According to the WP, Clinton won 8 states and 540 delegates yesterday, and Obama won 13 states and 539 delegates. Overall, Clinton has a narrow edge in delegates, leading Obama 803 - 742.
These are two remarkable candidates fighting for the preeminent leadership position in the world. It is easy to see how Democrats are evenly divided between these highly qualified people. That said, I think the momentum is swinging in Obama’s direction. He is handily winning the fundraising battle, and drawing extraordinarily large crowds – two very important public relation issues.
The next few primary states bode well for Obama as they play into his strengths. He survived Hilary’s institutional advantages on Super Tuesday and can now focus on a few states at a time. This means that he can flood television markets with his cash-on-hand, and make rock-star like appearances.
Of course, it could also be that I have my head up my ass. We’ll see.
UPDATE: NBC News now projects Obama to win the delegate count from Super Tuesday - 847 to 834. Not likely to put Clinton on her heels, but will definately throw her off-balance.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
My nephew's spelling bee
Ok, not bad. A fifth grader making it through round one. Much tougher than it seems because of nerves and feeling like you don't belong up there with the 8th graders.
Go Cal.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Chain mail
My cousin keeps sending those idiotic chain emails. You know the ones - IMMIGRANTS ARE CHANGING THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE! ACT NOW! SEND THIS EMAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW. Or, - JESUS LOVES YOU AND ONLY YOU. IF YOU FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO TEN PEOPLE WITHIN 38 SECONDS, WONDERS WILL BE BESTOWED UPON YOU ALL THE DAYS AFTER YOUR LIFE.
Cripes! This shit scares me...Please stop.
Incidentally, my cousin is on the verge of hitting the online jackpot. She is in the early stages of working with this family in Nigeria to transfer a fortune......:>)
Cripes! This shit scares me...Please stop.
Incidentally, my cousin is on the verge of hitting the online jackpot. She is in the early stages of working with this family in Nigeria to transfer a fortune......:>)
Just Stupid
Very funny thing. I asked my wife how any self-respecting person can vote for a Republican after the past 7 years. She simply shook her head and said, "I don't know...they're just stupid."
I laughed because it's true. If this had been a Gore administration, I either wouldn't vote or vote for something significantly different. Voting for more of the same IS STUPID.
Oy.
I laughed because it's true. If this had been a Gore administration, I either wouldn't vote or vote for something significantly different. Voting for more of the same IS STUPID.
Oy.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Super Tuesday
It's not looking like Super Tuesday will settle the race on the Democratic side. The polls are tightening...if we can believe polls. Best guess is that Clinton will have a 75 delegate lead on Obama at the end of the day. It could be as high as 150 - many states have early voting, which took place when Clinton had a huge lead.
The only poll that counts is your vote. So do so.
We'll count 'em on Tuesday night.
The only poll that counts is your vote. So do so.
We'll count 'em on Tuesday night.
Un-Patriotic
I don't plan to write too much about the Superbowl. I'm disappointed that the Pats lost to the Giants, but the Giants are a great story. They beat very good teams on the road to win the championship...it's well-deserved.
It was almost divine intervention at the end of the game. Asante Samuel has an interception slip through his fingertips...this almost certainly would've iced the game. Then Manning, not known for being nimble, escapes the grasp of Jarvis Green and connects with David Tyree for a 30+ yard gain that has to go down as one of the greatest SuperBowl catches. Tyree actually pinned the football to his helmet and maintained control as he was hit. It was an amazing athletic feat...even this Patriot fan applauded.
Anyway, kudos to the Giants. Pats had a great year and will have to move on from this game. I would'nt be surprised to see a hangover next year and a rough start to the season. You have to wonder if Belichick did them any favors pushing as hard as he did all year....
It was almost divine intervention at the end of the game. Asante Samuel has an interception slip through his fingertips...this almost certainly would've iced the game. Then Manning, not known for being nimble, escapes the grasp of Jarvis Green and connects with David Tyree for a 30+ yard gain that has to go down as one of the greatest SuperBowl catches. Tyree actually pinned the football to his helmet and maintained control as he was hit. It was an amazing athletic feat...even this Patriot fan applauded.
Anyway, kudos to the Giants. Pats had a great year and will have to move on from this game. I would'nt be surprised to see a hangover next year and a rough start to the season. You have to wonder if Belichick did them any favors pushing as hard as he did all year....
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