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Sep 07
A map of the United States showing the number of electoral votes allocated to each state. Under the current system, 270 electoral votes are required for a majority, out of 538 overall.
Sep 07
Today Senator Obama released the following statement on the U.S. Treasury Plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Sep 07
That should be the headline in newspapers around the world this morning. A couple of weeks ago I took off my Vice Presidential hat to act as political commentator and pundit to critique Barack Obama's V.P. choice of Joe Biden. I called it a terrible choice, a bland choice, and strategically, a failure. As a matter of fact, strategically, BOTH parties blew it. If Obama picks Hillary (and her 18 million primary votes) he has a good chance of sitting in the White House. But Joe who? From Dela-where? The guy known for plagiarizing his speeches? After watching last night's Sarah Palin performance, I can only say, now, that Obama's best shot at victory is if Biden plagiarizes Palin's speech!
Now, don't get me wrong. McCain and the GOP also made a strategic mistake. Winning the Presidency is all about electoral votes. If McCain picks Mitt Romney, he probably guarantees himself the White House. Nevada (my home state) might be the crucial battleground state in 2008. If the Republicans don't hold it- they lose. PERIOD. Nevada is 25% Mormon (believe it or not). Nevada loves Mitt Romney. He won the GOP Primary here. McCain came in third (behind Ron Paul). 'Nuff said. But even more importantly, from a strategic standpoint, Romney gives McCain a great shot to win Michigan, too (his home state- his dad was Governor). Michigan is the ultimate prize with 17 electoral votes. Take Michigan from Obama's column- that's a 34 electoral vote turnaround. Obama cannot recover from that knockout punch. Bar the door, Katie; game, set, and match for McCain. And, as a bonus, McCain said the economy isn't his strong suit. It is certainly Mitt's (the $300 million dollar man). Weakness solved. But alas, it wasn't to be.
Sep 07
My name is Wayne Root. I am the Vice Presidential nominee on the Libertarian Presidential ticket of Barr/Root (with my running mate, former 4-term Congressman Bob Barr). I am proud to have no prior experience as a politician and no connection of any kind to government. What I am is a common sense, no-nonsense, âCitizen Politicianâ- the first small businessman and home-school father on a Presidential ticket in modern political history. The only government check I have ever seen is an IRS refund of my own money and a student loan that I paid back in full. That loan, by the way, helped pay my way through Columbia University Class of 1983, the same graduating class as Barack Obama.
Perhaps most importantly, I am the first Nevadan ever on a Presidential ticket. It is my Nevadan roots (excuse the pun) that I'll address in this column. I believe that it is time for the âNevada modelâ to be adopted by the entire country- smaller government, lower taxes, free enterprise, rugged individualism, self-reliance, personal responsibility, individual rights, and FREEDOM- both economic freedom and personal freedom. I am proud to be a Nevadan. The biggest difference between Las Vegas and Washington D.C. is that in Las Vegas, the people gamble with their own money- as opposed to Washington D.C. where the politicians gamble with the taxpayers' money.
Sep 07
I wear two hats. One is the Vice Presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party. The other is as a political pundit, analyst and oddsmaker. In that second role, I can state unequivocally that Barack Obama has suffered one of the (if not the) worst months in modern political history. It can only be described as a disaster for Democrats. Obama has gone from prohibitive favorite to underdog in the blink of an eye. It now appears the shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot Democrats have managed to pick the one candidate who could possibly find a way to lose to John McCain.
A big part of Obama's disastrous plunge in the polls was his response (or lack of a response) to the energy crisis. Obama and his Democratic co-horts (led by Nancy Pelosi) refused to acknowledge that tough situations call for a change in tactics- in this case the acknowledgement that the American people demanded immediate action to lower pump prices and limit our dependence on foreign oil. McCain seized the issue and the momentum by supporting offshore drilling. Obama (and House Speaker Pelosi) looked weak, indecisive and uncaring about the pain being felt by Americans. Worse, they appeared beholden to a radical out-of-touch environmentalist lobby.
Sep 07
I wear two hats. One is the Vice Presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party. The other is as a political pundit, analyst and oddsmaker. In that second role, I can state unequivocally that Barack Obama has suffered one of the (if not the) worst months in modern political history. It can only be described as a disaster for Democrats. Obama has gone from prohibitive favorite to underdog in the blink of an eye. It now appears the shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot Democrats have managed to pick the one candidate who could possibly find a way to lose to John McCain.
A big part of Obama's disastrous plunge in the polls was his response (or lack of a response) to the energy crisis. Obama and his Democratic co-horts (led by Nancy Pelosi) refused to acknowledge that tough situations call for a change in tactics- in this case the acknowledgement that the American people demanded immediate action to lower pump prices and limit our dependence on foreign oil. McCain seized the issue and the momentum by supporting offshore drilling. Obama (and House Speaker Pelosi) looked weak, indecisive and uncaring about the pain being felt by Americans. Worse, they appeared beholden to a radical out-of-touch environmentalist lobby.
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