Source Accessed at 8:00 pm on October 31, 2008
This upcoming weekend is the last weekend that the candidates have until the election. Obama, while talking to the press, warned everyone of McCain's attacks that are going to come this weekend. On his second day through Ohio, McCain was accompanied by the man himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger committed on how he played many war hero and war people in movies, but the real war hero is McCain. He also stated how McCain served more time as a Vietnam POW than Obama as a senator. The fact of it is is that it's completely true. McCain was a POW for 5-1/2 years while Obama has been in the senate for only 4 years. People try to say that McCain truly isn't a war hero, bullcrap. It really frustrates me when I hear such things.
Obama stopped in Iowa to thank the people. Campaign aides said he was visiting as a symbolic move to mark where he began his quest for the presidency by winning Iowa's primary contest last January. I feel that this was very respectable to do for the people. Iowa was a big deal during the primaries as well as now. Even though he has the lead in Iowa, he still feels the need to thank the people and try to get more votes.
This article has a lot more in it but I don't feel that it is that important. I wish that Reuters had more framing but they don't; just facts. I have already voted but I still wish it would try to lead me one way or the other. Nobody has really talked about this article or what it is in the article because everyone has pretty much talked about how Obama has 'already' won. McCain has a chance to come back, but it's slim to none. We can only keep our fingers crossed.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time is Running out
Source Accessed at 7:40 pm on October 28th
This article was about how McCain has a slim to none chance of winning this presidential election. Chris Kofinis, John Edward's aid said, "At this point John McCain is climbing Mt. Everest without oxygen. The battleground map could not look worse for a Republican." He is absolutely correct. Obama is winning states that Bush captured last election. The main reason Obama is winning by so much is because democrats are coming out of shadows and voting in big numbers.
"McCain has to pull off a political miracle the likes of which has not occurred since modern political polling began," said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll. He has plenty of chances to find electoral votes in states won by Bush, like Florida, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana and Colorado. "If he loses any of those states he's toast," Brown said.
Pretty much, McCain is done. Sad to say, but it's reality. I guess I'm happy for Obama because he won, but it just sucks. Back to the article; I feel that this article did not have any framing, just facts. Reuters has done a great job all election of telling the facts and not framing the truth very much. I really appreciate that I was able to follow this source. If I were to have followed a source that was being framed each week, I wouldn't have an unbiased decision like i have know.
Of course everyone is talking about this. Especially the Obama supporters. They have nothing but to talk about how the election is pretty much done. They keep rubbing it in my face and making sure I don't forget. It's all bullocks.
This article was about how McCain has a slim to none chance of winning this presidential election. Chris Kofinis, John Edward's aid said, "At this point John McCain is climbing Mt. Everest without oxygen. The battleground map could not look worse for a Republican." He is absolutely correct. Obama is winning states that Bush captured last election. The main reason Obama is winning by so much is because democrats are coming out of shadows and voting in big numbers.
"McCain has to pull off a political miracle the likes of which has not occurred since modern political polling began," said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll. He has plenty of chances to find electoral votes in states won by Bush, like Florida, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana and Colorado. "If he loses any of those states he's toast," Brown said.
Pretty much, McCain is done. Sad to say, but it's reality. I guess I'm happy for Obama because he won, but it just sucks. Back to the article; I feel that this article did not have any framing, just facts. Reuters has done a great job all election of telling the facts and not framing the truth very much. I really appreciate that I was able to follow this source. If I were to have followed a source that was being framed each week, I wouldn't have an unbiased decision like i have know.
Of course everyone is talking about this. Especially the Obama supporters. They have nothing but to talk about how the election is pretty much done. They keep rubbing it in my face and making sure I don't forget. It's all bullocks.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday Wrap Up
1. Obama's ill grandmother - Barrack Obama's Grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who is 86 years old and lives in Hawaii is very ill. He has taken a very short break in his campaign to visit her. She was a very big part in his life and he has commented about her many times. I think this will be good for Obama. I mean, I feel bad for him and don't wish that on anyone, but this could help his campaign. He can be seen as more of a family person and a genuine person. I hope she gets better and makes a full recovery from her broken hip and other complications. She will have my prayers!
