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It's Over: Why Bill Ayers Won't Save John McCain (liberal editorial)
The New Republic ^ | October 10, 2008 | Howard Wolfson

Posted on 10/06/2008 5:00:34 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued

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To: St. Louis Conservative
I’ve said this before, so forgive me, but I’m worried about Sarah becoming too polarizing a figure to be a compelling national figure in future elections

I'm not. If anyone is going to try to make Palin "polarizing" it will be the MSM and the kooks on the left, who think that she's simply a better looking Jesse Helms. Honestly, the attempt will be futile should Hussein lose this time around.

41 posted on 10/06/2008 5:19:13 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (If I wanted a Chicago politician as my President, I'd vote for Richard Daley)
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To: period end of story

I am not certain why people are preferring Obama for economics (at least according to the polls).

He has no particular track record or policy platform to commend him.

Neither does McCain, except for his documented history of opposing most pork barrel and earmark treats.

So I do not understand why Obama is “the best” on this issue.


42 posted on 10/06/2008 5:19:17 PM PDT by Marie2 (Everything the left does has the effect and intent of destroying the traditional family.)
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To: Norman Bates

“We can definitely win.”

True, especially if McCain wins the next two debates. But this is becoming a media talking point and I wanted Freepers to shoot it down. And they’re not doing badly.


43 posted on 10/06/2008 5:19:53 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (If Islam conquers the world, the Earth will be at peace because the human race will be killed off.)
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To: MOgirl

Hey neighbor.....I live in the city/work in Clayton.

I am basing this on discussions with conservative Republican businessmen that I deal with who wonder why McCain/Palin is bringing up Ayers during an economic crisis.

As you said, time will tell. Let’s just make sure Missouri goes to Sarah Palin and her running mate!!


44 posted on 10/06/2008 5:20:18 PM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
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To: Clintonfatigued

This steaming pile needs to be saved so we can rub Wolfson’s nose in it the day after the election.


45 posted on 10/06/2008 5:20:21 PM PDT by Kieri (The Conservatrarian)
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To: Clintonfatigued
Hillary brought this Ayers mess up during one of their debates. Googling Ayers Obama Hillary brings up a host of links from April, 2008. This was a hot subject back then.

Heres one of them

46 posted on 10/06/2008 5:20:54 PM PDT by 1-Eagle (Yeah that Ayers guy just lives down the street. I dont know why I launched my run for Senate there.)
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To: Clintonfatigued
I agree that at this point--there is little McCain can do.

First, he waited too long to highlight Hussein's judgment (Ayers, Wright, Reszco, etc). Heck, we still can't (according to McCain) even call him Hussein.

Second, the disastrous markets and financial calamities at this point OVERRIDES EVERYTHING. Sad, but true.

47 posted on 10/06/2008 5:20:57 PM PDT by stockstrader (VOTE DEMOCRATIC--it's so much easier than thinking.)
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To: AmericaUnited

5 points for the Bradley effect plus 8 points for dim weighting in the polls equals about even.
Enter the Palin effect and it won’t be close.
The MSM trashing of the Gov stirred up not just the GOP base but the REAL AMERICANS all over the country.
I figure 10 points and 40 states.


48 posted on 10/06/2008 5:21:00 PM PDT by mapmaker77
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To: St. Louis Conservative

You can walk and chew gum at the same time. You can do both. They are complementary. ACORN/Fannie/Freddie/J Johnson are about both policy and associations. So is the Ayers/Rezco/al-Mansoiur connections. It is the perfect storm of incompetence and corruption.


49 posted on 10/06/2008 5:21:30 PM PDT by kabar (.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Well its a month before the presidential election and you know what that means!! A non stop barage of MSM articles about how its all over for the republicans so we might as well give up and not even go vote.


50 posted on 10/06/2008 5:22:38 PM PDT by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: Red Steel

I keep saying that all the polls are based on 14% more dem turnout than rep, and never in the history of the US has there been more than 4% more dem turnout than rep.

Forgive me if you see this comment of mine on other threads, but I feel compelled to repeat it until everybody hears it. I am stunned that all of the pollsters are apparently doing the same thing.

Take the 10% differential away and we have a landslide here.

