Tar Heel Showdown

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Reported by CQ's Andrew Satter

A poor economy, a demographic shift and a ferocious Democratic ground game make North Carolina a battleground.

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    1. First?

      Posted by: anon-paranoid Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:12 PM

    2. Jamie...

      Did you read the article and watch the video?

      Posted by: anon-paranoid Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:13 PM

    3. Craig...

      Did David Letterman fill in for you? LOL...LOL...LOL...

      Posted by: anon-paranoid Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:13 PM

    4. Scary times when I am first......

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:14 PM


    5. First?

      Hello Craig---can't comment on the video, i don't have speakers on this pc, my son is using mine,,,but if im first i want to ask you why u never said hello,?, something i said?thanks

      Posted by: SolarCrete Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:15 PM

    6. WOW anon, if It hought your were going for first I would tripped you. ...lol

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:16 PM

    7. Hey All
      Can anyone give me the info on how to repost a comment from a previous thread?Thanks

      Posted by: tonyb39 Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:16 PM

    8. tony, if you want to post yesterdays news...just cut and paste

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:18 PM

    9. UB
      Thanks. I'll give it a try.

      Posted by: tonyb39 Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:19 PM

    10. Scary slow....

      I think that maybe it almost decided.......I hope in a good way

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:27 PM

    11. Hi UB...

      I could have put a couple of other links to the link I left on the last thread about a Police State and the Military being assigned to NorthCom, however no one seems to really care that it could actually happen here.

      With Bush trying to start another War by invading Sovereign Nations {Pakistan, Syria} what do you or anyone think will happen if they end up firing on our forces and possibly bringing down another Black Hawk or perhaps worse yet killing some of our men in uniform?

      Will we see the start of World War III when that happens and end up with a total collapse of our economy?

      And don't think that Bush wouldn't use Military troops against American Citizens because he just don't give a F**k about the American People.

      Anyway it really doesn't matter anymore. Were screwed and its our children who will end up paying the price for our complacency.

      Posted by: anon-paranoid Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:28 PM

    12. Patsi, I enjoyed your article. It would make a nice motivational piece for high school and college kids.

      Posted by: Flatus Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:31 PM


    13. Tony u might want to try to highlite, then right click, copy, get back here, then once u r in the comments, hit enter in order to leave space, then right click and paste

      Posted by: SolarCrete Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:34 PM

    14. anon....you rock!

      I really believe that what you speak of is, if not reality, possible reality in the future.

      Thank you for speaking.....seriously I appreciate your in depth knowledge of the situation at hand.

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:37 PM

    15. that is beyond crack berry....you are now into the "OMGWHFSTM" stage.

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:42 PM

    16. :)

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:49 PM

    17. Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:50 PM

    18. What is everybody going to do when Obama wins?

      Bitch for 4 more years? (I think some are qualified.)

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:51 PM

    19. http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/10/tar-heel-showdown.html#comment-166414

      ha, you count count on my for that, unlikely. it's my job.

      Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 10:58 PM

    20. I am one of those few people, who actually believes that it is different this time.-----good luck to you.

      going against the tide of improvement, maybe a losing battle

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:07 PM

    21. Just a bit of irony, I heard that a book written by Bill Ayres years ago, Ayres dedicated to Serhan, the man who killed Robert Kennedy. Yes I did hear it on Hannity so you can check it out to see if it is really true.

      Well off to bed.

      Posted by: ct | October 30, 2008 11:16 PM

    22. maybe posting regurgitated garbage is what they are told to do.........soldiers of the republican army

      I said maybe, I am guessing....

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:24 PM

    23. "The investigative report at Zombietime has uncovered an old, almost-forgotten book written by Barack Obama's associate Bill Ayers called Prairie Fire.

      Interestingly, the book lists Sirhan Sirhan, Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, on the dedication page."

      http://www.dakotavoice.com/2008/10/forgotten-terrorist-manifesto-prairie.html

      Posted by: GORDO | October 30, 2008 11:28 PM

    24. Jesus Christ!
      What an OFFENSIVE post! "Serhan"? C'mon, not even close on the spelling there.
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      I am now ready to post my delegate count for the electoral college. It is slanted a bit...two states are barely slanting for Obama, and I gave them to Obama.
      Obama will win with 315 electoral votes. This is a landslide!

