“It’s a dangerous road, but we have no choice,” a top McCain strategist told the Daily News. “If we keep talking about the economic crisis, we’re going to lose.”
The Obama campaign quickly came out with its reponse on John McCain’s selection of little-know Sarah Palin, Alaska’s Governor, as his running mate.
“Today, John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency.
U.S. Senator John McCain today announced that he has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate and to serve as his vice president.
Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.
11:08: What a performance by Hillary!
11:07 pm: I’m convinced. Go Barack Obama!
11:04 pm: In America you always keep going! We have to get going by electing Barack Obama the next President of the United States.
11:02 pm: Hillary shows respect for McCain but says we can’t afford four more years of last eight years. John McCain and George Bush will be in the Twin Cities - and jokes that the two of them are hard to tell apart. Another great line.
11:01 pm: Hillary speaking about Michelle. Hillary says she’ll be a great first lady. And Americans will be better with Joe Biden with Barack by his side.
10:59 pm: Hillary talking about Barack and how he started. He’ll revitalize our economy and meet the challenges. Hillary says we did it before with Clinton and the Democrats. Bill looking upset and happy.
10:58 pm: Ok - I’m getting to Barack’s team 100 percent. Almost.
10:56 pm: Hillary makes transition from why she ran for President to why she supports Barack Obama. Smooth move.
10:48 pm: Sisterhood of the traveling pant suits - very funny!
10:47 pm: No way, No How, NO MCCAIN! Line of the Convention!
10:45 pm: Hillary makes first announcement that she’s proud to support Barack. I kinda believe her. This is her best speaking appearance I’ve seen and it’s only been a couple of minutes.
10:44 pm: Wow! Bill is really upset. This is getting really MOVING! I’m getting really upset myself.
10:43 pm: This has to be so hard for Hillary Clinton.
10:42 pm: Okay, I admit it. I’m thinking that this should have been her night (as the nominee). Bill’s crying!
10:41 pm: Wow Chelsea looks amazing!
10:40 pm: Watching Hillary video. I feel bad for her, but it is inspiring.
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