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People are not only cutting back on retail, but services. The mindset of Americans right now is if you don't need it, don't buy it.

Can you cut your personal budget? What would you cut?

This is the time of year when folks set goals with the vision of catching up or lightening the financial load. Middle class folks need a break.

If you have an idea, let's hear it. If you are making changes even in the smallest of detail share it with us.

I'm still on the mend and looking forward to returning to the show Monday the 29th.

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=37#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=36On the show I talk about living on the "Northern Tier" of the country. Bad weather seems to be everywhere.

We have experienced -40 degrees below zero and it might get worse today. Our region is under the blanket of arctic air and this stint is one for the archives.

Cars don't start, travel is dangerous, you can't take a walk and you need almost special recreational clothing to function at all outdoors. Inside living this time of year is the existence we learn to enjoy.

Decorating the tree, getting a fire going in the fireplace, reading, watching a movie and catching a football game or two. It's a great time to plan, do business, and get really caught up on things.

After that we look outside and just say "Man is it cold out." The weather channel comes in handy as entertainment. "Hey, they are talking about us."

Give me some insight, could you live up here? Are we nuts?

Where is the best place to live in America? Obama seems to have it right this week. Smart move!

Give me your thoughts.
]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=36#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=35Staunch liberals across the country are using the word outrage to describe the decision to place Pastor Rick Warren in the lime light. Why?

Does this shift Obama's position on issues near and dear to folks on the left? Does this break or reinforce a campaign promise to attempt to bring the country together?

Consider this an olive branch and a signal to future generations that we as Americans must be accepting of all walks of life along with religious and political beliefs. This decision does not divide, it sends a message.

This demonstrates how Obama will be willing to have an open dialogue with all Americans and it clearly steers the country away from fear. I find it interesting that James Dobson has not condemned Warren for accepting well aware of Obama's position on social issues.

This challenges the hard conservatives to seek a new path of openness and acceptance something they have rejected. Inclusive, not exclusive, is what this communicates to all Americans.

I think it's a good move. What do you think?

Give me your thoughts.]]>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=35#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=34
Bush said he went away from free market principles to save the free market. Interesting to say the least!

Bush, in a roundabout way told the American people his plan didn't work. The deregulation, the tax policy, and the outsourcing of jobs has delivered the perfect economic storm to the world not seen since the great depression.

It all started in the oval office put into over drive with a foreign policy that has depleted our resources. Are we as a country ready to admit this man is the worst President this country has ever had?

The media is going light on Bush. I don't think we can fix this economy unless we are honest as to how we got here.

Make no mistake, this rests on the desk of the President. If I'm wrong tell me. Bush went away from free market policies to save the free market, wow!

Bush turned to the people, taking their money, giving it to Wall Street so we can fix what he did? What a plan.

The man sits idle as the bankers sit on the money and the lack of credit continues to strangle the economy. We are Harken Oil.

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=34#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=33
Now, the daughter of JFK wants to enter the political arena after fifty-one years of staying out of the lime light and avoiding attention.

Motivated by Barack Obama, Caroline Kennedy has stepped forward expressing her desire to be the next Senator from New York. This is great news, I think!

Caroline Kennedy has all the qualities needed to be a Senator. She is an honest person with a personal and public conscience.

Integrity comes to mind. Her efforts and accomplishments in helping public education and fundraising for all the correct things more than fill the qualifications.

There are some who question her experience and qualifications. Why?

What makes a Senator? Should Caroline Kennedy make a run for this or step out of the competition for the seat?

Give me your thoughts.]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=33#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=32
Despite the fact that the investigation team headed by Patrick Fitzgerald says there is no connection the right wing has decided to make this an issue instead of moving the country forward and dealing with the worst economic conditions since 1929.

It doesn't stop there! The Republicans have mounted a political charge against labor in dealing with the loan assistance package in an effort to save the Big Three.

When does Obama call these tactics out? When does Obama go on the offensive and realize you can't deal with these people?

Republicans will do anything to see Obama fail. They only care about control and will pay any price to circumvent the efforts of the majority to save the country from a depression.

What do you want Obama to do?

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=32#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=31markets are falling fast. Oil is down below 45 dollars a barrel.

The steel industry will see massive layoffs. Tires and metal along with transportation workers will be idle.

We are 39 days from a new opportunity and possible turn around. There is no silver lining.

Tell me where the silver lining is when someone loses their job?

Give me your thoughts.

