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Senator John McCain picks a woman for vice president: Andy Martin: John McCain just became the next President of the United States

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Obama author Andy Martin's exclusive insight on John McCain's choice of a running mate ANDY MARTIN

Executive Editor

ContrarianCommentary.com



"Factually Correct, Not

Politically Correct"



AMERICA'S #1 POLITICAL

BLOG ON THE 2008 CAMPAIGN



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ATTENTION DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS



ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW YORK NEWS CONFERENCE Friday, August 29, 2008 IS SHE THE ONE? OBAMA AUTHOR ANDY MARTIN REACTS TO THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE REPORT ALASKA'S GOVERNOR HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS MCCAIN'S RUNNING MATE NEW YORK NEWS CONFERENCE: today, Friday, August 29, 2008Obama author Andy Martin's exclusive insight on John McCain's choice of a running mateANDY MARTINExecutive EditorContrarianCommentary.com"Factually Correct, NotPolitically Correct"AMERICA'S #1 POLITICALBLOG ON THE 2008 CAMPAIGN------------------------------------------------------------We're not always first because we're #1;We're #1 because we are always first.------------------------------------------------------------ATTENTION DAYBOOK/ASSIGNMENT EDITORSANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW YORK NEWS CONFERENCE Friday, August 29, 2008IS SHE THE ONE?OBAMA AUTHOR ANDY MARTIN REACTS TO THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE REPORT ALASKA'S GOVERNOR HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS MCCAIN'S RUNNING MATE I can now safely report and predict that John McCain is going to be the next President of the United States. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Senator McCain has chosen a woman as his running mate. Earlier this week in Denver at the DNC, I noted that John McCain could make a game-changing move in his campaign against Barack Obama: McCain could choose a woman for the White House. There are some indications McCain has now done just that. Later today (August 29th) we will comment on the impact of Barack Obama's convention speech. In the meantime, why is the choice of a woman so critical? I teased Democrats in Denver by saying Obama should have chosen Governor Sebelius of Kansas as his running mate. Why? My unscientific opinion: "She dresses like a Republican woman." I was only party being facetious. But if you saw Susan Eisenhower support Barack Obama Thursday night you know what I mean. The first African-American president is going to be a Republican, and the first woman president or vice-president is going to be a woman. Why is that? How counterintuitive. The nature of the Republican Party makes it open to social change, but only social change that is channeled within broadly acceptable norms of public policy. McCain is thinking strategically. He sees that there is disaffection among Democratic woman. Many Clinton supporters are up for grabs. The presidential race is close. Which voters are open to switching their allegiance? Democratic women who supported Hillary Clinton. That is the largest "uncommitted" block of voters available to either McCain or Obama. (Blue collar Democrats are a close second in the "uncommitted" column, but they will find a conservative woman as vice president very acceptable.) McCain has chosen to seize the initiative and go after the Clinton vote. McCain's decision shows that he is a brilliant tactician and strategist. Obama lacked the confidence to choose a woman, because he was afraid of offending the Clintons. McCain suffers from no such inhibitions. His decision is going to throw Barack Obama back on his bottom and evaporate the "bounce" out of Denver. By this afternoon (Friday), McCain will have seized the news cycle and devastated Obama's post-Denver appeal. People do watch TV and listen to the radio on Labor Day weekend; McCain will have a monopoly on that coverage going into his convention. Media types do not really understand McCain; in my opinion I do. I once had a roommate who was a navy fighter pilot. I know Navy fighter pilots. They are bold, decisive and have guts to spare. I have not been stinting in either my praise or criticism of McCain in the past, and no doubt I will have critical comments in the future. But in his choice of a running mate, I can only say, McCain you were my roommate. Bold, decisive, gutsy and clear thinking. We've just landed on a carrier; in the meantime, Barack Obama's campaign has come to a complete and abject stop. You are going to see the polls shift in McCain's favor, radically and immediately. By mid-September the liberal news media will be in a mega-funk. Women voters in both parties will be ecstatic. Welcome aboard, Governor. Now this indeed will be a historic election. The first woman as vice president. My money is on the Republicans. Yours should be too. John McCain just became the next President of the United States. NEWS CONFERENCE DETAILS:



WHO:



Opinion columnist and Stop Obama Coalition, Executive Director Andy Martin



WHAT:



National anti-Obama leader Andy Martin comments on John McCain's apparent choice of a woman for vice president



WHERE:



Sidewalk in front of Marriott Residence Inn, between 38th and 39th Street, 1033 Sixth Avenue, New York



WHEN: Friday, August 29, 1:00 P. M.



MEDIA CONTACT: Cell (917) 664-9329; Office: (866) 706-2639

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In the meantime, readers of my book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, can rest assured my work is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it. Book orders: http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from the publisher now available.

