January 3/4 Smorgasbord and Open Thread

Now that I'm an undecided voter (0.00 / 0)

I'm going to see Richardson tonight and Obama tomorrow and try and figure out which one to vote for.

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 13:55:57 PM CST

GoBama! (0.00 / 0)

Richardson is too much like a used car salesman to me...

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 21:43:11 PM CST

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The prodigal son returns.... (0.00 / 0)

where the heck have you been... we were going to sent the swat team out

Hope > Fear




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by: Mike Hoefer @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:57:08 PM CST

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Please go see Hillary! (0.00 / 0)

I think if you go see her, you will be very impressed!

Energy and persistence conquer all things.


Benjamin Franklin


 

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by: Kathy Sullivan @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:15:47 PM CST

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For the record... (0.00 / 0)

Not that it matters...

I've seen Hillary twice, and Hillary surrogates several more.  I don't mind her...  I wouldn't mind voting for her.

But, if she wins the nomination, my brother and sister (who i've gradually persuaded to register as Democrats) have vowed not to vote in the general election.

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:27:01 PM CST

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so... (0.00 / 0)

I guess my point is:

I can't vote for someone who turns so many people off from the Democratic Process.

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:30:51 PM CST

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Bring them to see Hillary!! (0.00 / 0)

Welcome back!  

Energy and persistence conquer all things.


Benjamin Franklin


 

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by: Kathy Sullivan @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:31:06 PM CST

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I did (0.00 / 0)

I dragged my sister (nearly kicking and screaming) to a Hillary Event in Hannover.

At this event, a New York Voter drove all the way up to ask her a question: Did she read the National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq before she voted to support the Invasion?  Hillary said "I was briefed" and got into a bit of a heated exchange with the person.  

That sealed the deal for my sister.  

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:36:56 PM CST

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Bring her again!! (0.00 / 0)

Energy and persistence conquer all things.


Benjamin Franklin


 

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by: Kathy Sullivan @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:47:40 PM CST

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I appreciate you enthusiasm for your chosen candidate (0.00 / 0)

but... it aint gunnah happen.

She was complaining all evening about the 200 or so Hillary signs that showed up in two foot intervals along RT 16 on her way to work.

Next snow storm, we discover the campaign's views on the Environment.

Of course, my Obama Sign is under a six foot snow drift, so i'm not exactly one to talk...

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 23:04:55 PM CST

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nhcollege dem is back (0.00 / 0)

cool

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:54:53 PM CST

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I've seen her! (0.00 / 0)

She just doesn't do it for me. She has some great people working on her campaign, but I really like Richardson and Obama for different reasons and can't decide which one I like more.

I saw Richardson tonight and he talked a lot about all this stuff he wants to do, expanded federal education mandates, and then talks about "balancing the budget" by killing ~$8bn in "corporate welfare" while maintaining tax cuts, so I'm not sure how realistic he is. He also doesn't seem very respectful of Westphalian principles -- asking for Musharraf to go if he's elected, and promoting democracy and human rights through "pressure" as foreign policy ends.

I like that he's conservative where I'm conservative: balanced budgets and gun control. And I like that he has a lot of foreign policy experience, but I don't think I agree with the way he sees foreign policy issues. His support for the Cuba embargo and travel ban is especially off-putting because it means he doesn't respect my right as an American citizen to freely travel abroad. But... experience and a balanced budget goal is very appealing.

I'm starting to lean Obama. I feel like, electorally, a Richardson vote makes more sense (not a "rubber-stamp" of Iowa, not a media-darling), but I think Obama's closer to me on the issues I care about (or maybe issues where I think the President largely lacks much Congressional oversight) than Richardson is. I don't know...I feel conflicted.

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:48:40 PM CST

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vote Edwards n/t (0.00 / 0)

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:52:21 PM CST

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He's the best campaigner, I think (0.00 / 0)

but I don't like his proposed trade or foreign policies...

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:55:06 PM CST

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the changing shape of the pollster.com trend is very interesting (0.00 / 0)

We had the "Kiss" on Dec 28 and now the "Recoil"

Those Suffolk numbers seem a bit exuberant to me...

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by: Mike Hoefer @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 14:24:26 PM CST

The most happiest time of the year! every 4 years (0.00 / 0)

This is the world series and superbowl  all wrapped up in one for me!

My grandfather who was a precinct captain and Democratic organizer fed the fire of politics to me at young age, bless his Irish catholic heart. I have been hooked ever since.

Pindell/Boston Globe has the best listing of events I have seen .

I agree with your assessment.

 If we don't do it who will?
Teach a mind, change a nation!

