America's first Black President

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by GPK

FTFY....


and what was that youtube post? I can't see it at work

oh..just some Southern rabble rousing

heading to AP now...Chuck's got one in the 6th and he and I have one in the 4th at CD today...hoping for the best

[GPK]

Originally Posted by GBBob

oh..just some Southern rabble rousing

heading to AP now...Chuck's got one in the 6th and he and I have one in the 4th at CD today...hoping for the best

Good luck boys

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by DogsUp

What is amazing to me is that the latest poll showed Obama with a 2% lead over McCain. In this economy and the war in IRAQ, it is hard to believe the Dems are not crushing the Repubs.

swings in voter opinion are somewhat predictable.

obama will be crushing mccain in 4 weeks.

the question is whether mccain can close the gap by november.

the economy will probably look far different in october/november in which case he has a chance. if there's still bad news though, you can write the republican's off.

dems are going to pick up house and senate seats regardless.

just saw a story on pbs newshour about the "purple" commonwealth of virginia.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

swings in voter opinion are somewhat predictable.

obama will be crushing mccain in 4 weeks.

the question is whether mccain can close the gap by november.

the economy will probably look far different in october/november in which case he has a chance. if there's still bad news though, you can write the republican's off.

dems are going to pick up house and senate seats regardless.

just saw a story on pbs newshour about the "purple" commonwealth of virginia.

Was very interesting seeing Obama "kick off" his campaign in southwest VA the other day. He got some attention with his health care reform (don't see that program working, but I can't claim much knowledge regarding that area) and more clean coal energy (really hit a homerun there) but his single biggest obstacle in winning over the VA vote, especially in the rural areas, is gun control. That will be his biggest downfall as far as losing voters in VA...IMO

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by GPK

Was very interesting seeing Obama "kick off" his campaign in southwest VA the other day. He got some attention with his health care reform (don't see that program working, but I can't claim much knowledge regarding that area) and more clean coal energy (really hit a homerun there) but his single biggest obstacle in winning over the VA vote, especially in the rural areas, is gun control. That will be his biggest downfall as far as losing voters in VA...IMO

That hits a homerun for me...it's good for business. My employer has been involved in SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) construction at several coal burning power plants in the SE over the last decade.

Let's do some more. A little job security never hurts.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

That hits a homerun for me...it's good for business. My employer has been involved in SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) construction at several coal burning power plants in the SE over the last decade.

Let's do some more. A little job security never hurts.

Hey man....its all about Bigs...we know that. Your world bro

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by GPK

Was very interesting seeing Obama "kick off" his campaign in southwest VA the other day. He got some attention with his health care reform (don't see that program working, but I can't claim much knowledge regarding that area) and more clean coal energy (really hit a homerun there) but his single biggest obstacle in winning over the VA vote, especially in the rural areas, is gun control. That will be his biggest downfall as far as losing voters in VA...IMO

kev:

he'll get crushed in rural virginia outside of the black vote. the black vote is about 20% of the state btw.

but there's a huge population in nova that now votes democratic.

he'll carry nova and the coastal southern counties along the n carolina border which have huge black majorities.

it's a question of turnout and margin's in those area's vs. mccains ability to motivate his voter's through the middle of the state.

i doubt many on mccain's staff are looking the state, rolling their eyes, and saying "puhleez!"

[Nascar1966]

Originally Posted by GPK

That would be his only chance, IMO...and even then I still don't think he will win.

People talk about Dem. Gov Kaine (3rd nicest Democrat I know behind Genuine Risk and GB Bob) and state senate majority, etc...but this is the same commonwealth that actually had Doug Wilder as it's Gov. in the 80's

I wonder how much Allen Iverson paid Doug Wilder to pardon him from the charges from the fight he had in the bowling alley.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

I wonder how much Allen Iverson paid Doug Wilder to pardon him from the charges from the fight he had in the bowling alley.

Pardons are abused by both sides equally

[GPK]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

kev:

he'll get crushed in rural virginia outside of the black vote. the black vote is about 20% of the state btw.

but there's a huge population in nova that now votes democratic.

he'll carry nova and the coastal southern counties along the n carolina border which have huge black majorities.
it's a question of turnout and margin's in those area's vs. mccains ability to motivate his voter's through the middle of the state.

i doubt many on mccain's staff are looking the state, rolling their eyes, and saying "puhleez!"

He can absolutely bank on Northern VA, but the southeast corner of the state is no sure thing, by any means. I was born in raised in Hampton...so I know that area well. He can count on carrying Richmond...that's for certain. I mean good Lord...that city didn't get enough of Wilder as Gov., so they decided to elect him as the city Mayor

[azerica]

Oh please do not let Al sharpton or Jesse Jackson get to have their faces and ignorance all over the news. I swear if they do this time I am done with all news except local.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Even if he chooses Richardson as his VP, which is what I am hoping for

Sugar Ray? He needs a job...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2816356

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

The demographics in Virginia are changing and it is ripe for the picking in the fall. Check out the polls there:

http://www.usaelectionpolls.com/2008.../virginia.html

It is very much up for grabs. If he chooses Webb as his running mate I think he'll take it. Even without Webb he has a very good shot.

Brandon Webb has a better shot of winning the NL Cy Young. He may make a good president too.

[TheSpyder]

quote=Coach Pants][/quote]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

OMG that is great.
The whole family will enjoy this.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

If he picks Hillary for V.P., then he's gunna need a food taster.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by GPK

That would be his only chance, IMO...and even then I still don't think he will win.

People talk about Dem. Gov Kaine (3rd nicest Democrat I know behind Genuine Risk and GB Bob)

Awww....

(This Dem is mad at her no-different-that-the-Republicans party on eviscerating the 4th Amendment this weekend, though. Loyalty to the party no matter what is definitely not a Dem characteristic. And they should be ashamed of themselves.)

[Mortimer]

Genuine Barfage.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by The Bid

McCain isnt much but he will get my vote.

My sentiments exactly.