Comments on: Carville: Dems wasting first night http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: maramara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541059 maramara Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:21:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541059 The did just right. They had to introduce themselves and what they stand for before bringing in MaBUSH. They did just that. They got my vote The did just right. They had to introduce themselves and what they stand for before bringing in MaBUSH.
They did just that. They got my vote

]]> By: ruth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541056 ruth Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541056 Who cares what Carvelle think, this is not bills convention. I don't know any event where we come out the box attacking except boxing. So CNN if there is no drama, create some with a Clinton supporter, his viewpoint is old and outdated. Maybe thats why hillary did'nt win they had Carvelle in their corner. I though tonight was very good afterall is was about unity and the Democrate party Who cares what Carvelle think, this is not bills convention. I don't know any event where we come out the box attacking except boxing. So CNN if there is no drama, create some with a Clinton supporter, his viewpoint is old and outdated. Maybe thats why hillary did'nt win they had Carvelle in their corner. I though tonight was very good afterall is was about unity and the Democrate party

]]> By: Carolyn Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541057 Carolyn Dallas Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541057 This is surreal. Bill Clinton and James Carville were heroes to me. What has happened to the party? Who are these people now? Is it ego? Is it over achievers who can't stand the loss? Could the Clintons and Carville please stop giving the Republican party fodder? Please? Cam we unify the party and back the Democratic nominee? I would like to see a Supreme Court with a few less moral-conservatives. I would like to see a President, House and Senate all from the same party...just this once...to counteract the last 8 hellish years. Could the Democratic party leaders and strategists get over themselves for a second and back the elected nominee? This is surreal. Bill Clinton and James Carville were heroes to me. What has happened to the party? Who are these people now? Is it ego? Is it over achievers who can't stand the loss? Could the Clintons and Carville please stop giving the Republican party fodder? Please? Cam we unify the party and back the Democratic nominee? I would like to see a Supreme Court with a few less moral-conservatives. I would like to see a President, House and Senate all from the same party...just this once...to counteract the last 8 hellish years. Could the Democratic party leaders and strategists get over themselves for a second and back the elected nominee?

]]> By: CM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541051 CM Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541051 Three more days to go and the heat will ramp up on the GOP. Hillary will take it to the next level tomorrow. Michelle did a great job re-introducing the country to Sen. Obama. I especially like the shout-out to Hillary. Start your negativity now Repubs/PUMA/justsayno whoever. Three more days to go and the heat will ramp up on the GOP. Hillary will take it to the next level tomorrow.

Michelle did a great job re-introducing the country to Sen. Obama. I especially like the shout-out to Hillary.

Start your negativity now Repubs/PUMA/justsayno whoever.

]]> By: Lourdes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541047 Lourdes Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541047 Carville represents the politics of old. That's why he has become irrelevant in today's political arena. I find his alliances and intentions questionable at best. Carville represents the politics of old. That's why he has become irrelevant in today's political arena. I find his alliances and intentions questionable at best.

]]> By: Matt in FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541045 Matt in FL Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541045 Carville, I know you're not that much of an idiot. The Democrats, because of the prejudice that's permeated this election cycle and because of the hard-fought primary, have a unique necessity to re-introduce their candidate to America on a personal level and to reaffirm party unity. That's what was scheduled for tonight, and that's what they did. It was not wasted in the least. The rest of the nights are scheduled for policy issues and drawing contrasts between the parties, and that's what they will do. You already know that though. You're just being a disingenuous jerk. CNN should get rid of you. Carville, I know you're not that much of an idiot. The Democrats, because of the prejudice that's permeated this election cycle and because of the hard-fought primary, have a unique necessity to re-introduce their candidate to America on a personal level and to reaffirm party unity. That's what was scheduled for tonight, and that's what they did. It was not wasted in the least. The rest of the nights are scheduled for policy issues and drawing contrasts between the parties, and that's what they will do. You already know that though. You're just being a disingenuous jerk. CNN should get rid of you.

]]> By: Ron Pab,San Francisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541044 Ron Pab,San Francisco Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541044 you people are always blaming cnn as not fair but in fact they are playing fair politics......... you obama people are the cause of troubles not the hilliary faction coz hilliary should be the nominee in the first place. Dems are now divided........McCain is happy. No to Obama you people are always blaming cnn as not fair but in fact they are
playing fair politics.........

you obama people are the cause of troubles not the hilliary faction
coz hilliary should be the nominee in the first place.

