Obama has a special message for McCain. McCain's #1

OBAMA CONGRATULATES MCCAIN

The Video on Drudge

When Obama thought Hillary was #1

Mike Huckabee has a special video message for you:

Hillary Clinton Supporters Expose Obama Campaign's Inner Workings; Zogby Poll Shows McCain Making Tremendous Gains in Women Voters!

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1623
Excerpt:

Pollster John Zogby: "Is McCain making a move? The three-day average holds steady, but McCain outpolled Obama today, 48% to 47%. He is beginning to cut into Obama's lead among independents, is now leading among blue collar voters, has strengthened his lead among investors and among men, and is walloping Obama among NASCAR voters. Joe the Plumber may get his license after all. "Obama's lead among women declined, and it looks like it is occurring because McCain is solidifying the support of conservative women, which is something we saw last time McCain picked up in the polls. If McCain has a good day tomorrow, we will eliminate Obama's good day three days ago, and we could really see some tightening in this rolling average. But for now, hold on."

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http://www.redstate.com/diaries/anonymous_14/2008/oct/30/what-you-were-never-intended-to-know-in-this/

Anonymous_14's Diary

What you were never intended to know in this election

A Hillary staffer comes clean

Posted by: Anonymous_14

Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 04:52PM CDT

Excerpt:

4 – The Bradley Effect. Don’t believe these polls for a second. I just went over our numbers and found that we have next to no chance in the following states: Missouri, Indiana, North Carolina, Florida, New Hampshire and Nevada. Ohio leans heavily to McCain, but is too close to call it for him. Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico and Iowa are the true “toss up states”. The only two of these the campaign feels “confident” in are Iowa and New Mexico. The reason for such polling discrepancy is the Bradley Effect, and this is a subject of much discussion in the campaign.

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http://hillbuzz.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/confession-of-an-obama-blogger-by-sarah-p-as-posted-to-this-site/

Excerpts:

Sarah Palin is a huge threat, and our campaign has feared her like you can’t imagine. If it seems unfair how she has been treated, well its because she has had a team working round the clock to make her look like a fool.

this is a big conspiracy and I am so shocked that its not realized.

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I will be quitting my post on nov 5th and my vote will be for John Mccain. Fortunately, my position has been a marketing position and I don’t feel I had any part of anything I would feel guilty for. But I look forward to getting out of this as the negativity and environment upsets me.

Must-See Candidate Comparisons

http://wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2008/08/palin-in-comparison.html

http://www.brightandearlyblog.com/2008/09/compare-and-contrast/

The comprehensive argument against Barack Obama

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/21/the-comprehensive-argument-against-barack-obama/

Undecided voters: Please check this out.

Dangerous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjEKRIBDv6Q

Melanie Grayson of Muskogee, OK: McCain's Political Strategy, with Regard to the Financial Crisis. New ad for McCain...starring Bill Clinton

This info posted with much thanks to Mrs. Grayson for permitting us to take a peak at what she is up to. She and her husband, William, are grassroots supporters, who played many integral roles in helping Gov. Huckabee to win the 2nd Congressional District of Oklahoma.

I am not a professional campaign adviser, but things aren't looking so good for the McCain camp right now. I am fed up with John McCain allowing Obama to take a free ride on our current financial crisis.

It is not exploiting the situation to let people know the part the Democrats, and specifically Obama, have played in the financial mess we are in.

I think he needs to roll the dice and take a chance on being accused of exploitation. What does he have to lose at this point? He's already headed for losing the election if he doesn't grab the bull by the horns.

Below is the email I sent and the response I received from the McCain campaign this morning. If you think he should stop holding back, I urge you to contact the campaign and let them know.

From: [E-mail Address]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:58 AM
To: oklahoma@johnmccain.com
Subject: Maverick, Let's Roll

I am impatiently waiting for John McCain to act on the financial crisis in his campaign. It has been politicized, it is political and and he needs to give it to Obama with both barrels. I watched in disgust on Sunday night as Nancy Pelosi raged against Bush Administration and all Republicans, including John McCain, while flanked by two people with a huge responsibility for this mess, Frank and Dodd. How could Dodd or Frank even have the audacity to speak, with the role they have played in this mess? McCain needs to be pointing out Dodd's role as chairman on the Senate Banking Committee and Franks's role as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. What about the monies Dodd and Obama have received from Fannie and Freddie and Countrywide and probably many other corrupt lenders? Let's give some background on ACORN and their agenda and the Democrats relationship to that terrorist organization and the connection to what's going on now. Let's talk about how Obama trained ACORN activists in corrupt Chicago. This is no time for Mr Nice Guy; he's got to let them have it or he is going to LOSE, BIG TIME!

