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Post by concerned on Mar 2, 2008 20:59:59 GMT -5
The scene is set for a tussle between the two candidates for the support of some of the sharpest and most independent minds in politics. Obama is hoping to appoint cross-party figures to his cabinet such as Chuck Hagel, the Republican senator for Nebraska and an opponent of the Iraq war, and Richard Lugar, leader of the Republicans on the Senate foreign relations committee. www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article3466823.eceGood idea but I think this willl shake up the troops. In the artical Obama might even lean toward a republican as vice president. |
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Post by frankcor on Mar 2, 2008 21:32:25 GMT -5
A Republican for Obama's running mate? My money would be on Maine's Senator Olympia Snow. She'd appease a lot of Hillary's supporters but may make the ticket lean to far to the left.
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Post by Ralph on Mar 2, 2008 22:15:15 GMT -5
Keep in mind saying and doing are two entirely different things.
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Post by dgriffin on Mar 2, 2008 22:40:41 GMT -5
Ralph's right. Kum Bay Ya is only a song.
See if you can spot Hillary in the chorus.
That is NOT Ann Coulter.
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Post by Swimmy on Mar 2, 2008 22:47:05 GMT -5
I've always thought that it would be a brilliant move to cross party lines. If I ever did run for president and won, I'd be taking the best irrespective party lines.
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Post by bobbbiez on Mar 3, 2008 0:47:54 GMT -5
 Just love the idea of cross party lines. Hey, most all the voters today vote like that anyways.  Would be great if our candidates followed suit and maybe then the Republicans and Democrats will finally start working together for the betterment of all. ;D Sure as hell can't make things any worse then they are now  .
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Post by Swimmy on Mar 3, 2008 8:31:56 GMT -5
I'm sure once the President Bush is no longer in the political scene, the democrats will be hard pressed to continue their political posturing, unless hrc gets the DNC nomination.
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Post by froggy on Mar 3, 2008 10:08:34 GMT -5
Just love the idea of cross party lines. Hey, most all the voters today vote like that anyways. Would be great if our candidates followed suit and maybe then the Republicans and Democrats will finally start working together for the betterment of all. ;D Sure as hell can't make things any worse then they are now . The way I see it, there is nothing wrong with crossing party lines. What any president should want is the best person for the job. This is one country and shouldn't be divided by policital affiliations like it has. Obama would be smart to pick out the best people he can for his cabinet, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, political party, etc. |
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Post by Swimmy on Mar 3, 2008 11:04:34 GMT -5
And it would certainly promote him as a unifier not a divider. I doubt hrc would be as willing to cross party lines, it might kill her.
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Post by Ralph on Mar 3, 2008 12:36:15 GMT -5
Well there was a lot of singing Kumbaya in our local election this past fall.
You can see where that went.
What we would all like to see happen and what does happen in the end are always different.
It would be nice if people did what they promised they would do just once.
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Post by froggy on Mar 3, 2008 12:54:08 GMT -5
And it would certainly promote him as a unifier not a divider. I doubt hrc would be as willing to cross party lines, it might kill her. HRC crossing party lines? Forget about it. |
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Post by bobbbiez on Mar 3, 2008 14:45:01 GMT -5
I second that thought.
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Post by frankcor on Mar 3, 2008 19:58:28 GMT -5
If you missed Saturday Night Live this weekend and NBC poking fun of itself and the Democrat Debate, here's your chance:
The portrayal of Tim Russert is wonderful.
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Just love the idea of cross party lines. Hey, most all the voters today vote like that anyways. 
Would be great if our candidates followed suit and maybe then the Republicans and Democrats will finally start working together for the betterment of all. ;D
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