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This Is It! Are You Watching John McCain's Speech Tonight?

Thu, 09/04/2008 - 3:43pm by CitizenSugar
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Tonight's floor session just started and I've already teared up once. I don't stand a chance. Trace Adkins sang the opening national anthem — no accompaniment, just his booming voice — and after one line, the whole crowd started to join him. Tentatively at first, then by the end the hall was ablaze with song. There is a heck of a lot of red worn in this hall tonight, and people are ready for the main event.

John McCain is set to take the stage at 10 p.m. ET, preceded by Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota; Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida; former Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee; and Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas. What are you looking for McCain to say? What would constitute a home run?


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  • Adrenalynn75's picture
    Adrenalynn75
    3

    I'll be watching it! Then quickly change over to Fix news to watch Obama's response. Eye-wink Watch how skyrocketing Bill O'Reilly's ratings will be tonight, which is why he's so excited to have him there.

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    4

    Bills rating is are pretty high anyways, he has won this time slot in cable news for like years on end.

    But I have a gripe! Why oh why do they put SO MUCH makeup on Obama?? From what I can see in reg. pics he doesn't have bad skin! I just irks me so. He needs to fire his makeup person!

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    6

    I think in the 90s the Daily Show was at the convention and they said the Republicans had 1 black guy and they would just put him in different hats and make him walk around...

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    8

    wow team is really quick! i PM'd her like 3 min ago asking to change my name and voila! i'm impressed!

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • raciccarone's picture
    raciccarone
    11

    More cupcakes! Cupcakes for everyone! I started with italics and bold, saved up a little money and then purchased my first emoticon.

    From there, I just kept expanding and increasing my portfolio to include:

    Jimmy & :unicorn

    I've got my eye on this one though. Once I get this, I'll finally feel complete.

    another runner

    I know it's not much, but it has sentimental value.

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • dreamsugar's picture
    dreamsugar
    12

    I'll be watching the highlights -- and probably the full speech tomorrow. Cnn release some excerpts -- he plans to talk about his vision for change. Should be interesting.

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • kastarte2's picture
    kastarte2
    13

    I'm going to watch and drink whenever I hear the words "terror" or "evil."

    13 weeks 1 hour ago Report Comment
  • kikidawn's picture
    kikidawn
    15

    I might watch tonight, but I'll actually probably watch it on youtube tomorrow b/c I have a quiz too early in the AM Sad

    13 weeks 48 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    16

    Foxy - I disagree. He stammered a lot and I think he was pretty vague (but I always find him to be that way). I think HRC did a better job when she came in... but he still has Mon, Tues, and Wed (thanks for dragging it out bill ) to change my mind!

    13 weeks 47 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    17

    I think he body language was interested, he seemed to keep pushing back like he was saying "Now hold on, now hold on"

    HRC seemed much more comfortable when she came in. Geez she was even funny! But again, there are more parts so no need to judge just yet.

    13 weeks 45 min ago Report Comment
  • FoxyLoxy's picture
    FoxyLoxy
    18

    I agree that he was leaning forward a bit. In my opinion he was stammering because oreilly kept interupting him. I also think every time obama made a good point, bill would brush it off and move on to the next thing. just my *democratically inclined opinion though. i do like how bill gave him credit for being a strong guy and "no weakling".

    13 weeks 40 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    19

    i didnt think bill saying that part about diplomacy working is a hypothetical but pressing him on whether or not he would use the military --- isn't THAT a hypothetical?? I thought that was kind of silly.

    I did like how he put the screws to him about the surge though.

    13 weeks 38 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    20

    FOxy you gotta agree with me about the foundation right?? too much makeup!!

    13 weeks 38 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    21

    The Obama foundation thing bothers me almost as much as McCain saying "my friends" every 2 seconds. If anyone is looking for a drinking game, listen to his speech and take a shot every time he says "my friends" you will be wasted in no time!

    Citizen - if you could play that game, we'd get some reallly interesting reporting from you! Eye-wink

    13 weeks 32 min ago Report Comment
  • kastarte2's picture
    kastarte2
    23

    My friend, you are exactly right. I also love it when McCain leanse back a little, grins and blinks whenever he's made a point.

    I don't know why make up artists love to slather foundation onto Barack's face. It's almost as if they are trying to make a plaster of paris mold or something.

    13 weeks 27 min ago Report Comment
  • kastarte2's picture
    kastarte2
    24

    Dang it. They are trying to use the promise of a Cindy McCain speech to lure me into watching the John McCain speech. It's so crafty it just might work.

    13 weeks 18 min ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    25

    kas we know you just want to see what she's wearing! you don't have to watch the whole thing! Smiling

    13 weeks 12 min ago Report Comment
  • janneth's picture
    janneth
    26

    So he lied about his age. When he met her. Did he lie about being married?? He was married at the time, yes?

    13 weeks 10 min ago Report Comment
  • janneth's picture
    janneth
    27

    So he can lie when it suits him. And they highlight it in their convention video.

    13 weeks 7 min ago Report Comment
  • FoxyLoxy's picture
    FoxyLoxy
    28

    Is that whole Cindy McCain stealing pain meds from her charity true? I thought I saw it on John McCain revealed.

    13 weeks 7 min ago Report Comment
  • FoxyLoxy's picture
    FoxyLoxy
    30

    haha...i have it on, but i must confess, I had to mute the sound.

    13 weeks 1 min ago Report Comment
  • em1282's picture
    em1282
    35

    Whoa, someone has stolen the cupcake! Cab, quick!!

    Oh, whoops. Eye-wink

    I missed Obama on Papa Bear Bill O'Reilly's lap. Guess I'll have to check back here for highlights tomorrow.

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Michelin's picture
    Michelin
    37

    What's wrong with how they say Vietnam? It's not like the way YOU would pronounce it is the way Vietnamese would pronounce it, so I don't see why either way is correct.

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • kastarte2's picture
    kastarte2
    38

    I like Cindy. I thought she did well.

    And yes, haus,i did mostly watch to see what she's wearing. I really liked that shade on her and I thought she looked beautiful.

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    39

    haha Em! I know, time to get used to it!

    Wow Janneth, you can be pretty nasty... what has she done to you??

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • janneth's picture
    janneth
    41

    No, the Vietnamese say Naahhm.
    "Next stop is Vee-et-naaaaam". -Country Joe and the Fish

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • hausfrau's picture
    hausfrau
    43

    oooh turqoise! i like it! i wonder why she chooses cool colors...

    12 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • janneth's picture
    janneth
    45

    Cause she so cool. Did this dress cost 3 thou like the one the other night. But they not be elite!