Barack + GOP = ‘Obamacans’

Under the current administration, America has experienced one of the worse economic downturns throughout its history. We could say the president's to blame, but he is not alone, he has advisors. There are checks and balances. Others are to blame. Now it is time to take care of the needs of all the people and not just the special interest. It is time for a change and we need someone who will do what is right by the people. It is time to serve America, not run it into the ground. There appear to be three viable candidates or should I say, ???leading the pack???. Hillary speaks of the 35 years of "experience" she has along with all the great things she has done, but if she is 60 now, does that mean she was making decisions affecting this country since she was 25? I think not. She should focus on what she has done at the higher levels and avoid sensationalizing her accomplishments. Obama, as far as federal level politics goes, is the new kid on the block. At the state level, he has a proven record of accomplishment. Can he lead a nation? By his eloquent speaking, many think so. McCain is another story. He has a long track history of serving his country. I am concerned about his policy in respect to the war effort. As a veteran, I understand the use of military force. It is the extension of the political are, a tool that should be used only as a last resort. By experiencing the loss of my brother-in-law in Afghanistan, I have a first-hand understanding of what sacrifices must be made during a time of war. The thing is, I don't mind fighting for and risking my life in defense of my country. You cannot defend against an enemy who is willing to die simply to inflict damage. The only way to defeat that kind of enemy is to kill them all. We know that is not going to happen, so every time you kill one, another will move forward to take his/her place for either a cause or revenge. The war is wrong. It is not winnable. Every life lost in its cause is a waste. To insinuate that it may continue is ludicrous. Could someone please remind me why we are fighting?

Obama's record of accomplishment is supportable, but he is a newbie. Hillary, although convincing in her nature, and the wife of the first "black" president, she changes directions with what is popular. We need someone to do what is right for the people, not what is popular. McCain???s continued support of this ???war tragedy??? will lead to his political demise. As an ex-veteran, he should know better.

Every voting American should be careful not to allow the political sweet talk and promises deter them from the real issues. America is broken. We need to elect the right leader to fix it. Choose wisely. We cannot survive another 4 years of Bush-like politics.

Ike's got a grandchild and she's an Obamacan. So is one of the secretaries who worked for Strom Thurmand during his 150 years in congress. Add to them 700 unidentified people in Iowa and some e-mailers to MSNBC, and we're talking about a perfect storm. Richard Wolffe is to be congatutated for being on top of it.

I didn't know that Ike had a grandchild, let alone an Obamacan one. Nor was I was aware that one of the secretaries Strom Thurman had during his 150 years in congress is pulling for Barack. Add these two names to 700 unnamed people in Iowa and some e-mailers to MSNBC and we've got ourselves a perfect storm. Richard Wolffe needs to be congratulated for being on top of it.

dvkenned: First I don't know why I'm responding to you because you have not said one intelligent thing on this blog. You haven't added any points relavent to the conversation.

Just when you thought the SPIN couldnt get any worse, here comes the conservative , pro life loving Republicans , now voting for the pro choice, ultra liberal Barack Obama. Even though Hillary Clinton is far more to the center than Obama.

Even the radical moveon.org endorsed Obama by a wide margin.


This takes todays prize as the biggest CROCK of an article I have seen for a long while.

To all of you Hillary (Oil company, Insurance Company) supporters who only listen to the media and don't read maybe you should go to Senator Obama's website or CNN or MSNBC to read his plans for the Presidency. By change he means he won't be pandering to the Lobbying Washington elite. He won't have policies only because they are politically and career correct. Maybe you should look at NAFTA and see what poor Americans that helped. Maybe you should remember the Clinton's knew about Osama Bin Laden and didn't do anything to secure us Nationally before 9/11. Why support someone who is obviously only concerned about their political career and money? I don't even know what Hillary supports because she changes her views whenever it is politically incorrect. Lastly, her communist healthcare plan will never pass through congress. She will spend 8 years on this no end project and have no focus on other important things happening in America i.e. the economy and national security. So vote for Clinton and get more of the same lies and unethical behavior.

Obama '08

It seems that Newsweek is trying to invent a trend here. Susan Eisenhower does not have her finger on the pulse of the GOP by any stretch of the imagination, and the other examples they give of so-called "Obamacans" is anecdotal at best. It may be true that independents who voted Republican in prior elections may vote for Obama this time around, but that doesn't mean that Republicans are flocking to Obama. Republicans will be voting Republican in this election much like they always do. Obama's platform doesn't have anything in it that appeals to Republicans. The GOP's votes are safe from him, despite your cute little piece.

I have not fallen prey to Senator Obama, but I can understand the "Obama Hype". He delivers a wonderful sermon aboout "CHANGE" and how it is "OUR TIME" and all the people get inspired and start chanting "YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN". I can definitely see how weak minded people could fall under that spell, the promise of a "NEW AMERICA". What significant "CHANGES" has he promised to make? I have definitely not heard anything on how he proposes to make these big "CHANGES". Who is he referring to when he says "IT'S OUR TIME"? "YES WE CAN" what? I could care less about race or sex, the issue is who is best fit to run our country. Obama is all talk, media and celebrity hype. I am not a Hillary supporter by any means. I agree that we need to break the Bush, Clinton Cycle, but Obama is not the way. It saddens me to hear people say that they will vote for whichever candidate is nominated for thier party. Belonging to a political party doesn't mean you have to vote for that party. Personally, I will continue my research of all possible candidates and listen to the debates and when the time comes, use my best judgement to vote for who I think will be the best President, party aside. Isn't that how it should be? Are we so set on getting the Republicans out of the Whitehouse that we don't care who we put in there?

Some prominent Newsweek writers have caught the Obama fever. I n fact, all of them. Call Newsweek the Obamaweek.

The voters, sadly, remained largely immune.

What a shame !!!!