McCain is coming to Buffalo

The presidential race is set to run through Western New York for some financial fueling.

[J Johns]

Reagan won New York in 1980, mainly becasue of 3rd party candidate John Anderson, who won about 7% of the vote, which came at the expense (mostly) of Jimmy Carter the Democratic nominee. In 1984 Reagan's landslide was huge, all across the nation, but even then his NY win was narrow - about 51-49% I'm not saying that Obama will win the BIG prize, but I highly doubt McCain will take NY and Republicans know it. In 2004 they said the same thing about George Bush's prospects and he lost the state in a very big way. P.S. Perhaps Mr. Gioia will receive a higher profile Ambassadorship-post should McCain win -just don't set your sights on the Court of Saint James, sir. Maybe Liberia?

[Millbrook Enterprise NY]

Western New York tends to be very divided politically. Furthermore, as an American of African descent, living in Buffalo, NY I know that Western New York is still very segregated defactoly. Therefore, it would only be fitting that Senator Obama, make an appearance in Western New York as well. Moreover, Western New York needs to unite, and decide rather they support good or bad! In conclusion, we once supported Senator McCain, until he embraced President Bush's team who do not support: "we the people."

[ideas]

Millbrook Enterprise NY wrote:

Western New York tends to be very divided politically. Furthermore, as an American of African descent, living in Buffalo, NY I know that Western New York is still very segregated defactoly. Therefore, it would only be fitting that Senator Obama, make an appearance in Western New York as well. Moreover, Western New York needs to unite, and decide rather they support good or bad! In conclusion, we once supported Senator McCain, until he embraced President Bush's team who do not support: "we the people."

As a white woman, I have always supported Obama. I just have great feelings about him and his ethics..etc. I have endorsed him since he announced his candidacy. McCain has voted with BUSH last year 80% and this year 100%..so far..he is a definite... boooooo for me and should be for this area! My son is for Obama also. If we could get others here to listen to him and really negate McBush...the nation will be better off..they must get past the race and you are right...people in Buffalo are too ethnic, to put aside the culture of others..at least at this point! Obama..all the way!

[Typical White Woman]

To the white woman who supports Obama, so you have no trouble with his animosity towards white people? You have no trouble that he has called his very own grandmother a "typical white person"?

Imagine if a white person said something about a "typical" black person. Racism is ugly no matter from whom is comes.

[Larry]

Typical White Woman wrote:

To the white woman who supports Obama, so you have no trouble with his animosity towards white people? You have no trouble that he has called his very own grandmother a "typical white person"?
Imagine if a white person said something about a "typical" black person. Racism is ugly no matter from whom is comes.

Blablabla.

I'm white and I'll be voting for Obama too. Obama is not racist and if you keep stating that then I'm inclined to think that you are trying to cover up your own racism by trying to fabricate a fake sense of reverse racism.

Larry,
Independent TX voter

[Dan]

I just wish we had some one to vote for!

[Hans Schweinficker]

Dan wrote:

I just wish we had some one to vote for!

Vote for Dudley Z. Fudpucker.

Hansie

[Harry]

Typical White Woman....you sound like a typical uneducated fool who watches a little too much O'riley factor

[CopperSneakcom]

I think its Great that McCain is coming to WNY. John McCain is a lot like Ronald Regan was! Add to that that he is a war hero for surviving the Hanoi Hilton and being shot down 5 times and surviving the worst Disaster on a US aircraft Carrier when a 1000lb bomb went off under his plane. We need someone like him to hunt down Osama Bin laden and threaten the Saudis until they bring down oil and gas prices. http://coppersnek.com

[CopperSneakcom]

ideas wrote:

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As a white woman, I have always supported Obama. I just have great feelings about him and his ethics..etc. I have endorsed him since he announced his candidacy. McCain has voted with BUSH last year 80% and this year 100%..so far..he is a definite... boooooo for me and should be for this area! My son is for Obama also. If we could get others here to listen to him and really negate McBush...the nation will be better off..they must get past the race and you are right...people in Buffalo are too ethnic, to put aside the culture of others..at least at this point! Obama..all the way!

Yeah, and in all reality the whole civil right movement happened because woman like you wanted to be able to date and sleep who ever they wanted to date and sleep with and not be judged. It didn't happen because people felt sorry for the black mans plight. Obama ethics, give me a break, he went to a church where the minister is the biggest bigoted racist against every race besides his own and calls for the destruction of the USA for over 25 yrs. Do you know what the word ethics means? Are you still breast feeding your son?

