Obamagram: Expectations and Responsibilities

The following is the full text of the most recent Obamagram from Charles A. Lewis of Coach House Capital. I think it contains some healthy perspective: As is my wont, let me begin at the beginning.  My wife, Penny Sebring, and I had lunch alone with Obama in July 2003 to get to know him …

Colin Powell’s Obama endorsement: Transcript

I know it happened more than a week ago, but I thought posting this transcript could still add some value with one week to go before the elections. His reasoning is, and almost always has been, sound. I know both of these individuals very well now.  I've known John for 25 years as your setup …

Presidential Debate #2: McCain Myths Dispelled

I'll use a different format this time. No point-by-point winners and losers. Obama won this battle. But what became clear in the process are that a number of myths regarding John McCain and his candidacy can now be dispelled. Myth: McCain is stronger on foreign policy/terrorism. He points out that Obama "was wrong on the …

VP Debate: Not a landslide

 "Can I call you Joe?" "Yes." But then she didn't. Obviously a stage prop. Especially since Joe repeatedly called McCain, 'John.' Nice strategy. Since Joe's not running for Prez and John is, Joe doesn't have nearly as much to lose by attaching them both to the Beltway. All in all, I thought Palin might've pulled …

Debate #1: Obama in a landslide

The format seemed to work well. Enough actual interaction happened that it wasn't all just stumping. Category-by-category it went something like this (my comments in bold): Financial Recovery Plan Obama: We need oversight. We need no padding for the executives. We need to help homeowners. This is the final verdict of 8 years of failed …