Quote of the Day 9/4/08

Honestly, I’ve never paid that much attention to Michelle Obama. Just what little I’ve seen of her and Senator Obama, is that they’re a member of an elitist class… that thinks that they’re uppity.

– Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA)

Different parties, different music

John Rich and Gretchen Wilson are no Stevie Wonder in my book. He actually sounded a little flat to me while singing the National Anthem. But, this does remind me that, in spite of the Brooks & Dunn at the end of the Democratic Convention, the music is so different. Last week

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More on Libertarian Dislike of McCain

Continuing with what I’d earlier written, from Reason magazine, a libertarian outlet, come two voices agreeing that McCain would essentially continue Bush’s monarchical view and use of executive power.

Hat Tip: Sullivan

From Matt Welch:

John McCain’s flip-flops on executive power to surveil U.S. citizens no matter what the law says is a timely reminder of a common

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Colin Powell Hints at Favoring Obama

In a Globe and Mail article, the former Secretary of State hints that he may be an Obamacon.

Colin Powell, the former Republican secretary of state, says he is not ruling out a vote for Barack Obama, the presumed Democratic nominee for president.

McCain Scheduled to Fundraise in Texas on Monday June 16th

If you would like to see John McCain on Monday, you’ll need to pony up some serious money.  He’s holding three high dollar fundraisers in Dallas and Midland, home to President Bush.  Here’s the invite to the Midland event:

John Mccain returns to Texas for a private finance luncheon in Midland on Monday, June 16th at

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