Comments on: So Much For That Obama Blowout… http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/ The Internet home for American gay conservatives. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:06:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-285057 Peter Hughes Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:05:30 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-285057 #34 - And Gene, it's that half of the voting public that tends to vote Dhimmicrat, anyway. Regards, Peter H. #34 - And Gene, it’s that half of the voting public that tends to vote Dhimmicrat, anyway.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Gene in Pennsylvania http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284684 Gene in Pennsylvania Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:13:29 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284684 It's been thirty years since any junior high schoolers were taught why our Republic has an electorial college. Half the voting public is ignorant. After all they think we are a democracy. It’s been thirty years since any junior high schoolers were taught why our Republic has an electorial college. Half the voting public is ignorant. After all they think we are a democracy.

]]> By: North Dallas Thirty http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284677 North Dallas Thirty Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:58:09 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284677 It was. The DNC screamed bloody murder and sent out their usual coterie of race slaves to argue against it -- mainly because, if California divided electoral votes as do Maine and Nebraska, the inland portions of the state would counterbalance entire Northeastern blue enclaves. It was. The DNC screamed bloody murder and sent out their usual coterie of race slaves to argue against it — mainly because, if California divided electoral votes as do Maine and Nebraska, the inland portions of the state would counterbalance entire Northeastern blue enclaves.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284336 V the K Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:09:54 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284336 I think a similar thing was up for a vote in California. It would have been nice if California were actually competitive, but the usual coalition of Democrats and RINO's torpedoed it. I think a similar thing was up for a vote in California. It would have been nice if California were actually competitive, but the usual coalition of Democrats and RINO’s torpedoed it.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284321 Peter Hughes Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:48:45 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284321 #30 - Oops, you are correct V. I stand corrected. It's been a while, however, since either state has split their electoral votes. Rumor had it that Colorado was considering the same thing - but the voters rejected that amendment to the state constitution. Also, in 2000 a lone DC elector cast a "protest vote" against Gore because DC could not have any voting representation in Congress. Whatever. Regards, Peter H. #30 - Oops, you are correct V. I stand corrected. It’s been a while, however, since either state has split their electoral votes.

Rumor had it that Colorado was considering the same thing - but the voters rejected that amendment to the state constitution.

Also, in 2000 a lone DC elector cast a “protest vote” against Gore because DC could not have any voting representation in Congress. Whatever.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284316 V the K Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:40:45 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284316 <i>the electorate is counted in each of the 50 states and DC and the winner of the popular vote in each state takes those electoral votes.</i> Not necessarily. Maine and Nebraska distribute their electoral votes by congressional district. the electorate is counted in each of the 50 states and DC and the winner of the popular vote in each state takes those electoral votes.

Not necessarily. Maine and Nebraska distribute their electoral votes by congressional district.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284300 Peter Hughes Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:22:38 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284300 #26 - Nationwide polls don't mean flip at election time. In case you forgot all about the 2000 race, the electorate is counted in each of the 50 states and DC and the winner of the popular vote in each state takes those electoral votes. So yes, Kerry was leading Bush nationally...and Gore was leading Bush nationally...yet he beat them both in the Electoral College. The reason why it was put in place was so that large population centers would not control the Executive branch. It gives those of us who live in "flyover country" a voice at the ballot box. Just thought I'd point that out. Regards, Peter H. #26 - Nationwide polls don’t mean flip at election time. In case you forgot all about the 2000 race, the electorate is counted in each of the 50 states and DC and the winner of the popular vote in each state takes those electoral votes.

So yes, Kerry was leading Bush nationally…and Gore was leading Bush nationally…yet he beat them both in the Electoral College.

The reason why it was put in place was so that large population centers would not control the Executive branch. It gives those of us who live in “flyover country” a voice at the ballot box.

Just thought I’d point that out.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: The_Livewire http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284146 The_Livewire Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:40:08 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284146 V the K, We don't know if he'll screw conservatives. We do know Senator Obama will, without even a reach around. V the K,

We don’t know if he’ll screw conservatives. We do know Senator Obama will, without even a reach around.

]]> By: V the K http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-284126 V the K Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:55:55 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-284126 Look, can any of you guys who support McCain offer any assurances at all that once elected, he won't line-up with Democrats to screw over conservatives... which has been the theme of his entire senate career? Look, can any of you guys who support McCain offer any assurances at all that once elected, he won’t line-up with Democrats to screw over conservatives… which has been the theme of his entire senate career?

]]> By: a. mcewen http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283798 a. mcewen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:54:10 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283798 Actually - Obama leads McCain nationally in AP-Ipsos poll http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080806/ap_on_el_pr/presidential_race_ap_poll_14 Just thought I would point that out. Actually - Obama leads McCain nationally in AP-Ipsos poll

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080806/ap_on_el_pr/presidential_race_ap_poll_14

Just thought I would point that out.

