Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes conducts what appears to be the first joint interview with Senators Obama and Biden. The Democratic ticket responds to Obama's nomination acceptance speech and to Senator McCain's selection of Governor Sarah Palin as a running mate. Kroft (like many in the MSM) seems a bit in awe of Obama (he incorrectly opines that Palin is less experienced than Obama -- Palin has instituted reform), and some of his questions strike me as irrelevant, but this 15-minute segment is nevertheless interesting: On a related note, CNN conducted a poll over the weekend (after the Gov. … [Read more...] about First Obama/Biden Interview; McCain Bounce?
Archives for August 2008
John McCain is Not George W. Bush
The Democratic Convention seemed united in the view that McCain is "more of the same" -- i.e., that McCain is running for Bush's third term. Dick Morris assembles helpful list of differences: 1. McCain fought for campaign finance reform — McCain-Feingold — that Bush resisted and ultimately signed because he had no choice. 2. McCain led the battle to restrict interrogation techniques of terror suspects and to ban torture. 3. McCain went with Joe Lieberman on a tough measure to curb climate change, something Bush denies is going on. 4. McCain opposed the Bush tax cuts when they passed. 5. … [Read more...] about John McCain is Not George W. Bush
How Sarah Palin Got Picked
Stephen Hayes (Weekly Standard) provides a detailed, inside-look on how Gov. Sarah Palin got picked. … [Read more...] about How Sarah Palin Got Picked
Sarah Palin Viewed More Favorably Than Joe Biden
Rasmussen: Palin earns positive reviews from 78% of Republicans, 26% of Democrats and 63% of unaffiliated voters....Among all voters, 29% have a Very Favorable opinion of Palin while 9% hold a Very Unfavorable view. By way of comparison, on the day he was selected as Barack Obama’s running mate, Delaware Senator Joseph Biden was viewed favorably by 43% of voters. Check it out. … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Viewed More Favorably Than Joe Biden
R.C. Sproul’s Latest Book – Now Available
Dr. R.C. Sproul is well-known as a first-rate theologian. With Five Things Every Christian Needs To Grow, he has penned a book that is meaty and rich, while digestible by any layman, and particularly well suited to a newer believer. I had the privilege of proof-reading this short book and highly recommend it. (HT: Chris Larson) … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul’s Latest Book – Now Available
Senator Clinton on the Palin nomination
Senator Hillary Clinton released this brief statement today: “We should all be proud of Governor Sarah Palin's historic nomination, and I congratulate her and Senator McCain," Clinton, the first woman to win a presidential primary, said in the statement. "While their policies would take America in the wrong direction, Governor Palin will add an important new voice to the debate.”Translation? … [Read more...] about Senator Clinton on the Palin nomination