US Presidential Election 2008

RobsonLegend · 02-12-2008, 08:58 PM

Well, it's silly season right now (Primaries/Caucuses). Time for a new Administration, and the field has gotten progressively thinner to where it's two viable candidates on either side right now.

On the Democratic side, I wonder if Senator Clinton will regret her decision to forgo campaigning in the Chesapeake states to further her bid in the bigger states like Ohio and Texas. She had time to do that anyway, and if Senator Obama sweeps those 3 primaries tonight, she is going to have a hard time holding back his momentum.

On the Republican side, I'd really love it if the remaining candidates formed the ticket. I like Governor Huckabee, and I think he'd be a wonderful VP for a Senator McCain bid for the White House. It'd be a very balanced ticket. He still thinks he's got a chance, and I don't blame him, as there are still plenty of states (and delegates) to be had, and they're not all winner-take-all Primaries from here out.

So where do you folks stand (and no, "I hope that helps" need not constitute part of your response

)?

**GocartMozart** · 02-12-2008, 09:09 PM

question: i don't know enough about hucakbee's stances. that said, has this presidential run cemented him as a GOP leader in future elections or does he need the vice-presidency to do that? if not picked, is he dead in the water?

on the democrat side, I think it's clear one way or another Obama wins here. If Hillary becomes the nomination, he's still a clear democratic leader and probably the face of the party.

RobsonLegend · 02-12-2008, 09:32 PM

I think if he loses, Governor Huckabee has definitely positioned himself well for a run in '12. I can definitely see him running for a Senate position in '10, with a Senate seat opening up in Arkansas that has an incumbent Democrat. He's certainly conducted himself through this campaign with a heck of a lot more class than certain other now-withdrawn GOP candidates.

He really doesn't need the Vice-Presidency at this point. Really, if he's harboring any ambition to become more of a power-player, one could argue that he could do more as a Senator eventually.

**Dirtycheat** · 02-12-2008, 09:55 PM

personally, i hope it should be anyone but Hilary. I didnt mind her until she went and attacked obama is such an immature way and after her all crying antics etc.

All that aside im not sure which one will make the better leader. Its hard to tell from what they say since most politicians world wide never live up to what they promised to do.

**GocartMozart** · 02-12-2008, 09:58 PM

I had a friend argue with me on a topic about the stance of conservative republicans. He seriously thought that conservatives would pick clinton over mccain. Knowing quite a few conservative republicans, they generally loathe the family, in particular the wife. i think there is a zero percent chance for conservatives to go with anyone other than the GOP nomination at this mpoint. The democrats really do not care what the conservative republicans think, and certainly aren't looking out for their interests. i can't see it

united1999 · 02-12-2008, 10:28 PM

whoever wins we want someone who can lead this country on the right direction.
At the moment things don't look good as far as i am concerned.

RobsonLegend · 02-12-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtycheat

personally, i hope it should be anyone but Hilary. I didnt mind her until she went and attacked obama is such an immature way and after her all crying antics etc.

Well, there's that, and the playing up to the crowds with multiple faces depending on where she goes, her shameless method of "at any cost" politics that included forsaking her own roots, the moderate platform but liberal history, the family history, and the overbearing husband who very obviously still would like to be President.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GocartMozart

I had a friend argue with me on a topic about the stance of conservative republicans. He seriously thought that conservatives would pick clinton over mccain. Knowing quite a few conservative republicans, they generally loathe the family, in particular the wife. i think there is a zero percent chance for conservatives to go with anyone other than the GOP nomination at this mpoint. The democrats really do not care what the conservative republicans think, and certainly aren't looking out for their interests. i can't see it

You're right. After 1992-2000, most conservatives would rather die than see another Clinton in office.

Quote:

Originally Posted by united1999

whoever wins we want someone who can lead this country on the right direction.

Really? You think?

**USAManUtd13** · 02-12-2008, 11:09 PM

I was really liking a lot of what Ron Paul had to say, but there is no way that he will be winning the nomination. I don't like Hillary Clinton and Obama is too inexperienced for me to vote for him (plus his foreign policy comments are simply retarded). McCain seems to be the best candidate left, I'll likely be voting for him.

RobsonLegend · 02-12-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAManUtd13

I was really liking a lot of what Ron Paul had to say, but there is no way that he will be winning the nomination.

These are my thoughts on Congressman Paul.

And my thoughts on today's primary results.

