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RSS This BlogI watched the debate last night, and without taking sides, I offer the following official responses from both sides:
State Democratic Party chairman Joe Wineke: "Tonight
Barack Obama won a huge victory by continuing to prove that he is in
touch with the challenges Americans are facing in this difficult
economy. On the issues that matter to middle class Americans from the
econonmy, to health care, to energy, to foreign policy, Obama continued
to display steady leadership and articulate innovative policies. McCain
was erratically all over the map and seemed uncomfortable and unsteady
even in his favorite town hall format. McCain is running out of time
for a game-changer, and tonight he didn't get it. Before the debate the
McCain campaign said, ‘if we keep talking about the economy, we're
going to lose.' He lost tonight."
State Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus: "In
tonight's debate Senator McCain stood firm on the economy - providing
straight talk and real solutions for the American people. He clearly
laid out his plan to help Wisconsinites stay in their homes and get our
economy back on track by creating more jobs - not more government
bureaucracy. The next administration will face extraordinary challenges
and Senator McCain was the only candidate on stage with the will and
determination to make the tough decisions to better our
country. McCain's pro-growth, low tax, economic plan is what our
economy needs to succeed in the competitive global market. That is why
he will cut taxes for middle class families and reduce corporate taxes
to entice businesses to create more jobs here at home, instead of
shipping them overseas. We heard nothing but contradictions from
Barack Obama. From offshore drilling to spending and the size of
government there are blatant differences between what Obama says and
what he has done. We need a president who isn't afraid to put country
before politics to help our nation moving forward and John McCain is
the man for the job."
I also offer as an interesting comparison of viewpoints, the answers from both candidates on the question posed to them by Pastor Rick Warren, wherein he asked them for their definition of "rich" -- i.e., an actual number.
Barack Obama: If you are making $150
thousand a year or less, as a family, then are you middle class ... or you may be
poor. But $150,000 down, you are basically
middle class. [I]f you are making more than $250,000 then
are you in the top 3-4 percent of this country. You’re doing well.
John McCain: I don’t want to take any money from the rich. I want everybody to get rich. I don’t believe in class warfare or redistribution of the wealth. So — so I think if you’re just talking about income, how about $5 million?
John McCain: I don’t want to take any money from the rich. I want everybody to get rich. I don’t believe in class warfare or redistribution of the wealth. So — so I think if you’re just talking about income, how about $5 million?
And I offer more interesting FACTS about both candidates:
Barack Obama owns one (1) house, as of October 6, 2008.
John McCain, in an interview with Politico, said he didn't know how many houses that he and his wife, Cindy, own. Research by journalists reveal that he owns seven (7) homes, as of October 6, 2008.
Barack Obama was raised by a single mother who relied at times on food stamps, and went to top schools on scholarships and loans. His income has increased from book sales since he spoke at the 2004 Democratic convention.
John McCain, who has portrayed Obama as an elitist, is the son and grandson of admirals. And his wife, a beer heiress, is worth $100 million.
John McCain, in an interview with Politico, said he didn't know how many houses that he and his wife, Cindy, own. Research by journalists reveal that he owns seven (7) homes, as of October 6, 2008.
Barack Obama was raised by a single mother who relied at times on food stamps, and went to top schools on scholarships and loans. His income has increased from book sales since he spoke at the 2004 Democratic convention.
John McCain, who has portrayed Obama as an elitist, is the son and grandson of admirals. And his wife, a beer heiress, is worth $100 million.
See you on election day.......
R. Abanes
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bravjim
10/10/2008 2:36 PM
I thought you said you wasn't taking sides, when all of your comments seem to be favoring Obama. How do you answer his position on abortion, or his connections to Ayers, or Rev. Wright, or higher taxes during an obvious recession which looks more and more like it will become a depression. What about his refusal to acknowledge his poor judgement as far as the surge goes, his determination to pull out of Iraq on his own time table rather than on Gen. Petraeus timetable who has brought about the level of success that we are facing now. Since I disagree with Obama on these crucial issues, how can I trust his judgement when, not if, something unexpected comes up? To be honest, I'm not a real fan of how McCain is running his campaign right now, but he is right about the issues.
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It's not taking sides to bring up known facts & statements from this debate and the Saddleback forum. I can't help what these facts show.
Abortion?
I hold the classic Christian view. Obama needs to come to grips with this issue and defend the sanctity of life.
Ayers?
This is mudslinging, plain and simple. When I was in show business, I sure had a lot of homosexual friends. Does that make me gay? LOL. I don't think so. Obama has loose ties, at best, with this man who -- along with LOTS of other people in the 1960s -- was caught up in some terrible stuff. Last I checked, Ayers was a Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Education.
Wright?
I'll go with McCain: The Rev. Wright issue is off limits.
Oh, and another two things:
1) Obama isn't an Arab;
2) Obama isn't a Muslim.
This is not an issue of "taking sides." It's an issue of truth, godliness, remaining biblical, being cautious, and staying tolerant of others.
R.A.