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Monday, August 25, 2008

John McCain's Youtube Video's

  This is not another video talking about McCain's vast list of flip-flops or how many houses he owns. This video comes from the McCain camp and it is about Barack Obama, of course. You do remember the ad about Obama being " the One "?

   Next up " The One II: Road To Denver ". It has been out for a little while but in case you haven't seen it yet, just click the link at the top as I can't get the video placed on this site. I guess that McCain's YouTube channel doesn't like to share.

  I will tell you that Moses makes an appearance in this one. Wonder if he is getting royalties from this?

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Joe Biden Certainly Not a Wealthy Senator

  Lot's of quick information on Joe Biden here, but I want you to take a look at this right now.

Biden has not spent any of his own money on his campaigns--but then again, it doesn't seem that he really has the personal finances to do so anyway, at least not compared to other members of Congress. In 2006, Biden was among the poorest members of Congress. He may have been in debt by as much as $302,980 or worth as little as $278,000 (in their annual personal financial disclosures, lawmakers report the value of their assets in ranges). In 2007, his finances didn't get any better. Last year he could have been in debt by as much as $320,980 or worth as little as $215,900. At the very least, this reduces the chance that his assets will pose significant conflicts of interest (or the appearance of conflict).

   Senator Biden may not be a lower middle class or just getting by person, but he's closer to you and I than John McCain or his Vice President can ever be.

   Of course, there are some things about Biden that cause some concern and I'll deal with that at a later time.