Comments on: The O’Bamas of Moneygall and other US election blarney http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/ Just another irishtimes.com weblog Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:21:03 +0000 By: Tim http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5535 Tim Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:01:42 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5535 No YouTubes of Reagan in Ballyporeen although a few of his other acting roles...probably better than his acting while President. Interesting to see that Hillary won New Hampshire...just wish I could vote in the primaries myself but will have to wait until the general election. No YouTubes of Reagan in Ballyporeen although a few of his other acting roles…probably better than his acting while President. Interesting to see that Hillary won New Hampshire…just wish I could vote in the primaries myself but will have to wait until the general election.

]]> By: Pedro http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5460 Pedro Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:04:50 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5460 According to early reports coming out of New Hampshire Ciaran, Obama is leading for the Democratics and McCain is taking care of business for the Republicans. Shortly after 1.00am tonight GMT, we will find out who is walking away the happiest though. According to early reports coming out of New Hampshire Ciaran, Obama is leading for the Democratics and McCain is taking care of business for the Republicans.
Shortly after 1.00am tonight GMT, we will find out who is walking away the happiest though.

]]> By: Twenty Major http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5437 Twenty Major Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:38:07 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5437 <i>Twenty - you forgot Kevin Sharkey</i> No, I deliberately left him out. Twenty - you forgot Kevin Sharkey

No, I deliberately left him out.

]]> By: Jim Carroll http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5434 Jim Carroll Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:01:58 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5434 Tim - I wonder is there any YouTube footage of Ronald Reagans visit to Ballyporeen.... Paul - I would wager that there's a gang of Republican wonks currently compiling a dirty tricks file on Obama. They already have their Hillary one gathering dust in the corner. Ciaran - I agree with you there. The Republican campaign this time is very remiscent of the Democrats last time out (remember Howard Dean? Is Huckabee the GOP's Dean) Tim - I wonder is there any YouTube footage of Ronald Reagans visit to Ballyporeen….

Paul - I would wager that there’s a gang of Republican wonks currently compiling a dirty tricks file on Obama. They already have their Hillary one gathering dust in the corner.

Ciaran - I agree with you there. The Republican campaign this time is very remiscent of the Democrats last time out (remember Howard Dean? Is Huckabee the GOP’s Dean)

]]> By: Ciaran http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5416 Ciaran Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:29:17 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5416 Pedro, if Fox's debate coverage last night is anything to go by, the GOP are hoping for an unclear mess of frontrunners until Super Tuesday when Rudy "9/11 (c)" Guilliani sweeps in and cleans up half the states.... Pedro, if Fox’s debate coverage last night is anything to go by, the GOP are hoping for an unclear mess of frontrunners until Super Tuesday when Rudy “9/11 (c)” Guilliani sweeps in and cleans up half the states….

]]> By: Paul http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5410 Paul Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:59:28 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5410 The Republican lads all seem a bit eccentric this time around, all of them seem to have potentially fatal (for their campagin at least) quirks. Huckabee is an accident waiting to happen, Romney as a mormon is unelectable with the influence the god-botherers have at the moment and McCain and Giuliani aren't conservative enough to appeal to the Republican base. It's still VERY early days, but the longer this campaign goes on the more electable Obama seems to get. The Republicans will play up on the Muslim heritage etc. if he's the candidate, but apart from that there doesn't seem to be many things to attack him on The Republican lads all seem a bit eccentric this time around, all of them seem to have potentially fatal (for their campagin at least) quirks. Huckabee is an accident waiting to happen, Romney as a mormon is unelectable with the influence the god-botherers have at the moment and McCain and Giuliani aren’t conservative enough to appeal to the Republican base. It’s still VERY early days, but the longer this campaign goes on the more electable Obama seems to get.

The Republicans will play up on the Muslim heritage etc. if he’s the candidate, but apart from that there doesn’t seem to be many things to attack him on

]]> By: Tim http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5408 Tim Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:09:49 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5408 That is a cringeworthy report indeed...they do seem to haul out some tripe every election! They have the American flag hanging up the wrong way as well...but hey with a couple of pints I am sure Obama wouldn't notice! That is a cringeworthy report indeed…they do seem to haul out some tripe every election! They have the American flag hanging up the wrong way as well…but hey with a couple of pints I am sure Obama wouldn’t notice!

]]> By: Pedro http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5396 Pedro Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:53:04 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5396 Totally agree with you there Jimbo. It's just wishful thinking on my part. However, I am a little too excited about New Hampshire tomorrow. I read a quote somewhere from a publication based there that said: "Iowa picks Corn. New Hampshire picks presidents." It summed things up quite nicely. Totally agree with you there Jimbo. It’s just wishful thinking on my part. However, I am a little too excited about New Hampshire tomorrow.
I read a quote somewhere from a publication based there that said:

“Iowa picks Corn.
New Hampshire picks presidents.”

It summed things up quite nicely.

]]> By: Jim Carroll http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5395 Jim Carroll Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:48:22 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5395 Twenty - you forgot Kevin Sharkey Jim D - it's the BIFFO takeover Concierge - I'm sure Barack is only thrilled with the notion of sinking a pint with his Irish cousins Paul - I can't wait for Ballyporeen to step to Moneygall on this one. It's like Biggie v Tupac all over again. Suzie - I think they're keeping v v quiet Roger - I think we can expect to see Hillary using the "Obama will be eaten alive by the Republicans" line over and over again in the next few days. In a subtle way, of course Pedro - I dont think the Republican machine in all its gung-ho menace has been turned on yet in this campaign. They're waiting to see what the Republican members will say in terms of choice of candidate and they'll then translate that into trash-talking whoever is wearing the Democrat's colours. Long, long way to go until November yet, dude Twenty - you forgot Kevin Sharkey

Jim D - it’s the BIFFO takeover

Concierge - I’m sure Barack is only thrilled with the notion of sinking a pint with his Irish cousins

Paul - I can’t wait for Ballyporeen to step to Moneygall on this one. It’s like Biggie v Tupac all over again.

Suzie - I think they’re keeping v v quiet

Roger - I think we can expect to see Hillary using the “Obama will be eaten alive by the Republicans” line over and over again in the next few days. In a subtle way, of course

Pedro - I dont think the Republican machine in all its gung-ho menace has been turned on yet in this campaign. They’re waiting to see what the Republican members will say in terms of choice of candidate and they’ll then translate that into trash-talking whoever is wearing the Democrat’s colours. Long, long way to go until November yet, dude

]]> By: Pedro http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5392 Pedro Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:26:47 +0000 http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2008/01/07/the-obamas-of-moneygall-and-other-election-blarney/#comment-5392 The Republican Machine will hopefully disintegrate by then. With Romney's money not helping him at all in Iowa, Huckabee storming it with the religious vote - which he wont get in New Hampshire tomorrow, And McCain in a not-so-bad position, I hope that party eats itself alive. The Republican Machine will hopefully disintegrate by then. With Romney’s money not helping him at all in Iowa, Huckabee storming it with the religious vote - which he wont get in New Hampshire tomorrow, And McCain in a not-so-bad position, I hope that party eats itself alive.

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