      Posted by: DexterJohnson Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:28 PM

    25. ...made a typo...left off Hawaii...so the count is 319.

      Posted by: DexterJohnson Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:30 PM

    26. I see the G Man is up to his usual pranks, linking to stories that are based upon anonymous or unidentified sources.

      Posted by: Rezdog Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:36 PM

    27. Rezdog------------------

      I saw the H&C report on the Ayers book.

      Repeat in 18 minutes.

      Posted by: GORDO | October 30, 2008 11:42 PM

    28. As I noted yesterday on the WorldofSpike blog, signs that the Obama lead may not be as solid as some may have predicted could be observed by changes in his travel schedule this upcoming weekend. As noted today in the New York Times:

      "After a late-night rally on Friday evening in Indiana, Mr. Obama heads Saturday to Henderson, Nev.; Pueblo, Colo.; and Springfield, Mo. He is scheduled to make a three-city fly-around on Sunday. And on Monday, he is set to dash through Florida, North Carolina and back here to Virginia."

      As of today on the Intrade.com Presidential Futures Market by State trading contracts, Colorado and Nevada have just surpassed the 80% probability level for winning each state. Missouri is still a dead-heat. Obama may be losing strength in Florida and possibly in Virginia. Though he has picked up strength in North Carolina over the last week, a win there is not yet in the books.

      McCain seems intent on either winning or losing the election based on the results of Ohio and Virginia.

      http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/31/us/politics/31obama.html?ref=politics

      http://worldsofspike.blogspot.com

      Posted by: spike | October 30, 2008 11:43 PM

    29. Dex - love your enthusiasm

      I am hopeful, and on the side thinking landslide.Can't do the signed language in text- but they are all good!

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 30, 2008 11:59 PM

    30. btw G Man,

      Congrats, I bet you're glad to have Ashley home. Nice try you guys. Maybe next time.

      Posted by: Rezdog Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 12:01 AM

    31. good night.
      hoping that next Tuesday delivers! and all the bitchy , snarky comments that we have endured - end up meaning nothing, nada....just meaningless negativity

      peace~

      Posted by: unlikely_burrito Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 12:12 AM

    32. Election Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls - Only 4 days left to bid.

      Palin tops the list of 4 dolls at 54 bids = $3,100

      http://stores.ebay.com/Auction-Cause_Candidates_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsubZ481950014QQftidZ2QQtZkm

      tt

      Posted by: tiptoe Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 12:14 AM

    33. this is from a St Louis Blues fan - I don't see it as sexist, but some may - sorry.


      http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh9BmNuqeiQ

      Posted by: bethyboo Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 1:13 AM

    34. i heard from keith o, who was most gracious in understanding my lapse in the tub last night. a gentleman,he.

      Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 1:14 AM

    35. I missed the story...fell asleep in the tub like this guy? (clean video)
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtLPhDgMSlk&feature=related

      By the way...try to listen to any Prince video on YouTube.
      We can't do it. Prince has blocked YouTube from using any audio of his. Is this the end of YouTube...the thin edge of the wedge?

      Posted by: DexterJohnson Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 1:26 AM

    36. oh dexter, nothing like a dog in his tub. that is totally me in my next life, may the gods grant me such grace

      Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 1:37 AM

    37. Is there nothing, at long last, that these republicrumbs will not stoop to doing ?

      Since when is hannity a dependable source ? This slimebag was a source of the 'Obama is a Muslim' story, among his other wretched attempts to smear the man. hannity was a big promoter of the swiftboat liars from hell. Let's face it, hannity is a creepublican infomercial that markets lies and nutty ideas to gullible dopes.

      Posted by: xrepublican Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 2:21 AM

    38. Go Phillies !

      Posted by: xrepublican Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 2:21 AM

    39. msnbc says more than 60% of all 'underwater homes' are in six states : Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Michigan. 2 Blue and 4 red states, if that means anything.

