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Thoughts on the first debate

This was a very anticipated debate and I think it lived up to and exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed at Barack Obama’s ability to not only go toe-to-toe with McCain on foreign policy issues, but to even take … Continue reading

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Maybe it’s just me…

…but the speakers at the Republican National Convention are sounding a little paranoid in their attacks on Obama. They obviously see him as a very real threat. Not that the Democrats didn’t take their shots at McCain, but I’m hearing … Continue reading

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Obama/McCain: Argument about “More Experience”

One of the main arguments against Barack Obama for President is that McCain has more experience, or rather, Obama does not have enough experience. My favorite rebuttal against that is this: Look where experience has gotten us so far. My … Continue reading

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Barack Obama in Grand Rapids

I attended the much ballyhooed Barack Obama campaign rally in Grand Rapids, MI today. It was an interesting experience, having only been at one before: Bob Dole for President ’96. I was 16 then and only attended as part of … Continue reading

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