Respectfully,


Melanie Grayson
[Phone Number]

The following is the response that Mrs. Grayson received:

From: SCR States
To: [E-mail Address]
Sent: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:23 am
Subject: RE: Maverick, Let's Roll

Melanie:

Thanks for the note and I will pass your thoughts to the right place.

Best,
Aaron Trost
McCain-Palin 2008

And, here is the latest from the McCain camp: Bill Clinton will be starring in the next McCain commercial...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

Bill Clinton the star of new McCain ad
Posted: 01:40 PM ET

From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
The McCain campaign is highlighting a recent Clinton interview in a new ad.
(CNN) — As he gears up to hit the campaign trail on behalf of Barack Obama later this week, former President Bill Clinton is the star of a new television ad — for John McCain.

Watch: New McCain ad features Bill Clinton

The Arizona senator's campaign is highlighting Clinton's remarks in an interview with ABC News last week during which he appeared to lay some of the blame of the current economic crisis on congressional Democrats.

"I think the responsibility that the Democrats have may rest more in resisting any efforts by Republicans in the Congress or by me when I was president to put some standards and tighten up a little on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac," Clinton said in the ABC News interview that is highlighted in the new McCain ad.

The announcer of the one-minute spot called "Rein" cites McCain's call for more regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac two years ago and said "Democrats blocked the reforms."

"Loans soared. Then, the bubble burst. And, taxpayers are on the hook for billions. Bill Clinton knows who is responsible," the announcer also says.

But in the same interview with ABC, Clinton also said it is important not to assign blame at this time for the current state of the economy: "We are where we are. I think the most important thing is we got two candidates for president saying 'lets try to minimize the partisan differences,'" he said. "We will have plenty of time later to look at who caused this and what mistakes were made."

Those comments did not make it into the McCain ad.

The ad comes days after some Democrats grumbled the former president appeared to be overly praiseworthy of the Arizona senator as the final stretch of the heated presidential campaign gets under way. In the same interview with ABC News, Clinton defended McCain's call to possibly push back the first debate, saying it was a pledge made in "good faith." He also later said the Arizona senator had taken the lead in his party when it comes to climate change.

The commercial is called, "Rein":

Federal Bailout Deal Defeated - Huckabee, Pence, Hannity, and Colmes

"Who's to Blame" - Very good discussion on Hannity and Colmes with Gov. Mike Huckabee and Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) about the Paulson bailout plan that failed to pass in the House today.

Huckabee and Pence mention better solutions than the Paulson (btw, be aware that Paulson IS a Democrat) "bailout" plan such as reducing or getting rid of capital gains taxes and perhaps creating insurance similar to the FDIC for these mega-corporations, which would be paid for by them.

Huckabee calls the harsh regulatory practice and predatory loan practice, under the Community Reinvestment Act, "... ridiculously stupid ...". Huckabee also mentions, "... market-to-market kind of accounting methods which created de-valuing of company's portfolios ... it caused a lot of company's values and assets to be lowered and that's part of what created the mess ..."

On Nancy Pelosi, Huckabee states, "...this is a lady that doesn't know the difference between the punch bowl and the toilet bowl...", due to her calling the Republicans, "unpatriotic".

This video is so good, you may want to watch it several times.

http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=3119378&referralPlaylistId=0bc56e415b2e04a215f6a3dba55a3402fc523c09

After encouraging Oklahoma delegates to support Sen. McCain, 2 of 6 Huckabee Delegates (released) cast votes for Ron Paul (a microphone miscue ensued)

Oklahoma's Ron Paul supporters upset by roll call; said they won't sit with delegation tonight

From: NewsOK.com

Thu September 4, 2008

By Michael McNutt
Capitol Bureau

ST. PAUL, MINN. – Ron Paul supporters in Oklahoman’s Republican National Convention delegation remain disappointed today because no one heard the U.S. House member from Texas receive two of Oklahoma’s votes.