Dems are now divided........McCain is happy.

No to Obama

]]> By: Marcia Schachter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541041 Marcia Schachter Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:20:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541041 Really sick and tired of the second guessing and constant comments made this evening! The important speeches by Kennedy and Michelle Obama were fantastic--each set a tone for the future and told their own stories. No Democrat needed to hear any bashing of the miserable Bush years (we call the family Shrubs), his failed war, his despicable team of Rove & Cheney. We know how bad the past eight years have been for our country--we didn't need to hear it again this first evening so it was heartwarming to hear from those who spoke in such positive manners. The most annoying part of the evening was the endless chattering of your "REMARKABLE" political team. And it continues as I write this letter. Really sick and tired of the second guessing and constant comments made this evening! The important speeches by Kennedy and Michelle Obama were fantastic–each set a tone for the future and told their own stories. No Democrat needed to hear any bashing of the miserable Bush years (we call the family Shrubs), his failed war, his despicable team of Rove & Cheney. We know how bad the past eight years have been for our country–we didn't need to hear it again this first evening so it was heartwarming to hear from those who spoke in such positive manners.

The most annoying part of the evening was the endless chattering of your "REMARKABLE" political team. And it continues as I write this letter.

]]> By: Tim, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541040 Tim, Seattle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541040 Carville...shut your mouth. This was all in the plan. Youre just upset its not your plan. 1 finger salute to you, pal Carville...shut your mouth.
This was all in the plan. Youre just upset its not your plan. 1 finger salute to you, pal

]]> By: JJC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541039 JJC Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541039 Sour grapes. As soon as his ex-bosses the Clintons come on tomorrow, Mr. Carville will suddenly see brilliance from the convention. How predictable. Sour grapes. As soon as his ex-bosses the Clintons come on tomorrow, Mr. Carville will suddenly see brilliance from the convention. How predictable.

]]> By: Upon Further Review http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541036 Upon Further Review Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541036 Some times I think Carville and his wife Mary are both, just plain crazy. Some times I think Carville and his wife Mary are both, just plain crazy.

]]> By: Carolyn Edwards http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541035 Carolyn Edwards Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541035 It was a fabulous, inspirational night for the Democratics. Carville can try to throw cold water on it, but that is just ugly and unfair. It was a fabulous, inspirational night for the Democratics. Carville can try to throw cold water on it, but that is just ugly and unfair.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541034 David Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541034 Carville must have been catching only those parts of the convention that were on when there were commercials on whatever else he was watching. The focus was on the personal, and there were efforts towards emphasizing the conviction that Americans have that Obama shares their values and cares more about ordinary Americans than his opponent, but at the same time there were numerous references to McCain, his similarity to Bush on failed policies, etc. If this became the primary focus, people would ask, "Why are the Democrats spending all of their time picking on McCain -- do they have nothing to offer of their own?" I think that they are hitting all the right notes and connecting with voters. Carville must have been catching only those parts of the convention that were on when there were commercials on whatever else he was watching. The focus was on the personal, and there were efforts towards emphasizing the conviction that Americans have that Obama shares their values and cares more about ordinary Americans than his opponent, but at the same time there were numerous references to McCain, his similarity to Bush on failed policies, etc. If this became the primary focus, people would ask, "Why are the Democrats spending all of their time picking on McCain - do they have nothing to offer of their own?" I think that they are hitting all the right notes and connecting with voters.

]]> By: Durelle Freeman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541033 Durelle Freeman Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541033 At 59 and and raised in a conservative family, always voting Republican, I am tired of hearing the chest pounding I've heard from that party. I am glad that at least the Democrat's aren't mudslinging, and I am glad they are using "hope" and "change" messages - positive communication techniques. As far as not knowing who Barak Obama is, how many presidential candidates have we thought we've known, only to find out disappointing facts later. I believe the Democrats are doing it right, and I'm changing parties this year. At 59 and and raised in a conservative family, always voting Republican, I am tired of hearing the chest pounding I've heard from that party. I am glad that at least the Democrat's aren't mudslinging, and I am glad they are using "hope" and "change" messages – positive communication techniques.
As far as not knowing who Barak Obama is, how many presidential candidates have we thought we've known, only to find out disappointing facts later.
I believe the Democrats are doing it right, and I'm changing parties this year.

