On Monday's "Today" show NBC's Tom Brokaw buried the McCain campaign and predicted doom for the GOP, as he declared: "It looks like we're in for a big turn of the wheel. That the Democrats are about to reclaim their power." The former anchor of NBC Nightly News and moderator of the last presidential debate was prompted by "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira to make the following prediction:
This all reminds me of 1968, when after having the Democrats in control since 1932, the Republicans then took over in 1968 and effectively, they have had a grip on this country politically since that time, for 40 years now. It looks like we're in for a big turn of the wheel. That the Democrats are about to reclaim their power, because the McCain campaign is dysfunctional, to put it bluntly, and that's, those are the words of Bill Kristol and a lot of other people. They can't quite decide who they are, whether the McCain mavericks or the Bush Republicans or the neo-cons.
The following is the complete transcript of the Brokaw segment on the October 13, edition of the "Today" show:
MEREDITH VIEIRA: So where does the presidential race go from here? NBC's Tom Brokaw is moderator of "Meet the Press" and he's the author of the newly released paperback edition of his bestseller, Boom! Talking about the Sixties. Tom good morning to you.
TOM BROKAW: Good morning, Meredith.
VIEIRA: Let's talk politics beginning with some of these recent polls. According to the Reuters/Zogby/C-Span poll, Barack Obama now has a six-point lead over John McCain and some other polls, even a greater lead including Newsweek's at 11 points.
BROKAW: Alright let's stop right there. That's not the poll that counts as much as, as how well he's doing in the internals, in every measurable test. How could he handle the economy? Is he equipped to take the country in the direction that it needs to? He's winning by a considerable margin, except is he best qualified to deal with terrorism and international issues. He's even up on Iraq in the Newsweek poll. Those are the most encouraging signs now to the Obama campaign. I suppose if I were to settle on a metaphor, at this stage, Meredith, I would say think about a horse track. We're now rounding the final curve and Obama has opened up a considerable lead, but we still have the stretch to run, and today, interestingly, Senator McCain is gonna say, "I know that I'm behind in the polls, I know that the media thinks that this is over, I know that he's measuring the drapes in the White House, I've got him just where I want him." So that's what we're in for in the next-
VIEIRA: He likes to be the underdog.
BROKAW: -in the next, in the next three weeks.
VIEIRA: Can I switch that, that, that question around, then? The, these polls. You say when you come to individual issues he scores very high, Barack Obama. But then when you look at the overall number, who's better qualified? The numbers are a little bit lower. Like in Newsweek it's 11 percent but on the individual issues, much higher. Why that difference then?
BROKAW: Well I, I, I think that people are still making up their minds. You have to remember that. But the trend line is in his direction, as Mrs. Clinton said. People are beginning to be more comfortable with Barack Obama and today he's gonna do something very important. He's gonna make a big speech on what his plan is for the middle-class in this economic freefall. He, he really has behind the curve, as has Senator McCain, given what has been happening here at warp speed and they have not been speaking out enough about what their plans are for the future and saying to the American people, "Look there's gonna be no gain without some pain. We're in a very tough situation here."
VIEIRA: Meanwhile, there are Republican leaders who have expressed, openly expressed concern about McCain and, and his campaign in general not connecting with the voters, and conservative Bill Kristol wrote in today's New York Times, "It is time for John McCain to fire his campaign. What he needs to do is junk the whole thing and start over." And he suggests that he junk all those negative ads. Is that likely to happen?
BROKAW: I'm not sure that they're gonna junk all the negative ads but I think over the weekend we saw a turn when Senator McCain push back at that rally in Minnesota. This all reminds me of 1968, when after having the Democrats in control since 1932, the Republicans then took over in 1968 and effectively, they have had a grip on this country politically since that time, for 40 years now. It looks like we're in for a big turn of the wheel. That the Democrats are about to reclaim their power, because the McCain campaign is dysfunctional, to put it bluntly, and that's, those are the words of Bill Kristol and a lot of other people. They can't quite decide who they are, whether the McCain mavericks or the Bush Republicans or the neo-cons.
VIEIRA: Alright, Tom Brokaw, thank you, as always. Boom!, now out in paperback.
BROKAW: Thanks very much, Meredith.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the senior news analyst at the Media Research Center.
