Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be interviewed for CBS Channel 2 News about my thoughts on the selection of Sarah Palin as McCain’s running mate. I could not be more thrilled. I thought I would share some of my thoughts expressed during the interview.
First, she brings unique qualifications to the job. As a tough [...]
August 30, 2008
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What an exciting day. Obama and the Democrats have had their big night and by all accounts it was as expected: a lot of smoke and mirrors (literally), a well delivered speech laying out pie in the sky promises, and the “crowning” (not my words but an ABC reporter’s) of their nominee. But the celebration seems [...]
August 29, 2008
Categories: Catholic, Vice President, campaign, daily diary . Tags: campaign, Catholic, diary, Vice President . Author: delegatediary . Comments: Leave a Comment
It is one week before delegates arrive in Minnesota for the Convention. The last month has been a series of weekly conference calls, either with the national campaign or the local delegation officials. Much of these calls deal with logistics: hotel information, transportation, meal and briefing schedules and, yes, what to wear. It may sound [...]
August 25, 2008
Categories: Food, daily diary . Tags: delegate, Food, media . Author: delegatediary . Comments: Leave a Comment
In early 2007, with the encouragement of a friend on the Illinois McCain Finance Committee, I signed on to support Senator McCain. The Senator was strong on so many of the issues I care about: national security and defense, lower taxes, pro-life and the committment to support non-activist judges. It seemed early to pick a candidate [...]
August 9, 2008
Categories: Local Events, campaign, daily diary . Tags: Add new tag, delegate, loc, local politics, primary . Author: delegatediary . Comments: Leave a Comment