Just to catch up with yesterday, Gov. Sarah Palin gave an excellent speech.  Sharp in rhetoric, but took it straight too Senator Barack Obama and stayed on message.  She’s a lot tougher than the “media” (I say that sparingly) and the left give her credit for.  I fail to see how someone who is elected Governor of any state in the union is a political light weight.  That is much more difficult to do than being a Representative in Congress or even a Senator, because your entire state has to elect you and you’re an executive of the state.  Now if she spent most her career as a member of a larger legislative body, instead of actually being an executive of anything then I’d say she wasn’t a good choice, but she’s good politically for the GOP and is a total hit out of the ball park to talk to everyday voters.  The only reason the media and the left is mad is because she wasn’t another boring old white guy (like somebody’s vice presidential nominee) and she excited the race for a whole other demographic.  The Demographic that actually votes the largest in this country, women.  So, I can see them belittle her experience or her record as a Governor, but I ask myself aren’t these the same individuals who thought “change” was so good….and having a long list of experience isn’t necessary?  So, I guess the only thing left now is for the Dems to keep “hoping” they can put the issues front and center and get ready for the debates. 

I also think all these people talking about Governor Palin and Joe Biden’s debate being the most interesting thing ever are extremely naive, because I’m afraid to tell you it actually won’t be.  No one remembers Senator John Edwards getting his clocked cleaned (I mean politically, not with his baby mother) by Vice President Dick Cheney.  All that counts is what the Presidential nominees will be doing and also, how well they do during those debates.  The Dems better worry about their boy, if they think Joe Biden’s bad….wait until they see McCain debate, he looks angry even when he smiles.  But anyway, here are the videos from Day Three.  Overall  it was a very historic night for the first female Vice Presidential nominee from the Republican Party.  The night also included Governor Mitt Romney, Mayor Giuliani, Governor Mike Huckabee, and Lt. Governor Michael Steele ripping into Senator Obama and praising the leadership and record of Senator John McCain.

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The Republican National Convention held in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota this week has gone off to a pretty interesting start.  Due to Hurricane Gustav hitting the Gulf Coast on Labor Day, the first day of activities quickly shifted the tone of this convention.  However, the GOP immediately changed its plans and adjusted by creating relief efforts and having an acknowledgment to help those who were hit worst by this hurricane.  That being said, and the worst of the storm being over, Tuesday it was back to business as usual, and they kicked off right into going right at the Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama and his policies just as if nothing had slowed down the week.  The night was filled with a necessary speech from President Bush, a fiery attack of Obama’s record by Senator Fred Thompson, and a surprisingly thorough analysis of the candidates by none other than former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Joe Lieberman. 

I think his speech was rather sharp, and very distinct.  He made an interesting case of why Senator Obama is not the right person to be President, based on his observation in working in the Senate and knowing the two candidates.  These three speeches were an overall good start of the convention.  President Bush could not be there due to monitoring the situation of Hurricane Gustav and the other Hurricanes that will soon be hitting the region as well.  It was actually better that he was not there, good because it distinguishes Senator McCain from the last eight years, and but he still needed to speak because he is still very popular among the party favorites.  Usually eight year Presidents aren’t exactly the most popular by the end of their terms, so this is not unusual.  Former Vice-President Al Gore hardly wanted to acknowledge President Clinton’s legacy, due to the country growing tired of the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and President Johnson was such a Pariah, he didn’t even run again for President in 1968.  Senator Fred Thompson also made a great speech, which also explained why Senator McCain would be a good candidate, and attacked Senator Obama as not being right for President. 

The surprising speech came from Senator Joseph Lieberman, and him explaining that although he is a Democrat, that it is not just necessary to vote for your party, but to vote for who would be the best for President.  Interesting and it is a case that Lieberman was only speaking about at the RNC convention.  The only difference between him and Senator Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, is that Senator Biden and Clinton got in line and changed their rhetoric about Senator Obama being the right person to be President.  Which is a shame; because I’m sure they both believe that isn’t actually the case.  Anyway, here are the videos.

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John McCain, the Republican candidate for the US Presidency, has ensured history will be made whether he or his African American opponent Barack Obama wins the race for the White House by naming Sarah Palin as his running mate, the first Mom I’d Like to F*** ever nominated for the vice presidency by a major political party.  

Palin, the forty four year old Governor of Alaska, a former beauty queen and a committed smokin’ hot mother of five, is a surprise pick for McCain, who chose her over the safer, non-MILF choices of Governor Tim Pawlenty (Minnesota) and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Should the Republicans win the election come November 4^th, her selection will make her the first person to have had children and retained her sizzlin’ babe status to hold the office of vice presidency, breaking another glass ceiling in Washington and opening the doors for millions of other mothers-you-would across the country to do the same.

The Alaskan Governor’s ’sexy librarian’ thing is likely to be a valued commodity come Election Day. Republican thinking is that her Conservative credentials (pro-life and a member of the NRA) will help win over members of the GOP not yet convinced by McCain’s maverick voting record, and win over liberals because, let’s face it, you just wouldn’t say no.

