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Look, folks. I’ve written many substantial, lengthy blogs in my time on here. But as I sit here in my Chicago living room, surrounded by crying friends, and family, and even puppies, overcome by joy, by hope, by for lack of better word jubilation… all I can think is
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We did it. WE did it.
This was [...]


Former Bush administration Secretary of State Colin Powell (2001-2005) gave a ringing endorsement for Democratic candidate Barack Obama on “Meet the Press” this morning, confirming speculation that has had Democrats buzzing excitedly and members of the right scratching their heads in puzzlement.
Powell explained his choice:
“[Obama] has both style and substance. I think he is a [...]



John McCain showed an even more disturbing side of himself than usual last night. This time, he actually had the respect to look at Obama (or glare blinkingly, which may actually be creepier), but he did not respect his opponent (whom he deemed “eloquent” numerous times, apparently not realizing that this is a compliment) enough to [...]


Here’s the clip skipping right to the “meat” of it, when McCain mocks Obama for caring about the “health” of a pregnant woman:

Here’s the full clip:


Republicans and Independents who are less than thrilled with John McCain’s recent streak of nasty negativity can actually find common ground with the Democratic candidate that may surprise them. These are not rumors; they are factual statements that are supported. I encourage you to share them with your undecided and “on the fence” Republican friends [...]


When discussing an energy bill that George W. Bush supported, John McCain asked the crowd to “guess” which of the two candidates voted in favor of it. He then pointed at Barack Obama, without looking at him, and said “That one.”
Grampy McSame has sunk to a new low.
Developing…


So, how about Sarah Palin last night, heh?


Just in from CNN’s Political Ticker:
John McCain is slated to raise questions about Barack Obama’s background and question the Illinois senator’s truthfulness at a rally in New Mexico later Monday, one day before the two White House hopefuls square off at the second presidential debate.
The comments, which come hours after Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin [...]


(Map from www.electoral-vote.com)
Since the first Obama/McCain debate and the climax of the economic crisis, John McCain has steadily fallen in the polls in states where he once led, in some cases, substantially.
According to USAElectionPolls.com, a site which tallies all national and statewide polls, Obama now leads McCain in the following battleground states:
Florida (27 electoral votes): [...]