2. Obama's lead in the Polls - This week in the polls, Obama still leads. He was up as many as 10 points in the middle of the week. Today, his lead dropped down to 5 points. This could be because of many reasons like: McCain is now basing his campaign on the economic problem which is getting more voters and McCain is starting to win men's votes. I am happy McCain is starting to come back a little bit but who knows, next week is a new week; Obama can come out of anywhere, like always.
3. France doesn't like McCain - Only one percent of the French people said they wanted McCain to win the election. The reasons foreigners want Obama to win is because his capacity for change from the Bush administration's policies, the values he represents, and his youth. The reasons they do not want McCain is because of his policies, the values he represents, and his choice for vice president. This doesn't really bother me because it is not the retarded french or german's that choose who our president is. It is the people of the great country of United States of America.
4. Obama compares McCain to Bush - Again, Obama says McCain represents four more years of the broken policies of Republican President George W. Bush. This isn't the first time Obama has done this. It has been a ongoing battle with Obama accusing McCain of such actions. I do somewhat agree, but not all of McCain's polices are like Bush's. Everyone says the exact same thing as Obama, about McCain/Bush policies. Maybe I don't know enough about it, but I feel it would be the same thing.
5. Black vote could help Obama in swing states - Black Americans could vote in record numbers for Barack Obama, giving him an edge in some states that are contested with John McCain. Blacks make up around 12 percent of the voting population and are Obama's most reliable ethnic background, although historically they have voted in lower numbers than other groups. I agree with this article. I feel that the black population will have record highs in voting this year. I don't blame them, because for some, Obama is hope - a way out. I would do the same thing if I was of a different ethnicity, and one of the same race was running for president. More power to them.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wardrobe Flap
Source Accessed 10:38pm on October 24, 2008
One of the big stories today at Reuters.com, was an incident with republican VP Sarah Palin having $150,000 worth of clothes bought for her and her family. This has been used by the media to under-cut her image as an down-to-earth mother that has great values. The Republican party as well as Palin fired back saying that these clothes are going to be used and were used for only certain functions like the Republican Nomination Convention in September, or for public speeches. Palin also defended herself by saying, "Oh, if people only knew how frugal we are." When she says we, she means her family. The article later said that most of the clothes were returned or will be returned or giving to charity.
I don't think that is that big a deal. So what if the Republican party wanted her VP to look good. I would spend as much money as I could to get my so called "hot" candidate to attract more voters. This article surprised me because not once did it bring up anything bad about her political views. It was strictly about her wardrobe and the good she has done. I honestly am starting to think the reuters.com favors republicans just a little bit. I know as soon as I say this, an article all about Obama/Biden will come out praising them. I haven't heard anyone talk about this at all. I don't think it is that big a of deal but Reuters did so I wrote about it.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Obama Rises
Source Accessed 8:35 pm on October 21, 2008
Obama's lead in the polls has risen to a double digit lead. He now leads McCain by 10 points, 52 to 42 percent. Not only has Obama's lead increased, but Palin's popularity has decreased. 47 percent view Palin negatively, compared with 38 percent who see her in a positive light. 55 percent of voters say Palin is not qualified to be president, up from 50 percent two weeks ago.
This is major for Obama, with only two weeks left before the election, Barrack is looking golden. The debates as well as the many speeches McCain and Palin have been apart of have lessened their chances of actually becoming President and Vice President. I kind of feel bad for them because they were dead even and maybe possibly leading by a small margin but now, it's completely gone. McCain better hope that race is a big factor when it comes to the actual election. If not, he's in trouble.
All the Obama supports are talking about the new polls. They are parading around, rubbing it in all the McCain supporters' faces. Letting them know what is actually going on and what might actually happen now. It sucks for me, being a McCain supporter, but I guess it's good for all of them. Dang!
