC)... The study examined 517 campaign segments on the morning news shows broadcast on ABC, CBS and NBC in the first seven months of 2007. It found that the shows covered Democrats "nearly twice as much" as Republicans and framed interview questions from a liberal perspective most of the time.
Read the story at link below...
Morning News Shows 'Promoting' Democrats, Study Finds

Democrat John Edwards Bashes Romney Health Care Plan

2007-08-24T13:26:00.000-05:00

Even as Mitt Romney is laying out his health care plan at this hour to Florida doctors, Democrat John Edwards wasted no time bashing it... "Mitt Romney's cure is worse than the disease," Edwards said in a statement. "Not surprisingly, he's unwilling to take on the big insurance and drug companies. As a result, it will make a dysfunctional health care system even worse." (Just like a dang Trial Lawyer! AJ)
Read story in full Boston.com

File photos by Mitt Romney's Website & John Edwards is an Official Senate photo portrait

Fred and Hillary

2007-08-22T13:50:00.000-05:00

Here’s one of those funnies going around in the e-mails these days.
Thought I’d share this one with ya...
.
* Fred and Hillary *

Fred Thompson and Hillary Clinton were walking down the street when they came to a homeless person.

The Republican, Fred, gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.

The Democrat, Hillary, was very impressed, so when they came to another homeless person, she decided to help.

She walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office. She then reached into Thompson's pocket and got out $20. She kept $15 for her administrative fees and gave the homeless person $5.

NOW do you understand the difference???

(Author not known)
.
Got to love it...
AubreyJ.........

.
Thanks go out to my friend GarrettT for sharing this one with us.

Democrats Debate In Iowa Sunday, Nationally Televised As Special Edition Of ABC’s “This Week”

2007-08-19T17:02:00.000-05:00

>>> VOANews.com has this take on the story that starts off like this... The eight Democrats seeking their party's U.S. presidential nomination sparred Sunday in a nationally televised debate. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports foreign policy issues topped the event, which was held in the key state of Iowa...
Read this story in full at link below...
Foreign Policy Issues Top Democrats' Debate

>>> ChicagoTribune.com reports it this way...
Obama fires back on experience issue at Iowa debate

Tommy Thompson Drops Out Of Presidential Race

2007-08-12T21:55:00.000-05:00

Tommy Thompson Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is abandoning his presidential bid according to his campaign that released a statement Sunday night.

I guess after placing 6th in the Iowa Straw Polls Saturday night... he figured his chances of being President had come and gone.
Best of luck to you sir... and thank you.
AubreyJ.........

File photo from Department of Health and Human Services

Mitt Romney Wins Iowa Straw Poll

2007-08-12T18:04:00.000-05:00

Mitt Romney Wins Iowa Straw Poll

MSNBC.com had this story this afternoon that started off like this... Pots of money aside, one factor above all helped bring victory to Mitt Romney in Saturday's informal Iowa "straw poll" of Republican presidential candidates – a reputation for competence...
Read the rest at link below...
Romney wins Iowa Republican straw poll

* VOAnews.com had this take on the story...
Mitt Romney Looks Ahead After Iowa Straw Poll Victory

File Photo from Mitt Romney's Website

Rudy Giuliani At ABC News Republican Presidential Debate

2007-08-10T13:46:00.000-05:00

Rudy Giuliani at the ABC News

Republican Presidential Debate
August 5, 2007

About Video: Mayor Giuliani details how lowering taxes can raise more revenue to build bridges and make cities better and safer.

Video posted on YouTube by RudyGiulianiHQ

Great call Mr. Mayor!!!

AubreyJ.........

Top Florida GOP Donors Sitting On Sidelines

2007-07-22T09:47:00.000-05:00

Top Florida GOP Donors Sitting On Sidelines
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Two-thirds of the top Florida donors to President Bush have yet to write a check to any Republican presidential candidate this year, reflecting a nationwide disquiet in the GOP that threatens to undermine its hold on the White House...
Read the story at MiamiHerald.com

Former Virginia Gov. James S. Gilmore III Drops Bid For Republican Presidential Nomination

2007-07-14T15:43:00.000-05:00

Former Virginia Gov. James S. Gilmore III is dropping his underdog bid for the Republican presidential nomination today, he told Politico in an interview... Gilmore said he has been approached about running for Virginia governor a second time, and about running for U.S. Senate if Sen. John W. Warner (R) decided not to seek reelection. Gilmore said he will consider both operations...
Read the rest of the story at Politico.com

File Photo by Gilmore

Fred Thompson Running for President

2007-05-30T08:09:00.000-05:00

Fred Dalton Thompson is planning to enter the presidential race over the Fourth of July holiday, announcing that week that he has already raised several million dollars and is being backed by insiders from the past three Republican administrations...
Read this story at ThePolitico website

Fred Thompson U.S. Congress File Photo

GOP Strikes Back at Al Gore Over Terror

2007-05-22T08:39:00.000-05:00

On the threat of terrorism, Mr. Gore writes that instead of making it better, the president "has made it worse. We are less safe because of his policy. He has created more anger and righteous indignation against us than any leader of our country in all the years of our existence as a nation."... Gore also criticized the administration's failure to prevent the attacks of September 11, 2001, writing that the Clinton administration responded much more proactively to terrorist threats than did the current administration when it received warnings during the summer of 2001 ... [Response from the Republican National Committee] "Either Al Gore is trying to reinvent himself as being tough on terror or he has forgotten he was vice president of an administration whose approach to terrorism was far from effective," a spokeswoman, Summer Johnson, said...

Read the story at NYSUN.com

Congress file photo

Richardson Enters '08 Presidential Race

2007-05-21T15:03:00.000-05:00

In English and Spanish, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday declared himself a candidate to become the first Hispanic president of the United States -- without the "rock star" status of some of his rivals.

Read the story HERE

File Photo from NM Governor Website

GOP S.C. Debate

2007-05-16T12:11:00.000-05:00

TheState.com website has a very good write-up on the GOP Debate Tuesday night, May 15, 2007. It goes in part like this... Giuliani’s top moment has been replayed over and over on television and streaming Internet video. It might have catapulted him from a decent debate performance to a strong one. As soon as Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, said the Sept. 11 attacks might have been caused by U.S. military action in Iraq, Giuliani pounced.
Read this news article in full HERE

** The Paul - Rudy exchange in video below **
Go RUDY!!!