The microphone was cut off Wednesday night before U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, could announce the Oklahoma delegation’s vote.

All but two of Oklahoma’s 41 delegates voted for Republican Party nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain. Delegates Paul Clayton of McAlester and Robert Demarest of Talihina voted for Paul, who had sought the GOP presidential nomination.

Oklahoma’s vote was announced in the Xcel Energy Center as all 41 votes going to McCain. Inhofe tried to get the attention of convention organizers so he could correct the mistake and announce the correct tally.

Convention workers eventually said that couldn’t be done, possibly because the convention was running late. It was about 11 p.m. when it was Oklahoma’s turn to announce its vote in the second round. Several states including Oklahoma abstained on the first round so that McCain’s home state of Arizona could announce the vote that would allow him to receive the nomination. Then the roll call resumed with the states that had abstained going in alphabetical order.

Convention officials assured Oklahoma’s delegation that the official convention record would show McCain getting 39 votes and Paul getting two.

"In our eyes that will be very little," Demarest said today from the Minneapolis hotel where Oklahoma's delegates are staying. People who watch a video of the convention will Oklahoma’s tally announced as all 41 votes going to McCain.

Frustrated, Demarest and his wife, Cheryl, ripped the Oklahoma patches off their blue blazers – part of the Oklahoma GOP’s uniform - and said they were done with Oklahoma’s Republican delegation. They said they will not sit with the Oklahoma delegates during tonight’s convention.

Demarest said today he and his wife plan to walk around the convention and talk with other delegates.

The Demarests, Clayton and several other Paul supporters met with Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones Wednesday night after they returned to their hotel for an hour or so, and then the Paul supporters discussed the incident until about 4 this morning.

Paul didn’t receive any delegates during Oklahoma’s presidential primary in February, but he picked up the two delegate votes when former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who won six votes, released his delegates. The other four Huckabee delegates joined with the 32 delegates won by McCain. Three state party officials who are delegates supported McCain as well.

"I’m disappointed," Demarest said.

Demarest and other Paul supporters talked with Inhofe, and they said Inhofe isn’t to blame. Their disappointment is directed toward convention officials.

"It may have been an innocent mistake," Demarest said. "But to go through the time and expense just to lose what we deserve is quite disappointing, as well as the fact that we have to go home and explain it to the people who supported us."

UPDATE: Here's video of the microphone miscue.

McCain Events in Oklahoma

This is the result of running the search within a 100 mile radius of a Tulsa zip code, however you can get results closer to home by inputting your own zip code. CLICK HERE TO USE THE EVENT SEARCH TOOL: http://www.johnmccain.com/McCainNation/Find.aspx?zip=74133&dist=100

TYPE	DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION	GO
	Sep. 20	11:00 am to 12:00 pm	Robin LaButti's Event ...	Tulsa, OK
	Sep. 25	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Shelley Partridge's Event Please come to my event watch the debate and to talk about John McCain ...	Fayetteville, AR
	Sep. 26	6:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Tulsa Young Republican's Debate Watching Event Join fellow Tulsa Young Republicans to watch the first Presidential De ...	Tulsa, OK
	Sep. 26	7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Debra Wimpee's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Broken Arrow, OK
	Sep. 26	7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Elissa Edwards's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Fayetteville, AR
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Angela Perry's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Tulsa, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Holly Gideon's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Broken Arrow, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	teresa jeffries's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Broken Arrow, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	judy forbes's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	tulsa, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Genni Davis's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Tulsa, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Kacie McKnight's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Claremore, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Melissa Trujillo's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Owasso , OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Michael Powers's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Roland, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Patrick Knox's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Edmond, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Julie Harris's Debate Watching Event Join us to watch the first Presidential Debate on September 26th betwe ...	Springdale, AR
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Landon Fabela's Event Please come to my event to talk about John McCain's agenda for America ...	Glenpool, OK
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Jerry & Beverly Collins's Event Please come to my event to talk about John McCain's agenda for America ...	Independence, KS
	Sep. 26	7:30 pm to 8:30 pm	Nancy's Event Please come to my event to talk about John McCain's agenda for America ...	Fayetteville, AR
	Oct. 2	7:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Jeff Warner's Event Please come to my event to talk about John McCain's agenda for America ...	Tulsa, OK
	Oct. 7	7:00 pm to 8:00 pm	Deborah Solomon's Event ...	TULSA, OK

Recent post by DAILY KOS members re: Gov. Huckabee (Positive)

"When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7) Thank you to The Values Voter for this appropriate Bible verse.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/10/125037/761/334/593612

Upon reading these quotes, Huck's Army soldier, Mrs. P, said, "I only know of one other Republican who could stick to his principles and yet make the Democrats like him... Reagan."