Comments Policy
"Reclaim their
October 13, 2008 - 15:42 ET by Chris Norman"Reclaim their power", huh? Like power in the hands of Democrats is the legitimate norm and is only usurped periodically by those insurgent illegitimate Republicans. Brokaw reveals how he truly feels. If the Republicans ever win in the future, will he phrase it like this? No, of course not...
McNotObama '08
Brokaw isn't biased, why he
October 13, 2008 - 15:41 ET by bigtimerBrokaw isn't biased, why he is just a wise whiz-bang with a fountain of knowledge...just ask him.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Broke-Jaw
October 13, 2008 - 15:46 ET by 10ksnookerWasn't he the unbiased moderator of the biggest snooze in debate history? Who knew he is a cummunist as well.
As the polls tighten?
October 13, 2008 - 15:51 ET by AgentAmericanThis is getting worse by the second.
Drill ANWAR
If McCain wins this election
October 13, 2008 - 15:52 ET by d1carterIf McCain wins this election there is going to be a bunch of unhappy MSM'ers. I hope they don't incite violence...
Incite violence?
October 13, 2008 - 16:08 ET by Copperhead RidgeDo you really think they'd have to?
Win or lose there will be trouble. My wife is an election official, and will have to be at the courthouse in the county seat to observe the vote tally. It can go late sometimes. I've arranged to pick her up and drive her home that night.
There's a substantial college campus between the courthouse and the road leading to our house.
Win or lose? I've seen how college students and citizens behave when their sports teams win or lose a championship. So any lefties reading this who think I'm paranoid should just go back and examine the behavior of fans. I've not seen any more devoted people than the Obamunists on college campuses. I've already seen, first hand, their abuse of anyone holding an opposing point of view. Mushskulls are dangerous when they get jacked up on beer.
I feel
October 13, 2008 - 15:57 ET by Nortonaleclike buying a copy of Brokaw's book for some reason. Did someone mention the name during his interview?
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."~David St. Hubbins
While it is true...
October 13, 2008 - 16:02 ET by Prester John....that the Repubs have been in the White House for 28 of those 40 years, I don't suppose the Brokaw noticed that the Dems had the House for 28 of the 40 years and the Senate for 22 of the 40 years.
But what do facts matter when it comes to a MSM "heavyweight" trying to make a point?
And the sad thing of course is the vast majority of Americans take what he says at face value.
Good grief.
Prester,
October 13, 2008 - 18:23 ET by Indiana JoeThe problem is, most Americans only pay attention to the presidential race every 4 years. The rest of the time, they don't know and don't care about politics. Most probably couldn't name their own representative, or what party he/she belongs to, or how they voted on any piece of legislation.
They act like a president is a king, and can do whatever he wants. That's probably what makes it so easy for the media to indulge in BDS and Republican bashing. When something is popular, the Democrats elbow their way into the spotlight to claim credit. When something goes wrong, they point at the Republicans.
Most Americans don't bother to learn the facts, and those that try are convinced they get all the facts they need from people like Brokaw.
That's what we're fighting, and it gets pretty discouraging sometimes. But I think we're making headway, and ironically enough, the MSM is helping. They're so blatant anymore that normally-disconnected people are now noticing.
Preaching to the choir, I guess, but I was on a roll. ;^)
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Journalism Ethics
October 13, 2008 - 16:06 ET by TN MomTom's poor little soul was purchased by G.E. and NBC (National Barack Corp) a long time ago.
Tommy, do us all a favor. Go back to Journalism school and brush up on ethics!!!
It's time to name names of leftist reporters
October 13, 2008 - 16:10 ET by Hooterville DenizenLet’s revive an old term from half a century ago: “fellow traveler.”
“In some political contexts the term fellow traveler refers to a person who sympathizes with the beliefs of a particular organization, but does not belong to that organization. The phrase must be understood as referring to people who "walk part of the way" with an organization, without committing themselves to it."
The Mainstream Media has largely abandoned their task of informing and reporting to the American public and is now in the indoctrination and mis-informing business. Is it time to demand a review of journalists tax records to see who has been receiving checks from the DNC? Is it time to name names of left-wing commentators masquerading as objective reporters? Is it time to declare who is “reliably unreliable” when in comes to reporting political news?
