Obama takes center stage

Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:48:58 GMT

Nice speeches, nice message, nice McCain attacks BUT....

Too bad Obama LOST the perception race.

The republicans already won because they succeeded in the perception war...getting most americans to perceive him as not ready to lead, not ready to be commander in chief, all of which Obama cannot overcome, or change. And this, my friends, will be why Obama will lose in November, despite the unity stuff and nice speeches this week.

Oh, and when McCain picks Romney as VP, watch McCain's poll numbers soar through the roof because Romney is perceived as an economic wiz, even though he's a flip flopping panderer of the worst kind.

Again, its all about how you are perceived, not reality, not the issues, and because Democrats never get this through their thick skulls, they will always lose the White House.

Obama takes center stage

Dan, New York, NY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:33 GMT

Tell Dems to shut up about criticizing Obama's acceptance speech before it even happens:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/gov-bredesen-everything-thats-wrong-with-democrats/

Obama takes center stage

the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:50 GMT

Republicans who are mocking Obama's appearance haven't mentioned it, but George W. Bush accepted his own nomination in 2004 on a set with a similar neoclassical theme, with columns rising on either side of him…
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Someone PLEASE tell this to Ed Morrissey over at HotAir.com. He has been beating the drum against the columns for two days now. Ugh.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

Obama takes center stage

bruce, NV — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:53 GMT

Except W was president at the time, wasn't he?

Obama takes center stage

aleese — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:54:09 GMT

Just as Senator Kerry said, "How pathetic"? "How desperate"?

Obama takes center stage

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:54:22 GMT

Oh, that's too funny. All these folks who are so quick to criticize Obama for putting on the "wrong" shoe first were all over this Greek set.

It was further "proof" Obama is egotistical, or aloof, or thinks himself a messiah, or not ready, or Muslim, or even the anti-Christ... (I really read that yesterday).

Now it turns out its pretty much the same as what the Republicans used four years ago? Too funny.

Obama takes center stage

adam/Brooklyn New York City — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:54:26 GMT

Wow Republicans are lame.

Obama takes center stage

Nashville_fan — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:54:38 GMT

It is a sad day in America when excellence and competence are viewed as a negative.

If only the media were more competent, we would not have to waste precious days of this campaign debating ridiculous points like the "risks" of giving a speech in a stadium.

I'll be glad when it is time to vote.

Obama/Biden '08/'12

Obama takes center stage

Kat — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:08 GMT

Except that in 2004, George Bush was the sitting president and therefore wasn't trying to be more important than he was. He was already president. Barack isn't yet. And therefore, it does give the impression that he thinks he is more important than currently he is. And really, does he want to be compared to George Bush and do something he did. Couldn't they have come up with a different set up. And even if it supposed to honor the MLK anniversary. It seems out of place for a stadium. When being in the stadium in from of 75,000 people is already risky.

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FL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:38 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5dPwegqgDU&feature=related

McCain is not the man he claims to be. The POW’s and military despise this man for all his lies and manipulation. Watch the video and see the real John McCain and I guarantee nobody will vote for this lying skunk.

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/

Obama takes center stage

Tzalaran — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:36 GMT

i have never been so interested in a presidential nomination speech.

The first three nights of the convention i compare to an MMA fight.

night one, a few jabs and probing kicks were sent, while they set themselves up for the long haul.
night two saw a flurry of jabs and kicks, and their confidence grew.
night three they came with power blows from heavy hitters.

All setting up Obama for the submission move tonight.

Obama takes center stage

Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:01:52 GMT

Who cares what it looks like?

Once he speaks, and if he can hit a home run and gets specific and nails McCain against a wall, it won't matter if he's on a street corner or in front of 80,000 people, though hitting a home run in front of 80,000 people helps.

No surprise the GOP wants to sweep anything Bush-Related under the rug. Such hypocrisy.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

Obama takes center stage

BJ, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:02:07 GMT

He'll take the White House to...YEAH!!!

Obama/Biden'08

Obama takes center stage

Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:02:30 GMT

Think he'll talk about the economy? probable, but he'll miss the news that the economy GREW in Q2 by 2.2%; he'll just continue to insist that we're in a recession.

Obama takes center stage

Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:13:07 GMT

Watching the Democratic convention these last three nights has been a roller coaster ride for me, intensely emotional. Even as I feel so proud of Hillary and Bill Clinton, so moved by the Kennedys, so nostalgic for John Kerry, I feel unsettled and anxious. I think that change is unsettling, risk is stressful. This is a big step, nominating a young(ish) African American senator, in a country controlled by the right wing media. I remember the sixties, the assasinations, the Vietnam War, the turmoil, and I know birth pangs are not easy. This is not going to be an easy transformation, from a right wing administration to the RIGHT adminstration, and I know Obama/Biden are going to need all the help they can get.