]]> By: Alex E. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541028 Alex E. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541028 Carvillie, relax men Obama family needs to introduce thier self to the American people, you just cant start by going after Mcsame. Watch the next 3 days as they go off about Mcsame. Carvillie, relax men Obama family needs to introduce thier self to the American people, you just cant start by going after Mcsame. Watch the next 3 days as they go off about Mcsame.

]]> By: J0 - MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541027 J0 - MO Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541027 You idiots!!!!!! While Carville was carping and Blitzer was blathering about the Dem. convention not having a theme and not whacking the Bush and the Republicans for the mess they put us in, you completely ignored Sen. McCaskill's speech in which she did exactly that! We had to go to C-Span to be able to listen to it. And how about that Michelle?!? She totally wowed the convention and connected with the television viewers. Think maybe she should be running instead of Barack - but I'll still vote for him. You idiots!!!!!! While Carville was carping and Blitzer was blathering about the Dem. convention not having a theme and not whacking the Bush and the Republicans for the mess they put us in, you completely ignored Sen. McCaskill's speech in which she did exactly that! We had to go to C-Span to be able to listen to it.

And how about that Michelle?!? She totally wowed the convention and connected with the television viewers. Think maybe she should be running instead of Barack – but I'll still vote for him.

]]> By: Sue in MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541026 Sue in MI Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541026 I agree with the poster who asked about Cindy McCain's trip to Georgia. What is that about? Is she with Cheney? is Cheney going to be VP again? This does not bode well, folks. The repugs are up to no good, per usual. I agree with the poster who asked about Cindy McCain's trip to Georgia. What is that about? Is she with Cheney? is Cheney going to be VP again? This does not bode well, folks. The repugs are up to no good, per usual.

]]> By: ALLAN USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541022 ALLAN USA Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541022 No HRC --- NO obama. PUMA> No HRC - NO obama. PUMA>

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541021 Sean Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:19:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541021 You are unbelievable CNN! You didn't actually cover this convention. I had to watch CSpan to see what was going on. You didn't show most of the speeches or the videos (although you showed more than the other nets) SO of course it was a wasted night; it wasn't actually shown! You spent the whole day looking for controversy that didn't exist. How about shutting up and let the American viewers watch the convention? Idiots! Of course when your analyist are all Clinton lovers (Begala, Carville, Gergon, Rosen) that's the best you can do. You are unbelievable CNN!
You didn't actually cover this convention. I had to watch CSpan to see what was going on. You didn't show most of the speeches or the videos (although you showed more than the other nets)
SO of course it was a wasted night; it wasn't actually shown!
You spent the whole day looking for controversy that didn't exist.
How about shutting up and let the American viewers watch the convention?
Idiots! Of course when your analyist are all Clinton lovers (Begala, Carville, Gergon, Rosen) that's the best you can do.

]]> By: shawn ratcliffe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541018 shawn ratcliffe Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541018 Please stop! It's a show, not unlike the one that you are on. The Dems will deliver their platform in a way that suits them and the times that we live in. At this point, you are treating this political race like a NASCAR event, looking for the crashes and ignoring the race. The GOP is and has always been the bashing party. It's in their nature. I know many GOP folks that wish in their heart of hearts that they hadn't voted for the current Bush. But soon, that will be in the past. How long can you beat a dead horse? So. I ask you. Can you please take a moment and back up and just let this unfold without putting the 'take off the gloves' spin? Please! Go Barack! Go Cubs! Please stop! It's a show, not unlike the one that you are on. The Dems will deliver their platform in a way that suits them and the times that we live in. At this point, you are treating this political race like a NASCAR event, looking for the crashes and ignoring the race. The GOP is and has always been the bashing party. It's in their nature. I know many GOP folks that wish in their heart of hearts that they hadn't voted for the current Bush. But soon, that will be in the past. How long can you beat a dead horse?

So. I ask you. Can you please take a moment and back up and just let this unfold without putting the 'take off the gloves' spin? Please!

Go Barack!
Go Cubs!