These people are the “fellow travelers” of the Obama campaign and should be trusted with nothing more serious than the latest sports scores.
"These people are the
October 13, 2008 - 16:55 ET by Nortonalec"These people are the “fellow travelers” of the Obama campaign and should be trusted with nothing more serious than the latest sports scores."
Even the local sports scores can be politicized!
"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."~David St. Hubbins
Tin man tom!
October 13, 2008 - 16:15 ET by ChasvsIf he only had a BRAIN!
nuff said!
That was the scarecrow. Tin
October 13, 2008 - 16:22 ET by motherbeltThat was the scarecrow. Tin Man needed a heart. LOL
MB,
October 13, 2008 - 18:27 ET by Indiana JoeActually, Brokaw could probably use one of those, too.
And let's not forget "Courage" boy, Kenneth Rather.
Who's Dorothy? Joy Behar, maybe? And Obama, of course, is the humbug, er, I mean, "wizard."
Saw "An American Carol" over the weekend. Now I have this strange desire to do a new version of "The Wizard of Oz."
;^D
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
This all reminds me of
October 13, 2008 - 16:22 ET by motherbeltThis all reminds me of 1968, when after having the Democrats in control
since 1932, the Republicans then took over in 1968 and effectively,
they have had a grip on this country politically since that time, for
40 years now. It looks like we're in for a big turn of the wheel.
Wait a minute.....didn't Republicans take control of the Congress away from the Democrats in 1996???? so how have they had "control" since 1968? And wasn't a Democrat in the WH from 1992-2000?
Oh, nevermind; that doesn't fit in with Brokaw's story.
He is right about one thing: the McCain campaign is dysfunctional. I said some time ago we would be lucky if McCain didn't campaign FOR Obama....looks like our luck ran out this past weekend.
But if he has run the worst campaign ever (I remember saying Howdy Doody would have fought harder) then why is Obama only up by 4-11 points at this time (and the 11 ones are skewed)?
He should be up by 20!
Democrats = power
October 13, 2008 - 16:38 ET by MrShyFirst off, mattm below is absolutely right about the almost-perverse irony and hypocrisy of the left, when they go on and on with Bush and republicans having some "thirst for power" nonsense. Liberals are the ones who want only ONE political and cultural system/ideology firmly in place, and just one. Any opposing ideas/beliefs are met with intense anger and ridicule.
MB, I'm totally with you. Again, this is supposed to be "the Democrat's year". A slam-dunk year...
All this.... and STILL, only up by single-digits in the latest overall-polls (8).
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Very revealing: The Dems
October 13, 2008 - 16:23 ET by mattmVery revealing: The Dems are all about power and they believe power is their birthright. Lockjaw let slip the dirty little secret of the Democrats....they are in it for their own power, and nothing else.
Right, matt, and whenever
October 13, 2008 - 16:58 ET by motherbeltRight, matt, and whenever they are out of power, the media holds public brainstorming sessions over what they have to do to get back in.
In all the years I've been watching politics, I don't ever remember the media worrying about what the Republicans should do to win or to get power back.
Democrat rule is the natural order of the Universe. Anything else is an anomaly to be rectified as soon as possible.
Bingo...and this has been
October 13, 2008 - 18:51 ET by bigtimerBingo...and this has been going on non-stop since not long after 9-11....to this day.
I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime...
something or someone somehow has to reign in the leftist power they have in the msm along with their blathering propaganda coming out of their mouths in unison with their talking points day after day, year after year is getting beyond maddening.
They lie for their agenda...they get caught lying..they say nothing...when is there ever going to be any accountability and consequences?
Until then, the msm will get worse.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Sorry BT
October 13, 2008 - 18:58 ET by cocodrieYou must be young. It's been going on since at least Eisenhower.
Hey coco....wished I was
October 13, 2008 - 19:08 ET by bigtimerHey coco....wished I was younger once in awhile...who doesn't after time.
I just know you know I meant the way the numerous outlets on the Boob-Tube we have now instead of just the 3 major networks...the cable channels like CNN and msnbc are nothing but a free political ad 24/7 for the party they work for...you know...the socilaist/leftist/marxist party...whatever anyone want to use...the bad guys.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
October 13, 2008 - 19:35 ET by cocodrieI'm old enough and smart enough to never to question a lady's age. When in doubt guess young. I have to get my little chuckle now and then. Sarah Palin perks me up and McCain smacks me back down. I feel like a yoyo. Guess I'll hear all the yoyo jokes now.