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FULL DISCLOSURE: I recently decided to oppose Barack Obama's election and became Executive Director of The Stop Obama Coalition, http://StopObamaCoalition.com. By default, I became the national leader of the anti-Obama movement. I am not acting as either a Democrat or Republican. I have had no contact whatsoever with the McCain Campaign. I am not a member of any political organization. The views express are entirely independent. I am acting as an American citizen who sincerely believes Obama is not the man we need in the Oval Office. We are going to run a very dynamic and aggressive campaign against Obama. I will continue to write my news and opinion columns for ContrarianCommentary.com. /s/ Andy Martin

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Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He is currently based in New York selling his new book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask. Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. © Copyright by Andy Martin 2008. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with over forty years of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law.



His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot. com; contrariancommentary. wordpress.com. Andy is the author of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, published in July 2008, see http://www.OrangeStatePress. com.



MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or cell (917) 664-9329

E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.] (NEW YORK)(August 29, 2008) The leader of the national anti-Obama movement, opinion columnist Andy Martin, will hold a New York sidewalk news conference Friday, August 29th to comment on the expected choice of Alaska's governor as John McCain's running mate.I can now safely report and predict that John McCain is going to be the next President of the United States. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Senator McCain has chosen a woman as his running mate.Earlier this week in Denver at the DNC, I noted that John McCain could make a game-changing move in his campaign against Barack Obama: McCain could choose a woman for the White House. There are some indications McCain has now done just that.Later today (August 29th) we will comment on the impact of Barack Obama's convention speech.In the meantime, why is the choice of a woman so critical? I teased Democrats in Denver by saying Obama should have chosen Governor Sebelius of Kansas as his running mate. Why? My unscientific opinion: "She dresses like a Republican woman." I was only party being facetious. But if you saw Susan Eisenhower support Barack Obama Thursday night you know what I mean.The first African-American president is going to be a Republican, and the first woman president or vice-president is going to be a woman. Why is that? How counterintuitive. The nature of the Republican Party makes it open to social change, but only social change that is channeled within broadly acceptable norms of public policy.McCain is thinking strategically. He sees that there is disaffection among Democratic woman. Many Clinton supporters are up for grabs. The presidential race is close. Which voters are open to switching their allegiance? Democratic women who supported Hillary Clinton. That is the largest "uncommitted" block of voters available to either McCain or Obama. (Blue collar Democrats are a close second in the "uncommitted" column, but they will find a conservative woman as vice president very acceptable.)McCain has chosen to seize the initiative and go after the Clinton vote. McCain's decision shows that he is a brilliant tactician and strategist. Obama lacked the confidence to choose a woman, because he was afraid of offending the Clintons. McCain suffers from no such inhibitions. His decision is going to throw Barack Obama back on his bottom and evaporate the "bounce" out of Denver.By this afternoon (Friday), McCain will have seized the news cycle and devastated Obama's post-Denver appeal. People do watch TV and listen to the radio on Labor Day weekend; McCain will have a monopoly on that coverage going into his convention.Media types do not really understand McCain; in my opinion I do. I once had a roommate who was a navy fighter pilot. I know Navy fighter pilots. They are bold, decisive and have guts to spare. I have not been stinting in either my praise or criticism of McCain in the past, and no doubt I will have critical comments in the future.But in his choice of a running mate, I can only say, McCain you were my roommate. Bold, decisive, gutsy and clear thinking. We've just landed on a carrier; in the meantime, Barack Obama's campaign has come to a complete and abject stop.You are going to see the polls shift in McCain's favor, radically and immediately. By mid-September the liberal news media will be in a mega-funk. Women voters in both parties will be ecstatic.Welcome aboard, Governor.Now this indeed will be a historic election. The first woman as vice president.My money is on the Republicans. Yours should be too.John McCain just became the next President of the United States.NEWS CONFERENCE DETAILS:WHO:Opinion columnist and Stop Obama Coalition, Executive Director Andy MartinWHAT:National anti-Obama leader Andy Martin comments on John McCain's apparent choice of a woman for vice presidentWHERE:Sidewalk in front of Marriott Residence Inn, between 38th and 39th Street, 1033 Sixth Avenue, New YorkWHEN: Friday, August 29, 1:00 P. M.MEDIA CONTACT: Cell (917) 664-9329; Office: (866) 706-2639---------------------------------------------------In the meantime, readers of my book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, can rest assured my work is still the only gold standard and practical handbook on Barack Obama's unfitness for the presidency. Buy it.Book orders: http://OrangeStatePress.com. Immediate shipment from the publisher now available.---------------------------------------------------FULL DISCLOSURE: I recently decided to oppose Barack Obama's election and became Executive Director of The Stop Obama Coalition, http://StopObamaCoalition.com. By default, I became the national leader of the anti-Obama movement. I am not acting as either a Democrat or Republican. I have had no contact whatsoever with the McCain Campaign. I am not a member of any political organization. The views express are entirely independent. I am acting as an American citizen who sincerely believes Obama is not the man we need in the Oval Office. We are going to run a very dynamic and aggressive campaign against Obama. I will continue to write my news and opinion columns for ContrarianCommentary.com. /s/ Andy Martin----------------------------------------------------------Andy Martin is a legendary Chicago muckraker, author, Internet columnist, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. He is currently based in New York selling his new book, Obama: The Man Behind The Mask. Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of www.ContrarianCommentary.com. © Copyright by Andy Martin 2008. Martin comments on regional, national and world events with over forty years of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law.His columns are also posted at ContrarianCommentary.blogspot.com; contrariancommentary.wordpress.com. Andy is the author of Obama: The Man Behind The Mask, published in July 2008, see http://www.OrangeStatePress.com.MEDIA CONTACT: (866) 706-2639 or cell (917) 664-9329E-MAIL: AndyMart20@aol.com [NOTE: We frequently correct typographical errors and additions/subtractions on our blogs, where you can find the latest edition of this release.]

