Candidates
Obama Will Fade
By Justice Is Comin
I saw it in Pelosi in her town meetings and media appearances prior to the election and I see it here.
First I have to say honestly and emphatically that I believe Edwards is the
candidate to run the table November 7th. He has been in the court rooms taking
on giant law firms with teams of lawyers who had monster size deep pockets and
he backed them down into submission. This is in addition to his senatorial
background and as Kerry's running mate where he was already thoroughly vetted
. This can't be over emphasized.
He also has a family issue which could be potentially devastating to him which is openly public and their support for each other irregardless of this could not be more American spirit at its ultimate. But more important, it is something that could not be faked. John Edwards is genuine in his concern and passion and this maybe more than anything shows it. He does not wilt under pressure.
Obama in my opinion is a continent wide but an inch thick. He is a qualified key note speaker. But no way is he at the level where he should become the most powerful person on earth. Listen to his speeches. They are all happy feet speeches. He attempts to be all things to all people. They are speeches that any one of you or I could give if we wanted to say nothing but what people wanted to hear. Change, change, change, change...what candidate since George chopped down the cherry tree didn't say that "change" would be their mantra if elected? That word is going to become so tired by November it will be as meaningless as another Paris Hilton drunk driving story.
Obama is new and fresh to people right now because he is feeding the Garden of Eden to people who want to go there. This was borne out in Iowa. But mister and Ms. average America hear maybe 7-10 minutes of political news when they get home from work before they have to go to bed. And most of it is the major network newscast coverages, not cable. They do not satiate themselves with C-span or internet blogs like we do. Seeing his sound bites in short bursts, people think he has a little JFK flavor and seems to have what they like to hear. But people are just barely starting to pay attention.
I strongly feel that when critical examination starts of the substance in his speeches, which will get vastly more intense every month, people will start to say, you're giving me blue sky. Just how do you intend to do this with only a junior Senator background? How many world leaders are going to give deference to you as being our most qualified man in America to know the world? As the election window narrows, he will not have the position papers or the resume to answer that question.
I foresee also that as he is seen critically by the masses as their primary approaches, they will see a cockiness and a self adoring manner which will not wear well long term. You may not like me saying it, but it's true. He cocks his head back and makes facial expressions which show an air of arrogance. When he answers questions--especially if it's a pointed question-- he will try to massage it or talk in circles to not alienate anybody. He also outright lies. I heard him say several times, he's the only candidate that beats every republican. Bullshit. Outright lie.
The polls I saw show that Edwards is the one who trounces all republicans. Does he think people don't know that? Yes, he does. And as I said, Mr. and Mrs. average America, don't know that. Not yet. But more and more will learn of these false claims. It has not got hot in the kitchen for him yet. But as these primaries get closer and closer for each state, that scrutiny is going to chip away and that support will go South. They will see what they thought was a Rolex, was actually a Rolix. And they won't be buying one this year. When people realize this man will have the nuclear launch codes and be in possession of the highest government top secrets known to man, they will find they cannot have a president trainee.
Finally, something that I have not seen referenced by any posts here on DU further doents my personal intuitions. I could swear that Obama was on Meet the Press some time ago, but just as the 2008 presidential race was a viable topic for discussion. And he asked Obama several times if he was going to run for president. Obama flatly said no, he was going to serve his term as Senator and fulfill his obligation to the state of Illinois. I remember him asking it several different ways offering him a chance to qualify his answer. Obama kept to his firm statement. Russert asked Hillary the same question, but she fended it off and wouldn't box herself in. Russert tried his best to do it with her also but she wouldn't.
I bet anything this is going to come back and haunt Obama if he is the nominee, which for this election, I hope he isn't. If he is, I will touch the screen by his name. But this is going to be shown as an abandonment of his commitment to the people of Illinois. I can see the commercials now with the cut in's of his appearance with Russert. He said he would faithfully and foremost, fulfill his full term as senator for the state of Illinois putting aside any Presidential aspirations. But now he's renegged on that promise and is running for President. If he can't even tell the truth to the people of his home state of Illinois, how are we to trust him as our President? This is not going to look good. And it fits in with so many of the other telltale signs that I see. Signs that do not bode well for the long term. A diamond is not made overnight and Obama will find that out.
Edwards is a genuine Rolex and I'm hoping that we don't have to find that out the hard way.
