Many times I do not need to look at the substance of an agreement to see that it is a good way to bring a piece of legislation together, I only need to look at who is for and who is against the compromise.

The Gang of 10 bi-partisan compromise for a comprehensive energy bill is far from perfect but it is a great framework to move forward with for a lot of reasons both politically and policy based.

Over the past six weeks we have begun the process of losing the battle for the hearts and minds of America.  We began July in the lead or tied for being able to handle every issue that the American people cared about.

1. They won the oil vs alternative energy debate.  Drilling = Oil company problem  Alternative Energy/Conservation = American People Sacrifice

2. They are beginning to win the tax debate.  Obama = Raise Taxes; McBush = Lower Taxes...the rest is just details that are too complicated for American people to comprehend.

3. They are winning the debate on who would be the better CIC and fight a better GWOT.  Iraq is now becomming a non-issue since the Iraqis want a timeline from whoever is POTUS...no big advantage there for Obama anymore and McBush takes credit for it with "the surge".

This will be a short diary.  But this needs to get out there.  I am sure she will "clarify" her comments after getting waterboarded by Karl Rove and John McBush...

A short diary here to spread the word that continues to expose the Anti-Choice movement as the hypocrites that they are....

Another hot race is OR-05, where Democrat Darlene Hooley is retiring in a swing district. At first the Republicans looked like that had a strong challenger in rich businessman and anti-abortion foe Mike Erickson. But then it came out that Erickson had impregnated his girlfriend a few years ago and drove her to an abortion clinic and paid for her abortion. Kind of weakens his anti-abortion credentials in the eyes of some folks. CQ Politics now rates the race as leans democratic (was: tossup). Our take: Erickson is dead meat and state senator Kurt Schrader (D) will succeed Hooley.

Link  http://electoral-vote.com/

Amazingly as GWB keeps moving closer to Obama's Iraq policy, finally the MSM takes notice and reports that in fact GWB has moved towards Obama's policy.  As Keith Olberman said,"Mr. President, if you would like to follow Obama's lead for foriegn policy over the next 6 1/2 months that is fine with us."

http://www.nytimes.com/...

As many Kossacks have correctly pointed out Hillary comes with WJC who is a former POTUS and that as Obama says "complicates things".  But Obama is still seriously considering Hillary as his VP and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages.

http://www.latimes.com/...

First of all, I will say that I love Barack Obama's idea to accept the nomination in front of 75K+ people in the Denver stadium.  It just puts another historic notch into this election's belt.  

Despite the naysayers and the networks threatening to curtail coverage of the Democratic convention because of increased costs of covering a stadium instead of a convention center...in the end, I do not think they will be able to miss the events (for either party) as this is an historic election and the people will want to see these events.

During the primaries, many at DKos complained that Hillary was giving the Republicans issues to attack Obama on.  I disagree and I think just the opposite has happened, all of Hillary's attacks that the Republicans are trying to use are falling flat on their faces because it is old news already properly defended and addressed by the Obama campaign months ago.

They re-appeared...Hurray!

For those of your bloggers who have not been here more than 6 months, I would encourage you to visit the FAQ's inbetween that flamming comment you are considering writing because someone does not agree with your POV

This will be a short diary.

I came to DKos because it used to be a pro-Democratic site.  Throughout the primary I stayed hoping that after the primary we would all come together and figure out how to get Obama elected and come together as a commmunity.

After staying completely financially independent of any primary POTUS candidate, I finally started giving to our Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

That being said as many of you know me here I believe in my heart that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are both great Americans and Democrats...

Ignore them...yes that is right...we have 3 co-equal branches of government but when one branch does something the RW disagrees with...well we should just ignore the decision and do whatever we think is best.

Here is a link to the RedState RW nutjob who proposes what our country should be according to Mark Impomeni

http://markontheright.blogspot.com/...

http://www.redstate.com/...

Frank Lautenberg who has represented NJ in great and progressive ways over the past decaded and helped us save the Senate seat for the Democrats when we had our own candidate problems has a primary challenge from Rob Andrews...

After listening to Barack Obama's speech I was touched by his message of power of the people and specifically all Democratic ideals that can drive this country to a new set of change.  He talked about that it is not about John or Barack or Hillary it is about each of us who will ultimately change this country...

In 1988 for Dukakis it was Willie Horton.

In 2000 it was the "I invented the internet"

In 2004 it was SBVFT

I knew there would be something that the RWSM would come up with to trash Obama and bring him down.  The RWSM game plan is all the same...figure out your weakness(es) in terms of the areas that the people are most worried about your leadership capabilities.  Then find a situation that fits that issue and will resonate with swing voters...

As most Kossacks know, I am one of the few people who love both Hillary and Barack equivalently and see that they both have different and complimentary strengths and weaknesses.

This will be a very short diary...

During this heated political battle for the primary which has been vigorously debated at DKos.  During the primary season, I have been very consistent with my POV (You can check my comment history and old diaries).  MY POV has been:

It is official, Barack Obama will win at least the Texas primary and maybe even the Ohio primary which will deliver the nomination to him.  And why will this occur, well Barack Obama has a new endorsement...someone who is very powerful, influential and cunning.