]]> By: Lynn E http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541017 Lynn E Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541017 I think this Democratic Party has cooked its own goose. They plainly stated that if you aren't an Obama fan, you are not getting anything out of this party. Not only are these people not running for the government of everyone in the United States, they aren't even running for the the entire party. How many people are going to have to leave to make room for - it's Obama's party now! Republicans are evil according to their statements so why would they vote for Obama? People who supported HIllary Clinton are babies or shrill, so why would they want to vote for Obama and the Democrats. The party of unity has alienated everyone except their most ardent fans. I think this Democratic Party has cooked its own goose. They plainly stated that if you aren't an Obama fan, you are not getting anything out of this party. Not only are these people not running for the government of everyone in the United States, they aren't even running for the the entire party. How many people are going to have to leave to make room for – it's Obama's party now! Republicans are evil according to their statements so why would they vote for Obama? People who supported HIllary Clinton are babies or shrill, so why would they want to vote for Obama and the Democrats. The party of unity has alienated everyone except their most ardent fans.

]]> By: Richard Mckee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541016 Richard Mckee Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541016 How can anyone even think of voting for a person with only three years of national political experience? It's like running to the mail room, and appointing the mail clerk CEO. Give me a break! I'm voting McCain. How can anyone even think of voting for a person with only three years of national political experience? It's like running to the mail room, and appointing the mail clerk CEO. Give me a break! I'm voting McCain.

]]> By: KATHLEEN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541014 KATHLEEN Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541014 No, they are not wasting the first night. It got real good with Ted Kennedy, Caroline, Craig R. Michelle. Michelle was the highlight. Beautiful woman, she shined. When CNN cast the cameras around the room, the women were in awe and some were crying and the rest were in full attention mode. Michelle was brilliant. And can I say, I think Biden is a great looking man for his age. He's a handsome man. No, they are not wasting the first night. It got real good with Ted
Kennedy, Caroline, Craig R. Michelle. Michelle was the highlight.
Beautiful woman, she shined. When CNN cast the cameras around
the room, the women were in awe and some were crying and the
rest were in full attention mode. Michelle was brilliant.
And can I say, I think Biden is a great looking man for his age.
He's a handsome man.

]]> By: Gayle Pelkey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541006 Gayle Pelkey Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541006 Absolutely wrong, the DNC team got it right tonight! Why is the media pushing so hard for the negative campaigning. We get enough of that and it is coming don't worry. They came out tonight and introduced the Obamas to the common American family and showed how their values are our values. A great opening, meet the Obamas, the fight is coming. Settle down media, you'll have the fireworks to cover soon enough. IT WAS VERY REFRESHING! Absolutely wrong, the DNC team got it right tonight! Why is the media pushing so hard for the negative campaigning. We get enough of that and it is coming don't worry. They came out tonight and introduced the Obamas to the common American family and showed how their values are our values. A great opening, meet the Obamas, the fight is coming. Settle down media, you'll have the fireworks to cover soon enough. IT WAS VERY REFRESHING!

]]> By: VOICE OF REASON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541003 VOICE OF REASON Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541003 THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY. THEIR TOKEN CANDIDATE MUST WIN. ITS ABOUT THE KENNEDY'S AND SUCH ELITISTS WHO WANT THIS STORY BOOK CANDIDATE. HAD TO MAKE THE MICHELLE OBAMA PILL EASIER TO SWALLOW. HAD TO HAVE A DREAM OF SOME SORT AND LOVE HER COUNTRY TOO. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US WHO WERE TOO BUSY WITH THIS CRASHED ECONOMY TO CARE WHICH MILLIONARE IS PRESIDENT. WHAT ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO WILL WAKE UP TOMORROW AND FIND THEIR JOB IN CHINA. WHAT ABOUT FEAR FUEL AND FOOD WILL ONLY GET HIGHER. TELL ME AGAIN HOW MANY MILLIONS OF PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS PAID FOR THIS IDIOTIC RAIN DANCE. THE DNC IS LIKE OPEC. DIDNT KNOW THERE WAS A SHORT SUPPLY OF OPPORTUNISTS. NO WONDER THE PARTY COST SO MUCH. THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY. THEIR TOKEN CANDIDATE MUST WIN. ITS ABOUT THE KENNEDY'S AND SUCH ELITISTS WHO WANT THIS STORY BOOK CANDIDATE. HAD TO MAKE THE MICHELLE OBAMA PILL EASIER TO SWALLOW. HAD TO HAVE A DREAM OF SOME SORT AND LOVE HER COUNTRY TOO. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US WHO WERE TOO BUSY WITH THIS CRASHED ECONOMY TO CARE WHICH MILLIONARE IS PRESIDENT. WHAT ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO WILL WAKE UP TOMORROW AND FIND THEIR JOB IN CHINA. WHAT ABOUT FEAR FUEL AND FOOD WILL ONLY GET HIGHER. TELL ME AGAIN HOW MANY MILLIONS OF PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS PAID FOR THIS IDIOTIC RAIN DANCE. THE DNC IS LIKE OPEC. DIDNT KNOW THERE WAS A SHORT SUPPLY OF OPPORTUNISTS. NO WONDER THE PARTY COST SO MUCH.

