Author Archives: Mash

John McCain Needs To Put Country First

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Mash

All presidential campaigns come to an end. So will this one. In most presidential campaigns, sometime in October the realization sinks in that victory may be out of reach. This week that realization came to the McCain campaign. This is … Continue reading →

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Asian Markets Plunge: Nikkei Closes Down 9.4%

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Mash

Asian markets got hit hard today. Trading was suspended in Jakarta after it fell 10%. From the BBC: Asian markets have plummeted amid fears that the financial crisis will prompt a prolonged global downturn. Japan’s Nikkei index closed down 9.4% … Continue reading →

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Debate Postscript: Obama Crushes McCain

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mash

Barack Obama devastated John McCain’s hope for a game changer tonight. Obama won the debate handily. The trouble for John McCain began much before the first question in the debate. John McCain was snookered by his own running mate. When … Continue reading →

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“That one”

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mash

John McCain reinforces voter impressions of him as a very angry man.

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Post Debate Polls

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mash

CBS News poll of uncommitted voters who watched the debate. Who won the debate? Obama 40%, McCain 26% Forty percent of the 516 uncommitted voters surveyed identified Barack Obama as tonight’s winner; 26 percent said John McCain won, while 35 … Continue reading →

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