I think the convention schedule helps Obama

[Hokie]

Of course, going last would be better (epsecially since it would have meant President Kerry would be running for a second term) but I think having the conventions back to back weeks is a big plus for Obama. In 2004 the Dem's had their convention in early August and the Repugs went over 3 weeks later after the Olympics in Athens. I think Kerry's convention momentum completely faded and it allowed the Repug's to gain all the momentum going into the general election campaign. With the schedule this year there should be a stark contrast between the enthusiasm for Obama and that spectacular finish in the Broncos stadium followed by Gramps and his "my friends" style of speaking. I could see Gramps coming out of this with a negative convention bounce. However, the MSM will do their best to make sure that doesn't happen so who knows.

[grantcart]

1. Obama's last night is the 45 th anniversary of the

McCain's last night is the same night as the opening night of the NFL.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

2. Thanks. I was just about to post this fact. Most men--his most loyal constituency--will be...

watching football, not the Repukes!!

[Captain Angry]

3. 45th anniversary of what?

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

4. the 40th anniversary

of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech.

[Captain Angry]

5. Gotcha.

His sentence kinda petered out early there. :-)

Thanks for filling in the blank.

[grantcart]

9. 45th anniversary --Obama mispoke today on MTP

thanks for filling in the missing end of that sentence

[MadMaddie]

6. OH my God!! Are you kidding? The Rethuglican blunders

continue to mount..

Man you just can't make this stuff up!! Wow!! Just Wow!!

[MadMaddie]

7. Did you also know that Obama's acceptance speech is on

the 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's, "I have a Dream Speech"?

[AllentownJake]

8. 45th

MLK jr. gave the speech in 1963.

[MadMaddie]

10. See kids that why you gotta study your mathmatics!!

:hi:

[Cha]

11. I read today but haven't double checked that

the party in power gets to go last..so in 2012 we will be going last.

The timing for this one is PERFECT as Obama's acceptance speech is on the 45th anniversary of MLK's I Have A Dream Speech.

[darius15]

12. Your probably right

And if McCain announces his VP before the Olympics, there will be no sense of excitement for the Republican convention. Plus, GWB is gonna be there with McCain, which def. won't help him.

Thirdly, Obama's convention speech is in Colorado, where he is up by only 1-2 percent. If he gives a really good speech, I'd expect a nice bump for Barack in Colorado.