So when do Obama and Biden reclaim the spotlight? And how?

[Maven]

Of course I'm relishing the trainwreck known as Sarah Palin, all the more so because it's drawing even more attention away from the Repuke Convention. But I think it's important not to let too much attention linger on McCain and his joke of a VP pick, even if it's negative attention. What's planned for after the Convention, to set people's sights back on Obama?

[SoonerPride]

1. He unleashes Hillary Clinton as his Universal Insurance Czarina

And she campaigns hard in Penn, Ohio, Indiana,& Florida.

oh, and Hillary tells Sarah Palin to eat shit and die.

[RollWithIt]

2. With this kind of news... we just talk to regular people about regular isues....

The Republicans are the ones with the crazy families and crazy positions. Let the internet do the hard work.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. It won't be necessary. Events will take care of themselves.

Let's sit back and watch the Palin situation jump the rails. There are more hurricanes coming, which will use up most of the news while the RNC is in session. Obama and Biden will just keep doing what they've been doing. They will be fine.

[elocs]

4. Maybe he is waiting to see how the Republicans implode with all of their good news. n/t

[elfin]

5. Probably nuts and bolts ground work

while all are distracted by hurricanes Gustav/ Hanna/Palin.

Then some major policy speeches with good sound bites and terrific crowds.

[yardwork]

6. I'm glad that Obama and Biden are getting a brief respite.

The media - which is our enemy, make no mistake - will be back at full blast like a plague of hornets soon enough.

[Eric J in MN]

7. Obama should go on "Oprah."

NT

[endthewar]

8. Obama is doing just fine

He still has a photo op with Bill Clinton on the stump with him that he could pull out whenever he wants.

[elocs]

9. Now that I think of it, how does Obama recapture the headlines here at DU

where GD: P has come to mean General Discussion: Palin?

[FrenchieCat]

11. Get Naked?

:rofl:

[gblady]

19. you tease, you!

[Dem2theMax]

20. No kidding. You'd think DU'ers would want to help the guy WIN

the presidency, not lose it. But as usual....

We COULD be out there working the phones. We COULD be donating. We COULD be writing letters to our local newspapers. We COULD be knocking on doors.

But nah. Gossip is SO much more fun.

And then we'll wonder why we lost in November. :crazy:

[Jennicut]

10. Let it ride for as long as possible, Palin is imploding

McCain is going to look like an imbecile for picking her. This works on the matter of judgement. Obama looks way more presidential picking Joe Biden and serious about the job too.

[Beetwasher]

12. If This Campaign Is About McCain And Palin, They Lose

This is friggin' FANTASTIC. Let the spotlight shine on McCain/Palin from now to Nov and we will win in a landslide. I wouldn't change a damn thing right now.

[NotThisTime]

17. I couldn't agree more! It's fantastic, like regular people aren't hearing the grumblings? Of course

they are! And they're aren't focused on Obama, they're focused on this dysfunctional train wreck known as the Republican party, or the AIP party, whichever you prefer.... I think it's GREAT....

[JackBeck]

13. We shall see.

The kids are going back to school over the next few weeks, and once the Convention is ovah, the real fireworks will begin.

:pals:

[rxdem84]

14. I am happy to ride this wave for a while. At least we don't have to

ponder the question, "Why can't Obama get white working class voters?" or hear that we STILL don't know about Obama. This is great!!

[Undercurrent]

15. Actually, Eric J in MN, I'd love to see

Joe and Jill Biden do Oprah!

[DefenseLawyer]

16. I bet McCain is trying his hardest to get the spotlight off himself right now.

There is no such thing as too much negative attention for your opponent.

[Maven]

18. Thanks all for responding. Wouldn't you know

Obama's being interviewed on CNN as we speak. ;)

[HooptieWagon]

21. Why would O/B want the spotlight now?

Gesesh, when your opponent is shooting themselves in the feet, just stay the hell out of the way!