Quote:
I like Mike Huckabee. I don't like Mike Huckabee's politics but I like Mike Huckabee, he is genuine and faithful to his beliefs. He does not appear to me to be an opportunist and for that I respect him. He defended Obama in the face of the Wright criticism and he is defending him again:

McCain ally Mike Huckabee took Obama's side on the issue, saying he didn't think it was a swipe at Palin.

"It's an old expression, and I'm going to have to cut Obama some slack on that one. I do not think he was referring to Sarah Palin; he didn't reference her. If you take the two sound bites together, it may sound like it," he said on Fox's "Hannity and Colmes."

"But I've been a guy at the podium many times, and you say something that's maybe a part of an old joke and then somebody ties it in. So, I'm going to have to cut him slack."


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There's some decency in Huckabee that seems to be lacking in John McCain.



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he's like the friend of a friend that you don't agree with politically, but is such fun and so witty and - yes (for a fundy; they're not overendowed with humour, to be sure, though..) intelligent that you cheer up when he's at a party you're at.


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Huck is the most honorable man in the republican party...a long time ago that guy was McCain.



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There Is Not A Guy "I'd Like To Have A Beer" with in the Republican party outside of Huck. As the poster said I don't agree with him, but I like him.



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I do not think he would have run the dishonorable campaign that mccain is running today.


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I despise his politics, but he is an honorable man. I liked him all through the Republican primaries.



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If he wasn't a fundamentalist, i'd actually love it if he was president. He's funny, calm and interesting. All of these attributes point to some sense of intelligence.


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I am glad he was not the nominee, because although the campaign season would have been a lot cleaner, I think in the end his charm offensive would have been much harder to counter than McCain's lie-ridden, hostile, self-aggrandizing Smear and Pander Show.


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In spite of his policies He truly is likable. I do like the fact he gave Obama a little credit in his convention speech (before the obligatory bashing of his policies, of course). And, my god, he has a great gift at comedy (In spite of the NRA joke). In this day of age, where we see many pathetic attempts at "comedy" in the media, I must say this guy really does get it right.



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I wish Huckabee had picked the Democratic party when he started out in politics (when he was 14 yrs old, I think). With sort of moderate views (not uncommon for southern Dems) on social issues, he would've made a pretty darn good (populist) Democratic president (on economic/education etc issues) because I think he cares and has a functional conscience.



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Yeah, I like Mike Huckabee, too. He's the only Republican out there that uses his brain and he has defended Obama on several occasions. He has said one thing wrong about Obama, but I know it wasn't on purpose. I don't agree with him on the issues but he's a good guy.


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Huckabee would've been a tougher challenge.... I really do like Huckabee. He really should've been a Democrat. Though some of his policies I don't agree with but he does seem as if he listens to all sides.

Others Palin Comparison

From: The Mike Ford Perspective (Oklahoma Huckabee Blog)
By: Mike Ford (Oklahoma HuckPAC Unofficial Grassroots Leader)

WOW! What a move by McCain, huh? But what did you expect from a savvy old salt (military lingo) who forms strategy in his sleep?

I come from a military family and am also a decent chess player, so I love to watch and think strategy. And as many good chess players and military leaders will agree, you win by predicting the outcome of your decisions and the reaction of your opponent.

The strategy involved in the Palin pick goes much deeper than what is on the surface, and we will analyze this "A Game" of chess McCain is playing.

Like most successful strategies, this one involves much surprise and risk. And as I've said before, "if McCain picks a pro-life candidate, he will win in a landslide". Not because of Palin, necessarily, but she will help the margins widen and make the momentum happen quicker. This is a great investment for a candidate who has chosen to take public funding, because the free press and internet frenzy that surrounds her will save money.

