Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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Robert Schlesinger

Over? Did Someone Say the McCain-Obama Race Is Over?

October 09, 2008 05:58 PM ET | Robert Schlesinger | Permanent Link | Print

We've had a fun debate today at Thomas Jefferson Street over whether or not the election is over. I argued this morning that, as a practical matter, the presidential election is over, that Barack Obama is in line for a comfortable victory.

Bonnie, Jack, and Michael took an, ahem, alternative view.

Here's my question for readers: Who's right? Is the race over or can John McCain stage a comeback.

My own view remains the same. But I was somewhat surprised that my TJS colleagues missed the most obvious refutation of my argument, which is presented in video form after the jump. Enjoy:

I'll leave it to readers to suggest which cast members correspond with which candidates and aides from campaign '08.

Tags: presidential election 2008 | Barack Obama | John McCain

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Reader Comments

So Im confused

Is the race over has obama truly won? Or is mccain still in the running?

Not over

If Obama does win, God help us. He is an arrogant jerk. He will tear down our country. He is a liar, a fake speaker and if you morans beleive what he says my faith in Americans is completely gone.I have lived a long time and have never seen such unAmericanism in my entire life.It would be a very sad day if Obama gets in. I just hope there are enough real Americans left to get a fantastic person, John Mccain in. His whole life has been devoted to our country.

Be an educated voter !

Obama is the only one that has stayed consistent in his views and optimism. He has been consistent in his tax stand point for helping the common people, the people that at will and are suffering the most from our current economic stand point.

Republicans have lost credibility, can’t keep their answers the same from one interview to the next.

It is not over yet in my point of view, I suspect the republicans have 1 last hoopla up their sleeve to try and rescue their cause.

Its people like us that need to get involved, let your voice be heard and encourage people to get out and vote. As a registered voter I am applaud of the number of people that still say "why vote my vote will not make a difference.

I agree that Obama will win, but to will be a race to the end. Republican or Democrat educate yourself and make an educated vote not based on your voter status.

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Robert Schlesinger is a deputy editor at U.S. News and World Report and oversees all opinion editorial content. He is the author of White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters.

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