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TeamJordan23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 11:51 AM
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In conference call, Clinton-backing Rep. McGovern compares Obama to an “American Idol” contestant
We saw how great the race-baiting strategy worked out for the Clintons. I am guessing this one is going to end up slapping them in the face again. It is quite sad for the Clinton campaign to resort to smear campaigns rather than debate the issues.

I just hope an Obama trouncing tomorrow will shut them up again.

http://thepage.time.com/2008/02/18/clinton-campaign-calls-obama-a-promise-breaking-rhetoric-lifter/
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 11:58 AM
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1. No at first I thought so now he is more like David Karisch.
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loveangelc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:00 PM
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2. You know what Obama should say in the debate in TX?
He should say something about how he's very disappointed that the Clinton campaign and RNC/McCain seem to be in lockstep in their attacks on him, and as disappointing as it is, it is not to be unexpected from people who believe in the politics of the past. I should contact the Obama campaign and tell them to do that. lol.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:01 PM
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3. Congressman McGovern?
If so, this is the man who when announcing why he was supporting Hillary, was because his daughter wants to see a female president.
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Metric System Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:03 PM
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4. What does calling him the American Idol candidate have to do with race? n/t
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jackson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:17 PM
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15. It has to do with the Obama campaign strategy begun in November to play the race card
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:25 PM
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21. Bingo!!
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:21 PM
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17. Every criticism of Obama has to do with race
didn't you get the memorandum at the beginning of all this?
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:03 PM
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5. Outrageous! Post about it two more times.
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:04 PM
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6. People have been saying that about Obama almost from the beginning.
A lot of it has to do with his flashy rallies. Obama supporters are quick to point out how "good-looking" he is and how well he dresses and how well he speaks. Others notice the adoration of his fans, and compare it to the phenomenon of shows like American Idol.

This is not a new observation. In fact, since it's been so successful for Obama, I expect to see political campaigns in the future resemble Obama's campaign. We have entered a new era.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:34 PM
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14. Do American Idol contestants have "flashy rallies"
Do you have a Youtube link or something?

Crazy, I always thought it was just a crappy TV show.
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ORDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:04 PM
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7. It's just insulting. n/t
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MonkeyFunk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:07 PM
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10. It's just politics
People have to stop considering every blow thrown a horrible injustice. THey're running against each other.

And does the OP refer to George McGovern? SENATOR George McGovern?
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HeraldSquare212 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:06 PM
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8. Primaries are more like American Idol - caucuses take work and convincing voters
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:07 PM
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9. This kind of stuff coming from the Clinton camp diminishes
the process and her standing.
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ElsewheresDaughter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:09 PM
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11. Sanjaya........
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:11 PM
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What happened to Hillary being so "proud" of Obama and his accomplishments?
:shrug:
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goodhue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:11 PM
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12. I really like Jim McGovern
I'm actually kine of surprised he is not backing Obama, but I won't hold it against him.
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bowens43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 12:32 PM
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13. She looks so desperate
and in her desperation her real character is beginning to show and it isn't pretty.
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jackson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:18 PM
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16. He has a point. Obamanation is more of a pop culture phenomenon than a serious political movement
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:21 PM
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18. you don't like the American Idol image?
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:22 PM
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19. The resentment of Obama's standup character and likability oozes out of the pores of some.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:26 PM
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22. kinda like the Clinton hatred that oooooooozes the slime post after post!
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:30 PM
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23. Hey, you promised to put me on ignore!! You're about as credible as your candidate!
:rofl:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4630937#4633517
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:33 PM
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24. Living in the bubble again? for the record I made no such promise.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:24 PM
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20. BTW--THE MEDIA has repeadedly said Obama will sweep February--so it will
tomorrow will not surprize anyone.




I just hope an Obama trouncing tomorrow will shut them up again.
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