I dunno, coco,
October 13, 2008 - 19:21 ET by Indiana JoeI don't think it was so blatant and obvious until Reagan. Or after Nixon, if you prefer. It's pretty much the same time-frame. But, while a lot of the entertainment industry has been pretty left since "at least Eisenhower," as you put it, I think the news media was still pretty conservative back then.
Personally, I put the change down to the '60s. Vietnam, civil rights movement, "taking to the streets," all that "counter-culture" stuff. Even "Uncle Walter" pegs that as the when he drifted to the left (not in so many words, of course). And Watergate was the clincher, you might say.
Just MHO, of course.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Joe
October 13, 2008 - 19:32 ET by cocodrieYou're right, it did get much worse then, thanks to the rabid hatred of the press towards Pres. Reagan.
IJ and coco...agree with
October 13, 2008 - 19:41 ET by bigtimerIJ and coco...agree with both of your posts...
I can remember from around the time of Kennedy when it comes to the msm..I was pretty young yet..but you have memories instilled by then on forward...
Thanks for your manners coco..it doesn't bother me to state my age... I have before...I'm 53.
You are what you are...and with age comes wisdom, well, to some of us in this country that is...lol.
Plus, I always learn something new everyday on this wonderful thing called the internet...from others everywhere.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT,
October 13, 2008 - 19:58 ET by Indiana JoeI'm coming up on 52. And, while getting old has it's drawbacks, you know what I always say?
It beats the alternative. ;^)
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
IJ... ...Amen to
October 13, 2008 - 20:00 ET by bigtimerIJ...
...Amen to that.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Brokaw: "McCain mavericks
October 13, 2008 - 16:30 ET by deerjerkydaveBrokaw: "McCain mavericks or the Bush Republicans or the neo-cons..."
Ah yes, the three types of Republicans. I only wonder what the three types of Democrats are according to Brokaw?
Let me guess:
1. <null>, we see this one all of the time in the liberal media when they hide the political party of the Democrat politician.
2. Democrat, when forced this one may be used.
3. See numbers 1 and 2.
Rarely do we see the word "liberal" and never do we see the words "far left" or "socialist" appear in the liberal media.
There is no left, let alone
October 13, 2008 - 17:00 ET by motherbeltThere is no left, let alone far left.
There are no liberal Democrats.
There are only centrists, moderate Republicans (whom they can barely tolerate) and the extreme right wing.
That's right
October 13, 2008 - 17:24 ET by cocodrieWhat happened to yhe "progressives"?
or Proud
October 13, 2008 - 17:43 ET by Chris Normanor Proud Liberals?
McNotObama '08
Chris,
October 13, 2008 - 18:38 ET by Indiana JoeI remember, it was during the Clinton years that liberals asked, "Who made 'liberal' a dirty word? Rush Limbaugh and his ilk!"
Really, all that happened is Rush (and others) finally showed the liberals for what they were, socialist power-grabbers. Corrupt and sleazy as any others, and more than most. So, they ran from the label, whining that it was someone else who made it a "dirty word."
But they did that, and to try to maintain their cover, they became "progressives." That used to be code-speak for "communists." So they went to "moderate," and anyone to their right (no matter how far left they are) is an "extremist."
I guess I'm not surprised politicians will do anything to win. All of them do it, even "ours." But, what's made it almost criminal is the behavior of the media. They should be considered a paid ad for the Dems all by themselves.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Brokaw: "That the
October 13, 2008 - 16:29 ET by deerjerkydaveBrokaw: "That the Democrats are about to reclaim their power..."
And when Republicans take control of power its called a voter "temper tantrum" by your ex-colleague Peter Jennings.
THIS IS ALL FREAKING
October 13, 2008 - 16:33 ET by sembyTHIS IS ALL FREAKING CRAP!
BROKAW IS NOT GOD AND HE SHOULD NOT DECLARE THIS.
THIS IS THE MOST IRRESPONSIBLE REPORTING EVER!
NOTE TO TOM: The American people will elect the next President not you losers in the main stream freaking media!
