McCain has just released an other ad that distorts Obama's record on funding the troops while neglecting to inform people of his own record on the bill referenced in the ad. I had a look at the entry you mentioned at factcheck.org and agree that McCain isn't the only one…
They issue a score card but the link is tricky to access. I suspect it is traffic heavy because of the elections and their server may get overwhelmed from time to time.
Biden was respectful in the way he phrased his criticism and lauded McCain's service in uniform, he called McCain a hero. Service in uniform doesn't make a person immune to scrutiny of their record after they take that uniform off, though. That is what this is…
Because Obama's own record shows that he has drafted, co-sponsored and voted for legislation that aids veterans and active duty troops. His words are supported by his actions as a Senator.
The factcheck link above shows it. Compare the voting records here by doing a name search and you'll see…
Many veterans think McCain blew it on the MIA/POW issue during Vietnam normalization. Many veterans criticize McCain for his poor voting record and lack of action related to veterans healthcare etc. Obama should have stood up for those vets by countering McCain's comments more forcefully. Obama should…
I understand your point and actually agree with it. It would indeed be good if the jobs they were originally hired/elected/or appointed to do would not suffer from their candidacy.
There is no argument that they had better voting and attendance records before they announced their candidacy. With the situation…
Obama has introduced and supported several measures that improve the life and safety of active duty deployed troops and veterans. McCain's poor voting record on military related and veteran related issues is in contrast to his reputation. Veterans organizations who rate the voting records give Obama a better grade than…
bluespaceoddity at 06:20 PM JST - 10th October
Obama has repeatedly denounced Farrakhan and criticized any kind of anti-semitism. Here is one example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4pcZ2u8h_g
Posted in McCain steps up attacks on Obama over ties to Ayers at 06:20 PM JST - 10th October
bluespaceoddity at 04:23 PM JST - 28th September
McCain has just released an other ad that distorts Obama's record on funding the troops while neglecting to inform people of his own record on the bill referenced in the ad. I had a look at the entry you mentioned at factcheck.org and agree that McCain isn't the only one…
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 04:23 PM JST - 28th September
bluespaceoddity at 05:53 PM JST - 27th September
http://capwiz.com/dav/scorecard.xc
They issue a score card but the link is tricky to access. I suspect it is traffic heavy because of the elections and their server may get overwhelmed from time to time.
http://www.dav.org/voters/key_votes.html
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 05:53 PM JST - 27th September
bluespaceoddity at 05:26 PM JST - 27th September
Are the voting records inaccurate and are those grades not real?
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 05:26 PM JST - 27th September
bluespaceoddity at 05:18 PM JST - 27th September
Is Biden's comment inaccurate?
Biden was respectful in the way he phrased his criticism and lauded McCain's service in uniform, he called McCain a hero. Service in uniform doesn't make a person immune to scrutiny of their record after they take that uniform off, though. That is what this is…
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 05:18 PM JST - 27th September
bluespaceoddity at 04:50 PM JST - 27th September
Because Obama's own record shows that he has drafted, co-sponsored and voted for legislation that aids veterans and active duty troops. His words are supported by his actions as a Senator.
The factcheck link above shows it. Compare the voting records here by doing a name search and you'll see…
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 04:50 PM JST - 27th September
bluespaceoddity at 04:16 PM JST - 27th September
Such as ...
Many veterans think McCain blew it on the MIA/POW issue during Vietnam normalization. Many veterans criticize McCain for his poor voting record and lack of action related to veterans healthcare etc. Obama should have stood up for those vets by countering McCain's comments more forcefully. Obama should…
Posted in Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate at 04:16 PM JST - 27th September
bluespaceoddity at 06:23 PM JST - 26th September
I understand your point and actually agree with it. It would indeed be good if the jobs they were originally hired/elected/or appointed to do would not suffer from their candidacy.
There is no argument that they had better voting and attendance records before they announced their candidacy. With the situation…
Posted in McCain suspends campaigning over financial crisis; Obama rejects call for debate delay at 06:23 PM JST - 26th September
bluespaceoddity at 05:30 PM JST - 26th September
Obama has introduced and supported several measures that improve the life and safety of active duty deployed troops and veterans. McCain's poor voting record on military related and veteran related issues is in contrast to his reputation. Veterans organizations who rate the voting records give Obama a better grade than…
Posted in No bailout deal after McCain, Obama, Bush meeting at 05:30 PM JST - 26th September
bluespaceoddity at 05:11 PM JST - 26th September
My original reply was to a comment, made by RomeoRamenII, about Obama's performance as a Senator.
You want to appoint a temp. while they campaign or fire and replace them completely when they accept a candidacy?
Posted in McCain suspends campaigning over financial crisis; Obama rejects call for debate delay at 05:11 PM JST - 26th September