Too Much Silence

It is high time for President Obama to be far more vocal in his opposition to the evil, despotic regime in Libya, and in his support for the struggles of public employee union members in Wisconsin, Ohio, New Jersey, and other states where Republican Governors are increasingly trying to close their budget gaps on the backs of civil servants, teachers, emergency personnel, and public school students.
Lend your voice to the chorus seeking regime change in Libya and stand side by side with the union members who help every day to make this great country better and stronger!

Obama Vetting Process Needs To Be More Careful

As the Obama Administration continues critical negotiations with Congress on the passage of the proposed stimulus packages for the economy that are before both the House and the Senate, his vetting team must take greater care in evaluating potential nominees for federal jobs.

The tax problems of Timothy Geitner, Tom Daschle, and others, and the state contract investigation that is plaguing Governor Bill Richardson, have created problems that the new President doesn't need.

As he seeks to address the economy and other issues, President Obama must not be distracted by the personal troubles of his nominees.

Because his vetting team did not thoroughly evaluate potential nominees, we have a Treasury Secretary who some will not trust, a fine public servant in Tom Daschle who will not be able to work on improving health care, and a Republican Commerce Secretary (Senator Judd Gregg) instead of Obama's preferred choice, Governor Richardson.

A more thorough look at potential nominees will provide an Administration that all Americans can be proud of. So far, the President's batting average with regard to nominees is weaker than it should be.

Cross the Aisle for Commerce Pick

If President Obama continues his streak of wise appointments, then he should definitely nominate Republican Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire to the post of U.S. Commerce Secretary.

Such a nomination would show Obama's continued commitment to bipartisanship in his Cabinet, and would allow the Democratic Governor of New Hampshire to appoint a Democrat to the then-vacated Senate seat now held by the Republican Gregg.

This would put the Democrats in the Senate one step closer to getting the 60 vote supermajority needed to block Republican filibusters of Democratic legislative initiatives championed by the President.

So, I say...welcome "Secretary Gregg".

Fanatical Minority Seeks to Overturn Election

A small and obnoxious minority of disgruntled voters, unable to legitimately win at the ballot box on Election Day, are now trying to sue to prevent President-elect Obama's inauguration on the grounds that he is not a natural born U.S. citizen.
This carries sour grapes to a ridiculous extreme.

A Healthy Clash of Ideas

As Bill Schneider makes clear in the attached special report, the team of Obama-Biden is assembling a high-intensity Cabinet filled with people from different parts of the political spectrum who are not afraid to speak their minds. It is through this interplay of intellects, egos, and persuasive powers that the new President will receive the best information to move the country forward in the years ahead.

Chatting with Rivals is Positive

By inviting former Democratic primary rivals Hillary Clinton and Bill Richardson to discuss the Secretary of State job and former opponent John McCain to discuss reaching bipartisan cooperation for moving the country forward, President-elect Obama has shown a willingness to move beyond the tired, divisive political rhetoric of the past.
All Americans should be proud of his efforts in this regard.

Amazing Times

A Landslide Victory For Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden!
The Obama-Biden Era is about to begin.
Bravo Gentlemen!

Obama Should Channel Legacy of Both Roosevelts

If he is elected President, Senator Barack Obama should seek to govern effectively by combining the strengths of Theodore Roosevelt, a Progressive Republican, with those of his cousin, Franklin Roosevelt, a liberal Democrat.
Like Theodore Roosevelt, Obama should seek to become "the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood," who fights with the certainty that, even if he fails, "his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory, nor defeat." In other words, TR said, "Get in the fight for what you believe in, don't be afraid to challenge the status quo thinking, and seek to make a difference without fear of failure!" Added to this should be a good dose of FDR, who as a successfull New York governor and President was a man who was not afraid of being labeled a politician. Franklin Roosevelt never shied away from his outspoken love of his political party, and he eventually redefined the meaning of partisan governance with his New Deal. While Obama talks of transforming our politics, he must also be willing to master the art of transactional politics, i.e. the ability to actually negotiate proposals and policy ideas with the Congress, which could very well have large Democratic majorities in both the House and the Senate after tonight's election results.
If he is elected President of the United States tonight, Barack Obama should combine the political savvy and strategy of Franklin Roosevelt with the political courage and rhetoric of Theodore Roosevelt. By uniting the best of Progressivism and Liberalism, a President Obama could fundamentally strengthen this country against its enemies, and fundamentally reform this country's priorities right here at home.

Senator Obama Campaigns Ardently in Battleground Cities of Jacksonville, Charlotte, and Manassas

As the last lap approached, Senator Obama closed out his 2008 campaigning in the Bush-Backing Cities of Jacksonville, Florida, Charlotte, NC, and Manassas, VA.

Obama Strikes Back Against Palin

As the presidential race moves toward the finish line, Senator Obama continues to prove that he will not allow the increasingly nasty smear tactics of the McCain-Palin ticket to go unanswered.

Obama Should Be Seen As A Candidate, Not A Black Candidate

Citizens with an open mind believe Senator Barack Obama should be judged as a candidate with ideas, not simply as a black candidate, as comedian Chris Rock recently shared with Larry King.

We Must Help Working Families

In response to the incredible financial turmoil of the past week, which saw the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the purchase of Merrill Lynch by Bank Of America, and the government bailouts of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and AIG Insurance, both presidential campaigns have stepped up their discussions of economic policies, as this Obama discussion demonstrates.

Senator Obama: Stick to the Issues, Your Strong Suit

Today, Senator Obama's attempt to be witty at a campaign stop was a move he should avoid. Referring to Sarah Palin as, "Governor, Mother, and Moose shooter...that's cool stuff," could be interpreted by some of the more ignorant elements of our populus as a derogatory comment.
Avoid such jabs Senator. You have great strength on the issues. Play to your strengths. That is always the best strategy, in any endeavor, including campaigns.

Senator Obama: Play Your Game, Not Theirs

Senator Obama, you stated on This Week with George Stephanopoulos that you didn't feel Sarah Palin was qualified to be Vice-President.
While I agree with you, let me give you a piece of unsolicited advice, if I may, as a citizen of the U.S.
Prove to the American people in this campaign that the Obama-Biden ticket is better qualified to govern by example, not by playing the GOP's game of clashing words.
Prove she is less qualified by showcasing the power of your progressive ideals and ideas, in contrast to her regurgitation of GOP poll-tested sound bites.
She and Senator McCain claim to "talk the talk" of reform and change.
Show them both how to "walk the walk".