All three have been or will be eliminated from the public's consciousness at some point after the media's spotlight. That is if the prognosticators are correct (and the betting lines that had Obama a 12-1 favorite as of yesterday afternoon).
As they say in China, Welcome to Erection Night!
Whatever your feelings on each candidate, history will be made tonight.
This may be the 3rd most noteworthy Presidental election in this nation's 232 year history (Washington and Lincoln may take the prizes for tops...but that is debatable). Think about it.
- 150 years ago there were 31 million people in America....4 million of them (13 percent) were slaves. Now, you may have an African-American in the most popular position in the world.
- A large number of people are going to the voting booth for the first time EVER. I'm not saying all of these people are aware of the issues or even who the candidates are, but they're participating in the process and that's what a democracy is all about. We are a very diverse nation and every American should play a part regardless of how small a percentage their vote (or in some sections of the country "votes") matter.
- Hasn't the Republican Party learned over the past 50 years how important the media has become? From Nixon in 1960 to Dole in 1996 to McCain in 2008, appearance means everything. McCain is a very intelligent man and a hero for his service to this country, but people want a president that's physically appealing. McCain looked robotic and his slight anger problem didn't help his cause at all.
- One of the biggest losers in all of this might be the city of Newark. Expect Corey Booker to take a spot in the Obama administration, leaving the mayoral position vacant. Will the city be able to fill it with someone who can help an area in turmoil?
My prediction: Sen. Frank Lautenberg will win in NJ and then resign. He'll prompt give his job to Dennis Miller, thus fulfilling the national goal of having a former SNL actor serve in the Senate in every state in the union.
Some other quick thoughts:
- When every bank is eventually bought out by Bank of America, will every stadium/field/arena be called Bank of America Field?
- There was definitely a void in the election coverage without Tim Russert. The guy was so passionate about politics and really got into nights like tonight.
- For those who listen to AM radio, I'm thinking the Cars for Kids campaign should spend a little less money on ads and more on the kids. We know you're out there and if we have an extra car to throw around, it's all yours. That jingle has broken me out in cold sweats on a regular basis.
- Quick way to make small amounts of money? Check this site out. 20 minutes for $3. I'm hoping to parlay that into a 19 inch tv set on Black Friday.
- If McCain loses, will we still be his "friends"?
- I've turned on Fox News Channel twice in the past 2 months and each time an interviewer was yelling at the guest. Don't get me wrong, I watched the entire interview but that doesn't make it right. Case in point, I watched the entire video of Britany Spears getting her head shaved....also not very rewarding. But I watched the whole thing.
- How long until Sarah Palin gets her own talk show? She might be better off losing this one.
- Joe the Plumber might never speak on camera again. The guy has no license and allegedly owed money in back taxes. Tough break. Then again, maybe he can get a plumbing talk show off the ground.
- I'd love to see Hillary Clinton's ballot. I'm betting she's writing herself in for president.
- Barack Obama called for a playoff system in college football. Not even someone running for the most powerful position in the world has a shot of getting that together. You can thank the Rose Bowl presented by Citi (soon to be Rose Bowl presented by Bank of America) for that one.
Just finalized a trip to UNC Dec. 28th to go to the Dean Dome to see Rutgers lose by 40 to the eventual national champs. Could you imagine if they pulled the upset?
And then you remember it's Rutgers basketball and they don't upset teams. They only get upset.
Nevermind.
Lastly, November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month. Don't forget to wear purple Nov. 14th!
3 comments:
Cat,
I have some mixed feelings about your comments that Americans want a physically commanding president.
While I agree that Nixon came off looking disheveled and clammy in the '60 debates, I don't think a dynamic appearance should really be a qualification.
It's sad that it probably is.
It's sad because, in a TV age, I wonder if we ever would have elected a man in a wheelchair, FDR, who became one of our great presidents, or a man like Lincoln, who was gangly and awkward looking.
Sad commentary on what we deem important.
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Interesting tidbit that I've heard absolutely no one mention, except for me in recent days. I may blog about this myself later, but we'll see ...
Barack Obama is the first ... sitting senator elected president since '68, a 40-year span that has got to be unparalleled.
Nixon was the last in '68.
My research on that to come.
Pete....HDTVs are everywhere and even the smallest zit can swing people's opinion's on a candidate. Is it right? No....but that's the age we live in. FDR wouldn't have a shot at the presidency if he ran in 2008.
How many bald candidates have there been of late? Another reason Giuliani didn't stand a chance. People want someone they enjoy staring at on camera....especially young audiences. Last time I checked, American Idol didn't have many unattractive people in their Top 10. If you have the best voice in the competition, advance to the Top 16....and you're obese, get ready to pack your bags.
Another thought for you....the last four elections were won by the candidate with less military service. Turns out being a war hero isn't what it used to be anymore.
My quote of the campaign:
"You have to be kiding me"
- Me to an elderly woman, who was returning rotten eggplant, at the local DiCosimo's Deli, when she informed me that an unknown woman from Alaska was McCain's VP selection.
Nice job with the Senator research. Gordon Schochet would be proud of you.
I know you didn't vote for Obama; you wrote me in, right?
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