Comments on: I See the GOP Freight Train Coming

By: lildb

lildb — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:56:00 +0000

Lemony Snicket is awesome.

Also, you're brilliant, and right, and oh my GOD I hope you're right.

It would just make the whole thing that much more pathetically obvious, re: the insane level of out-of-touch-ness that is the GOP.

gah. it makes my gag reflex quiver to even mention them.

By: Mamma

Mamma — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:58:00 +0000

I just hope that we don’t blow it…again!

By: Mary Magee

Mary Magee — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:29:00 +0000

You are so right. I see the “Heroes” theme rearing it’s ugly head. The Democrats should counter with “Dream Ticket,” a certain one, two punch to the GOP.

By: Staci Schoff

Staci Schoff — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:06:00 +0000

Republicans and conservatives in general (like pro-lifers, for instance) are really really good at getting into people’s heads emotionally. Really good at it.

Democrats are rarely as good, though I think Obama gives them a run for their money in the “speeches that make one weep” department.

By: Jennifer James

Jennifer James — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:23:00 +0000

You’re right about this. I just hope their collective heroism is trumped by the reality of the war in Iraq.

I think Barack has a much better chance of winning against the GOP than Hillary does. He’s not bringing in any baggage, plus everyone knows his stance on the war — which is a huge selling point for him.

I believe if America sees Barack — young, vibrant, smart vs. McCain — old, bent on war, and not liked by his OWN party — then Barack has a great chance of winning this thing.

By: Mom101

Mom101 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:39:00 +0000

Very astute. I can only hope it’s a heroes theme, because the American people are polling consistently with the economy as the #1 concern. A war “hero” candidate on the record as not understanding economics would be a godsend.

By: Mauigirl

Mauigirl — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:27:00 +0000

I agree – the GOP is always really good about coming up with a strong mantra and sticking to it while the Democrats get tripped up in their shoelaces. Let’s hope once we decide on the nominee that we can go ahead and do the same kind of focusing as they do. The message you are suggesting sounds like Obama’s, and I hope that is the case, as I think he is best able to hammer that message home.

By: Amy S.

Amy S. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:18:00 +0000

Oh, god. Scary!

By: jen

jen — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:01:00 +0000

BRAVO!