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| Maria Shriver Backs Obama |
| 2008-02-04 |
| Maria Shriver, wife of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and daughter of Eunice Kennedy, endorsed Senator Obama Sunday night in Los Angeles. Her husband, a Republican, endorsed Senator John McCain last week. It was the latest development in the battles of the Kennedys in the presidential race. She appeared as a surprise guest at a rally in Los Angeles for Mr. Obama with Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Caroline Kennedy. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #10 I think the endoresments are more of a response to the fact that the Clinton's are far more centrist than most Democrats would like to think and they want a lefty candidate (who are generally unelectable when they mention their actual politics) but nobody had a chance to break the Clinton's grip on the party machine until Obama came around. Obama has the perfect set of credentials to defeat the Clinton's, as an African American he trumps Hillary in the identify politcs game, he has no record to hold against him, and he doesn't try to defend himself allowing them to rage and look mean spirited in comparison. His talk of hope has so far allowed most people to avoid the fact that his record is remarkably thin. If there is a terrorist attack I don't think the thin resumes have a chance. If not, the fact that we've had no successful attacks in the US in years will work in the Democrats favor, a pseudo-end of history. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2008-02-04 18:32 |
| #9 Welcome Jacqueline, I'm the registered knuckle-dragging jarhead who is (for label sake) prolly in the libertarian wing of the GOP. The wife & I were pulling for Thompson but now looks like we'll back Romney. If McCain gets the nod I am not sure if I will vote for him or stay home based on recent news about how he conducted himself hist last couple yrs in the mil. |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2008-02-04 17:24 |
| #8 Welcome Jacqueline - forgot our manners. Lit'l background on me, registered Independant and am still scratching my head to see who gets the coveted kansas delegates ; ) Wife was voting for Senator Clinton up until in massachussetes. She was/is looking at Senator Obama but does not believe he is up to the job. I was out with Thomspon, so at this particular plot of prarie we have both feet firmly planted in the air. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2008-02-04 14:27 |
| #7 Folks, Jaqueline is a new reader. She's entitled to her opinion. I disagree with her but I'm not going to be rude about it. Let's keep it civil between commenters, 'k? AoS |
| Posted by: Steve White 2008-02-04 14:12 |
| #6 But hilarity has the coveted Tyra Banks interview. Just as I don't trust anyone who advertises during a football game (low road pandering and completely out of place on line with advertising before a movie), talking with a fake accent -> acting -> cannot be completely trustworthy either. I feel this has more to do with california politics than 'helping' any presidential campaign. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2008-02-04 12:59 |
| #5 Watched bits of news this weekend concerning democratic candidates. Some made a sensation about Bill Clinton courting Blacks; others rallied around speeches given in California about Obama; his wife, Oprah and Kennedys. I loved and respected John F. and Bobby Kennedy, and it broke my heart when they and John Jr. died so tragically. But, I just don't get why these news reports belittle Clinton for his appearances at black gatherings, and why they made a big deal about a split in the California Governor's home. There's been a political split there for years, duh! Oprah has been friends with the Kennedy family for years, especially with Maria during college days, and there's no big mention when Obama courts the Latino and White voters. Can't your just get real. I guess the only place to get real facts instead of gossip stuff is on BBC World news and PBS world news. By the wayÂ…. How about those NY Giants!!!!! Best Super Bowl in years!!! |
| Posted by: Texas Weary of Celebrity 2008-02-04 12:29 |
| #4 none of Billy Boy's escapades even considered a black woman Lets not forget about Danny Williams. He still doesn't know who his father is (legally). http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/819181/posts |
| Posted by: BrerRabbit 2008-02-04 09:07 |
| #3 If eight years of Oval office falatio wasn't enough, go ahead and vote the lifestyle and leadership you feel you deserve. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-02-04 05:01 |
| #2 Just remember Jacqueline, you black woman you...none of Billy Boy's escapades even considered a black woman...mull that over for a few minutes! |
| Posted by: smn 2008-02-04 04:55 |
| #1 This is another desperate attempt to try and win votes. So many endorsement are being thrown Senator Obama's way that it just do not seem believeable. It seems as thought he is receiving endorsement on sympathy instead of a candidate that you believe in. I am a black person and I have watched all of the debates that Senator Obama has participated in; and he is not ready for the job. I will be voting for Senator Clinton. |
| Posted by: Jacqueline 2008-02-04 03:54 |