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Here is an excerpt from an article on John McCain’s speech last night:

“McCain’s speech was about change but entirely devoid of what he wanted to change. It is clear he has seen the dozens of polls showing that 80% of the population thinks the country is on the wrong track. He used the word “change” 10 times. But he didn’t spell out what he wants to change from. Barack Obama is very clear when he says he wants to change from the dreadful policies of the Bush administration on war, taxes, health care, and much more. What exactly does McCain want to change from? It is odd to run against your own party, but maybe McCain can pull it off citing his “maverick” status. CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin called it one of the worst convention speechs he has ever heard. Pollster and analyst Bill Schneider has a good piece on the speech. He said McCain doesn’t have to show he is a military hero. “

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Last night was one of the most baseless speeches I’ve heard in a long time, coupled with some of the worst oratory that makes George W. Bush’s public speaking ability seem brilliant.

The latest Electoral Vote prediction (given by an awesome new iPhone app called “Election 08″) is:

Obama: 319 / McCain: 206

“It’s not because John McCain doesn’t care. It’s because John McCain doesn’t get it.” Barack Obama

Barack Obama:

“If John McCain wants to have a debate about who has the temperament and judgment to serve as the next commander in chief, that’s a debate I’m willing to have”

“John McCain likes to say that he’ll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell — but he won’t even follow him to the cave where he lives!”

“It’s not because John McCain doesn’t care. It’s because John McCain doesn’t get it.”

“The record’s clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush 90% of the time. Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than 90% of the time? I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to take a 10% chance on change.”

… and a classic quote from Al Gore about McCain:

“The same policies all over again? Hey, I believe in recycling, but that’s ridiculous.”

Read/Watch Barack’s Full Speech

I’m writing this from my iPhone so this will be short.

Am I the only one who’s initial reaction to Obama’s VP pick is… Obama what were you thinking?

Sure the guy has been around almost as long as McCain, but he is a loud mouth who said you weren’t ready to be President! I am so disappointed by this choice. Deleware only has 3 tiny electoral votes and is already a Democratic state. Biden’s Catholic, but I think you’re already more than Christian enough to cover your bases. The main thing he seems to add is a lot of old age. I hope the press will be as supportive to you as they have been to date.

Am I really the only one who feels like he just opened the gates wide open for a McCain victory in November?