The Obama campaign congratulated McCain’s historic choice in a 45 second ad that aired within an hour of the announcement, but also included this warning to the American public on what Palin’s nomination means for the country:

“Yes, she’s a babe-a-luscious yummy-mummy. Yes, she looks the same today as twenty four years ago when she was a 20 year old runner up in an Alaskan beauty pageant. Yes, she has a body that would make even the most left-wing of independent voters dripping wet in a frenzy of erotic excitement. But when National Security experts are advising her on foreign policy, what do you want them thinking about? The best way to deal with rogue states such as Iran, or what they’d like to do to their unbelievably sexy soccer-mom turned Commander in Chief in the back of her SUV?”

Additionally, Palin’s eldest daughter is seventeen years old, so should McCain and Palin’s ticket win the presidential election, it’s not unfeasible that by the end of their terms, Palin could be the country’s first GRILF vice president. This would also set her up for a shot at being both the country’s first MILF and GRILF president the following term.  

(It’s worth noting that although Palin is the first MILF to be named as a major party’s running mate, she is not the first woman. In 1984 Rep. Geraldine Ferraro (Dem) was the vice presidential pick of Democrat nominee Walter Mondale. Ferraro failed to qualify as a MILF, however, as the term was yet to be invented, and despite not being unattractive, she simply wasn’t someone the electorate would have readily liked to f***).

Obama’s number 2 displays his candid style on an issue he knows best…

With the Republican National Convention on it’s way around the corner it’s time for Sen. John McCain to pick his running mate. It’s been brought to my attention that this is John McCain’s election to lose. With that said, picking a safe sitting Governor of a battleground state just may be better than someone with video evidence of his opposition to the nominee. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow has stated that picking Romney would not give McCain the lead that he would need to overturn the state. She mentions that together they would be viewed as too elitest even though Romney’s father was a former governor of the state and one time presidential candidate.  

According to one Republican, this election is all but won for McCain. If this is the case, I believe that he will pick Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a relative safe pick, therefore allowing McCain to win the election in a walk maybe even a landslide rather than Romney, who could bring on attacks from the Democrats as the “elitism ticket.”

*Dark Horses* Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida and Kay Bailey Hutchinson of Texas

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On the opening night of the 45th Democratic National Convention, alongside the headlining speech of Michelle Obama, a video montage of the Kennedy family will be played. The long thought has been that the liberal lion Sen. Ted Kennedy would address the convention via a video message recorded early last month at the chance that he would not be able to attend following his diagnosis of brain cancer, resulting in surgery to remove a tumor in his brain.

It has now been confirmed that Sen. Kennedy has arrived in Denver. No confirmation if he will speak but it has been confirmed that he will be attending tonight’s portion of the convention. His niece Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, the daughter of the 35th President John F. Kennedy has stated that Sen. Kennedy is “humbled” by the warm reception towards him and his family throughout his recovery process as well as the Democratic Party’s tribute to the Kennedy legacy.

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Today we are adding KStreetKate.net to our blog roll. Its one of my favorite blog reads. Its the perfect companion to this Rooster Talkers Club Relaford way of life. “The site is about politics, philanthropy, fashion, and restaurants. It’s quintessential DC. and so is Kate” - KStreetKate.

If you’d like more on the adventures of Kate Michael, Miss DC 2006 head over to KStreetKate.net, compliments of ClubRelaford.com/roostertalk

Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) has been selected as Sen. Barack Obama’s running mate. Secret Service arrived at his Delaware home late Friday night.

*Get to know Joe [Biden] at Club Relaford *

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Martin the Tailor from Ed David on Vimeo.

Kate Moss reveals a kiss from Frank Sinatra at his 80th birthday in 1995 left her lightheaded.

“I was sitting down having a cigarette, and he spotted me and made a beeline to me,” Moss tells Interviewmagazine in its September issue.

I said, ‘Happy birthday, Frank,’ and he just lunged for me,” she recalls. “He kissed me on the lips, then gave me a filterless cigarette. I came off all lightheaded. He was fabulous.”

Thanks to UrbanDaddy and Selectism we have a first look at at the latest J. Crew outpost in Tribeca. It seems that for this spot they’ve approached things more like a boutique, flooding the store with collaborations, cross-branding, and outside labels. Including Alden Shoes, the collaboration with Globetrotter, Red Wing boots, and an official Navy Mackintosh Coat. The store has also partnered with the used-book institution The Strand for an upscale version of their classic tote bag, a well-stocked bookshelf tucked away in the Tribeca location, and a club tie designed exclusively for the store. The store opens today

 
from May 2007 feature at Club Relaford:

On the heels of the announcement that Lifetime picked up the Late Night Shots-inspired reality show that’s been in development since early this year, we now have the title. According to the Post’s Lisa de Moraes, they’re going to call it Blonde Charity Mafia. That’s the nickname three of the show’s main characters, one of them Katherine Kennedy, have given themselves, due to their reputation for throwing elaborate parties that raise money for charitable causes.

So what do you think of the name? It doesn’t exactly scream “Washington, D.C.,” but maybe that’s all for the best. At least this way, the title accurately reflects that the show is following the lives of these specific characters, and not pretending to represent some larger view of what the lives of young people in D.C. are really like.