Max Fischer

I grew up in Westchester and have lived around the country; believe me it's pretty much the same everywhere. Maybe different degrees of scrutiny, different sets of standards but in the end it all evens out. Yes, the NY media (esp. rags like Post and NYDN) are brutal, they infect any open wound and can make something out of very little - but that's why you have to know your audience and learn how to deal with it. Caroline (though I have some respect for her) was not ready and likely would never be ready for that job. She simply doesn't have the personality to handle the job in NY. Fact is, the NYC area is hard on EVERYONE, regardless of party, ideology and personal preference. They respect those who can handle themselves. For decades, those with nearly identical viewpoints have been tearing each other apart - it's just how it is. The media goes after everyone eventually, no matter who they are, but they want to see how you step up to the challenge. I'm convinced someone from beyond the NYC area can succeed statewide, the problem isn't political ideology it's familiarity, the time it takes to go through the ringer, which can take years of work (and/or a sudden opportunity like KG's). It has little to do with anti-gay views or the NRA, most people in the NYC just don't care that much, they are much more curious on HOW they will handle the spotlight. See: Brett Farve, Eli Manning. KG will NOT be test because of her views but how she presents herself. If she's tough, straightforward, doesn't back down and demonstrates she can stand with the "big boys" people in NYC area will respect her. She WILL get questions because if it wasn't gays or guns it WOULD be something else. Hell, Caroline WAS one of the them and they killed her because she couldn't handle the game. If she could she'd be on her way to DC today. (See: Hillary Clinton; David Dinkins, Rudy Guliani; D'Amato; Pataki; Robert Kennedy)

Her name didn't make her unqualified it was her actions. Not ready for primetime, like someone in AK.

Dont be so quick to have a knee-jerk reaction to your black and white worldview. You can't "Palin-ize" someone unless they are shallow, unable to answer simple questions and see the world through narrow eyes. The "elite media" is in your head and I bet KG has 70% approval ratings by April. Step away from the blogisphere. No matter what you think the Dem party is much more open to anti-gay, pro NRA views than you'll ever believe.

In a 2010 primary she will win NYC in a landslide.

This is laughable. Dude, you can't make 3+2 = 4 no matter how convoluted you arrange your "evidence."

Bueller? Is everyone moving on to the next anonymous blog sourced attack?

Really? Please show us a credible article that supports your claim.

Please post a credible article: - that says every president since 1956 has attended this ball. - that quotes an organizer or participant who expected Obama there and was upset. - that this has any thruth from a credible source (I'll take Fox News and the Washington Times if that helps) In case you missed it, Obama attended the Red, White and Blue Ball for military personnel. It was a big hit. Rev up that blogosphere, "Damn the truth, full speed ahead!" I guess this is what we should expect for the next four years. Well, at least you and the nutjobs will have something to do.

What, exactly, are you trying to say? The Great Depression was not a catastrophe, it did not impose a severe economic hardship on nearly every American household? Or, was it just a conspiracy to increase the role of government? How exactly did FDR make the Great Depression "worse?" How were American families worse-off under FDR's policies? What would have made the economy and the life of tens of millions of citizens better than what was prescribed overall? Do nothing? This shameful revisionist history defames what the people of this country went through.

So, FDR made the Great Depression "worse?" That may come as a surprise to the generations of Americans who literally believed FDR saved their lives. You have no concept of what Americans and this country endured during that time.

Really? I think that sounds stupid, too.

"Dummycrats!!!" That's so funny. I bet your friends in second grade had milk coming out their noses. Keep up the good work.

Remember when people insisted the Pats could not win 6 games?

In other words, this thread is another complete waste of time.

Please tell us the minimum requirements to become a US Senator.

Let us de-code this missive: 1. Because Obama was elected the Russian "nuclear build-up" is being ignored by the media. So if it's ignored by the media then . . . what? Our elected officials and intelligence agencies don't know about it because they only get their information from American TV? Help us here. 2. Barack Obama "ignores world events." You know this because . . . ? Oh, because American TV is only reporting on Obama's attention to the worst US economic crisis since the Great Depression, right? So that means he's not paying attention to world events? 3. The markets are dumping now because they think Obama, Pelosi and Reid will do something stupid in the future? So, the markets have been tanking since September because of a collective vision of a future decision by Obama correcting an economic crisis that hadn't yet occurred? I need a better broker, he NEVER saw that coming. 4. What is the definition of a "Super Power" and how do you oppose we "stop" this from happening?

You're homophobic. (You asked . . .)

Good analysis. Obama hasn't taken power and he's already driving these guys mad because by all indications he's not going to easily fall into their right-wing radio world view. "He's a socialist!!!"

Another well thought out analysis. While away were you sharpening your your political philosophy at the University of Angry White Guys?

How would you feel if she burned the flag? (or if McCain was elected and she supported Obama?) It's understandable why people get upset when a flag is disgraced, and while I don't condone flag burning, I do believe that one our Nation's greatest strengths is to allow it as a manner of free speech. If the KKK and the anarchists want to "peacefully" march, let them. If right wing radio wants to blather on, go right ahead. If Farrakahn wants to spew his nonsense then give him room. I hope every American will fight for their right to freely express their opinions.

I suggest that everyone reads the entire article and not cherry pick sentences. Overall, it's seems reasonable enough to give a serious look.

Doubt Franken will make it up - and, frankly, as a Dem I'm not sure I want to see him in the Senate. Way too goofy. Would rather have two less Senate seats in exchange for defeating that prick Saxby Chambliss. Also, I think Dems may have a better chance of toppling Stevens when all the votes are counted. (see: 538.com for analysis).

You read all that?

I voted for Shays when I lived there (14 years ago). I'm a strong D but thought Shays was a very good Congressman. Suffered for the sins of his party.

Did you mean to infer that if you do not serve in the military you're not honorable? Isn't it possible to do other things to be "honorable?" Like serving your community for little pay while you could have easily made millions as a lawyer? Just asking.