Obama's lead in the polls has risen to a double digit lead. He now leads McCain by 10 points, 52 to 42 percent. Not only has Obama's lead increased, but Palin's popularity has decreased. 47 percent view Palin negatively, compared with 38 percent who see her in a positive light. 55 percent of voters say Palin is not qualified to be president, up from 50 percent two weeks ago.
This is major for Obama, with only two weeks left before the election, Barrack is looking golden. The debates as well as the many speeches McCain and Palin have been apart of have lessened their chances of actually becoming President and Vice President. I kind of feel bad for them because they were dead even and maybe possibly leading by a small margin but now, it's completely gone. McCain better hope that race is a big factor when it comes to the actual election. If not, he's in trouble.
All the Obama supports are talking about the new polls. They are parading around, rubbing it in all the McCain supporters' faces. Letting them know what is actually going on and what might actually happen now. It sucks for me, being a McCain supporter, but I guess it's good for all of them. Dang!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Sunday Wrap-Up
1. The 3rd and Final Debate - The 3rd and final presidential debate took place last week. The main thing that came from this debate was the "Joe the Plumber" controversy. This whole situation makes me laugh because one guy, the average "Joe", can shake up the race just by asking a question. Everyone is talking about it: TV shows, newspapers, friends, family. It is just hilarious, I can't believe it is actually this big of deal. Big enough of a deal to mention him over 2 dozen times in the debate that was watched by over 56.5 million people.
2. Obama lead starting to slip - Obama's lead earlier in the week was by 10 points, now, he is only leading by 3 points. This would have to make Obama feel a little uncomfortable with it getting so close to the actual election. Obama slipping makes the race a little more fun, and exciting. I can only wish to have the same drama we had the last couple elections.
3. The RACE problem - The reason some people feel that Barrack Obama is going to lose the election is because he is black. I'm not going to lie, I have heard many people say that they are not voting for Obama because he is black, or because he is muslim, or other stupid reasons. I am not an Obama supporter by any means but I feel that he should be held at the same level as McCain. It is unfair to him to have to defend himself against these fake assumptions.
4. Colin Powell backs Obama - Having a former secretary of state in the Bush administration endorse you is a huge deal. Powell did say that either "man would be a good president." They reason he is picking Obama over McCain is 1) he feels that Obama is more certain and steady and 2) Palin is not ready to lead the country. I feel that this is huge and needs not to be taken lightly. McCain could be in trouble with Colin Powell against him.
5. Palin on SNL - This was very funny. I did not see the actual show on Saturday, but I did watch the clip on the SNL website. It brought some life and laughter to the election. I feel the election was starting to get real serious, which it should, but it needed something to lighten the mood. This was it, and SNL did a great job of it also.
2. Obama lead starting to slip - Obama's lead earlier in the week was by 10 points, now, he is only leading by 3 points. This would have to make Obama feel a little uncomfortable with it getting so close to the actual election. Obama slipping makes the race a little more fun, and exciting. I can only wish to have the same drama we had the last couple elections.
3. The RACE problem - The reason some people feel that Barrack Obama is going to lose the election is because he is black. I'm not going to lie, I have heard many people say that they are not voting for Obama because he is black, or because he is muslim, or other stupid reasons. I am not an Obama supporter by any means but I feel that he should be held at the same level as McCain. It is unfair to him to have to defend himself against these fake assumptions.
4. Colin Powell backs Obama - Having a former secretary of state in the Bush administration endorse you is a huge deal. Powell did say that either "man would be a good president." They reason he is picking Obama over McCain is 1) he feels that Obama is more certain and steady and 2) Palin is not ready to lead the country. I feel that this is huge and needs not to be taken lightly. McCain could be in trouble with Colin Powell against him.
