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2008 Presidential Election

Should Graphic 9/11 Footage Be Off-Limits in Partisan Context?

3 hours 45 min ago by LibertySugar

While watching the Republican National Convention last night, disturbing images of September 11 put a pit in my stomach. Around 8:40 p.m. EDT, the RNC aired a video that included slow-motion footage of a plane striking the WTC, the towers' collapses, and images of a burning Pentagon, while a narrator conjured up memories of bodies falling from buildings. Even more, the 9/11 tribute video opened with a reference to Iran. The horrific images undoubtedly upset every American, but it left me wondering if the Republican National Convention was the proper time to evoke those painful memories.The Boston Globe noted that running 9/11 graphic images in a partisan context "was one of the few surviving campaign-season taboos." Keith Olbermann actually apologized to viewers, saying that it was probably not appropriate for MSNBC to show the video.Supporters of the video could argue that America needs to get real about threats and get real about which president will keep them safe from the threats. The narrator of the video furthers that point saying, "and for too long we've looked the other way. But the enemy is wrong. This is a war America will win. We'll have a president who knows how."

Should Graphic 9/11 Footage Be Off-Limits in Partisan Context?

Yes! How dare they use the dead as a campaign commercial!

No! Americans forget the threat. Republicans are realistic about our security needs.

Probably. Leaders should keep America safe without making citizens tremble in fear!

Other. I'll tell you in the comments.

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Looking Back: Which Party's Convention Was the Best?

9 hours 29 min ago by CitizenSugar

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Looking Back: Which Party's Convention Was the Best?

Phew. I've run into quite a few people over the past few weeks who've seen both conventions top to bottom, and the question came up last night after the last balloon settled: Which convention was the best? In my mind it can be answered on a couple of levels — which convention looked the best, or which was more fun — but when it comes down to it, I think the real question is: Which convention did its job the best?

My mom reported in after McCain's speech saying, "I was worried when McCain started, but was in tears at the end. Your grandpa wanted me to take him to the post office to sign up again." While that's a rousing testimony to be sure, they were solid McCain voters before anyone set foot in St. Paul. So what do you all think? You've seen our coverage of both conventions — which party's did its job with an A++ super-gold star?

Looking Back: Which Party's Convention Was the Best?

The Republicans. They responded to disaster, kept it business-like, and Palin rocked.

The Democrats. The force of 80,000 people plus stellar content and production ruled.

Neither. The conventions are nothing but pomp. I'm pretty glad they're done.

Both. Each had a different job to do, and they responded well in kind.

Other. You got your balloon drop! I'll tell you what I think in the comments.

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Issues Cheat Sheet: Where Do They Stand on Taxes?

16 hours 29 min ago by LibertySugar

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Issues Cheat Sheet: Where Do They Stand on Taxes?

I love breaking down political personality and pageantry as much as the next person, but I still have hope that some voters care about the issues. Since we considered the possibility of a candidate's death recently, let's take a look at another inevitable — taxes. Here are some crucial distinctions between McCain and Obama that might help you figure out which tax plan you like better.

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John McCain Accepts the Republican Nomination!

Sep 4 2008 - 8:16pm by CitizenSugar

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John McCain Accepts the Republican Nomination!

Since I made up my mind to vote for John McCain, I've been waiting for this night — and by the sounds of the crowd, an arena full of people agreed with me. The build up to John McCain was appropriately quick and tough and everyone was beyond anxious to get to the goods and see how McCain would follow Palin's speech. It felt different in the crowd.

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

Sep 4 2008 - 4:43pm by CitizenSugar

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

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.

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2008 Presidential Election

Should Graphic 9/11 Footage Be Off-Limits in Partisan Context?

Looking Back: Which Party's Convention Was the Best?

Issues Cheat Sheet: Where Do They Stand on Taxes?

John McCain Accepts the Republican Nomination!

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

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