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Originally Posted by Table 5
It's one thing to run, it's another to get elected...and considering its 2008, and this is really the first time a woman or black man has ever even had a remote chance to win, I'm not sure is that huge of a coup. .
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How many times would this have to occur before it's a "coup?"
The fact that it's still such a big issue is sort of sad.
There was a moment in history when women were allowed to vote for the first time.
Now it's a foregone right and a matter of routine.
There's a first time for everything.
The fact these two are polling so well across a broad spectrum of the country indicates the common stereotype of America has changed dramatically.
And that speaks well of America. It's also why this election has become almost global in the daily interest it is generating outside the boundaries of the USA.
And never mind the fact nobody can be president in this country unless they are filthy rich.....
McCain effectively went from a terminally bankrupt campaign - zero- to well-financed hero. He may be the next President.
Obama isn't exactly rolling in it. He may be the next President.
Edwards, the guy with the big wallet, and Romney, the guy with the biggest wallet, are done and almost dead.
The Clintons actually left office, if I recall correctly, nearly bankrupt with Bill's very profitable big mouth getting them back into Richville.
Money of the size that matters is attracted to those perceived to be winning.
Money is not necessarily attracted to the message itself.
Hence McCain, who didn't have two nickels to rub together, suddenly gathering millions. Ditto sudden Obama's Clinton-like ability to raise money.
Cowperson