Wednesday, September 5, 2012 – 09:00 a.m.
A chance of rain?
That’s it?
A 20% to 40% chance of rain. Really?
Oops! Now it’s a chance of rain, thunderstorms and lightning. Pardon me.
That’s the excuse being provided for moving President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) indoors on Thursday night.
Another fly in the ointment? A meteorologist for a local NBC affiliate has tweeted that Thursday night will likely be the best weather of the week.
Obama was scheduled to give his speech at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, A venue that was to be packed with supporters.
The speech was to be transmitted live to the DNC floor.
Well, according to several news outlets, it turns out that busing in area college students wasn’t going to fill the outdoor venue and that was a major concern.
Imagine the President speaking to rows and rows of empty seats and the messaging that would signal.
Four years ago President Obama did address a capacity-filled stadium for his acceptance speech.
Not anymore.
The President’s popularity is waning daily, and his base is losing confidence that their guy can win a second term.
They’re right to be honest.
Factors such as a foundering economy; the stigma of an absentee partying-all-the-time President; tepid, if any, support for Israel; and a divisive campaign, is just a few reasons the President’s reelection bid isn’t going too well these days.
I forgot to mention lackluster fundraising.
There’s just 62 days until Election Day.
Three guys, stranded on a desert island, find a magic lantern containing a genie, who grants them each one wish. The first guy wishes he was off the island and back home. The second guy wishes the same. The third guy says “I’m lonely. I wish my friends were back here.”
“All alone! Whether you like it or not, alone is something you’ll be quite a lot!”
― Dr. Seuss
They should keep the Obama speech outdoor. Maybe, we’ll get lucky and there will be lots of lightning!
@napoleon dynamite: I was hoping lightning would strike mittens and ryan.
No such luck…(.no enlightenment from those two guys either)
Why did ABC and CBS broadcast the DNC and not the RNC?
anyone who votes for obama deserves to lose their job, pay 5 $ a gallon for gas and have you liberties taken away. after all thats what hes done for many americans so far. its only fair that his supporters who are not welfare bums, professional racists and other assorted criminals suffer the same fate.
And what will Romney do for the rest of us? You’ll get a penny and his cronlies will get millions. Stop being an idiot.
#4 Anonymous,
Did ABC and CBS forget about it? Or just showed up late for the RNC convention?
“A guy shows up late for work. The boss yells “You should have been here at 8:30!” he replies: “Why? What happened at 8:30?”"
Rita, are you so hooked up on money, that YOU are seriously angry for not getting some of HIS money too?
Seriously…those who get Romney’s “money” are called “employees” they “WORK” for him. Now please think before accusing him of wrong doing.
BTW, my dear Rita, If Romney CHOSE to “GIVE” his “MONEY” to his “CRONIES” it would be his right to do so!
AND FOR THAT GOD GIVEN RIGHT, IS WHY WE SAY, “GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Rita, please tell me how Obama has enriched my life? My national debt has doubled under him, gas prices have risen unchecked, food prices have risen unchecked, medical care has risen in cost, education has risen in cost, may salary continues to dwindle and fall, my home value continues to wallow, my 401 k continues to flounder…am I missing something? Jesus, what could Romney do to us that Obummer hasn’t already screwed up? Take more vacations?
Watched Clinton’s speech. I think I’ll vote for Bill, I dont care how many clerhks he sleeps with. If he can balance the budget he has my vote .
Rancho Business Owner – I guess as long as he doesn’t (Blank) in your mouth… Oh never mind…..
Sgt. Kinda tacky.
Do you really think he was the first president to have an affair?