Ed Says: We Have Failed the Middle Class Again
The Senate vote failed late Thursday night to help the auto manufacturers and now millions of families face a devastating winter. The effort managed 52 votes.

Will this be the death knell of the Big Three? Only time will tell.

The failure to settle on a bridge loan now sets the table for a ripple effect we can't predict. Instead of providing the framework for a loan, now the American taxpayer will carry the burden as retirement accounts will be floated to the national fund guaranteed by the government.

Go figure! How is this progress?

Well, the attack on labor continues and is in full gear. Can Obama do anything before he takes office?

What do you think the next move should be? Let'em fail? Should Hank Paulson dip into the TARP fund?

Give us your thoughts.]]>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=31#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=30Mitch McConnell, the Senate leader for the Republicans has dealt the car loan a big setback. He says he'll vote no.

Like other Senators who have foreign manufacturers in their back yard McConnell is protecting his backside knowing re-election is an issue.

This is an attack on labor.

What should Obama do today if anything? Does he need to step out and be aggressive on this? You make the call!

Ed Says: A Pay Raise
The House has the deal done, the Senate hangs in the balance on the car loan. In the meantime, Sen. Harry Reid wants Federal Judges to get a pay raise as an amendment to this loan.

What the hell? This is what makes the climate in Washington stink.

What do you think? Is the acceptable?

Give me thoughts.
]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=30#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=29This will aggravate some Americans but the loan is close to being finalized by the Congress. The deal calls for $15 billion with oversight in the form of a new government position.

Now the auto manufactures have a Car Czar. The Big 3 will have answer to a Bush administration appointee to make sure the industry uses the money in the correct manner.

This is such a double standard. Where is the Wall Street financial Czar?

In desperate need of the money to continue to operate the companies will comply. Is this the right move?

Do you agree with this concept of a Czar? Do you feel any better about the loan now that Bush throws this Czar into the mix?

I say lend them the money and let em run. We don't need another Czar.

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=29#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=28Big 3 in the nation's Capitol explaining the future of the auto industry as they see it.

If the plan is rejected by the Congress and their loan package denied, two of the companies may not make to the end of the year. That means around Christmas millions of families across the country will get the pink slip and American manufacturing may change forever.

By no fault of their own this will happen. The sixty-one percent of Americans in a recent CNN poll say "let them fail".

How sad! We have forked billions of dollars to Iraq for reconstruction that we will never see, thrown billions at a failed policy with no questions asked, yet we are willing to allow American families to suffer hardship rejecting a loan package which could be paid back with a turnaround in operations.

Will we ever get the money back from Iraq? I don't think the general population of this country really understands the ramifications of this decision if Congress follows a poll.

The obstinate attitude of some Americans is disheartening. We as a people have nothing to lose by supporting this meager package. What is really sad is the voices of some on talk radio who say "where is my bailout"?

This is not a bailout. This is a loan.

The selfish attitude of the Bush Administration still lingers in society. I hope the new President holds to his promise and stands up for the industry.

Give me your thoughts.]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=28#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=27hired the fierce competition, people that may not see eye to eye with him and people who have peaked the curiosity of Americans wondering if this is really going to work. President Obama has gathered a cabinet unlike any President since Lincoln.

Conservative talkers are at a loss. Their nourishment has been a divided country with targets as their focal points for material.

Obama presents a new challenge for those who are all about political divide. He is testing the loyalty of Americans to come together.

Do you think this will work? Will this set a new direction for the country after eight years of partisan divide?

Give me your thoughts…]]>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=27#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=26
Obama has campaigned on rebuilding the country while creating jobs to stimulate the economy. There is no better way for this quick fix in recessionary times than to deliver a package to major metropolitan areas that are seeing jobless claims climb.

It's called infrastructure. Making buildings energy efficient, rebuilding bridges and schools along with the energy grid...Is this a good call by the Mayors?

How should Obama respond and with how much?

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=26#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=25Wal-Mart is big, as big as it gets in retail. They always seem to think of everything.

On Friday morning they didn't. During a mad rush to get product as the door opened a man was trampled to death.

Who is responsible? Wal-Mart, that's who.

This is was why we have lawmakers to prevent companies from allowing an environment and a tragedy like this to happen.

Is this the free market at work? Should anything be done?

Give me your thoughts.
]]>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=25#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=24We have been focused on jobs, stimulating the economy and making sure the situation doesn't get worse. Today it will.

Not to be negative, but credit card companies seem to be going unchecked in their business operations and sticking it to the consumer. Credit Cards are how we pay for essentials these days.