]]> By: Tracy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541002 Tracy Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541002 MSNBC knows what's what. I think CNN doesn't anymore. MSNBC knows what's what. I think CNN doesn't anymore.

]]> By: Erfan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1541001 Erfan Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1541001 Thank you Carville for your valuable tips on how to run an election. Were these the same tips you gave Hillary during her election? Didn't seem to work too well her for buddy. Thank you Carville for your valuable tips on how to run an election.
Were these the same tips you gave Hillary during her election?

Didn't seem to work too well her for buddy.

]]> By: Chikk On Lit - 30 yrs old - Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540999 Chikk On Lit - 30 yrs old - Chicago Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:18:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540999 I thought it was AWESOME!!! and I did hear talk about gas prices, forclosures, hurricane katrina ect. Maybe if CNN would have waited/listened to everything instead of trying to be the first network with something negative to say, they would have witnessed this too. I thought it was a great first night and Michelle Obama was nothing short of what I expected. She's great and very smart...... P.S. I also think it's aweful to encourage people to be negative. We (Dems) do not need negativity to win. We have already won. Peace I thought it was AWESOME!!! and I did hear talk about gas prices, forclosures, hurricane katrina ect. Maybe if CNN would have waited/listened to everything instead of trying to be the first network with something negative to say, they would have witnessed this too.

I thought it was a great first night and Michelle Obama was nothing short of what I expected. She's great and very smart......

P.S. I also think it's aweful to encourage people to be negative. We (Dems) do not need negativity to win. We have already won.

Peace

]]> By: Quinn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540998 Quinn Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540998 Maybe if CNN actually covered the convention and folks like Nancy Pelosi and Clare McCaskill, people would've heard the message loud and clear. Gergen and Carville are obviously too busy listening to each other's gums flap. Maybe if CNN actually covered the convention and folks like Nancy Pelosi and Clare McCaskill, people would've heard the message loud and clear.

Gergen and Carville are obviously too busy listening to each other's gums flap.

]]> By: A2Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540995 A2Dem Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540995 Sorry James, you're off the track, once again. Everything you didn't hear, I heard. Where were you?? Sorry James, you're off the track, once again. Everything you didn't hear, I heard. Where were you??

]]> By: Nik Kripalani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540992 Nik Kripalani Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540992 Don't worry I am sure that when the Republican Convention comes, Democrats are not going to be very happy. I am a proud and Loud Democrat, The Speech was great at the Beginning and End. James Carville youre the one that is too soft, I don't know why you couldn't you be a speaker on Thrusday at Invesco Field? If it was up to me, I would do it by skype and Yell at the Democrats what happened to the fire power? I would fire up the Democrat bloggers! Don't worry I am sure that when the Republican Convention comes, Democrats are not going to be very happy. I am a proud and Loud Democrat, The Speech was great at the Beginning and End.

James Carville youre the one that is too soft, I don't know why you couldn't you be a speaker on Thrusday at Invesco Field? If it was up to me, I would do it by skype and Yell at the Democrats what happened to the fire power? I would fire up the Democrat bloggers!

]]> By: Jena http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540991 Jena Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540991 This speech was very impressive and made me feel a way I haven't felt in a while. This speech was very impressive and made me feel a way I haven't felt in a while.