5. Palin on SNL - This was very funny. I did not see the actual show on Saturday, but I did watch the clip on the SNL website. It brought some life and laughter to the election. I feel the election was starting to get real serious, which it should, but it needed something to lighten the mood. This was it, and SNL did a great job of it also.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Joe the Plumber
Source Accessed 7:15 pm on October 17, 2008
Today, at reuters.com, Joe the Plumber was brought up, AGAIN! Wednesday, at the last Presidential debate, Joe Wurzelbacher was brought up more than 2 dozen times. Joe Wurzelbacher is a normal guy from Holland, Ohio that decided to ask Barrack Obama about his process of taxing Americans. McCain says that the democratic party is punishing Joe the Plumber for asking a legitimate question. Obama then responded by criticizing McCain's policy of Medicare or Health Care.
I can understand why Joe the Plumber was brought up but I don't understand it was brought up so many times. McCain does make a good point that it was just a simple question that the democratic party is flipping out over. Maybe it just took someone like Joe to put fear in Obama's eyes, because I don't think McCain was at all. Obama and the rest of democratic party have something to worry about. Many people have been talking about this, even SNL. They had a very funny skit about the 3rd and final debate with Joe the Plumber. I feel that this subject will be talked about for awhile. I hope this makes the election even more heated and interesting to watch and wait.
Today, at reuters.com, Joe the Plumber was brought up, AGAIN! Wednesday, at the last Presidential debate, Joe Wurzelbacher was brought up more than 2 dozen times. Joe Wurzelbacher is a normal guy from Holland, Ohio that decided to ask Barrack Obama about his process of taxing Americans. McCain says that the democratic party is punishing Joe the Plumber for asking a legitimate question. Obama then responded by criticizing McCain's policy of Medicare or Health Care.
I can understand why Joe the Plumber was brought up but I don't understand it was brought up so many times. McCain does make a good point that it was just a simple question that the democratic party is flipping out over. Maybe it just took someone like Joe to put fear in Obama's eyes, because I don't think McCain was at all. Obama and the rest of democratic party have something to worry about. Many people have been talking about this, even SNL. They had a very funny skit about the 3rd and final debate with Joe the Plumber. I feel that this subject will be talked about for awhile. I hope this makes the election even more heated and interesting to watch and wait.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
McCain's Economic Plan
Source Accessed 11:25pm on October 14, 2008
This was completely about how McCain is so far behind Obama that he will pretty much need a miracle in the last debate to over come the deficit. One day before they face off in the final debate, a CBS News/New York Times national opinion poll showed Obama leading McCain by 14 percentage points -- 53 percent to 39 percent. The latest Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby four-day tracking poll showed Obama with a 6-point advantage over McCain. McCain is having many closed practices in a Manhattan Theater because he knows how important this third and final debate. Good Luck!
The end of the article was about his new economic plan, which many say that "the rich get richer" and Obama says that "John McCain's latest gambit is a day late and 101 million middle-class families short." I don't completely understand anything about 401k's and IRA plans. I wish I did, because recently this has been a major topic. I have heard many people talk today about McCain's new economic plan, many are saying 'RICH gets RICH, POOR gets POORER." It's all the McSame.
This was completely about how McCain is so far behind Obama that he will pretty much need a miracle in the last debate to over come the deficit. One day before they face off in the final debate, a CBS News/New York Times national opinion poll showed Obama leading McCain by 14 percentage points -- 53 percent to 39 percent. The latest Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby four-day tracking poll showed Obama with a 6-point advantage over McCain. McCain is having many closed practices in a Manhattan Theater because he knows how important this third and final debate. Good Luck!
The end of the article was about his new economic plan, which many say that "the rich get richer" and Obama says that "John McCain's latest gambit is a day late and 101 million middle-class families short." I don't completely understand anything about 401k's and IRA plans. I wish I did, because recently this has been a major topic. I have heard many people talk today about McCain's new economic plan, many are saying 'RICH gets RICH, POOR gets POORER." It's all the McSame.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
My Sunday Wrap-Up
1. 2nd Presidential Candidate Debate - This was the second Presidential debate and one of the last times that McCain can maybe win back the voters he has lost. In many online polls, he is losing to Obama and the margin is starting to get larger. This is because Obama is saying what needs to be said at the right time. If McCain wants to get back in the race, he needs to pick it up a lot. This debate was said to be won by Obama, just like the first one. I don't know if I agree with that but if the majority of the voters are saying this, that is all that matters.