We shop online, we swipe the plastic more and move every day. Is anybody in the Congress ready to ask some tough questions and consider some new legislation regulating their greed?

With the credit crisis working the country over and straining the financial system, these companies have taken the liberty to raise rates overnight unchecked and out of control. You and I sit back and feel the love.

Do you think it's fair for these companies to be saved by the taxpayers and turn and stick it to us, the taxpayers, without intervention?

Give me your thoughts.]]>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=24#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=23The economy needs help and and talk of creating more jobs has never been more serious. President-elect Obama isn't calling the shots but the country seems to hang on every word when the man talks.

Where is Bush? Why isn't the President working to move the country where Obama wants to go?

There seems to be no sense of urgency even as job numbers fall and economic strife and hardship paralyze the country. Should the President -elect openly ask Bush to respond, or wait until he walks into the White House?

I say call him out. Bush is still the President and we need action on a stimulus package before January.

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=23#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=22We know more job losses are coming. We know this will get worse before it gets better.

The failure to move on this auto assistance package now sets the table for the market to fall further. It will go below 6,000, mark my words.

So, where is the action? Can't the Congress deliver some kind of incentive package for the consumers ASAP to stimulate some movement in the economy?

This will be a tough holiday season for countless families across America. Yet those in Washington seem to take such a callus attitude allowing this grind to continue without action.

What should Congress do in the short term, if anything, to stimulate the economy...?

Give me your thoughts.]]>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=22#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=21Why is this still in the news? We are now in day 7 of Hillary and Bill and their role in the Obama administration. This is exactly what I talked about and what I was afraid of. A Clinton hangover!

It seems the Clinton's are still drunk with power and demanding respect and negotiating their role. The former President knows exactly what may be a problem and it shouldn't take the Senator this long to decide what she wants to do.

Obama deserves better. How long is the President-elect going to have to tap dance around the Clinton ego? Hillary, either you want to job or not.

A lengthy period of time and the foot dragging that is taking place brings into question just how loyal they'll be to the administration. Furthermore, being Sec. of State for 4 years and getting Obama re-elected and then working the campaign trial for 4 years would put Hillary in a perfect position to make another run for the White House.

Should Obama move on? There are others who are ready and willing.

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=21#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=20What we are witnessing is a slow death of Republican control and right wing neo-con influence in American lawmaking. The drip, drip, drip of one loss after another in the Senate now has the number at 58 seats with the ousting of the convicted felon from Alaska Ted Stevens.

We are down to a redo election in Georgia with liberals pushing for Jim Martin and ironically the recount in Minnesota which could put former liberal talker Al Franken in the Senate. This is too good.

With all the sparring Franken has done with right wing talkers, he could be the final straw that breaks the back of Republican control and presents a filibuster proof Senate to the righties.

I bet we liberals would love that, but wait, that means we would have to embrace Joe Lieberman back in the good grace of the Dems. Did Harry Reid and the Senate Democrats do the right thing by bringing Joe back in the family?

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=20#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=18Barack Obama will be the first President in history to use the everyday tools to deal with information. How often have we seen Obama walk out of a meeting, out of the capitol, from one place to another with his blackberry in hand?

Information over load, not with this guy! I think this gives Americans a sense this guy is connected, on top of things, and always working. It all seems normal but it will end soon.

For security concerns Obama will have to turn over his Blackberry. So, how private is all this stuff?

Let me know what you think.]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=18#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=19The last thing Barack Obama and the Dems need is a Clinton hangover. Hillary as Sec. of State is not the issue. She is respected, qualified, and fitted for the job. It's the news and what follows.

The Clintons have been all over the news and the international dealings of Bill are at issue. The Obama camp better over turn every rock, every stone, and vet every gift to Bubba.

We didn't bust our tails as Lefties to have the effort diffused to satisfy the ego of any politician. Does Hillary Clinton bring so much to the table to help the new administration that any deal Bill Clinton did internationally will never overshadow the effort to make things right for America?

What do you think the news will focus on?

Give me your thoughts. ]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=19#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=15
Although last night, what the hell! Was this loser night on the network? If I see another Sara Palin interview I'm going to throw up.

Listening to that air head ramble without direction and focus and she is so enamored with herself, she fails to even hear the question. I can't take it anymore.

If that's not enough, how about another loser Mark Foley still crying over his outing of chasing teenagers for gay sex in Washington two years ago.