More people watched Governor Palin's speech than did Obama's famous "I Have a Scam" speech last Thursday night. And in the following 24 hours after her speech, there were more internet searches for information about Palin than Obama, McCain, Michael Phelps, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton ... COMBINED!!!

Not only was this pick economical, but it also served as somewhat of a trap for the Left. And they took it, hook, line and sinker. Look at the result: A free media buzz, constant comparisons of experience among candidates and an infuriated female constituency.

The free media buzz has already generated the "celebrity" factor for the GOP ticket, but without promotion. This is brilliant because any and all support that she receives will benefit McCain, and at the end of the day, Democrats know they cannot afford to focus of the bottom of the ticket. This is a race between Obama and McCain.

By focusing on Palin, the Left has lost the public attention they had previously focused on McCain's age and similarities with George W Bush. Now, he is seen as a maverick again, who is not afraid to buck the Party and make a drastic ... "change". (CHECK)

The one big plus that McCain had over Obama was experience, which the selection of Joe Biden attempted to erase. However, because of the immediate negative response to Palin's qualifications and experience, it has reopened the debate.

What is so interesting is the comparisons are being made between Obama and Palin, not Biden and Palin. This is a Godsend for the GOP. It reiterates Obama's inexperience and makes McCain's superior qualifications a given. It subconsciously lowers Obama to a second tier level in the public eye, where it will be assumed on election day that if he can't hold his own against the newcomer on the bottom of the ticket, how can he ever compare with McCain?

Obama will seem less manly to male voters, and less female friendly to female voters. (CHECK)

Will those 18 million votes slide over to the right to support the GOP now? No. Realistically, social liberals, socialists and the rest of "Left Wing Nutjob America" will rabidly support the Democrats without compromise. After all, it is the only party that supports abortion on demand, gay marriage and gun bans.

But, while the Left is downplaying the defection of women to the Republican ticket, I'm going to tell you the truth:

Strategists and pundits repeatedly insisted that Hillary Clinton could win because of the "female factor". This by droves of first time female voters and a gravitational pull of female Independents and even Republicans to the Democratic ticket. All to support making history by electing a woman for the first time.

But now that the tide has turned, the Left has immediately circled the wagons and rallied around the talking point that, to expect women to flock to McCain because of Palin is simply sexist, and insults the intelligence of female voters.

So, which is it? There seems to be a double standard, and they can't have their cake and eat it too.

And speaking of a double standard, that is precisely what will turn a majority of women into the most interesting voting block the GOP has ever had, which may now even begin to affect the Congressional races that once seemed out of reach for the GOP to recapture.

The vast selection of left wing smears on the front pages of magazines has been noticed. (I learned that US Magazine is now suffering thousands of subscription cancellations a day as a result.)
The intros that late night show hosts, like Leno and Letterman, have been used to bash Palin, yet the crowd doesn't roar at the jokes like they do when Bush is being ridiculed. The liberal newspapers, like the New York Times, obviously have taken their usually biased stance, as have the major TV networks and formerly respected interned sources.

Governor Palin is an accomplished executive who inspires Americans to succeed. Her story is a good one. It revives the American Dream and epitomizes the American Spirit. Unfortunately, the qualities that she offers her country, including her objective and bi-partisan record, have been ignored by the Left out of pure political survival. Monica Lewinsky received more objective media coverage than Governor Palin has. I have never seen a more perfect example of sexism and intolerance in this modern era we live in.

This media witch hunt will prove two things:
1. The Left has never been concerned with the fair representation or advancement of women in general, just women who advocate or vote in support of far left agendas. (Use N.O.W. as a perfect example.)
2. Millions of American women will begin to reject their former habits of voting Democrat and trusting the mainstream liberal media(including Oprah), and begin to be more involved and objective when deciding who to vote for. (CHECK MATE)

And all of this is bad for the liberal movement and the Democratic Party. It is very good for the conservative movement and the Republican Party. And this conclusion brings me to a final thought provoking point:

The Left has not been unified by Obama, but rather by Palin. While the mainstream media and the Clinton wing of the Democrats have been loyal to Obama, they didn't show their teeth and howl for blood until after Palin came onto the scene. This primal instinct of vicious desperation and survival has opened a new chapter in this race for the U.S. Presidency of 2008. But it's not just about 2008 anymore.

