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How could having a good 'story' make Obama a good president?
The Telegraph ^ | August 27, 2008 | Simon Heffer

Posted on 08/26/2008 6:55:19 PM PDT by Schnucki

There is an atmosphere over the Democratic Convention, and it is not merely the thin, dehydrating air of the Mile High City on the edge of the Rockies.

It is the barely concealed contempt that the supporters of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have for each other, undiluted despite the Presidential Election being barely two months away.

"Hillary 12" is on the lips of many delegates here, as they look forward to their heroine having another attempt at the nomination in four years' time: an attempt that can, of course, take place only if Mr Obama fouls up now. Many Democrats assume, or rather hope, that he will do just that.

Others fear he may not now make the serene progress to the White House that looked assured a month or two ago. Hence the air of tension where Mr Obama's supporters had once hoped there would be one of confidence.

Hence a convention, so far, devoted to papering over cracks in the Democratic home rather than savaging and burying the Republicans for their years of misrule.

The delegates look forward with trepidation to his speech before 75,000 people at Denver's Mile High Stadium on Thursday night.

Some fear this is a hubristic act, that of a man drunk on his own mellifluous oratory and, as the old cliché goes, making the mistake of believing his own publicity.

He is a candidate accused of an obsession with image and of putting his distinct personal style ahead of any substance, distinct or otherwise.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008dncconvention; clinton; obama; puma

1 posted on 08/26/2008 6:55:19 PM PDT by Schnucki
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To: Schnucki

This is part of the good story. Obama on what kind of President Joe Biden would be.

You can’t make this stuff up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS2ASf5AR7A


2 posted on 08/26/2008 7:00:59 PM PDT by ncfool (Making Obama look patriotic is above my pay grade)
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To: Schnucki

“Some fear this is a hubristic act”

How about not appearing at convention hall at all? I think that qualifies.

Also point out he’s sandwiched between two big music acts, like in Germany.


3 posted on 08/26/2008 7:03:54 PM PDT by Shermy (Barry O'Java - Joe Blah '08 (Carbon Credits and Credit Card Fee Increases Guaranteed))
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To: Shermy
I just love the stupidity of the Anointed One. He gives the Clintons two free nights to showcase themselves at his expense. Obama is truly the gift... that keeps on giving!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

4 posted on 08/26/2008 7:10:09 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

“He gives the Clintons two free nights to showcase themselves at his expense.”

Hillary’s talking point on Thursday: “Where’s Obama?”

Has a presidential candidate ever NOT appeared at his party’s nominating convention?


5 posted on 08/26/2008 7:14:51 PM PDT by Shermy (Barry O'Java - Joe Blah '08 (Carbon Credits and Credit Card Fee Increases Guaranteed))
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To: Schnucki
How could having a good 'story' make Obama a good president?

How bad a liberal do you have to be for the likes of the Telegraph to diss you??

6 posted on 08/26/2008 7:22:39 PM PDT by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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To: Schnucki

It’s the old DemocRAT “Pee on their leg and tell them it’s raining” technique. It has been working for the DemocRATS for a long time. Their “base” is really dumb.


7 posted on 08/26/2008 7:28:15 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (A History and Science Minute.- "Climate change" has been going on for millions of years!)
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To: Shermy

In the old days it was very unusual for the Presidential nominee to be at the convention. When FDR flew to the Democratic convention in 1932 to address them in person it was considered unprecedented. Of course in recent decades the nominees are always there at the convention.


8 posted on 08/26/2008 8:00:22 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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