      Posted by: xrepublican Author Profile Page | October 31, 2008 2:28 AM

    40. The morning Zogby -

      O - 50.1% Y - ( 50.2 % )

      M - 43.1 % Y - ( 43.3 % )

      http://www.zogby.com/

      Undecideds or those who support other candidates increased slightly to 6.8% of the sample

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 3:26 AM

    41. Obama's interview with Maddow, ---> the "Smart Grid" comment.

      There are 2 players who are pushing this, Silicon Valley people, & T. Boone Pickens.

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 3:30 AM

    42. " One of, I think, the most important infrastructure projects that we need is a whole new electricity grid. Because if we're going to be serious about renewable energy, I want to be able to get wind power from North Dakota to population centers, like Chicago. And we're going to have to have a smart grid if we want to use plug-in hybrids then we want to be able to have ordinary consumers sell back the electricity that's generated from those car batteries, back into the grid. That can create 5 million new jobs, just in new energy. "

      Barack Obama

      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27464980/

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 3:46 AM

    43. Another " Far Left Rag " comes out for Obama ......

      It's time
      America should take a chance and make Barack Obama the next leader of the free world
      http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12516666&source=features_box_main

      Yes it's true, that "Loony Left" fish wrapper, The Economist is supporting Obama.

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 3:56 AM

    44. A Last Push To Deregulate
      White House to Ease Many Rules

      Those and other regulations would help clear obstacles to some commercial ocean-fishing activities, ease controls on emissions of pollutants that contribute to global warming, relax drinking-water standards and lift a key restriction on mountaintop coal mining.

      http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/30/AR2008103004749.html?hpid=topnews

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 4:27 AM

    45. Hubble Space Telescope is alive and clicking

      http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-hubble31-2008oct31,0,3597730.story

      Beautiful picture on the link.

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 5:21 AM

    46. From Fivethirtyeight -

      " Due to the huge change, Republicans are left scrambling to challenge the validity of votes by apparently finding anyone who will agree to sue:

      The strong Democratic turnout has Republicans mulling possible legal challenges. “We question whether these are valid registrations,” said Smith, the Washoe County GOP chairwoman.

      While talking to Smith, she was interrupted by a cell phone call, which she inadvertently put on the speakerphone. It was the state GOP executive director Zachery Moyle, and the two discussed what could be done about the tsunami of Democratic Party registrations.

      “I’m looking for people to sign on to a lawsuit,” Moyle said to Smith, who fumbled with the phone while turning off the speaker. “You didn’t hear that,” she said glancing in my direction. "

      http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 5:34 AM

    47. Prince is one of the smartest little mujician critters to appear.......on the "Musicology" tour, he gave out copies of the CD "Musicology" to everyone with a ticket....only thing is....part of the ticket was the price of the CD, so every ticket sold to his concert was also an album sale.........and a great show as well......that kid can rock........and a killer elvis imitation.......lol

      he's a joy to behold.......

      Posted by: sturgeone | October 31, 2008 5:43 AM

    48. Attention Republicans -
      Move to higher ground, or tie yourself to a palm tree here comes the wave.

      New Mexico Results
      Barack Obama 58
      John McCain 41

      Colorado Results
      Barack Obama 54
      John McCain 44

      Minnesota Senate: Franken leads
      Al Franken 45
      Norm Coleman 40
      Dean Barkley 14

      Michigan Topline
      Obama 55
      McCain 42

      Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 5:59 AM

    49. CC.......you could have told olberman that you got your big toe caught in the tap?

      Posted by: sturgeone | October 31, 2008 6:00 AM

    50. Posted by: Anon | October 31, 2008 6:03 AM

    51. patsi.......thanks large sizes for the article.....send more as they appear........

      there's an article you might like on nashville by marshall chapman in the latest issue of "Garden and Gun" magazine.......it's more garden than gun, dont let the gun part fool ya.........

      Posted by: sturgeone | October 31, 2008 6:05 AM

    52. well, dexter, you found my all-favorite video of 2008 and i'll forever be grateful:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtLPhDgMSlk

      Posted by: Craig Crawford Author Profile Page | November 1, 2008 12:36 AM

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