By Justice Is Comin
I saw it in Pelosi in her town meetings and media appearances prior to the election and I see it here.
First I have to say honestly and emphatically that I believe Edwards is the
candidate to run the table November 7th. He has been in the court rooms taking
on giant law firms with teams of lawyers who had monster size deep pockets and
he backed them down into submission. This is in addition to his senatorial
background and as Kerry's running mate where he was already thoroughly vetted
. This can't be over emphasized.He also has a family issue which could be potentially devastating to him which is openly public and their support for each other irregardless of this could not be more American spirit at its ultimate. But more important, it is something that could not be faked. John Edwards is genuine in his concern and passion and this maybe more than anything shows it. He does not wilt under pressure.
Obama in my opinion is a continent wide but an inch thick. He is a qualified key note speaker. But no way is he at the level where he should become the most powerful person on earth. Listen to his speeches. They are all happy feet speeches. He attempts to be all things to all people. They are speeches that any one of you or I could give if we wanted to say nothing but what people wanted to hear. Change, change, change, change...what candidate since George chopped down the cherry tree didn't say that "change" would be their mantra if elected? That word is going to become so tired by November it will be as meaningless as another Paris Hilton drunk driving story.
Obama is new and fresh to people right now because he is feeding the Garden of Eden to people who want to go there. This was borne out in Iowa. But mister and Ms. average America hear maybe 7-10 minutes of political news when they get home from work before they have to go to bed. And most of it is the major network newscast coverages, not cable. They do not satiate themselves with C-span or internet blogs like we do. Seeing his sound bites in short bursts, people think he has a little JFK flavor and seems to have what they like to hear. But people are just barely starting to pay attention.
I strongly feel that when critical examination starts of the substance in his speeches, which will get vastly more intense every month, people will start to say, you're giving me blue sky. Just how do you intend to do this with only a junior Senator background? How many world leaders are going to give deference to you as being our most qualified man in America to know the world? As the election window narrows, he will not have the position papers or the resume to answer that question.
I foresee also that as he is seen critically by the masses as their primary approaches, they will see a cockiness and a self adoring manner which will not wear well long term. You may not like me saying it, but it's true. He cocks his head back and makes facial expressions which show an air of arrogance. When he answers questions--especially if it's a pointed question-- he will try to massage it or talk in circles to not alienate anybody. He also outright lies. I heard him say several times, he's the only candidate that beats every republican. Bullshit. Outright lie.
The polls I saw show that Edwards is the one who trounces all republicans. Does he think people don't know that? Yes, he does. And as I said, Mr. and Mrs. average America, don't know that. Not yet. But more and more will learn of these false claims. It has not got hot in the kitchen for him yet. But as these primaries get closer and closer for each state, that scrutiny is going to chip away and that support will go South. They will see what they thought was a Rolex, was actually a Rolix. And they won't be buying one this year. When people realize this man will have the nuclear launch codes and be in possession of the highest government top secrets known to man, they will find they cannot have a president trainee.
Finally, something that I have not seen referenced by any posts here on DU further doents my personal intuitions. I could swear that Obama was on Meet the Press some time ago, but just as the 2008 presidential race was a viable topic for discussion. And he asked Obama several times if he was going to run for president. Obama flatly said no, he was going to serve his term as Senator and fulfill his obligation to the state of Illinois. I remember him asking it several different ways offering him a chance to qualify his answer. Obama kept to his firm statement. Russert asked Hillary the same question, but she fended it off and wouldn't box herself in. Russert tried his best to do it with her also but she wouldn't.
I bet anything this is going to come back and haunt Obama if he is the nominee, which for this election, I hope he isn't. If he is, I will touch the screen by his name. But this is going to be shown as an abandonment of his commitment to the people of Illinois. I can see the commercials now with the cut in's of his appearance with Russert. He said he would faithfully and foremost, fulfill his full term as senator for the state of Illinois putting aside any Presidential aspirations. But now he's renegged on that promise and is running for President. If he can't even tell the truth to the people of his home state of Illinois, how are we to trust him as our President? This is not going to look good. And it fits in with so many of the other telltale signs that I see. Signs that do not bode well for the long term. A diamond is not made overnight and Obama will find that out.
Edwards is a genuine Rolex and I'm hoping that we don't have to find that out the hard way.