]]> By: Vince P http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283657 Vince P Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:45:47 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283657 The best way to handle these inevitible moments by McCain is to never get excited about him and to never haveany expectations that he has learned anything The best way to handle these inevitible moments by McCain is to never get excited about him and to never haveany expectations that he has learned anything

]]> By: ILoveCapitalism http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283645 ILoveCapitalism Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:20:58 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283645 And, just as McCain gets traction... He steps in it, echoing Left rhetoric and reminding us of everything there is to hate about McCain's own stupid, quasi-socialist views: http://hotair.com/archives/2008/08/05/mccain-ad-broken/ And, just as McCain gets traction… He steps in it, echoing Left rhetoric and reminding us of everything there is to hate about McCain’s own stupid, quasi-socialist views:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/08/05/mccain-ad-broken/

]]> By: Vic http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283619 Vic Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:36:55 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283619 At work in Downtown Houston right now. So far, Edouard has been nothing more than a bit of rain and a little wind. We've seen worse thunderstorms this year. That said, how pathetic is it that the "Lightworker" (or is that the Light Worker) with all the media outlest deeply in the tank for him cannot finish off the Old Guy That No One Likes? The Messiah truly has no clothes. At work in Downtown Houston right now. So far, Edouard has been nothing more than a bit of rain and a little wind. We’ve seen worse thunderstorms this year.

That said, how pathetic is it that the “Lightworker” (or is that the Light Worker) with all the media outlest deeply in the tank for him cannot finish off the Old Guy That No One Likes? The Messiah truly has no clothes.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283406 Peter Hughes Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:53:29 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283406 #21 - Sorry, that last comment was from Ed in Tampa, not Sean. Mea culpa. Regards, Peter H. #21 - Sorry, that last comment was from Ed in Tampa, not Sean. Mea culpa.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-283404 Peter Hughes Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:52:59 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-283404 #15 - Jeb, here in the Allen Parkway area, we've got rain and some slight wind at 9:45 am CDT, but nothing serious yet. No flooding yet along Buffalo Bayou. Edouard came ashore 45 miles east of here in Anahuac, TX. We're going to get some serious rain today. No power outtages yet. Getting back on thread - anyone watch Hannity & Colmes last night regarding the DNC's current case of "buyer's remorse?" And as Gene pointed out, both RCP and Rasmussen have the electoral count currently favoring McCain. Sean is right - we're going forward, eyes wide open, still on the prize and keeping away from self-hating Americans like snObama and his ilk. Regards, Peter H. #15 - Jeb, here in the Allen Parkway area, we’ve got rain and some slight wind at 9:45 am CDT, but nothing serious yet. No flooding yet along Buffalo Bayou.

Edouard came ashore 45 miles east of here in Anahuac, TX. We’re going to get some serious rain today. No power outtages yet.

Getting back on thread - anyone watch Hannity & Colmes last night regarding the DNC’s current case of “buyer’s remorse?” And as Gene pointed out, both RCP and Rasmussen have the electoral count currently favoring McCain.

Sean is right - we’re going forward, eyes wide open, still on the prize and keeping away from self-hating Americans like snObama and his ilk.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: EDinTampa http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-282956 EDinTampa Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:11:08 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-282956 I think that there is no looking back. America is looking with eyes wide open. I think that there is no looking back. America is looking with eyes wide open.

]]> By: Gene in Pennsylvania http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-282838 Gene in Pennsylvania Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:38:21 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-282838 RealClearPolitics.com has been tracking 8 key battleground states on it's front page. 7 of the 8 are states Bush 43 won in 2004 and have been viewed as up for grabs. Now that McCain is surging ahead, if you count in the 5% overage Obama typically polls.....all 8 of those states now look like wins for McCain. Real Clear should now begin to list 5 Kerry states that Obama potentially is going to lose. Like NH, PA , MI, WI, MN. All of those, Vietnam War vet, John Fitzgerald Kerry won by 3.5% or less. RealClearPolitics.com has been tracking 8 key battleground states on it’s front page. 7 of the 8 are states Bush 43 won in 2004 and have been viewed as up for grabs. Now that McCain is surging ahead, if you count in the 5% overage Obama typically polls…..all 8 of those states now look like wins for McCain. Real Clear should now begin to list 5 Kerry states that Obama potentially is going to lose. Like NH, PA , MI, WI, MN. All of those, Vietnam War vet, John Fitzgerald Kerry won by 3.5% or less.

