It is a sorry fact of American political life that campaigns get ugly, often in their final weeks. But Senator John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin have been running one of the most appalling campaigns we can remember.
They have gone far beyond the usual fare of quotes taken out of context and distortions of an opponent’s record — into the dark territory of race-baiting and xenophobia...
Palin's attacks in recent days have been not just appalling but dangerously irresponsible. Sadly, I don't think she cares that she's playing with fire. The NYT pulls no punches in telling it like it is regarding her stump speeches.
Ms. Palin, in particular, revels in the attack. Her campaign rallies have become spectacles of anger and insult.
Her demagoguery has elicited some frightening, intolerable responses. A recent Washington Post report said at a rally in Florida this week a man yelled “kill him!” as Ms. Palin delivered that line and others shouted epithets at an African-American member of a TV crew.
To me, her remarks aren't just cynical, they're disgusting. The whole article is a great read.
I'm so glad to see Joe Biden back on the trail. Sad that his mother-in-law died. He was asked to elaborate on what he thought about the McCain campaign and the debate last night. Seems Joe isn't afraid to show up on teevee.
Joe Biden, on The Early Show this morning, discussed the debate and the tenor of the McCain/Palin campaign.
So Sarah has an open invitation but declines to show. Now really, why is she so afraid to do these shows? Well, because the so-called media filter, as she calls it, will show her to be the buffoon she really is. That is complete nonsense and nothing more than a lame excuse. Maybe if she had any substance she wouldn't be hiding from interviews ( except on Faux Noise where it takes an idiot to understand her...yeah, I'm talking to you Sean Hannity ) See, winking is annoying on morning teevee.
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Great clip of Biden. He gets better and better.
Beth
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