[Swimmingly]

McCain might not be the best choice for the right side. I have problems with him wanting to grant amnesty to ILLEGAL immigrants and him thinking man is causing global warming. That being said I won't vote for Obama because he is a true socialist. He believes the govt and not you know what is best for you. Liberal Democrats like him don't think you are capable of taking care of yourself. From the postings I see supporting Obama I tend to believe it. Seems like the favorite phrase is "What will he do for me?" How about you guys act like Americans and take care of yourself and quit looking to the govt to give you something. Our American ancestors are probably rolling in their graves listening to people whining to the govt to do this or that for them. Come on people GROW UP and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

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Swimmingly wrote:

McCain might not be the best choice for the right side. I have problems with him wanting to grant amnesty to ILLEGAL immigrants and him thinking man is causing global warming. That being said I won't vote for Obama because he is a true socialist. He believes the govt and not you know what is best for you. Liberal Democrats like him don't think you are capable of taking care of yourself. From the postings I see supporting Obama I tend to believe it. Seems like the favorite phrase is "What will he do for me?" How about you guys act like Americans and take care of yourself and quit looking to the govt to give you something. Our American ancestors are probably rolling in their graves listening to people whining to the govt to do this or that for them. Come on people GROW UP and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

Amen to that Brother!!!!

[thenycommie]

Again....300 million people and these two are the best we can come up with. Taking my partisan glass off and putting on my analysts glasses, both of these guys have very deep flaws. Both are Senators. This means both of these guys are 1 of 100 trying to put their thumbprint on everything. My personal preference is a Governor who has executive experience. After taking the oath of office is a fine time for Senator McCain to learn how to be an executive. On the other hand, Obama is still learning everything.

McCain based on his age is going to be a one term President. He relishes in the fact he is described as a "Maverick". McCain has the tendency to forget principles and place a priority on making the deal. That is always not a good thing considering there is much seminal legislation pending (e.g.- global warming). This type of legislation never goes away but rather expanded. Then there is the "Legacy" thing. From day one, McCain is going to be legacy building. Nothing wrong with legacy building so long as legacy building is based on the right things. His willingness to compromise and tendency toward legacy building makes him unattractive.

On the other hand, Obama has the thinnest resume that I have seen since 1968....with the possible exception of Pat Pulson. Heck, Jimmy Griffin had a thicker resume! Obama is too much of an ideologue. This guy is to the left of Bernie Sanders of Vermont a self-admitted Socialist? Not only is his ideology suspect but his lack of experience makes him vulnerable to control. Obama is going to learn on Day 1 that he is going to tow the line of the Democratic Caucus in Congress or his isn't going to get anything done. The last guy to challenge the Democratic Caucus in Congress was Jimmy Carter and we all know how well he did. Even Bill Clinton had to play ball with the Democratic Caucus. Lastly, who is behind Obama? I don't believe for a minute he was ever smart enough to outfox the Clintons and their political machine. Somebody is the kingmaker on the Obama side and the influence of an unknown is a cause for great concern.

I'd have to say given the choice, McCain is the dog with the least amount of fleas.

[thenycommie]

J Johns wrote:

Reagan won New York in 1980, mainly becasue of 3rd party candidate John Anderson, who won about 7% of the vote, which came at the expense (mostly) of Jimmy Carter the Democratic nominee. In 1984 Reagan's landslide was huge, all across the nation, but even then his NY win was narrow - about 51-49% I'm not saying that Obama will win the BIG prize, but I highly doubt McCain will take NY and Republicans know it. In 2004 they said the same thing about George Bush's prospects and he lost the state in a very big way. P.S. Perhaps Mr. Gioia will receive a higher profile Ambassadorship-post should McCain win -just don't set your sights on the Court of Saint James, sir. Maybe Liberia?

Good analysis guy! I have to agree with you, in a straight up contest, a Republican will never take New York. The Reagan victory in 84 was telling in and of itself. When a guy like Mondale says "the difference between President Reagan and I is that President Reagan won't tell you he is is going to raise your taxes....I'm here to tell you that I will raise your taxes" What does that tell you about the New York mentality when Mondale lost 51-49%. McCain will never take New York. Used car salesmen and pedophiles have greater social status than Republicans in New York.

[Blizzard]

close your wallets folks. Unless you want more wars!

