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Obama Needs to 'Reset' His Presidency
Source: Wall Street Journal

The president we have is very different from the man who campaigned for the office in 2008. Time out, Mr. President.

One More Obama CAmpaign Lie Comes to Light!
Source: Politico

I can see the conspiracy but lets get to the real point, President BHO lied to all Americans in his run for the Presidency, 'There will be transparency in governemtn.

Hit or Myth: Did the Media 'Destroy' McCain's Chances By Mocking Sarah Palin?
Source: Editor & Publisher

In the months after the November election, and then gaining even more attention as Barack Obama became president, are charges that the media helped elect him by attacking, of mocking, Sarah Palin.

Call The WAAAAAAAAmbulance! Sarah Palin Thinks The "Liberal Press" Is Mean!
Source: Crooks and Liars

A big chunk of the YouTube clip is Palin teeing off on media coverage of her family.

Who's Who in the New Obama Cabinet
Source: Sky.com

The new Administration is kicking into gear. Find out who's who.

Former radical Bill Ayers distances himself from Sen. Barack Obama
Source: The Detroit Free Press

In a television interview, former Weather Underground radical Bill Ayers once again insists he was not close to Barack Obama.

WPIX Jim Watkins: An open letter to Sen. Joe Lieberman
Source: WPIX television, NYC

What happens when you gamble on the wrong horse? The good senator is about to find out...

Obama Overcomes
Source: The Globe and Mail

A Canadian observer views the Obama triumph, and aside from a few eyebrow-raising comments (calling Obama a "mixed-race" candidate and insisting that Hispanics have been reliable republican voters "for decades") pretty much hits the mark.

America weighs its risks and rebirth
Source: The Globe and Mail

Is Barack Obama extraordinarily brilliant or simply extremely lucky in his timing?

Rewarding poor sportsmanship and behavior

As most here on the Vine know, I am quite to the left and support Obama fully. McCain and Palin don't represent my worldviews, my thoughts on any issue. But even if I agreed with McCain/Palin across the board, I would not reward them with a vote.

Tuesday, November 4th 2008

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era in American politics, though I imagine no matter who wins it will not be the era predicted by either side. For instance, if Obama wins I don't see him fulfilling either the hopes of the Left or the fears of the Right.

Obama: Caucuses in Iowa were key to his nomination
Source: The Des Moines Register

The senator thanked the people of Iowa for their early and crucial support for his candidacy.

Obama campaign eliminates more press contact.
Source: The Washington Times

Senator Obama's campaign has shut out another press outlet. Shortly after the Washington Times editorial staff endorsed John McCain for President, the campaign cut their place in the entourage.

Obama's rise reflects a dream realized
Source: The Detroit Free Press

The Obama campaign is for many the ultimate realization of the American Dream, and living proof that it may be accessible to all racial groups.

Election Junkies Face Life After the Campaign | Newsweek Politics: Campaign 2008 | Newsweek.com
Source: Newsweek

If you look at tracking polls before your first cup of coffee, you're not alone. How political-news junkies are preparing for campaign withdrawal.

A Skin Cell Away from the Presidency: vanityfair.com
Source: The Latest From VanityFair.com

E. Graydon Carter, the Canadian who conquered NY and L.A., weighs in on veep candidate Sarah Palin.

Say it ain't so, Joe didn't show
Source: Newsvine

McCain had an embarassing moment recently calling an absent Joe to the stage. Top ten Say it ain't so, Joe didn't show.

Palin: Another Ethics Complaint
Source: msnbc.com

What a surprise Palin is in trouble again for more ethics violations. This is the woman John McCain wants to clean up Washington?

Here They Go Again: Fox News Labels McCain a Democrat
Source: Raw Story

Fox News has delivered a grave insult to presidential nominee John McCain: the conservative cable network has labeled the Arizona Republican a Democrat. This should be looked into by the FCC.

Campaign spending scrutinized
Source: USA Today

As the most expensive presidential election in history nears its close, Americans by nearly 3-1 think too much money is being spent on the campaign, and most back limits on how much candidates are allowed to spend.

What Barack Obama needs to do to close the deal
Source: Salon.com

Three Democratic operatives offer advice for how the candidate should spend the final week.

The Three Ashleys
Source: fivethirtyeight.com

In 2004, Ashley Faulkner looked into the camera and said of George W. Bush, "He's the most powerful man in the world, and all he wants to do is make sure I'm safe, that I'm OK."

McCain to Attack Obama for Public Radio Comments From 2001
Source: ABC News Blogs

On Jan. 18, 2001, then-state senator Barack Obama appeared on a public radio chat show to discuss "The Courts and Civil Rights." In that show -- WBEZ-FM's "Odyssey" -- Obama discussed the role of the courts in civil rights.

McCain Giving Up on Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa
Source: politicalwire.com

CNN reports that top officials of Sen. John McCain's campaign are "making tough decisions" as they now see Colorado, New Mexico and Iowa no longer winnable.

Does McCain Want to Destroy the Two Party System?

        Republicans will readily tell you these days that Democrats are in fact socialists or communists. Many Republicans have over the course of the last twenty years waged a tacit campaign to turn the label "liberal" into a bad word.

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