Barack Obama's nomination speech entitled "The American Promise" has received this point-by-point rebuttal from Team McCain. FWIW: I thought Obama's speech was delivered brilliantly (as expected), and will result in a sizable (if short-lived) bump in the polls. After all, the news shifts to McCain and his VP early tomorrow. Furthermore, when analysts pick apart the Obama speech, I think they will find the factual basis of Obama's attacks on McCain to be meager at best. Obama's claims to being a bipartisan leader are entirely unfounded by his voting record. McCain's tendency to buck his … [Read more...] about Team McCain Rebuts Obama Speech
MN House Minority Leader Reports Unusual Activity in St. Paul
Marty Siefert (R), Minority Leader for the Minnesota House of Representatives, called into NPR tonight and reported usual activity in St. Paul, MN related to Governor Pawlenty. Apparently, a flurry of helicopters and the like converging. It seems someone thinks they found the man..... HT: Chris McHorney … [Read more...] about MN House Minority Leader Reports Unusual Activity in St. Paul
Romney or Pawlenty? — I think Pawlenty
Roll Call is reporting that the Secret Service has conducted a security sweep of the home of Romney's sister. Tim Pawlenty has cleared his schedule for today and tomorrow. For what it may be worth (not much, considering last time), I think it is Pawlenty (one report says Romney is out). I used to think it was Romney, but with reports that Karl Rove was pushing hard for Romney, I'm guessing maverick McCain went the other way (you cannot push McCain around). Update: John Fund's detailed argument for Governor Tim Pawlenty as McCain's vice presidential candidate. Update #2: Jonathan Martin … [Read more...] about Romney or Pawlenty? — I think Pawlenty
Rove Responds to Biden on Obama Accomplishments
Obama has finally started to get a modest bounce out of his convention. Senator Biden gave a stirring speech, rhetorically effective both in its attack of John McCain and in its praise of Barack Obama. Moreover, Biden's address was a considerable improvement upon Senator Clinton's in that he hailed specific legislative accomplishments. Senator Clinton's praise for the nominee could have been given to any generic democratic candidate. She did not give Obama specific praise (other than noting his proven ability to draw a crowd and create excitement). In other words, she didn't go far in … [Read more...] about Rove Responds to Biden on Obama Accomplishments
The Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
Christianity Today provides a comparison on where the two major party platforms stand on issues that many Christians find relevant: Abortion, Africa, Climate Change, Embryonic Research, Faith-Based Programs, Global Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Human Trafficking, Israel/Middle East, Marriage & Sexuality, and Religious Liberty. Note that the comparison was only based on the draft Republican platform whereas the final version of the Democratic Party platform has been published. … [Read more...] about The Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
Christians Under Attack in Eastern India
The Baptist World Alliance reports that Christians are under attack in Orissa, India:Christians are under attack in the state of Orissa in eastern India. More than 600 churches have been demolished, 4,000 Christians forced to flee from their villages, and at least 25 killed as a result of violent persecution. In response to the attacks, Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary Neville Callam said, “Unfortunate events have taken place in Orissa in recent days. These began with the senseless killing of Hindu Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati on August 23. I am disappointed by the false claim … [Read more...] about Christians Under Attack in Eastern India