Powell on Board

One of the most impressive people I've ever been in the presence of, Colin Powell, made this endorsement on Meet the Press yesterday.

Hillary Endorses

Almost tough to watch... but she gave him a full throated endorsement.



Any other sports fans out there feel like the Democratic primary was the equivalent of some recent ALCS or Western Conference Finals (before this year)? I mean it seems like the main event is a forgone conclusion. Like John McCain spent his season playing against some very inferior competition.

Bruce on Board

Barack Obama sured up the Chris Meehan vote today after an endorsement by Bruce Springsteen. On his website, the Boss wrote:

He speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years, a generous nation with a citizenry willing to tackle nuanced and complex problems, a country that's interested in its collective destiny and in the potential of its gathered spirit.

In that spirit, SAM Online has compiled a list of the Top 5 Best Boss Campaign Theme songs.

Here we go...

5) Glory Days: Good fit for an incumbent. Okay, so the lyrics talk about Glory Days "passing you by," but if Ronald Reagan can try to turn Born in the USA into a pro-establishment song, anything's possible.

Key Lyrics:
We just sit around talking about the old times,
she says when she feels like crying
she starts laughing thinking about...

Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days

4) Countin' on a Miracle: Perfect for an underdog campaign, especially in the primary season.

Key Lyrics:
I don't believe in magic
But for you I will, for you I will
If I'm a fool, I'll be a fool
Darlin' for you

I'm countin' on a miracle
Baby I'm countin' on a miracle
Darlin' I'm countin' on a miracle
To come through

3) Waiting on a Sunny Day: The perfect song for a challenger going up against an entrenched party or incumbent that's been unsuccessful or unpopular (so, good for Obama).

Key lyrics:
Hard times, baby well they come to us all
Sure as the tickin' of the clock on the wall
Sure as the turnin' of the night into day...

I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny day
Gonna chase the clouds away
Waitin' on a sunny day

2) Land of Hopes and Dreams: Another one that would fit with Obama, talks about unity and the basic premise of our country.

Key Lyrics:
Leave behind your sorrows
Let this day be the last
Tomorrow there'll be sunshine
And all this darkness past

Big wheels roll through fields
Where sunlight streams
Meet me in a land of hope and dreams

1) Better Days: The ideal song for an incumbent.

Key Lyrics:
These are better days baby
Yeah there's better days shining through
These are better days baby
Better days with a girl like you

Richardson Gives Stirring Endorsement

New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, longtime Clinton compatriot, endorsed Hillary Clinton's Democratic rival, Barack Obama, today. This is surprising for at least two reasons: Richardson owes a lot of loyalty to the Clintons for two high level administration appointments (UN ambassador and Secretary of Energy) and he probably would have been at the top of Hillary Clinton's list for vice presidents. Although with Obama's lead, that possibility seems vanished (a Clinton/ Obama ticket is the best she can hope for).



In part two, Richardson gives an interesting story from the campaign trail that he says illustrates why Obama is a genuinely "good guy."



Richardson is the second former Democratic presidential candidate to endorse Sen. Obama, joining Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd.

Quote of the Day 9/12

"In the primary elections next year, you can count on letter carriers to deliver for Senator Clinton, and I am confident that in the years to come, President Hillary Clinton will deliver for every citizen throughout America"

- William Young, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president on behalf of his union

Mr. Young isn't the only union prez to use puns when endorsing candidates....

"When I meet John Edwards, I know I meet a caring man. And I know John Edwards will meet America's challenges over the next eight years!"

- Bob Robertson, President, Butcher's Association of America

"We are at the climax of America's history! At this moment, only one individual is packing what it takes to lead. He's hung with our union, just like he's hung with America... that's why we endorse Chris Dodd for president!"

- Buck Nakid, President, Adult Movie Stars of America

".............."

- Jeff Watson, President, National Association of Mimes