2. McCain Stepping up for Obama - At one of McCain's rallies, many supports were asking obscene questions about Obama and his political background, his racial background, and his terrorist ties. McCain did not only deny all of these, but he finished up with saying multiple times that Obama is " a decent person." This to me is very admirable. I couldn't believe that no matter how bad he wants to win, McCain is not willing to bash Obama on such topics. He could use these and completely turn heads of many voters but he's not.
3. Obama taking control of the polls - Everyday at reuters.com, they show the online national poll for the 2008 presidential election. Everyday, Obama keeps slipping more and more away from McCain. If McCain doesn't do anything soon, he is going to be out of the race and there will be nothing to do with it. Many people are talking about it because a few of my friends are Obama supporters and like to rub it in my face. This is a big deal do to the election is less than a month away.
4. Obama thanks McCain for his remarks, but then presses attacks - Obama thanked McCain for his help toning down McCain supports at one of McCain's speeches, but right after he said his thanks, he was back on the attack. This personally bothers me because McCain was doing the right thing and not letting people get the wrong impression of his rival, Barrack Obama. Then Obama comes back, thanks McCain, but right after dogs on him. I just feel that if he was truly grateful, he would thank McCain and go on with his speech and not dog on McCain but promote himself.
5. Obama's ties with Ayers - This is the case for the new web ad release by the McCain campaign. This ad again relates Obama and Ayers. This is very important in the political world because Ayers used to be a American terrorist, he also lives in the same neighborhood as Obama. The ad accuses Obama of going over to his house and not being able to trust Obama and his ties. I agree with this ad, who knows what their ties are. I'm not saying that Obama is a terrorist at all, but I do feel that he is not telling us the whole truth.
2. McCain Stepping up for Obama - At one of McCain's rallies, many supports were asking obscene questions about Obama and his political background, his racial background, and his terrorist ties. McCain did not only deny all of these, but he finished up with saying multiple times that Obama is " a decent person." This to me is very admirable. I couldn't believe that no matter how bad he wants to win, McCain is not willing to bash Obama on such topics. He could use these and completely turn heads of many voters but he's not.
3. Obama taking control of the polls - Everyday at reuters.com, they show the online national poll for the 2008 presidential election. Everyday, Obama keeps slipping more and more away from McCain. If McCain doesn't do anything soon, he is going to be out of the race and there will be nothing to do with it. Many people are talking about it because a few of my friends are Obama supporters and like to rub it in my face. This is a big deal do to the election is less than a month away.
4. Obama thanks McCain for his remarks, but then presses attacks - Obama thanked McCain for his help toning down McCain supports at one of McCain's speeches, but right after he said his thanks, he was back on the attack. This personally bothers me because McCain was doing the right thing and not letting people get the wrong impression of his rival, Barrack Obama. Then Obama comes back, thanks McCain, but right after dogs on him. I just feel that if he was truly grateful, he would thank McCain and go on with his speech and not dog on McCain but promote himself.
5. Obama's ties with Ayers - This is the case for the new web ad release by the McCain campaign. This ad again relates Obama and Ayers. This is very important in the political world because Ayers used to be a American terrorist, he also lives in the same neighborhood as Obama. The ad accuses Obama of going over to his house and not being able to trust Obama and his ties. I agree with this ad, who knows what their ties are. I'm not saying that Obama is a terrorist at all, but I do feel that he is not telling us the whole truth.
Friday, October 10, 2008
McCain gets Booed
Source Accessed at 11:25 pm on October 10, 2008
This article was about how McCain received many boos because he took up for his rival, competitor Barrack Obama. Multiple people at his rally were crashing Obama, saying he is an Arab and has terrorist ties. He kept answering everything with "He is a decent family man", or "He is a decent person." I can understand why McCain flipped out on his supports because he is not trying to lead a campaign that bashes his competitor with false ties or inconsiderate words. He wants to win the fair way and not the cheap way.