Obama takes center stage

Diane from Illinois — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:14:30 GMT

You don't have to worry about Obama delivering. He's been waiting for this night for a long time now and will make us all very proud. Please watch it on C-Span, however, so you get the ENTIRE speech without any of the crude commentary from people who really want a Republican to stay in the White House! Obama/Biden '08

Obama takes center stage

Shannon — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:16:17 GMT

This is a monumental occasion for America and to exclude people from being a part of history because of perception, I think that is a mistake. Will some see Obama as a celebrity, a rock star? YES. BUT, if you think the nomination of an african american as President is significant, wouldn't you want to be there? He could counter the attack by being self-deprecating, joke about it.

As for the "celebrity" issue, that's rhetoric. Show me a President that can't run an effective government, pass effective policies BECAUSE others think of him as a celebrity. I'd think less of him if he decided to buy into the rhetoric. Obama has shown his strength of character time and time again, he's stuck to hitting back on policy instead of personal attacks. So I wish him well and I am soo jealous not to be there!

No way, No how, NO McCain

Obama takes center stage

Tony Williams; Dallas, Texas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:17:27 GMT

Why is that the Republicans making jokes about the stage set up at Invesco Field. Almost all the Federal Buildings in Washington DC. resembles Roman architecture especially the Capital.

Thank you,
Tony

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Cindy Lou, TX — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:17:49 GMT

I don't think Obama's so-called celebrity status "dogs" him. Many Americans are hungry for a leader who's respected at home and abroad. Besides the man claiming celebrity is a negative--old man McCain--consorts with celebrities himself. (I wish the MSM would perform more analysis and not just parrot the Republican talking points. Frankly, you sound vacuous.)

Finally, I have no doubt Obama's speech will do just what it needs to do. Public speaking and thoughtful language are Obama's strong suit. I'm looking forward to tonight.

Obama takes center stage

Class Warrior, D.C. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:20:26 GMT

I still say that the guy who's on Leno 200 times versus Obama's 0 times shouldn't dare to call Obama a clebrity.
Bush used Roman columns because he wanted to be Emperor. Obama doesn't have such illusions.
Obama needs a plain old, "here's what I'll do for you" speech tonight, not a "give peace a chance" love-in speech. He needs to tell us straight up what he's going to do as President. At least, that's what I'd like to see.

Obama takes center stage

Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:23:09 GMT

Tonight's forecast for Denver courtesy of Weather Channel:

Partly Cloudy, 70 degrees and 0% chance of precipitation.

I guess God doesn't love "Focus on the Family" and their prayers for rain.

No way!

No how!

No McCain!

Obama takes center stage

Vietnam Veterans against John McCain — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:25:45 GMT

Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain Please listen to this video about this Scum Bag Traitor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhhvaIXA9A&NR=1

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thats a fact jack — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:26:14 GMT

the hypocrite rethugnutz will make a mountain out of a molehill, ignoring what bush did but screaming to hi heaven about Obama

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Cialis Jennings, Portsmouth NH — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:32:48 GMT

By commading this huge deal in the stadium, you just know Obama is making up for, shall we say, other inadequatcies.

Obama takes center stage

Robert Jorgenson, Salt Lake City — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:33:11 GMT

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olod mo, Albuquerque, nm — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:33:35 GMT

What I can't wait for is when Obama tells God to get off HIS throne. I sure hope it will be televised.

Obama takes center stage

Tim Davlin, Springfield IL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:04 GMT

Obama could talk about the Denver sewer system, and his little followers would call it the greatest speech ever.

Obama takes center stage

The only Bush I trust is My Own — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:14 GMT

Virginia in Fort Worth...who is stupid? half and half make a whole....so how is he also part "arab"??? does he have some heretofore unknown genetic makeup that allows this to happen? and YOUR racism is spewing everywhere..."stupid blacks"????
John Stewart said something the other night that gave me clarity into the republicans that I had not really been able to identify before, and YOU madame, are the embodiment of it...."Republicans love this country, THEY JUST HATE HALF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN IT"

Obama takes center stage

Beth in VA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:18 GMT

I don't get the entire argument that being popular is bad for Obama. I think it reeks of the elitism that republicans have for us commoners who see Obama as a great leader. Accepting the nomination in an setting that allows more of us in is a good thing--the Pepsi Center was going to be swamped, just swamped.

Obama takes center stage

Nospin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:38:01 GMT

“On Wednesday, workers were still making changes to Invesco Field, home to the Denver Broncos, so it would feel more intimate, less like the boisterous rallies that served Mr. Obama so well early in the primaries, but also created the celebrity image that dogs him."

Celebrity image that dogs him? According to who FR?

The "celebrity problem" is a creation of McSurge, Karl Rove and the Republicans.

The same people who brought us 9/11, yes 9/11, the Iraq debacle, the mortgage crisis, oil from $26 to $140 a barrel, "heck of a job Brownie" after Katrina, Guantanamo, soaring inflation, the list is endless.

As far as I'm concerned, the Republicans should not even have a right to field a candidate this election cycle. They've done so much damage they should just be required to watch from the sidelines.

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Stanley, Menlo Park, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:39:58 GMT

How much are they charging for parking?