There are several chess boards in play on the politiscape. Others include the national strategies of races for Governor, Senate and House of Representatives. Then there is public opinion, inter party issues and special interests. But check out the big board in the center of the stage. This one is the future defining struggle between the Republican and Democratic Partys for long-term supremacy. And the Palin move was followed by the announcement of, "Check."

If and when Obama loses to McCain, most of us will go on with our lives and politics will take a back burner to more important and personal issues. But both sides of this struggle will be entrenched in a constant struggle for 2012 and beyond.

The Republicans know that the 72 year old McCain will likely serve only one term. Preparations have to be made to evaluate the Vice President and determine who to groom for 2012.

Because Palin will increase in popularity and experience, she will likely be a shoe-in for an uncontested presidential bid to continue the GOP's reign to what could be a 20 year run.

Meanwhile, the Democrats will be assessing their loss and looking for the next challenger. Obama will get another look, but will likely be blamed for the losses of 2008. Much will depend on his success as a full time senator who is not missing important sessions and votes to run for president. Then there is Hillary Clinton, who will likely be favored over Obama because of the hindsight and "could have been" rhetoric we will see. Lastly, a brief look around at anyone they have with no baggage or sex scandals.

Hillary is the obvious choice, with star power. The only thing that makes her risky in 2012 is that Governor Palin makes her irrelevant. (Check Mate)

Hillary's resume will contain her "experience" as a sidekick and part time lover to husband Bill, her time as a senator in New York and of course, her failed presidential bid.

And contrary to conservative pundits, she does have some executive experience. We have learned from Obama's staff that running a nationwide campaign now counts, and she did run the "Bimbo Squad" during the Clinton years, keeping many sex scandals from coming to surface via the "vast right wing conspiracy." Don't forget her 1993 failure of leading a Democrat controlled Congress to pass a socialist health care plan. Throw in her impressive ability to swindle loads of cash from people with the Whitewater scandal and then cover her tracks with the Rose Law firm shredder, and she has some management experience.

Palin will have some experience as a mayor of a small town, but will be shrugged off because she caught their votes at a tough time when they were "clinging to guns and religion". However, being a governor has a huge variety of responsibilities, including the management of a state budget and the state congress. And while many may not know, there is some foreign policy and military experience that must be recognized.

Here's some info passed on to me by a friend and state legislator:

DO YOU THINK THE LIBERAL PRESS WILL PUBLISH THIS?
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Subject: Important info re: Palin's Nat. Secur. Cred

Just picked up some little known info on Palin's National Security Credentials. Some have shrugged off her position as Commander of the Alaskan National Guard but see this:
"Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system. The 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation from ballistic missile attacks. It's on permanent active duty, unlike other Guard units.

As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues,homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's.

She's also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security's counterterrorism plans.

Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country's defense. Given Alaska's proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don't even know about.

According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.

She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is."

George Faught
State Representative, OK House District 14

This resume of Palin's is a great foundation to build on, and if McCain is elected president, her 4 years of experience will trump Hillary Clinton's and at the very least match any other.

Should the economy recover, the energy crisis be properly addressed and more progress be made in the War on Terror, she will have the wind at her back.

Add the actual experience of a presidential administration (that exceeds being a Mrs. or a pastry chef), interaction with the House of Representatives and the foreign policy knowledge that will make her a well rounded candidate.

The female vote will be split in half, and so will the Independents. The Evangelical base will be energized, and the youth will rally. The Republican Party will be on the verge of history... again.

Hillary's chance to make history has passed her by, unless the Left can knock her out early. There will be no new messiah to compete with a victorious Palin. All others Palin comparison.

Mike Ford
Contributing to rare, conservative media

Missing Mike Huckabee - by: J C Watts

Missing Mike Huckabee - by: J C Watts

Excerpt:

Indeed, Mike Huckabee spoke to so many issues that I’ve been trying to get the GOP establishment to speak to as a black, a social conservative and an opportunity conservative.

With Huckabee gone, those issues may be addressed due to politics, not from conviction. These issues were in Huckabee’s DNA. Issues of life, strong families, compassion, outreach and opportunity for all.

Mike Huckabee got a substantial percentage of the black vote for governor in Arkansas. It’s a natural outgrowth of his heart to reach out and deal with poverty.