He communicated his message much more effectively than the other Democratic candidates, particularly the need for change from the current scorched Earth politics we have in the Beltway. Yes, he does have his faults, particularly associations with some questionable individuals, but show me a perfect politician and I’ll sell you a very nice bridge. As Americans, we should all be proud of his accomplishments and be pulling for him this fall. Electing a Washington stalwart like McCain and/or Hillary does not bring about change.

Disenchanted Hillary voters would do themselves a disservice if they vote for Senator McCain over Senator Obama. Besides the ridiculous support of a gas tax holiday, Hillary and McCain oppose each other on virtually every issue while Hillary and Obama agree on virtually every issue. Why would you vote for someone that supports policies that you oppose? Let’s make this election about the issues for a change and not about sensationalized scandals and the quotes of former pastors and supporters. This election is not about them, it is about us taking back our country from power-hungry criminals.

Mobile post sent by washingtonhotlist using Utterz.  Replies.  mp3 ]]> http://www.washingtonhotlist.com/hillary-to-concede-tomorrow/feed/ 7 http://www.washingtonhotlist.com/inauguration-day-fantasy-or-reality/ http://www.washingtonhotlist.com/inauguration-day-fantasy-or-reality/#comments Sat, 24 May 2008 23:11:08 +0000 Steve Levine http://www.washingtonhotlist.com/?p=888 It is noon on January 20th, 2009, and Barack Obama has just taken the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States.

He speaks:

“My fellow Americans, before I address you in my new role and give you my thoughts on this occasion, I want to acknowledge the gentleman seated in the [...]]]> It is noon on January 20th, 2009, and Barack Obama has just taken the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States.

He speaks:

“My fellow Americans, before I address you in my new role and give you my thoughts on this occasion, I want to acknowledge the gentleman seated in the row behind me – an outstanding jurist and a true American, Associate Justice John Paul Stevens. Earlier this year, Justice Stevens celebrated his 88th birthday, and earlier today, he handed me his letter of resignation from the court he has served with distinction for 33 years.

John Stevens told me that he delayed his resignation until this election, hoping that a new president would appoint a successor who shared his judicial philosophy. I am personally grateful that he chose to wait to announce his retirement, and honored that I will have the opportunity to name someone who will carry on his liberal tradition.

To that end, I am announcing that tomorrow, in my first official act as President, I will submit the name of just such a person — a distinguished American, who recently completed one of the most historic and courageous campaigns in American history and who, I am certain, will bring compassion, honor and distinction to the seat that Justice Stevens has graced.

My fellow Americans, I give you the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Apparently, West Virginia voters fail to appreciate and/or understand the basic economic rules of supply and demand. McCain and Hillary are hoping the rest of the country follows suit and supports saving a few bucks a month so we can become even more dependent on a resource controlled by cartels and terrorist organizations. Playing on the stupidity and fears of Americans is a very bipartisan tradition.