**GocartMozart** · 02-28-2008, 05:17 PM

Here's a nice little vid from the Ohio debate. Russert = awesome

02-12-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
RobsonLegend Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 446 National Team: England Club Team: United Players: Robson, Lineker, Keane vCash: 500 Thanks: 7 Thanked 87 Times in 30 Posts	US Presidential Election 2008 Well, it's silly season right now (Primaries/Caucuses). Time for a new Administration, and the field has gotten progressively thinner to where it's two viable candidates on either side right now. On the Democratic side, I wonder if Senator Clinton will regret her decision to forgo campaigning in the Chesapeake states to further her bid in the bigger states like Ohio and Texas. She had time to do that anyway, and if Senator Obama sweeps those 3 primaries tonight, she is going to have a hard time holding back his momentum. On the Republican side, I'd really love it if the remaining candidates formed the ticket. I like Governor Huckabee, and I think he'd be a wonderful VP for a Senator McCain bid for the White House. It'd be a very balanced ticket. He still thinks he's got a chance, and I don't blame him, as there are still plenty of states (and delegates) to be had, and they're not all winner-take-all Primaries from here out. So where do you folks stand (and no, "I hope that helps" need not constitute part of your response )? __________________ *Baby RL does her impression of Bono* Last edited by RobsonLegend; 02-12-2008 at 09:08 PM.

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GocartMozart Status: Roonatic #1 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Liebesträume No. 3 Posts: 1,765 National Team: Bulgaria vCash: 112 Thanks: 451 Thanked 86 Times in 49 Posts	question: i don't know enough about hucakbee's stances. that said, has this presidential run cemented him as a GOP leader in future elections or does he need the vice-presidency to do that? if not picked, is he dead in the water? on the democrat side, I think it's clear one way or another Obama wins here. If Hillary becomes the nomination, he's still a clear democratic leader and probably the face of the party. __________________ Quality of Posts > Quantity of Posts There is a reason I bleed red. United until I die. Jessica wants to you to come to Terrace Talk: The Official Blog of United Zone

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RobsonLegend Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 446 National Team: England Club Team: United Players: Robson, Lineker, Keane vCash: 500 Thanks: 7 Thanked 87 Times in 30 Posts	I think if he loses, Governor Huckabee has definitely positioned himself well for a run in '12. I can definitely see him running for a Senate position in '10, with a Senate seat opening up in Arkansas that has an incumbent Democrat. He's certainly conducted himself through this campaign with a heck of a lot more class than certain other now-withdrawn GOP candidates. He really doesn't need the Vice-Presidency at this point. Really, if he's harboring any ambition to become more of a power-player, one could argue that he could do more as a Senator eventually. __________________ *Baby RL does her impression of Bono*

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Dirtycheat Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,661 Club Team: one guess Players: giggs, scholes, keane, ole, neville vCash: 2714 Thanks: 732 Thanked 685 Times in 275 Posts	personally, i hope it should be anyone but Hilary. I didnt mind her until she went and attacked obama is such an immature way and after her all crying antics etc. All that aside im not sure which one will make the better leader. Its hard to tell from what they say since most politicians world wide never live up to what they promised to do. __________________ great ava by codd1e Quality > Quantity which is why we give active members who post quality, media and pic room access. 3 Day SPOILER Rule please read

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GocartMozart Status: Roonatic #1 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Liebesträume No. 3 Posts: 1,765 National Team: Bulgaria vCash: 112 Thanks: 451 Thanked 86 Times in 49 Posts	I had a friend argue with me on a topic about the stance of conservative republicans. He seriously thought that conservatives would pick clinton over mccain. Knowing quite a few conservative republicans, they generally loathe the family, in particular the wife. i think there is a zero percent chance for conservatives to go with anyone other than the GOP nomination at this mpoint. The democrats really do not care what the conservative republicans think, and certainly aren't looking out for their interests. i can't see it __________________ Quality of Posts > Quantity of Posts There is a reason I bleed red. United until I die. Jessica wants to you to come to Terrace Talk: The Official Blog of United Zone

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united1999 Status: Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 53 National Team: Brazil Club Team: Manchester United FC Players: Wayen Rooney vCash: 500 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	whoever wins we want someone who can lead this country on the right direction. At the moment things don't look good as far as i am concerned.

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USAManUtd13 Status: Section Mod Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 332 National Team: USA Club Team: United Players: Giggs, Zidane, Scholes, Ole, DB7 vCash: 25 Thanks: 54 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts	I was really liking a lot of what Ron Paul had to say, but there is no way that he will be winning the nomination. I don't like Hillary Clinton and Obama is too inexperienced for me to vote for him (plus his foreign policy comments are simply retarded). McCain seems to be the best candidate left, I'll likely be voting for him. __________________ "Collar turned up, back straight, chest stuck out, he glided into the arena as if he owned the fucking place. Any arena, but nowhere more effectively than Old Trafford. This was his stage. He loved it, the crowd loved him" -Roy Keane on Eric Cantona

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GocartMozart Status: Roonatic #1 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Liebesträume No. 3 Posts: 1,765 National Team: Bulgaria vCash: 112 Thanks: 451 Thanked 86 Times in 49 Posts	Here's a nice little vid from the Ohio debate. Russert = awesome __________________ Quality of Posts > Quantity of Posts There is a reason I bleed red. United until I die. Jessica wants to you to come to Terrace Talk: The Official Blog of United Zone

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