One of Nebraska's electoral votes is within 530 votes of going to Obama.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

But you are! McCain's people (read Romney fans) are already blaming Palin's people and vice-versa.

I saw on the news that she had requested to be allowed to give a speech last night, and they said no. Then she requested to at least be allowed to introduce him, and they said no. They conceded enough to agree to let her stand on stage during his speech, but said that she had to stand off to the side.

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I saw on the news that she had requested to be allowed to give a speech last night, and they said no. Then she requested to at least be allowed to introduce him, and they said no. They conceded enough to agree to let her stand on stage during his speech, but said that she had to stand off to the side.

Not that Obama would have lost, but it could have been more competitive if McCain had made a more conventional choice of running mates. And I'm not talking about gender, I'm talking about someone better prepared and qualified for the position.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by BlueK

Not that Obama would have lost, but it could have been more competitive if McCain had made a more conventional choice of running mates. And I'm not talking about gender, I'm talking about someone better prepared and qualified for the position.

absolutely.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

absolutely.

Just for a quick sanity check: you all do realize that nearly all losing presidential campaigns experience some finger-pointing in their wake, right?

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by Tex

Just for a quick sanity check: you all do realize that nearly all losing presidential campaigns experience some finger-pointing in their wake, right?

Palin wanting to speak after a losing election is a little strange. It kind of makes it look like to her it's all about herself.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by BlueK

Palin wanting to speak after a losing election is a little strange. It kind of makes it look like to her it's all about herself.

I agree, that's a little unusual. I can't think of a time when I've seen the VP loser spoke along with the Pres loser.

I take a little more charitable view: chalk it up to a desire to want to soothe the wounded.

[bluegoose]

I didn't check which vote is so close, but I can only assume its the district that includes Omaha and its suburbs. Its a decent sized city with a large AA community. It is also the home of one of Obama's most trusted financial advisors, who is very much respected by nearly everyone in town. I would have been surprised if it didn't go to Obama.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I saw on the news that she had requested to be allowed to give a speech last night, and they said no. Then she requested to at least be allowed to introduce him, and they said no. They conceded enough to agree to let her stand on stage during his speech, but said that she had to stand off to the side.

So, to make sure I understand:

Sitting US President is anathema and is asked to stay far away.
Current VP candidate is not trusted to speak to the media or the public, even AFTER the election has been lost.

Sounds like a solid campaign. Shocker that it didnt win.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Tex

Just for a quick sanity check: you all do realize that nearly all losing presidential campaigns experience some finger-pointing in their wake, right?

That doesn't change the fact that Palin was a liability to the ticket.

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Regarding Nebraska, Hagel had all but endorsed Obama, and his wife did endorse Obama. This greatly helped his performance in the state.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Sounds like a solid campaign. Shocker that it didnt win.

Yeah, if I were in GOP leadership, I'd do whatever I could to make sure these campaign strategists work for the Dems in 2012.