rssObama’s Debate Success Ripples on New Hampshire Trip
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:51 pm
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LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The crowd chants “Obama” even before he arrives, Kanye West’s “Touch The Sky” blares and Mack’s apple barn bumps. That’s the scene here for Sen. Barack Obama’s first rally since the final presidential debate — a vibe that’s one part victory celebration, one part G.O.T.V. push.
The campaign’s official message remains diligently cautious. 
An Obama introducer tried to calm the crowd of 4,100, stressing that polls are unreliable, especially in New Hampshire, where Obama’s surge in popularity in January did not help him carry the state primary. That talking point is clearly on the prowl. The candidate said the same thing at a fundraiser in New York this morning, recounting the “spanking” he received in New Hampshire.
Obama plans to tout the final debate as proof that Sen. John McCain is in denial about his fidelity to President Bush’s domestic policies. “Last night, Sen. McCain said that George Bush won’t be on the ballot this November,” reads Obama’s address, according to prepared remarks released by the campaign. “But let’s be clear: his policies will. Because in three debates and over 20 months, John McCain hasn’t explained a single thing that he would do differently from George Bush when it comes to the most important economic issues we face today. Not one,” continues Obama’s speech. “Here’s the truth, New Hampshire. John McCain voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time.” 
The address then ticks off economic priorites that McCain and Bush share.
We’ve all seen this movie before, but it’s a tack that seesm to work well for Obama.
The fall scenery here is idyllic, with scarecrows and pumpkins studding the field where Obama is speaking. The press filling center is spot in the middle of a cavernous apple barn, stacked to the ceiling with six rows of giant apple carts (pictures at right).
Gov. John Lynch also hit a few local notes in his opening remarks. He told the voters of his state that only Obama would improve the local economy, and that the Democratic nominee’s post-partisan promise complimented the state’s independent spirit.
“Here in New Hampshire we’re able to put partisan politics aside,” he declared, arguing that Obama would take that same spirit to Washington.
5 Comments
Comment posted October 16, 2008 @ 10:37 am
This election is about a lot more than that of just economics. We are at war and everyone should question whether Obama has the integrity and ability to lead this nation at this time. And, would he keep this country safe, or will his affiliations with radicals/terrorist lead to more devastation? In my opinion, I don't believe he has what it takes. Let me explain another connection to a radical/terrorist. In 2006, Obama campaigned for a relative in Kenya, who was running for the Presidency. Obama's cousins name is Raila Odinga. Subsequently, Odinga lost by 230,000 or so votes. He did not accept the loss. So he called for demonstrations by his political supporters who in turn committed ethnic cleansing and genocide. Point blank, this guy tried to subvert the election process and use blackmail until he got what he wanted. Here is a video that gives a good accounting of the events along with photo's as proof of Obama and Odinga campaigning together. And Obama, used U.S. taxpayer money for this and his Senatorial position to help this terrorist. Titled: Barack Obama & Raila Odinga – Link: – http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QcpdUtxNQ&featu…
Comment posted October 16, 2008 @ 11:17 am
So McCain wants to know the complete details of Obama's relationship with Bill Ayers. Was Ayers ever convicted? No! What about McCain's relatioship with G. Gordon Liddy? Liddy is a convicted burglar and domestic terrorist. He was also the host, in his home, for a 1998 fundraiser for John McCain’s Senate re-election campaign. McCain was on Liddy’s radio show in May 2007, where he praised Liddy’s values and proclaimed himself proud of Liddy and his “adherence to the principles and philosophies that keep our nation great”:
Comment posted October 16, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
ONLY INTELLECT CAN SAVE THIS NATION
What this nation needs at this time is two intelligent people to get us out of the predicament we are in. I will gladly vote for two intelligent men. I feel sorry for you if you think the answer to the worst economy since the great depression is the two morons GOP has chosen to save this nation. Intellect should count for something. We have a man at the top of the ticket that was in the bottom of his class intellectually. And the person that would be 1/2 a breath away from the presidency attended 5 colleges before she was able to pull together enough credits to receive her diploma from the University of Idaho. They might have a piece of paper, but do they have the intelligence to lead this nation in the hard times ahead? I don't belive so. But what else is new we elected a moron to lead the United States of America and look where it brought us. Sarah Palin would be ½ a breath away form having her finger on the nuclear button. Do you trust her with your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren? I don't! I'm sorry you can't take a crash course in intellect. That is why this Christian, white, Republican, woman will be voting for Barack Obama.
Comment posted October 17, 2008 @ 11:05 am
You misspelled “nuke-yu-ler” with regards to Ms. Palin's buttons.
I, for one, will not be sad to see ignorance and fear leave our capital.
RTM
Comment posted October 17, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
You misspelled “nuke-yu-ler” with regards to Ms. Palin's buttons.
I, for one, will not be sad to see ignorance and fear leave our capital.
RTM
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