]]> By: Kevin - Jonesboro, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540986 Kevin - Jonesboro, GA Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540986 The only thing wasted tonight is anytime spent listening to Carville!!! That is exactly the reason why I watched C-Span instead of CNN so that I could hear the convention without unnecessary dribble!!! The only thing wasted tonight is anytime spent listening to Carville!!! That is exactly the reason why I watched C-Span instead of CNN so that I could hear the convention without unnecessary dribble!!!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540987 Michael Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540987 Also, I learned plenty that I didn't know about Michelle Obama. I learned about her family and her work experience and in general, I learned about her values. I've also learned that some folks won't be happy with anything the democrats do. I've learned that some folks don't understand what a civil presidential campaign looks like and it frightens them so they act like poor sports : ( And I don't understand why folks like Carville are so blood-thirsty. Same old media, same old politics. You folks aren't happy unless our candidates are tearing into each other. In the context of Obama's historic campaign, I would say that folks like Carville have missed the forest for the trees. Also, I learned plenty that I didn't know about Michelle Obama. I learned about her family and her work experience and in general, I learned about her values. I've also learned that some folks won't be happy with anything the democrats do. I've learned that some folks don't understand what a civil presidential campaign looks like and it frightens them so they act like poor sports : (

And I don't understand why folks like Carville are so blood-thirsty. Same old media, same old politics. You folks aren't happy unless our candidates are tearing into each other. In the context of Obama's historic campaign, I would say that folks like Carville have missed the forest for the trees.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540985 John Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540985 Very boring and no zip.Ya gotta wonder why are we here? Very boring and no zip.Ya gotta wonder why are we here?

]]> By: muffy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540982 muffy Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:17:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540982 Absolutely not, they did not waste tonight. Michelle Obama's Speech was eloquent and priceless, the daughters any mother could adore, pretty and bright. We are not the Repugs and don't want to start off our convention with hateful comments as they will do. I feel so wonderful after the wonderful first night of our darling Obama's convention. I am a 75 year old white woman who has adored him for 4 years. Absolutely not, they did not waste tonight. Michelle Obama's Speech was eloquent and priceless, the daughters any mother could adore, pretty and bright.

We are not the Repugs and don't want to start off our convention with hateful comments as they will do.

I feel so wonderful after the wonderful first night of our darling Obama's convention. I am a 75 year old white woman who has adored him for 4 years.

]]> By: RBS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540979 RBS Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540979 Of course Carville knows the GOP will come out nasty. Carville and his wife Mary Matalin -- Cheney's advisor -- are the king and queen of nasty. They've made an industry of playing both sides, so that no matter which party takes the White House, they win -- and political discourse in America loses. Of course Carville knows the GOP will come out nasty.

Carville and his wife Mary Matalin - Cheney's advisor - are the king and queen of nasty. They've made an industry of playing both sides, so that no matter which party takes the White House, they win - and political discourse in America loses.

]]> By: Tom Wash http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540974 Tom Wash Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540974 The commentators completely missed the point of tonight's theme at the DNC. Speaking as a midwest democrat, I was greatlly moved by Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama creating a vision for the future. Vicious attacks on the Republicans would have been highly disrespectful of Senator Kennedy and Michelle Obama. I expect to get to the issues tomorrow night. The commentators completely missed the point of tonight's theme at the DNC. Speaking as a midwest democrat, I was greatlly moved by Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama creating a vision for the future. Vicious attacks on the Republicans would have been highly disrespectful of Senator Kennedy and Michelle Obama. I expect to get to the issues tomorrow night.

]]> By: Beverly Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540966 Beverly Richard Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540966 The night was not wasted!!!!! I wasn't sure about voting for Obama but now I am sure!!! I felt we were pumped up by Kennedy and Michele. Also the others, you could see excitement and felt it. I am just an average American, not a news person, but a retired teacher who is now t eaching refugees coming in our country. I think our country willl be a much better place with Obama at the helm. The night was not wasted!!!!! I wasn't sure about voting for
Obama but now I am sure!!! I felt we were pumped up by
Kennedy and Michele. Also the others, you could see excitement
and felt it. I am just an average American, not a news person,
but a retired teacher who is now t eaching refugees
coming in our country. I think our country willl be a much better
place with Obama at the helm.

]]> By: OPO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540967 OPO Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540967 Take a deep breath and relax! Tonight was the first night and Jesse Jackson, Jr., Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama all gave great speechs. We still have 3 days to hit the Republicans hard. Just make sure your boy Bill Clinton and your girl Hillary do their part over the next two days. Thanks. Take a deep breath and relax! Tonight was the first night and Jesse Jackson, Jr., Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama all gave great speechs. We still have 3 days to hit the Republicans hard. Just make sure your boy Bill Clinton and your girl Hillary do their part over the next two days. Thanks.