]]> By: Sean A http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-282819 Sean A Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:14:47 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-282819 #8: Oh, Lord, ILC! You were NOT KIDDING about Fred Hiatt's editorial today. What a pathetic joke! Now I can't wait for the debates--just so I can read Hiatt's columns after McCain wipes the floor with Obama. He is going to be doing some spectacular verbal gymnastics trying to spin them into Obama victories. My favorite part: "But by questioning Obama's substantiveness, McCain has begun to diminish the advantage of Obama's skill in rhetoric; and besides, there's no reason to think Obama -- who, after all, is deft, eloquent, quick-thinking and supremely well informed -- wouldn't be every bit as skilled in town halls as McCain. The forums would return attention to the issues, where Obama believes he has a clear advantage. And if McCain sought to use them for personal attacks, he would at least have to bear full personal responsibility for doing so." Supremely well informed?! Quick-thinking?! I suppose these are the skills that led to Obama's tire-inflation solution to the energy crisis. Unbelievable. #8: Oh, Lord, ILC! You were NOT KIDDING about Fred Hiatt’s editorial today. What a pathetic joke! Now I can’t wait for the debates–just so I can read Hiatt’s columns after McCain wipes the floor with Obama. He is going to be doing some spectacular verbal gymnastics trying to spin them into Obama victories. My favorite part:

“But by questioning Obama’s substantiveness, McCain has begun to diminish the advantage of Obama’s skill in rhetoric; and besides, there’s no reason to think Obama — who, after all, is deft, eloquent, quick-thinking and supremely well informed — wouldn’t be every bit as skilled in town halls as McCain. The forums would return attention to the issues, where Obama believes he has a clear advantage. And if McCain sought to use them for personal attacks, he would at least have to bear full personal responsibility for doing so.”

Supremely well informed?! Quick-thinking?! I suppose these are the skills that led to Obama’s tire-inflation solution to the energy crisis. Unbelievable.

]]> By: jebntex http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-282814 jebntex Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:07:44 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-282814 Hillary is going to sit for 4 yrs. OHB will certainly not make thru two terms and McCain is only up for one term. As I have said before, she is like a bad rash....just keeps coming back. jeb Hillary is going to sit for 4 yrs. OHB will certainly not make thru two terms and McCain is only up for one term.

As I have said before, she is like a bad rash….just keeps coming back.

jeb

]]> By: Gene in Pennsylvania http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/08/04/so-much-for-that-obama-blowout/#comment-282811 Gene in Pennsylvania Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:04:42 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3428#comment-282811 How bout the MSM during the week that BHO lost a 9 point lead and is now trailing. The whole past week was a lovefest for Sen Obama. Most leftist media channels described the McCain campaign in disaray. Now the foreign trip where BHO criticised his country, he didn't vist wounded troops, and two small tongue in cheek ads by McCain. And poof.....it's all gone. This truly is the political example of "the emperor has no clothes". It may be an historical event, taught by poly sci professors for years to come. How to nominate a totally unqualified candidate in a short primary campaign. Only to be anniliated in the general. It is possible that Obama may now have to throw a hail mary with his VP pick. Hillary anyone? His trouble is, now that he is trailing, she may not want to go down with him. How'd you like to be a Democrat. In an obvious anti Republican year, you can't even beat a 72 year old white guy. And by the way, where's the proof now that this is going to be a Congressional Democrat blowout too? With a 9-14% approval rating, I think Princess Pelosi's over stating her possible gains. It is in the Republicans interest to have the Dems predicting a 40 seat House gain and a 9 seat Senate gain. Anything less and they can crow. Today a Dem was predicting possibly winning Montana and North Carolina, at some point you got to ask em what they are smoking. How bout the MSM during the week that BHO lost a 9 point lead and is now trailing. The whole past week was a lovefest for Sen Obama. Most leftist media channels described the McCain campaign in disaray. Now the foreign trip where BHO criticised his country, he didn’t vist wounded troops, and two small tongue in cheek ads by McCain. And poof…..it’s all gone. This truly is the political example of “the emperor has no clothes”. It may be an historical event, taught by poly sci professors for years to come. How to nominate a totally unqualified candidate in a short primary campaign. Only to be anniliated in the general.
It is possible that Obama may now have to throw a hail mary with his VP pick. Hillary anyone? His trouble is, now that he is trailing, she may not want to go down with him. How’d you like to be a Democrat. In an obvious anti Republican year, you can’t even beat a 72 year old white guy. And by the way, where’s the proof now that this is going to be a Congressional Democrat blowout too? With a 9-14% approval rating, I think Princess Pelosi’s over stating her possible gains. It is in the Republicans interest to have the Dems predicting a 40 seat House gain and a 9 seat Senate gain. Anything less and they can crow. Today a Dem was predicting possibly winning Montana and North Carolina, at some point you got to ask em what they are smoking.

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