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thenycommie wrote:

Again....300 million people and these two are the best we can come up with. Taking my partisan glass off and putting on my analysts glasses, both of these guys have very deep flaws. Both are Senators. This means both of these guys are 1 of 100 trying to put their thumbprint on everything. My personal preference is a Governor who has executive experience. After taking the oath of office is a fine time for Senator McCain to learn how to be an executive. On the other hand, Obama is still learning everything.
McCain based on his age is going to be a one term President. He relishes in the fact he is described as a "Maverick". McCain has the tendency to forget principles and place a priority on making the deal. That is always not a good thing considering there is much seminal legislation pending (e.g.- global warming). This type of legislation never goes away but rather expanded. Then there is the "Legacy" thing. From day one, McCain is going to be legacy building. Nothing wrong with legacy building so long as legacy building is based on the right things. His willingness to compromise and tendency toward legacy building makes him unattractive.
On the other hand, Obama has the thinnest resume that I have seen since 1968....with the possible exception of Pat Pulson. Heck, Jimmy Griffin had a thicker resume! Obama is too much of an ideologue. This guy is to the left of Bernie Sanders of Vermont a self-admitted Socialist? Not only is his ideology suspect but his lack of experience makes him vulnerable to control. Obama is going to learn on Day 1 that he is going to tow the line of the Democratic Caucus in Congress or his isn't going to get anything done. The last guy to challenge the Democratic Caucus in Congress was Jimmy Carter and we all know how well he did. Even Bill Clinton had to play ball with the Democratic Caucus. Lastly, who is behind Obama? I don't believe for a minute he was ever smart enough to outfox the Clintons and their political machine. Somebody is the kingmaker on the Obama side and the influence of an unknown is a cause for great concern.
I'd have to say given the choice, McCain is the dog with the least amount of fleas.

Commie, You know who is behind Obama???? It's George Soros, that's who. Nobody else could have the resources to take down the Clinton Machine. Your conclusion that McCain would be a one termer is also interesting because it makes the choice of VP extremely significant and we can only hope the chosen one could sway the fence sitters from both sides of the aisle.

[thenycommie]

1st FFV wrote:

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Commie, You know who is behind Obama???? It's George Soros, that's who. Nobody else could have the resources to take down the Clinton Machine. Your conclusion that McCain would be a one termer is also interesting because it makes the choice of VP extremely significant and we can only hope the chosen one could sway the fence sitters from both sides of the aisle.

Yes....you're right Soros, somehow I think the Kennedy clan had some involvement as well. The Democratic Party was the property of the Kennedy's until the Clintons came along. The VP choice for McCain is going to be critical for him. Right now there's lots of fence sitters. On the other hand it's critical that Obama find a VP candidate to run with! Quality people are taking themselves out of consideration most notably Jim Webb of Virginia. I know I'd think long and hard hitching my wagon to the Obama horse. Given his strong left leanings, the potential for a blowout exists. It's one thing to be a VP candidate and lose like Edwards....you can come back, but to be a VP candidate in a blowout is a career killer.

[Obviously]

And why couldn't the story be about McCain without having to throw in a possible fundraiser for Obama? PLEASE! This election is going to be a joke for the Dems, again. Sorry, but that's the truth. Bush Haters = trendy wannabes P.S. you all look silly when you rant about Bush. Almost as silly as the idiot who is still crying over losing Briere and Drury, you know who you are, and there's plenty of you...

[Obviously]

Blizzard wrote:

close your wallets folks. Unless you want more wars!

If war keeps us safe here, why yes, I want more war.

If war keeps terror from spreading, why yes, thank you, I'd like more war.

Sometimes things are a way for a reason. You might want to catch some news stories from September 11, 2001.

War is horrible, but having the possibility of car bombings near the McKinley mall is terrifying, having the possibility of kidnappings from schools and watching captives beheaded is dismaying...anyone remember that Russian school takeover a few years ago? Boy, some people want to forget and follow the flock.

[ideas]

Typical White Woman wrote:

To the white woman who supports Obama, so you have no trouble with his animosity towards white people? You have no trouble that he has called his very own grandmother a "typical white person"?
Imagine if a white person said something about a "typical" black person. Racism is ugly no matter from whom is comes.

I have no intention of having a pi**ing match with you, but I have not NOTICED OBAMA with animosity towards whites! He did state his grandmother acted like a
typical white women (something that can be said to be true much too often), which at that time, white women did express their negative opinions about race quite frequently and overtly..so he was not racist..just honest!
If I choose to express myself typically relative to my race or sex, I would expect people would and should mention that to me.. I am not offended by honesty, esp. if I am talking offensively or typically!
So your points are just as you stated..a typical white woman and I am not surprised that it comes from one!