Got it Tom, good!
God help this country, if Obama is elected the next President, this country will lose all it stands for and will never, ever be the same!
"the Democrats are about to
October 13, 2008 - 16:33 ET by riff_raff"the Democrats are about to reclaim their power."
And if not, hopefully Brokaw in a fit of rage will fling himself from the top of the Rockefeller Center.
I agree with Bill Kristol
October 13, 2008 - 16:35 ET by c5thenThe McCain campaign IS dysfuntional. They were so focused on trying to win the Republican primaries and get the nod as the nominee, that they forgot that they would need an actual strategy for wooing 51% of the american public away from the democrats who would be promising them free $$ taken from the "evil rich".
McCain hasn't said why he is different from Obama, only that he is.
Wait a minute..how are the
October 13, 2008 - 16:42 ET by sembyWait a minute..how are the McCain camp dysfunctional?
What his supporters want is for McCain to go hard after Obama. So he did, and now there are some that say it's dysfunctional.
People will be surprise when McCain wins because everyone except those who don't "understand" politics will vote for McCain, especially the Clintons. They can say all they want, but what are they going to do in a closed voting booth. "Pull the lever for McCain"!
Do you really think Hillary and Bill are going to let Obama win this from them. I certainly don't!
Remember that Bill Kristol Wanted McCain
October 13, 2008 - 17:44 ET by deerjerkydaveI remember screaming at my TV when Bill Kristol sided with McCain over Romney in the primary. What kind of "conservatives" are these TV commentators who side with the liberal over the conservative? Now that Bill has his candidate he doesn't like it anymore and wants McCain to "fire" his campaign.
I think Mitt Romney would have knocked Obama's lights out in these debates. Too many times Obama has made anti-free market comments that McCain just nods his head with. Also with this financial crisis a Romney candidacy would look pretty good right about now.
djd
October 13, 2008 - 17:49 ET by BlondeRomney out front, with Sarah Palin as Number Two....wow.
Now I'm depressed, thank you ever so much.
Once again we're left with the "lesser of two weevils (h/t Master & Commander). And this time, they are both truly weevils.
I truly wonder if we'll survive this election cycle.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Hi djd... I don't know if
October 13, 2008 - 18:16 ET by bigtimerHi djd...
I don't know if you know this but Krystol has been supporting McCain since the 2000 election, so it didn't surprise me when he did you...but he is right about McCain's campaign so far, he was on a roll, well Sarah had him on a roll, they should of kept it going...they have made some huge mistakes...three weeks is a long time politically, so we shall see what happens...McCain is now on the Happy Warrior tour...
...time will tell...going to be interesting to see what campaign schtick is going to come up next.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt... At this point they
October 13, 2008 - 18:23 ET by Clear thinkerbt...
At this point they should send McCain home for the next few weeks and put Sarah in charge of the campaign. McCain can then show back up for his victory party on the night of Nov 4.
Why Obama Scares The Crap Out Of Me
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Hi Ct... Yeah, I know you
October 13, 2008 - 18:37 ET by bigtimerHi Ct...
Yeah, I know you have had to seen some of my posts over time where I have said, just let Sarah talk, stand there smile, nod put two or three YEAH and YAYs in...but let her do the talking...
Now if we could get to where she would take his place in the debate tomorrow night...we just might have hope and change again..
Before McCain has a chance to screw that up too, you know he can't handle the pressure from the msm...they push his buttons to do as they want it is past sad.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt... Good idea. Have
October 13, 2008 - 18:49 ET by Clear thinkerbt...
Good idea. Have McCain get sick right before the debate and have Sarah take over for him. She would wipe the floor with Obama.
Why Obama Scares The Crap Out Of Me
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BT,
October 13, 2008 - 18:52 ET by Indiana Joe"McCain is now on the Happy Warrior tour"
Yep, that's what it is. And I think it's because he forgot the one thing that's important about this election: ignore the media!
They're the ones that have pushed the "negative" meme. They're the ones that wanted more "civility"... from McCain! They have no problem with Obama's lies, his ads that lie, his supporters and campaign people that lie.
And McCain listened to them! He's reverted to the RINO that the press loved to push at us, the Republican they "liked." He's like a jilted lover, doing whatever it takes to get his "soulmate" back. It's sickening to watch.