There's more! Its breaking news, Ted Haggert, former Bush White House faith counselor and renowned national pastor who strayed from his family to frequent a male prostitute, is now selling insurance. I bet he can't wait for those out of town national insurance conventions.

For Pete's sake, I thought we were changing the country...OK, it's back to Saturday Night Live reruns.

Let me know what you think. ]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=15#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=16Palin media blitz is the most self serving thing I've ever seen in politics. She has no game. She was on the losing ticket.

This is an effort to change the face of a loser and set a new tone of opportunity for Sarah. To appear like a winner, leave an impression she has the chops to lead, and most of all change the image of a loser. That is her mission.

Palin knows the field will get crowded down the road and she's banking on this media tour to jump start conversation and basically reinvent her brand. The sad part in all this is the networks are buying into this with old information hoping she'll say something stupid again and make news.

Palin adds nothing to equation of solving the nation's problems. She has no ideas, offers no plan or solution other than to babble and self-promote. ]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=16#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=17
I think so on both accounts. If we allow this industry to lose a fixture in American life, what does it say about our future. The ripple effect could be hard to recover from for years to come.

I say let's back the American worker and do the deal.

Do you agree ?

Give me your thoughts!]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=17#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=14I think it speaks volumes of how diffused the Republicans are when they take a cruise with the folks from the National Review.

Is this their moral pulse? These are the same people who promoted Gov. Palin and tried to make the case to women voters they really were concerned about equal pay and equal opportunity in the work place of America.

The Hillary voters and supporters knew better. It'll be the same old party hacks, the Mittster, the Huckster, and slimy Newt gathering with the air head from Alaska and the empty suit from North Dakota.

What a collection! The National Review will come back with the inside scoop on more tax cuts for the rich and new wording trying to undercut Americas new political tidal wave.

Smooth sailing, losers!

Let me know what you think. ]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=14#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=1Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=1#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=2
Savvy news consumers know the stories behind these two righties, but the reaction of voters and the fallout is more than interesting. Didn't this happen in the last election cycle? Didn't either one of these elected officials pay attention to what happened to George Allen in Virginia?

The YouTube culture strikes again. Those dam recorders that get sound can destroy everything can't they! The result has been an influx of cash to their opponent's war chest and news coverage challenging candidates dream about.

The bottom line, the American people are paying attention to every word in these final days. Polls can shift, swing, change, and most of all give the one time confident voter cold feet. Liberals must stay vigilant.

This mission is not accomplished. Let's not make the same mistake the last guy made by hanging the banner too soon.]]>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=2#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=3
Powell's record has been one of service to country with no sign of personal aspiration or gain other than to contribute. Keep in mind, this is a man who the Republicans tried for years to get to run for President not because of his military service but for the color of his skin. The party made every effort to hook wink the black vote via Colin Powell. It never worked.

Now, Powell has become the target of hateful and spiteful right wing commentary due to his professional and personal judgment that Obama should be the next President. According to the right wing it was never about race before but it is now.

The Republican Party never respected Powell, they just wanted to use him the way they used him in front of the United Nations to sell the war. The thoughtful voter will pay close attention to his endorsement.]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=3#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=4
Well, this morning a New York Times poll shows that Obama has a commanding lead among independent voters 51 to 33 percent. This poll is so strong that it might signal what direction McCain will be forced to take tonight in the final debate.

McCain must figure out in a hurry what the hot button is for independent voters in the country. What are they concerned about and what quality and issue has McCain missed the mark on.

It'll be amazing if he can turn that around in one debate and twenty days remaining in the campaign. Apparently, Sara Palin has had no effect and for that matter neither has Billy Ayers.]]>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=4#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=5
McCain who has been a lover of tax cuts and Bush budgets, not only has to separate himself from Bush on the economy, but hold the conservative base from outright revolt. In doing that, McCain will also have to appeal to the logical thinking mainstream independent.

There will be no Billy Ayers or Rev. Wright in this presentation. McCain must figure out where the independent voters stand on the economy and how far they are willing to go with budget cuts and taxation. Not everybody can get a break.

Obama's plan drew approval of the independent voter 47 to 26 percent. That's a high number. That is the bar McCain must reach to stay afloat in this race. "Remember, it's the economy stupid."]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=5#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=6
When Joe six pack "gets few in him" he likes to let the true emotions and frustrations out. It should be pointed out that the average salary of an NHL player is well over a million dollars a year.

It's nice she can entertain the top two percent while people are losing their jobs and retirement across America. Sarah seems to be really in touch, yea right!]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=6#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=7
McCain was up to his old antics about Obama not understanding, yet it was McCain who lacked the crucial details for the future of America on issues and often misstated his opponent's position.

