Conservative commentators, desperate to catch President Obama in something, anything, have attacked him for paying attention to his family. Not something I would expect from Republicans.

Several weeks ago, Obama took his wife on a “date” to New York for dinner and a show. It’s something he promised he would to for her when the election was over. Conservatives tried to get themselves into a tizzy over this, saying it cost too much taxpayer money and that he should be focusing on the problems of the nation. After all the crazy money the government spends on meaningless crap, we’re supposed to start worrying about a trip to New York? After the President spent time in France for D-Day, he took the entire family to Paris. Again, why is Obama sightseeing in Paris?

If this is the biggest complaint people can find about Obama, well, that’s pretty pathetic. But here is the bigger thing. These are things Obama is doing for is family. Taking his wife out to New York and letting his kids experience a bit of Paris is fantastic.  We should be lauding him for taking such good care of his family while holding down the most difficult job in the world. It’s a great example for all of us that no matter how hard you are working, no matter how busy you are, there is always time for your family, for your wife.

More political ranting, although time time I slam a Democrat. The relative health benefits of quitting coffee and soda.

A very long show today about the financial crisis and karma. Also, a fat segment on the Republican party and leadership. Lots of colorful language and dripping with passion. This is one of my favorite podcasts yet.

Michael Steele, newly minted RNC chairman says he is planning an “off the hook” public relations campaign and will translate the GOP image into “urban-suburban hip-hop settings”. Ever since Barack Obama made black hip in the white house, republicans figure they’ll follow right along. Just like a copy-cat Hollywood movie, this is destined for failure. For one thing, virtually every legit hip-hop artist is already in the Obama camp and for another thing this won’t jibe to well with Sarah Palin’s aspirations. Sorry, but no matter how you cut it, girl ain’t fly.

I was watching back the video of myself in The Bird and really didn’t like what I saw. You see yourself in the mirror each day, but on a day by day basis it’s hard to notice changes. Sometimes viewing yourself from outside, like on video, gives you a completely different perspective. I look fat.

I also know I am fat because I know my weight is at least 10lbs over what I should be. Not as bad as some people, but we all have our own challenges. I’ve been thinking about going back to the gym for awhile now. Thinking. Thinking doesn’t take the pounds off. If only.

And so once again I declare, I will get to the gym on a regular basis. Seriously.

I saw Al Gore on Meet the Press this morning with Tom Brokaw. He was talking mostly about climent change and a little politics. He was very good. I remember the Gore from the 2000 election. He was so stiff and uncomfortable. Unfunny and not at all approachable or warm. Today, he was relaxed, funny and very smart. Today I saw a guy who could have beat Bush easily. Politicians are much better when they’re not running for anything. They can relax and be more themselves. Ironically, this is exactaly what could have helped them win in the first place.

I think this is one big reason why Obama will win this year. Obama seems relaxed and confident. It’s McCain that looks stiff and rigid. People wonder about Obamas capability to lead. Obama has had more flack through his way than ever this year, especially because he is black and has a muslum sounding name. He has handled all this with calm and grace; just the way I would expect a strong leader to. Obama is younger and less experienced than most but he is also better and smarter than most as well. He’ll do fine and we will be in a much better place as a country.

I’ve had it up to here with Hillary Clinton. First she says to Obama, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Lately, all I’ve heard from Clinton is whining, bitching and complaining about every little thing. Oh, the press is mean to me, everybody is sexist, I’m really winning (kind of), everyone’s trying to push me out, ect, ect.

Hillary, stop complaining and blaming everyone else. This is all on you.

1. No strategy for after Super Tuesday because you arrogantly thought you would have it sewn up by then (so much for counting all the votes)

2. Bill Clinton’s comments in South Carolina and other places that completely pissed off the black vote

3. 10 losses in a row. Read ‘em and weap, them’s the facts

4. Bold faced lie about Bosnia and snipers (miss-spoke my ass or you really are that stupid to actually say it)

5. RFK comment. Again, miss-interpret my ass or you really are that stupid to say it. The non-apology earns bonus points

6. Constantly moving goal posts and metrics for success. Only the most loyal and idiotic fall for this crap.

7. Geraldine Ferraro. Your own personal Rev. Wright. Every time she opens her mouth, she says something insane.

8. Bill Clintons latest “it’s a cover up”. The media don’t like us and won’t let us win. Now you’re just looking silly and foolish. The media pronounced you the winner over a year ago before any of all this started. Then your 3am phone call came in the name of Obama. You didn’t handle it well.

The Hillary Clinton campaign keeps trotting people out to go on the cable and national news to argue she still has a chance to win the Democratic nomination. It’s a twisted bit of insane math and suppositions. If you believe in fairies, you might believe Hillary Clinton can still win the nomination. Frankly I think it makes her and her surrogates look foolish and  unprofessional.

So much complaining and blame from the Clinton campaign now as well. They have nobody to blame but themselves. Clinton was so far ahead for this race at one point it was her race to loose, and loose it she did. Obama came out of nowhere, completely unexpected, like a 3am phone call. And how did she handle the 3am Obama crisis? Terribly. Now who do you want answering the phone at 3am?

Obama has run a smoother campaign, has raised far more money and has handled several big crisis moments. Don’t tell me Hillary is the stronger candidate. Clinton complains of sexism but her campaign has shamefully used race against Obama several times in this campaign. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t through stones.

The worst thing Obama could do now is offer her the vice presidency. Who wants that kind of domineering personality around not to mention an ex-president skulking around the white house. What a nightmare. Obama doesn’t owe her a thing and he should set out to find the best possible VP for the job.

In the end Hillary’s last mistake may be not finding a graceful way out of the race. If she scratches and claws till the bitter end she will validate every negative thing people have said about her. Give us a surprise Hillary and do something classy.

Hillary Clinton likes to talk about Florida and Michigan. How can we not count those votes and disenfranchise important voters? Meanwhile she is making an argument that Democratic superdelegates should ignore the popular vote and delegate count and appoint her the nommonee for president. In effect, she wants to disenfranchise the entire election. Clinton has been so disingenuous this entire election it’s almost unbelievable. It’s equally unnerving the press has not called her more on it.

If you’re able to keep your head on straight, the facts are still clear. Obama has more delegates and is ahead in the popular vote. There is very little to no chance Clinton can catch up. If the superdelegates take it from Obama based on those facts there will be a nuclear meltdown in the democratic party. There is no way Clinton could win in the general election this way.

I hate Hillary Clinton for a variety of reasons, but I especially hate her in Yellow. She is partial to this color and I’ve seen her in it several times. Yuck. This particular photo also shows the strain of the campaign on her face. Obama doesn’t look tis bad yet. As I’ve said before I think she’s gripping to tightly to the wheel. It’s a new world and people are rejecting politics as usual. Hillary is politics as usual. Sorry girl, it’s time for a change.