This article was very interesting because it showed a side of McCain that I have never heard or seen before. He was defending his rival, he was being a true gentleman. I couldn't tell if this article was slamming McCain or trying to build him up. After this article, I have more respect for McCain and what he stands for. I'm glad I read this article instead of talking about the Debate because Obama was definitely the better candidate in the recent debate.
This article was about how McCain received many boos because he took up for his rival, competitor Barrack Obama. Multiple people at his rally were crashing Obama, saying he is an Arab and has terrorist ties. He kept answering everything with "He is a decent family man", or "He is a decent person." I can understand why McCain flipped out on his supports because he is not trying to lead a campaign that bashes his competitor with false ties or inconsiderate words. He wants to win the fair way and not the cheap way.
This article was very interesting because it showed a side of McCain that I have never heard or seen before. He was defending his rival, he was being a true gentleman. I couldn't tell if this article was slamming McCain or trying to build him up. After this article, I have more respect for McCain and what he stands for. I'm glad I read this article instead of talking about the Debate because Obama was definitely the better candidate in the recent debate.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Debate #2
Source Accessed at 11:20 pm on October 7, 2008
Tonight was the second Presidential debate out of three. This debate was a town hall setting which let the candidates roam around the stage and answer on the spot. I wasn't able to watch it but I have read multiple articles about the debate that have already been posted. This debate was evidently a good one with McCain saying "Nailing down Senator Obama's various tax proposals is like nailing Jello to the wall," with Obama responding with a crack about McCain's campaign bus "I think the Straight Talk Express lost a wheel on that one."
Without actually watching the debate, I can't really tell how the article is framing or swaying what actually happened. The article practically told it how it was. It brought in some quotes here and there and also some facts about what was talked about. Evidently, the main topics of tonight were the economy and taxes. I truthfully don't know what else to talk about not being able to watch the debate. I am right now downloading the full debate online. I am going to watch the debate, and hopefully by Friday there will be another topic about the debate that I can express my views. But for right now, I don't know what to say other than the facts in the article. Look for a better blog on Friday with many of my viewpoints on this debate.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
My Sunday Wrap-Up
Source Accessed at 11:15 pm on Sunday, October 5th, 2008
These are the key topics of the week:
1. The VP debate - The vice presidential debate on TV was one of the most highly expected show since the Presidential debate. It was watched by millions of people. Many voters say that the VP debate doesn't really mean much to the actually presidential race, but I beg to differ. I know that especially in this debate, if McCain were to win, Palin would have to take over if anything should happen. Many people are starting to take the VP race just as important as the actually presidential debate.
2. The Presidential Post-Debate Stats - This was the second most talked about topic this week. A lot of people are still on the nitty gitty facts of the debate. Some were arguing that McCain won, while others were say Obama won. I, myself, didn't watch the debate but I have heard but sides of the spectrum. A lot of people are already talking about the next Presidential debate and the tension that is building.
3. Economy - the economy is still an important part the this election. I have a feeling that from now on, there will not be a week without something being said about the economy. It should be that way; there are many voters that are voting primarily on the standpoint on the economy, I am one of them. I will vote for the candidate that has the best economic plan.
4. Bail-out - The bail-out came up again late in the week because of the bill passing the procedural hurdle. I don't really understand what that means but it has to do with the economy so I need to pay more attention. I know this bailout will supposably get us out of the "depression" but were is this money coming from? Also, I have heard that Obama doesn't support this bailout. I thought he was a key follower of it? Who Knows?
5. Palin Problems - The word at the beginning of the week was... Palin is terrible. By the end of the week it was... Palin "Power" is revived. I don't understand, I heard she did terrible at the debate but then I hear that she represented well. With Reuters as my source, they tell me straight up, so I don't have any framing to believe. I kind of feel that I need to have a guideline to go on so I have something to believe or understand. They leave me with making my own decisions. Which isn't always a bad thing.