Anybody feel free to tell me how I’m wrong. I generally believe polls. But there is not going to be 14% more dems voting than repubs this year.


51 posted on 10/06/2008 5:22:59 PM PDT by Marie2 (Everything the left does has the effect and intent of destroying the traditional family.)
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To: Clintonfatigued
The bastards are doing a good job of depressing the base. SEE how many are already going wobbly believing all the mediaDEMONS spew. There is so much evil corruption by ACORN and mediaPUKES for their god that our hearts tell us it's over, BUT God is still in control...HANG ON, pray and fast. Remember the mediaPUKES are in the tank for Ozero. Their wicked plan is falling into place VERY nicely and M is NOT going to get equal fairness by them. From the very beginning we knew this was a spiritual battle for the soul of our country and if we give up than truly we've lost. I don't know how else to encourage you all, I've tried posting scripture where God promises us much, yet we don't believe him because of what we see and hear around us. Or should I say WHAT the mediapukes want us to see and hear. ALL of AMERICANS can't be that wrong. We are seeing the middle of the parade, GOD sees the beginning and end. I'm hoping that he is merciful unto us and give us a victory. The silent majority IS OUT THERE and I'm praying for the broken glass folk to go out in droves and vote for McPal. Keep the faith on God and not polls or articles written by anti-God folk!
52 posted on 10/06/2008 5:23:15 PM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: Marie2

None of this makes any sense. In any other year, Obama would be in the dust. The MSM is complicit in Obama’s lead as is the economy going in the tank. As to the economy, how much of this is REAL, and how much is simply PANIC brought on by Paulson - who we now know is really an Obama sycophant. This reminds me a lot of Ohio in 2006. And that didn’t turn out well. Very unpopular inept GOP Gov. GOP swept out of almost every Executive office. W is turning into a real dud and an 800 ton anchor on the McCain campaign. I just hope this change in message generates traction and base enthusiasm stays high.


53 posted on 10/06/2008 5:23:45 PM PDT by Tuxedo (Obama Sucks)
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To: Hawk1976

So much more then Ayers out there to see.
Zero’s cousin Odingo and his ethnic cleansing of those that didn’t vote for him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QcpdUtxNQ


54 posted on 10/06/2008 5:24:32 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (McCAIN/PALIN...THE CHANGE AMERICANS REALLY WANT—OBAMA..THE CHANGE THE WORLD'S TERRORISTS WANT)
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To: Clintonfatigued

I wouldn’t say that Obama is winning right now. I don’t believe the polls. They’re as biased as the MSM.


55 posted on 10/06/2008 5:25:06 PM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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To: Clintonfatigued
McCain/Plain blasting Obama for his numerous terrorist and black nationalist associations is a very helpful strategy, but to have a chance of winning this election they must concentrate their efforts on exposing the specifics of the Democrats' total responsibility for the mortgage crisis and the subsequent economic meltdown. If they let 'em skate, they'll lose the election.
56 posted on 10/06/2008 5:25:30 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: RoseofTexas

Your confidence is inspiring, and written like a Texan!

http://art.net/studios/hackers/strata/flowerhearts/great-yellow-rose-closeup-644.JPG


57 posted on 10/06/2008 5:26:18 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (If Islam conquers the world, the Earth will be at peace because the human race will be killed off.)
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To: RoseofTexas

You’ll recall the MSM pronounced Hillary DEAD before NH. How’d that turn out? Then they kept saying she’s TOAST. But she kept winning and but for a flawed Caucus strategy, she’d have been the nominee and we’d be down by 15-20 points.


58 posted on 10/06/2008 5:27:49 PM PDT by Tuxedo (Obama Sucks)
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To: Clintonfatigued

This is the opposite of “Don’t throw me in that briar patch.” If they are fighting it this bad, there must be something of value in it.


59 posted on 10/06/2008 5:27:56 PM PDT by Thane_Banquo ("They aren't people! They're the ACLU!" - General Patton in An American Carol)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
The connection between the economic crisis and Ayers type radicals is the following:

Socialism - They want to reshape America


60 posted on 10/06/2008 5:28:20 PM PDT by o2bfree
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