The old political recipe was, run to your base for the nom, then to the center for the election. I think that's not in play this time. Most of the country is conservative, that's pretty much been proven. McCain needs to keep doing what he was doing a week ago.
Tell people what the MSM won't tell them! Point out their tanking for Obama. Show the reason for the doubts, the suspicions. Do the investigating and ask the questions the MSM won't ask! Go on the offensive. You could tell it was working, because of the response from the Obama camp (and the MSM, but they're the same thing). Hey, Mac, you wanna be liked by the media, or you wanna be President? Eight years of BDS should show you can't be both as a Republican.
But to seem "nice," he took their advice. Advice on how to throw the race. He better wise up, and fast!
Can you tell I'm P*SSED?
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Evening IJ... You summed
October 13, 2008 - 18:57 ET by bigtimerEvening IJ...
You summed it all up for me...
I am to the point right now that I am past pissed and just weary...
You never know what is going to happen next with McCain...he gets some of us who don't like him at least riled up enough to vote for him, then takes two steps back...all the time.
I'm just tired, be glad when this is over...especially the upcoming debate to-boot.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT,
October 13, 2008 - 19:13 ET by Indiana JoeAnother $#^&! debate??? WTF? Why bother? McCain would do better to just keep campaigning, these "debates" are too lame to bear!
Yeah, I know, he has to. But I don't have to watch. Maybe TV Land will have a "Hogan's Heroes" marathon or something. ;^)
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
IJ... Yep... Wed.
October 13, 2008 - 19:17 ET by bigtimerIJ...
Yep...
Wed. night...I'm dreading it...but I will watch.
I hate taking the sound-bites from the talking heads the next day.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT,
October 13, 2008 - 20:01 ET by Indiana JoeGrrr... yeah, I probably will watch too... for as long as I can stand it, anyway.
Which may not be long.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Question
October 13, 2008 - 16:59 ET by TheAssessorWhy call Obama a far left liberal or a far far to the left of center liberal? Isn't a far left liberal a Socialist, and isn't a far far to the left of center liberal a Communist? Kinda like calling a senior citizen an exceptionally mature teenager. I feel like I'm getting re-educated ..oh, that's right..
Barak 0bama - Afraction American
Please America, just a little Red before I am Dead!
October 13, 2008 - 17:18 ET by RMRIt's a pitiful sight, looking at pathetic old socialist like Tom, Cafferty, Harry Smith et al, hoping against all hope that one day they will be able to stroll through the streets of "Havana On The Hudson".
Dream on Tommy-boy; dream on.
Sorry Brokaw, Premature Excitation . . too much Viagra
October 13, 2008 - 17:49 ET by JayTeeWe have NOT had the Election yet, and I think all the Alphabet channels HAVE TO REPORT a RISE in the STOCK MARKET.
ALL without a Economic PLAN from BHO . . . ? How is that /
After months of NEVER reporting Any Stock numbers on the up side, THIS UP SIDE is the BIGGEST EVER ! MSM thou shall report a Positive Number and wave bye bye to ANY Depression Talk.
Meanwhile Sarah looked/sounded good in Virginia, and BHO is in a Give Away mode . . . BHO is going to give everyone (95%) their OWN money his first day in office, while passing laws to take it away the following week.
Anyone within the sound of my voice really believe that 95% number? ? BHO BS, BHO BS, BHO BS
A Rush caller today said
October 13, 2008 - 18:06 ET by ckc1227A Rush caller today said he heard Brokaw on another show say the government is going to have to start telling people how much credit you can get, how big your house can be, etc. We also have Obama telling people that they have to pay higher taxes so everyone can share in the wealth. And despite all this, we still have Republicans who say they're voting third party to stick it to the party.
Welcome to the freak show.
Obama's Economic plan: more taxes, more spending, more regulation. Prosperity here we come.
< And despite all this, we
October 13, 2008 - 19:33 ET by krendler< And despite all this, we still have Republicans who say they're voting third party to stick it to the party. >
Well, I won't be doing that but it's understandable. This election was about winning the independent vote, and rather than picking a moderate (and a really smart guy) like Giuliani, McCain picked someone that would appeal to the evengelicals and "hard core base". He lost a lot of the independent vote in the process. Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
Mr. Brokaw's Coming Lament
October 13, 2008 - 18:09 ET by arley08Sorry, Tom. This is going to be like all of those NBC pronouncements of a certain Kerry victory based on exit polling in 2004. All you will have left will be accusations of republican fraud, etc. Get ready for four to eight years of McCain/Palin!