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Sarah Palin, Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee, Plugs Romney, Paul — But Not McCain — In MTV Interview

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August 29th, 2008 2:52 pm | by Marc Gallagher | Published in Abortion, Activism, Big Government, Bob Barr, Civil Liberties, Constitution, Election, Foreign Policy, Libertarianism, Liberty, Maven Commentary, Neo-con, Politics, REAL ID, Ron Paul, energy, john mccain | Comment

John McCain continues his expertise in politics with the choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate. He also continues his quite Bill Clinton-like “wherever the wind blows” stances on policy. I don’t understand how John McCain can argue for his VP selection with a straight face when he says that she “can best help me shake up Washington and make it start working again for people who are counting on us.” McCain has been working in Washington for almost 30 years. He is partly responsible for the broken Washington he himself, and now Palin, aims to fix. The hypocrisy is rampant. Sarah Palin is nothing more than a pretty political puppet for McCain’s politics as usual.

McCain and his expert campaigners have selected someone who the Ron Paul faithful singled out as a potential running mate for Dr. Paul should he magically win the GOP nomination. She has a great conservative record of cutting spending and demanding ethics in government although she is no stranger to alleged ethics violations herself. She is greatly similar to McCain in that light. McCain was part of the Keating 5 Savings and Loan scandal in the 1980’s. He seems to have an expertise in getting people to ignore such things by championing reform of the very things he’s accused of abusing. Palin has a much shorter history of such things, but she has “welcomed the investigation” of herself after being accused of similar nepotism.

On the policy front there are decidedly non-McCain-like Palin positions. She is a very strong proponent of drilling in Alaska, while McCain is still clinging on the protection of ANWR. She has spoken out against “cap and trade” while McCain has made it a key element of his platform. When the Alaskan legislature voted to not fund the implementation of REAL ID Act, Governor Palin acquiesced by not vetoing nor signing the bill. The effect being that Alaska has now rejected the federally mandated REAL ID. The ACLU even praised Palin for her inaction. McCain is a vocal supporter of REAL ID and an assortment of federal legislation that pretends there is no 10th amendment to the Constitution.

There is very little information about where Sarah Palin stands on foreign policy. Though whatever it was, her previous stance on foreign policy matters little now. This is perfect for McCain’s manipulation of her puppet strings. She will no doubt now be a vocal supporter of “the surge” and continued occupation of “Iraq” and other countries who “harbor” terrorism. With her acceptance as McCain’s VP she has now joined the neo-conservatives in supporting a foreign policy of preemptive war, occupation, and interventionism.

However, there is some potential good with her selection. It arguably could demonstrate that McCain has seen the kind of support Ron Paul received and is trying to move more to the “Old Right” (or more towards libertarianism ever so slightly). Perhaps he is trying to mitigate Bob Barr’s spoiler potential. These arguments are quite a bit of a reach. Palin is no libertarian, but she certainly has a history of supporting more libertarian notions than McCain. I suspect her future statements will reveal her as straying further from the libertarian mindset.

In the end McCain’s selection is an extremely good politically motivated strategic move. I can just hear the McCain camp now discussing the positives of Sarah Palin: “She’s a woman… She’s staunchly pro-life… She’s a maverick like our candidate… She’s about as much of a DC outsider as there is… She’s a well loved social conservative…”, and so on.

William Kristol, the premier neo-conservative New York Times columnist and editor of The Weekly Standard strongly pushed for Sarah Palin to be McCain’s VP choice back in June. Perhaps the actual “Neocon Of Oz” is Kristol himself. Maybe he’s the real puppeteer here, pulling McCain’s and now Palin’s strings towards his idea of the American Neo-conservative empire. Gods help us.

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