McCain's weakest moment was his absence of a plan and lack of concern for the uninsured in America. Meanwhile, Obama gave a strong explanation and specific examples of what his plan is to correct the course after eight years of neglect.

Obama clearly rose above a man who has never advocated for an alternative energy policy and stated the record which McCain had no answer for. Obama wins hands down.

McCain's closing statement was his strongest moment but it reminded me of a Senate script handed out years ago in the cloak room, when in doubt of what to say, just tell 'em you love America, they can't argue with that.]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=7#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=8
McCain has shown his true Rovian colors by allowing his easily led and empty skirt running mate attempt to trash the reputation of a fellow Senator. At 72, McCain feels he has nothing to lose and a scorched earth policy on Obama will only rile a rabid base that might salvage his efforts to become the next President.

Palin has no clue what she is saying or what she is doing. She's willing to be a political whore at any price. The test for Obama is to remain strong in the face of such scurrilous attacks and false accusations. This is a man who has repeatedly taken the high road and kept his stride with the American people who demand more from their leaders. McCain is proving to be nothing more than inside the beltway trash. He is everything America doesn't need or want.

Last night on Larry King, Oliver Stone described McCain as a "war monger". Where have I heard that before?]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=8#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=9in Minnesota this week and may be out of the state by the end of the week. Obama has opened a solid double digit lead in the Gopher state. Some McCain insiders
feel the state is already lost coupled by the fact that Al Franken is now leading Senator Norm Coleman.

Sources with knowledge of the campaign are telling me this will be a crucial week for McCain. All Minnesota efforts will be reallocated to Ohio, Florida and possibly Virginia.

The McCain camp is now expecting the 527's to attack Obama on character in an attempt to shift the conversation and focus off the economy. One source told me tonight, "We are definitely in need of a game changer."]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=9#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=10
Palin presented poise and a refreshing confidence that novice news consumers like and feel good about although she repeatedly was short on substance and overly generic. It was like watching a rapid fire bullet point machine supported by a smile that
has been absent from the American political stage. Her poise and innate self confidence propelled her presentation. However, for Palin, that's where it ended.

There were no major surprises. Both played to their strengths with Biden being the clear and concise winner.

This debate will not change the current dynamic of the race as states will continue to trend towards Obama.]]>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTFri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=10#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=11
This should not have happened, not now. I can't help but think this is just a bone thrown to the opposition opposed to Congressional intervention on this financial crisis. Main street folks could have claimed something was in it for them.

The polls are indicating clearly McCain needs a game changer. He knows it. His terse attitude towards Obama on the Senate floor last night speaks volumes about the pressure he's shouldering. But, he missed a golden opportunity to deliver the much needed game changer.

After months of pounding the culture of Washington on the campaign trail and purporting the position of a "Maverick", McCain voted "Yes" on the rescue package. $700 billion dollars turned to $850 billion with the tax cuts. I thought McCain was going to guard the treasury, make people famous, change how Washington does business. A "No" vote would have reinforced the "Maverick" image, put Obama on the defensive, and possibly driven some independent and conservative Democrats his way. It would have also increased his stump credibility by coordinating his message with action at a crucial time when Americans were paying attention.]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=11#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=12
Listeners need to explain to me how that is a good thing, to have small business suffer like this?

This is the motivation behind the entire Congressional assistance being talked about. They are trying to avert a massive unemployment problem. If that means forking over taxpayer dollars in the form of a loan it appears they'll push forward.

McCain never talks about small business. Palin can regain credibility if she explores this opening in the debate. Biden has never run a small business, she has.]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTWed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=12#commentshttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=13
This is an admission by the conservatives they feel her words are stronger than John McCain's leadership on the issue. The American people need to ask themselves, do we want to lose another 1.2 trillion in investment in the market or loan the market 500 billion? Do we want to see massive job loss due to tight credit or do we really want revenge on who or what caused this?

Asian markets are not responding well to the lack of action by the Congress and it's clear to me we need to recognize government does play a role in all of this at some level. Stabilizing the markets with tax payer dollars and new oversight is not liberal or conservative, it's vital. If we don't believe that, then we need to prepare ourselves for what will be the biggest change in our lives, a country we may not recognize.]]>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTTue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Ed Schultz Show - Ed Says Bloghttp://www.wegoted.com/blog/blog-details.asp?BID=13#comments