George Romero, I have an idea...
October 13, 2008 - 18:35 ET by Dan LaHoodfor a script.
Anyone who has ever heard Santayana's famous quote about History repeating itself is condemned to repeat it.
Wonder what his job-title is on the Obama campaign?
October 13, 2008 - 19:08 ET by Indiana Joe"Alright let's stop right there."
"He's winning by a considerable margin... "
"We're now rounding the final curve and Obama has opened up a considerable lead... "
"... today, interestingly, Senator McCain is gonna say, 'I know that I'm behind in the polls, ... I've got him just where I want him.' So that's what we're in for in the next [...] three weeks."
"But the trend line is in his direction, as Mrs. Clinton said. People are beginning to be more comfortable with Barack Obama and today he's gonna do something very important."
The crap about "power" is so uninformed it's hard to believe a professional journalist said it. But Brokaw's words sound just like that idiot Gibbs who was spouting off last week. He might as well be drawing a check from Obama's campaign.
I heard Obama talk about his plan for a "middle-class tax-cut." I had to laugh, he sounded just like Clinton. Talk about pandering! And we'll get the same tax-cut we got when Clinton took office; NONE! Remember? We "couldn't afford" one!
But what stood out was, Obama said we need this "not in 5 years, not next year, but now!" And I thought, "So why aren't you back in Washington proposing it? You are still a Senator, aren't you? If you wait until you're President, it will be next year, you moron!"
Brokaw is just a tool, and Obama thinks we're all idiots.
Jesus Christ was crucified by "community organizers."
Get out of my wallet; get out of my life!
October 13, 2008 - 19:19 ET by Leon BrozynaBrokaw may be right, but all the wrong reasons.
Sad to say, but McCain reminds me of a 50's-era conservative - we can do the same things the Democrats want, but better. This is where the brand of compassionate conservatism has brought us. It's no wonder that voters aren't that enthused by McCain.
In light of Obama's plan to redistribute wealth, as related in his chat with a plumber, McCain should recharge constitutional conservatism and lead a movement to get the government out of peoples' lives. As Dorothy Parker once said, "The power to do things for you is the power to do things to you." The cry conservatives should be charging with is, "Get out of my wallet, get out of my life!"
LB... As Dorothy Parker
October 13, 2008 - 19:24 ET by bigtimerLB...
As Dorothy Parker once said, "The power to do things for you is the power to do things to you." The cry conservatives should be charging with is, "Get out of my wallet, get out of my life!"
Boy... have you ever got that right!
Excellent words...now if only...we could be so lucky.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
The Press and the Left
October 13, 2008 - 19:21 ET by Hooterville DenizenOur mothers, all the mothers of the world, were right to caution us about who we associated with.
Mine said: “Birds of a feather flock together.”
Later, I learned “You are known by the company you keep.”
As an adult, I cautioned young people “Pick your friends carefully. You become what they are.”
Journalists, America sees that you have discarded any pretense at reporting the news. We see you for what you are. Used car sales people have just zoomed past you on the trust scale.
If B. Hussein Obama is elected
October 13, 2008 - 19:27 ET by MearlineThen it will be a miserable 4 years. But he will have the dubious distinction of being the first and LAST 'black' president for a long long time. As a matter of fact, if it's really bad..which i think it will be...he's going to set back the prospect of a democrat woman president for a long long time also. Hear that Hillary??
If B. Hussein Obama is elected
October 13, 2008 - 19:28 ET by MearlineThen it will be a miserable 4 years. But he will have the dubious distinction of being the first and LAST 'black' president for a long long time. As a matter of fact, if it's really bad..which i think it will be...he's going to set back the prospect of a democrat woman president for a long long time also. Hear that Hillary??
sorry for double post.
I'll make a prediction right now....
October 13, 2008 - 19:29 ET by krendlerIf McCain manages to win, on election night, I predict there will be actual WEEPING by one or more or these "impartial" on-air personalities (I won't call them "journalists") at NBC/MS-NBC.
