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Countdown Thursday: McNopoly

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:59 PM by Countdown
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McCain's Flush:  There is... a house... in Sedona. And in Phoenix, another one. And five condos been the ruin of many a poor young boy... I forgot... to count... Arlington.  Our fifth story on the Countdown: Elections rarely turn now on deep meaning, nor on inter-continental ballistic missile treaties, nor even on war and peace. They turn on symbolism. And John McCain just fell into a big giant steaming pile... of symbolism. When America's housing crisis hit home for him, in utterly unpredictable fashion.

Rough Draft:  When Senator McCain was stumped by a question almost every other American could answer in a split second -- how many houses do you own -- there was a silver lining. It was the complete burial of his answer -- and his continuing absence of a clarification -- when a New Mexico voter called for the reestablishment of the military draft, and McCain said he didn't disagree with anything she said. Our fourth story on the Countdown: the McCain camp has finally responded to a request for a clarification, but, by itself, that clarification may have just further muddied the waters.

ODDBALL: Mickey Mouse the potato and a paramedic gets in the way of a soccer player.

Decision Made:  Senator Obama says he has made his Vice Presidential decision. That it is someone independent...Someone who will stand up to him in the White House... Someone who will help the economy... Someone who is ready to be President... So who is this paragon? Our third story on the Countdown, that -- and when the magic text message baring his name will be sent -- remain secrets. But tonight - the notification process has apparently begun. Our own Howard Fineman speaking to one of the potential candidates - who indicated he wasn't the Vice Presidential choice. And intimated that he knows who is. Though none of the rest of us do.

Worsties...see below.


 
WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD: John Gard of Wisconsin, General David Petraeus, Comedian Rush Limbaugh

Million Dollar Listing:  Senator John McCain may not know how many houses he owns... But he would like you to get off his lawns -- all of them. In our number one story on the Countdown... even the McCain campaign struggles to count McCain's homes...  Sending a rather off-putting message to John Q. Public. Because, let's face it... any way you cut it -- homes, houses, condos -- does Senator McCain really... not know?

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I happened to hear Laura Ingraham on the radio today doing a commercial for some new car (Lumina maybe?). She was apparently able to take money for touting the considerable gas savings when using proper tire pressure. The car has a gauge built in that tells you when tire pressure is low. I had to laugh at her hypocrisy as I have heard her ranting out the other side of her face about how ridiculous Obama's suggestion is that proper tire pressure saves gas.

Barbara O'Connell, Desert Hot Springs, CA (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:48 PM)

To Rik -- You said my feelings that McCain might institute the military draft were wrong - that his statement was taken "out of context". Keith reinforced the possibility of a draft on tonight's show and I think Keith has greater insight than all of us put together. IMO Mr. McCain's statement was not taken out of context. I heard the woman's question and his answer. He agreed with all of what she said. I have not changed my mind.

Carol Apache Junction, Arizona (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:06 PM)

Keith...I have noticed that the mention of the DRAFT for not only our SONS, but also our DAUGHTERS, always stops voters in there tracks. The mention of that on your show would surely wake up voters that never thought of there daughters packing a gun in a McWar World

Lynda Sacramento Ca (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:17 PM)

Loved Obama trying not to laugh when quoting McCain -- I can hardly wait for the debate.

I looked around the yard tonight, and came up with only one house. As far as I can tell, I don't have any private jets either--just as well, because deicing can be such a bother around here in the winter.

ek, mpls mn (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:29 PM)

How do I get a message to Keith Olbermann? Keith, did you notice who was sitting in McCain's Town Hall meeting in Las Cruces New Mexico? It was one of LAST WEEKS "Worst Persons In The World" -- Ed Tinsley! Ed was sitting down to the right of McCain between McCain and the woman that made the military draft comment.

Albuquerque, New Mexico (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:44 PM)

While watching the show Thursday night ,I noticed a photo of John McCain and wife Cindy standing in
front of a oil rig. Is this on their property and
how many and how long have they had it? I ask
because he made a big issue on more drilling and
is he gaining from our gas woos?



Dina (Sent Friday, August 22, 2008 12:30 AM)



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