You may think I’m losing my mind by trying to make a connection between two of my favorites: politics and baseball. But, take this for what it’s worth. The same stats guy who shocked the sports world when he predicted that the AL’s worst baseball team, the Tampa Rays, would improve by at least 22 […]
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Carefully Crafted on October 10
Carefully Crafted on October 10
A Message from the Prairie
I’m not a fan or Prairie Home Companion (maybe the only show on NPR that I don’t love); however host Garrison Keillor’s piece in today’s Chicago Tribune is worth noting. It’s full of nuggets to ponder. A couple samples: Stunning acts of heroism stand out, such as the fidelity of military lawyers assigned to defend detainees […]
Carefully Crafted on October 09
A Half-Hour of Obama. Uninterrupted.
Nothing like making a splash! Today, Barack Obama purchased a half-hour of air time on CBS and is rumored to be in negotiations with the other networks. On October 29, he’ll be talking directly to voters. For a half-hour. In primetime. Less than a week before the election. If you were Barack Obama, what would […]
Carefully Crafted on October 08
We're Out of Ideas … Let's Make Stuff Up
It seems the McCain campaign is out of ideas; instead they’re just making stuff up. From Talking Points Memo: It turns out that that “overhead projector” John McCain claimed Barack Obama tried to get a $3 million earmark for was actually money to rebuild Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, the oldest planetarium in the United States. McCain’s […]
Carefully Crafted on October 08
McCain Supporters Just Don't Get It
As I said earlier, John McCain supporters make me sad. I think it’s disappointing that people think it’s a good idea to vote for a candidate who: Doesn’t admonish supporters who shout “Kill him” in reference to Barack Obama. Refuses to call on his supporters to stop the whisper campaigns perpetuating the lie that Obama […]
Carefully Crafted on October 07
John McCain Supporters Make Me Sad
I had a realization today. John McCain supporters make me sad. I’m incredibly disappointed that voters think it’s ok to vote for someone like that. Thank goodness this wasn’t a “game changer” — Obama just needs to continue to show that he is in fact better than McCain. The debate just ended and I’m going […]
Carefully Crafted on October 06
Another SNL Hit
She may not bring much to this campaign — beyond perpetuating racially charged, outright lies — but Palin deserves credit for Saturday Night Live’s resurgence. Whatever they are paying Tina Fey, it’s not enough. This is a classic SNL skit!
Carefully Crafted on October 02
Mitt Romney and What Could Have Been
Imagine if John McCain had picked a VP who added value to the Republican ticket. A candidate who offset his own personal limitations. Someone who brought real-world experience … political know-how … business success. How different would the race be if John McCain had put aside their personal differences and tapped Mitt Romney as Veep? During […]
Carefully Crafted on October 01
More Than a Wall Street Crisis
Over the past week, I’ve often wondered why the financial crisis has been positioned as a Wall Street problem requiring a Wall Street bailout. There are trickle down effects that impact all Americans. We’re seeing it here in Central Florida. And, talking to some well informed community leaders, we’re going to see even more problems. […]
Carefully Crafted on October 01
Palin Knows Talking Points. That's It.
I’m a PR person. I can spot a talking point a mile away (I write them for a living). And, Sarah Palin is full of talking points … but not much more. Katie Couric’s interview with Palin and Joe Biden is a perfect illustration of a candidate who understands an issue and can support his […]