Everybody that I talked to this week, and what I have over heard from people was that Palin was a mistake. Most people have said that after the debate, Palin was a very poor decision. She didn't represent the republicans as well as she should have. We need a new Republican VP!
These are the key topics of the week:
1. The VP debate - The vice presidential debate on TV was one of the most highly expected show since the Presidential debate. It was watched by millions of people. Many voters say that the VP debate doesn't really mean much to the actually presidential race, but I beg to differ. I know that especially in this debate, if McCain were to win, Palin would have to take over if anything should happen. Many people are starting to take the VP race just as important as the actually presidential debate.
2. The Presidential Post-Debate Stats - This was the second most talked about topic this week. A lot of people are still on the nitty gitty facts of the debate. Some were arguing that McCain won, while others were say Obama won. I, myself, didn't watch the debate but I have heard but sides of the spectrum. A lot of people are already talking about the next Presidential debate and the tension that is building.
3. Economy - the economy is still an important part the this election. I have a feeling that from now on, there will not be a week without something being said about the economy. It should be that way; there are many voters that are voting primarily on the standpoint on the economy, I am one of them. I will vote for the candidate that has the best economic plan.
4. Bail-out - The bail-out came up again late in the week because of the bill passing the procedural hurdle. I don't really understand what that means but it has to do with the economy so I need to pay more attention. I know this bailout will supposably get us out of the "depression" but were is this money coming from? Also, I have heard that Obama doesn't support this bailout. I thought he was a key follower of it? Who Knows?
5. Palin Problems - The word at the beginning of the week was... Palin is terrible. By the end of the week it was... Palin "Power" is revived. I don't understand, I heard she did terrible at the debate but then I hear that she represented well. With Reuters as my source, they tell me straight up, so I don't have any framing to believe. I kind of feel that I need to have a guideline to go on so I have something to believe or understand. They leave me with making my own decisions. Which isn't always a bad thing.
Everybody that I talked to this week, and what I have over heard from people was that Palin was a mistake. Most people have said that after the debate, Palin was a very poor decision. She didn't represent the republicans as well as she should have. We need a new Republican VP!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Palin Power Revival
Source Accessed 10-3-08 at 9:15 pm
Reuters.com, after the VP debate, have been going crazy on how well Palin did. I did not watch the debate, but I heard constantly from friends and family that Biden dominated the competition. This article mainly talked about how Palin did well in the debate and has one back a lot of the Palin Power supports. The reason she lost these supporters was because of her terrible TV interviews and her very scripted speeches. McCain's senior adviser Steve Schmidt that she will be in the press 24/7, because she needs to get all the Palin Power People back.
At the end of article, it started to dis Palin, saying how she wasn't ready to lead and how America doesn't know if they want McCain in office because of his age. Many people were unimpressed with her debate. A New York Times editorial said she never moved beyond her talking points while the Chicago Tribune said she "dithered and dodged" in discussing global warming. The Los Angeles Times said Palin "did nothing to arrest her slide from phenomenon to embarrassment." So, again, reuters keeps me guessing on which side they are on, McCain and Palin or Obama and Biden. Its seems to me they are pretty straight forward with their readers.
Reuters.com, after the VP debate, have been going crazy on how well Palin did. I did not watch the debate, but I heard constantly from friends and family that Biden dominated the competition. This article mainly talked about how Palin did well in the debate and has one back a lot of the Palin Power supports. The reason she lost these supporters was because of her terrible TV interviews and her very scripted speeches. McCain's senior adviser Steve Schmidt that she will be in the press 24/7, because she needs to get all the Palin Power People back.
At the end of article, it started to dis Palin, saying how she wasn't ready to lead and how America doesn't know if they want McCain in office because of his age. Many people were unimpressed with her debate. A New York Times editorial said she never moved beyond her talking points while the Chicago Tribune said she "dithered and dodged" in discussing global warming. The Los Angeles Times said Palin "did nothing to arrest her slide from phenomenon to embarrassment." So, again, reuters keeps me guessing on which side they are on, McCain and Palin or Obama and Biden. Its seems to me they are pretty straight forward with their readers.
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