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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:51 AM
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You want to know what Obama offers? Look at his ground game.
Certain Clinton supporters keep knocking Obama for some supposed lack of actual plans and capability to get things done. Besides the fact that this ignores the myriad plans and positions Obama's put forward, they're forgetting one important bit of proof for Obama's competance: the operation he's put together on the ground. He went into a campaign where the other candidate had every possible advantage in terms of picking the people, having the money, having free media out the ears, and he put together a ground-up campaign that's overtaken the lead. That speaks to an immense native political talent, and skill for just getting things done, no matter the obstacles in the way.
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jlake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:52 AM
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1. Yes, he is like Bush.... a permanent political campaign with no governing abilities.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 03:02 AM
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3. Unlike Hillary who will be ready on DAY ONE !!!
Here's what we have all witnessed that have not yet been done but are awaiting for all of that competence to kick in:

Hillary put all of her eggs into Feb 5th. Afterwards she was flat broke.

Not ready for a full term campaign

Not ready with a coherent winning message

Not ready with a plan on what to do with Bill

Not ready on the IWR

Not ready on how to explain your mistake on the IWR

Not ready to be competitive in caucuses.

But the day before she puts her hand on the bible she is going to get it all together and be ready for day one - now that is a fairly tale.

Never has a campaign promoted its candidancy on competency in governing been so poorly run.

I have no problems with you preferring Hillary Clinton on a whole host of reasons just don't waste our time or insult our intelligence with flippant remarks about her competence or his inexperience. Why? Well as Hillary has said TALK IS CHEAP and everyone in the country and see this boondoggle in slow motion.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 05:11 AM
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4. ..




Peace:thumbsup:
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Kitty Herder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 05:42 AM
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6. Well said. nt
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 06:52 PM
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9. kick
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K Gardner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 06:58 PM
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10. Is this an OP yet?? It should be !! Kick !
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Pirate Smile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 06:29 AM
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8. Right, his long-term strategy, organization and execution are a negative and Clinton's
poor vision, strategy and organization should give us confidence in her executive abilities.

:sarcasm:

These campaigns have given us an enormous red-flag for who has excellent leadership and executive skills, and who doesn't.
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cooolandrew Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 02:56 AM
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2. He went from an unknown to potential president in 12 months, for certain he'll get things done.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 05:16 AM
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5. He's an excellent organizer, motivator ... Obama's a true TEAM BUILDER.
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-18-08 06:27 AM
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7. K&R because his organizing skills have been impressive.
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