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Wow. That was powerful. Tonight America saw Barak Obama, not as the wild-eyed radical terrorist that the McCain campaign tries to paint him as, but as an earnest, likeable young man who wants to do right by this great country of ours.

This sounds like a contradiction in terms. If you want to win - and nothing is more important than winning - then you must do everything to denigrate and ruin the reputation of your opponent. This nasty politics has been with us for a long time. However, yesterday's debate between John McCain and Barack Obama proves that nasty is not always the best approach. Nice guys finish first.

The Democratic pickup in the Senate is looking bigger than first expected, but Republicans need not be too glum long term. If they return to more traditional conservative values, stop alienating moderates, and act honestly as a minority party, they will make a comeback. Otherwise another party WILL step in to fill in the void.

During the Debate last night, McCain said several times condescendingly that "Senator Obama does not understand. ...", "Senator Obama does not understand...", "Senator Obama does not understand..." Each time he said it I was annoyed. But what annoyed me even more was to hear after the Debate Democratic pundits, supporters of Obama, say they were disappointed that Obama did not answer McCain in kind. They do not understand Obama.

Deregulation removes shackles from entrepreneurs. Deregulation leads to innovations that build our econmy. Deregulation makes all of us prosper. Ever since President Nixon's day we have heard these claims made incessantly. During this time we have had all sorts of industry swindles and balloons bursting. This is culminating in the financial meltdown we have today

While the tone of the Democratic Convention's opening night was pretty predictable, there were some surprises. Ted Kennedy's capacity to deliver a rousing address on the heels of his brain surgery, and the rhetorical gifts of Obama's wife, family, and in-laws were displayed. Former Republican Congressman Jim Leach provided a lesson in history and civics.

So by now those on the txtmsg list got the message early this morning: "I have some important news that I want to make official. I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate." It's official: It's Obama/Biden

My local rag did a comparison of Obama's and McCain's tax plans today. It's interesting to note that the middle class will do much better under a President Obama.