]]> By: Perrell Bess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540965 Perrell Bess Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540965 I dont think people really care what carville really think at this point. I think that the first night was a great night and that we are trying to bring the country together not tear it apart. we can state our differences without tearing the opposing side apart. carville time was in the 90s and now its Obama time and time for the clintons to step aside and allow the next generation of people to take the lead. I dont think people really care what carville really think at this point. I think that the first night was a great night and that we are trying to bring the country together not tear it apart. we can state our differences without tearing the opposing side apart. carville time was in the 90s and now its Obama time and time for the clintons to step aside and allow the next generation of people to take the lead.

]]> By: Deji http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540963 Deji Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540963 How cynical have you become, so much so that in all that has happened tonight what you find to take away from it is the negative ... that they did not go negative enough. How cynical have you become, so much so that in all that has happened tonight what you find to take away from it is the negative ... that they did not go negative enough.

]]> By: jeanne hunsaker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540964 jeanne hunsaker Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540964 The Obama's are the epitomy of an incredibly strong family unit - the lack of which is a huge problem in today's America. This is the kind of representation we need in the global community! The Obama's are the epitomy of an incredibly strong family unit – the lack of which is a huge problem in today's America. This is the kind of representation we need in the global community!

]]> By: arsey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540962 arsey Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:16:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540962 Once again James Carville has proved that he is interviewing for a fox news position! Once again James Carville has proved that he is interviewing for a fox news position!

]]> By: Colleen Ancrile http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540961 Colleen Ancrile Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:15:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540961 I actually think we need to be who we are as Democrats. That was what was put forth this evening and it was important to show the candidate as a man of the people. The theme of the night being the American Dream which over the past eight years has become more of the American Fairy tale. The Republicans will spend all their energy and air time to show the weaknesses of the Democratic Candidate, but we know the truth the Obama/Biden Ticket is strong and determined and the people of our country want and need the change that will come with not only Obama and Biden but also with Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy and all of those who have raised the bar and fought hard for all people not just those few elite. I actually think we need to be who we are as Democrats. That was what was put forth this evening and it was important to show the candidate as a man of the people. The theme of the night being the American Dream which over the past eight years has become more of the American Fairy tale. The Republicans will spend all their energy and air time to show the weaknesses of the Democratic Candidate, but we know the truth the Obama/Biden Ticket is strong and determined and the people of our country want and need the change that will come with not only Obama and Biden but also with Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy and all of those who have raised the bar and fought hard for all people not just those few elite.

]]> By: Mark Gilley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540945 Mark Gilley Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:15:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540945 Are you kidding with this criticism of the first night of the Democratic Convention? When the Obama campaign takes the high road as they did tonight the media--including CNN--says he is too soft and doesn't understand politics. When he goes after McCain the media--including CNN--says he is abandoning his pledge for a new kind of campaign. Maybe the press should try to live up to the standards you have set for Obama. Or maybe you should give up your love affair for the new John McCain--or as my family calls him "McNasty McBush". Are you kidding with this criticism of the first night of the Democratic Convention? When the Obama campaign takes the high road as they did tonight the media–including CNN–says he is too soft and doesn't understand politics. When he goes after McCain the media–including CNN–says he is abandoning his pledge for a new kind of campaign. Maybe the press should try to live up to the standards you have set for Obama. Or maybe you should give up your love affair for the new John McCain–or as my family calls him "McNasty McBush".

]]> By: Linda31 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540941 Linda31 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:15:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540941 Carville needs to go somewhere. Was he not listening to Pelosi talk about McCain being on the wrong side of the issues? McCaskill talking about McCain. What has he been listening to???? Carville needs to go somewhere. Was he not listening to Pelosi talk about McCain being on the wrong side of the issues? McCaskill talking about McCain. What has he been listening to????

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540933 Alex Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:14:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540933 Carville jumped the shark in 1996 and has been crawling back ever since. Carville jumped the shark in 1996 and has been crawling back ever since.

]]> By: Antonio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540932 Antonio Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:14:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540932 I expect the attacks on the second night... I expect the attacks on the second night...

]]> By: K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/#comment-1540929 K Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:14:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=14297#comment-1540929 This convention so far has been a huge yawn. This convention so far has been a huge yawn.

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