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by: Granitdamit @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 15:48:30 PM CST

Anecdotal trends (0.00 / 0)

I've announced for Edwards here. My daughter and wife are both supporting Kucinich.

This could either signal a bit more momentum for Kucinich - his rally at the Colonial Theater in Keene last night drew a surprisingly large crowd - or could signal my relative influence on my mother's vote.

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by: elwood @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 19:20:35 PM CST

wife Edwards (0.00 / 0)

mother Edwards, son Obama...but he can't vote till the general...so there's hope...

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:53:51 PM CST

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If he can vote in the general (0.00 / 0)

can't he vote in the primary?

Can't an underage voter cast a Primary ballot, if they will be OF age by the general?

SGS is Jack Mitchell of Lowell, MA. The symbolism of the "sleeping giant" is based on my HOPE for America.

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by: Sleeping Giant Stirs @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 23:45:36 PM CST

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you have to be of voting age to vote n/t (0.00 / 0)

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 08:12:49 AM CST

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For the other folks (0.00 / 0)

From Disabilities Rights Center-NH
1. Am I eligible to register to vote in New Hampshire?

You may register to vote if you meet the following criteria:
· You are a United States citizen
· You are 18 years of age
· You may register at age 17 if you will be 18 years old by the day of the next election
· You are domiciled in the community in which you are seeking to register

SGS is Jack Mitchell of Lowell, MA. The symbolism of the "sleeping giant" is based on my HOPE for America.

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by: Sleeping Giant Stirs @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 10:27:53 AM CST

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The next election (0.00 / 0)

is Tuesday.

Iowa lets people caucus if they will be voting age in November. New Hampshire does not allow people under 18 to vote.

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by: elwood @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 10:51:45 AM CST

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you can register but not vote till 18. n/t (4.00 / 1)

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 12:25:52 PM CST

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Hmmm (0.00 / 0)

That's a very revealing comment.

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by: Nicholas Gunn @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 23:48:52 PM CST

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My wife came out for obama over instant messenger today (4.00 / 1)

... then asked if I wanted anything at the grocery store!

Hope > Fear




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by: Mike Hoefer @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 22:59:41 PM CST

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My best bud's babe (0.00 / 0)

called me on the cellie this AM.

Yo, your man ROCKS.

I'll be dropping off an Obama sign soon!

SGS is Jack Mitchell of Lowell, MA. The symbolism of the "sleeping giant" is based on my HOPE for America.

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by: Sleeping Giant Stirs @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 23:47:59 PM CST

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Reich "Calls it" (0.00 / 0)

Prediction

The nominees for president in 2008 will be John McCain and Barack Obama. I can't, as yet, see far enough into the future to know which of them will win. I'll report back just as soon as I do.

Hope > Fear




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by: Mike Hoefer @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 01:16:16 AM CST

Some should take note (0.00 / 0)

the blog entry immediately before it: The Widening Trade Deficit With China, in an Election Year

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 01:22:56 AM CST

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it is a good post too (0.00 / 0)

The real problem isn't our trade deficit with China. The problem is that America as a whole is living beyond its means.

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by: Mike Hoefer @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 09:05:10 AM CST

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and having China finance it (0.00 / 0)

that won't last for long...their internal growth rate is enough to keep them afloat

for transparency sake ~I represent Union print shops

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by: JonnyBBad @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 12:27:15 PM CST

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China (0.00 / 0)

Well, I mean Reich's prediction:

Don't be surprised if in 2008 Congress threatens China with tariffs unless it does more to raise the value of its currency against the dollar, making our imports from China sufficiently expensive and our exports to China sufficiently cheap to close the deficit - and thereby, it's assumed, save good American jobs. But politicians are wrong if they think a rising yuan is any answer.

Is reminiscent of Obama and Clinton's position:

Obama will cosponsor a bill with Clinton to impose high duties on Chinese goods, intended to pressure China into revaluing its currency (FT).

And some people think this policy position doesn't make too much sense.

Edwards, despite his often protectionist-sounding rhetoric, seems to take a softer position on this issue, though still demagogues against "currency manipulation" in general.

Fight Currency Manipulation: Some of our trading partners intentionally manipulate their currencies to keep the price of their exports low, putting American businesses at a great disadvantage. Edwards believes that other nations like China and Japan must make meaningful progress toward ending currency manipulation. Future deals must include strong, clear language on impermissible currency practices. Edwards will also make it easier for the Department of the Treasury to act against unfair trade practices by removing the intent requirement and allowing a range of responses, such as suspending government purchases from the foreign country to taking a case directly to the WTO.

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 13:24:50 PM CST

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