And, if Obama wins, I also predict we'll see tears flowing. It'll be "THANK GOD!!! WE'RE ALL SAVED. AND YOU'RE OFFICIALLY OFF THE HOOK, WHITE AMERICA. SORRY WE IMPLIED YOU WERE A BUNCH OF RACISTS FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS."
Remarkable that McCain is even within striking distance given the overwhelming, round-the-clock, 24/7 fire hose of bull$hit he's up against with the media and race-baiting Obama surrogates, in addition to being outspent by a large margin.
I still say that if not for the media bias, Hillary would have been the nominee going away.
kren... Not only weeping
October 13, 2008 - 19:36 ET by bigtimerkren...
Not only weeping by the msm, they will incite to riot...heck Carville already has, plus be ready for the men in little white coats come to take some of the talking heads away...ha ha..ho ho...he he
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Republicans had a grip on
October 13, 2008 - 19:43 ET by GregERepublicans had a grip on this country since 1968? Perhaps 1994 at best, but 1968?
I'd expect Brokaw be a little more knowledgeable than that. He needs to look at the Senate and House numbers from 1968 to 1993. And I'm excluding 1994 to 2006 but if he wants to include presidency, there were 12 years of Democrat presidency also, 4 with Carter, 8 with Clinton.
Note with the Senate, the late 60s and throughout the 70s.
http://www.senate.go...
And how lopsided was the House?
http://clerk.house.g...
Think about it, Jimmy Carter had massive majorities in both Senate and House. How'd that work out? And remember that was a time when many members would actually not vote their party line NEARLY as often as today. With a Democrat president and both Congressional houses headvily Democrat in this day and age, Socialism will be the push.
The Republican Vote
October 14, 2008 - 10:34 ET by AvitarYou have to realize that Tom Brokaw is looking at the honest vote, not just what they report on the air. The entirety of American politics was gerrymandered after the 1960's "One Man One Vote" Supreme Court decision. This set aside the anti-gerrymandering provision of forty-nine of the fifty state constitutions.
Take a look at the county-by-county vote results for the country and it is easy to see that America is Republican country occupied by an army of immigrants fortressed in the big cities.
Despite their iron death grip of on the media, they really have not won an election out right since the 1964 election. After which they immediately began to open the boarders and set aside the immigration controls that were in place.
Tom Brokaw may be right and victory over the Constitution may be at hand for their immigrant army. If so, the looting will make the barbarian's sack of Rome look like an afternoon tea even if it goes on for years.
The election
October 13, 2008 - 19:54 ET by cocodrieThe truth in all of this is the electorate that will try to elect McCain-Palin are the people that work or have worked for a living. The electorate that will try to elect Obama-Biden are the people that are on the free ride bus. If we desert McCain-Palin we will be run over by the bus. Those who desert Obama-Biden will be thrown under the bus. Survivors will be in serious --------
This is Rush's argument,
October 13, 2008 - 21:45 ET by semolina_filcherThis is Rush's argument, that it is the Dimwitcrats entitlement, no, their right to have power in DC and good old Tom "Dinosaur" Brokaw is just trumpeting that line. Anyhow, doesn't he look like a thinner version of Chrissy Matthews?
Matthews
October 13, 2008 - 21:48 ET by livingfreeNobody compares to Mathews he is one of a kind. Super Dolt.
Brokow
October 13, 2008 - 21:46 ET by livingfreeSuprised he didn't say (he can leap tall buildings in a single bound) what a dissappointing dip sh**. Guess we know who he worships. On a serious note, the American people had better wake up and see through this sham. I don't hear anybody asking about Odinga? Claims he is a relative of the (One).
McCain The Warrior
October 13, 2008 - 22:10 ET by ShanghaiRayLet me start out by saying that I think McCain is basically a good man and an American patriot. That's just about all I can say about him. He has run an inept campaign and has alienated his base by one compromise after another with a party that has a "take no prisoners" attitude. McCain brings a knife to a gunfight.
I have heard stories about McCain younger days. He was apparently quite the party guy and had a tendency to be arrogant, selfish and sometimes overly forceful. As a Navy pilot most of these traits are good because you need to have an edge to be able to go up and fly high-tech planes and kill people. McCain's downfall came and tod