Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 10/27/08
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Ward robe costing over 150K is a lot of money, Elizabeth. It is not sexist .... it just realistic to criticize such bone head decision.
How will you understand .... 150K is peanuts to you in relation to you and your husband's income.
I wish Palin would have used the ostentatious amount of money for her wardrobe on a pair of "non-mom" jeans. Perhaps not the item to purchase at a consignment shop 🙂
My prayers and greatest sympathy for Jennifer Hudson and her family. I don't know what I would do in her situation.
Good Evening Anderson, Erica, Bloggers...My thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer Hudson and family....
When McCain talks about redistribution of wealth I wish someone would point out that is exactly what we’ve had for the last eight years: A redistribution of wealth from those who can least afford it to those who least need it.
Bottom line on the clothing issue – she's supposed to be a Wal-Mart Mom and she's wearing $2,500 jackets? If she was truly a Wal-Mart Mom she would've said "NO!" to the expensive clothes. And why did the GOP buy clothes for her husband? What does he have to do with this campaign? Don't they have any nice clothes in their everyday wardrobes?
Good Evening All. It's going to be a juicy show tonight!
Good evening Anderson, Erica and all Bloggers. Sympathies to the Hudson family. A really tragic event.
Well it appears that Palin is starting her run for President in 2016.
Halloween is not a holiday that I like at all! I guess it's okay for little kids.
We love Erica Hill in Atlanta!!!!!!
At this point, Palin is trying to save her name. She still has to be Govenor of a state when she loses. I do believe she will run in 2012, but will make a point know the issues then.
Happy Monday indeed!!
Anderson,
I could never forget about Halloween, that's my daughter's birthday!! she'll turn 7!! 🙂
but I think my 8 year old son will take the cake for his costume this year..Im going to dress him up like up like Paulson...we'll go to the most expensive looking neighborhoods we can find and he'll give them candy instead of asking for some... tee-hee!
Good Evening Anderson & Erica & Bloggers!
Heartfelt prayers to Jennifer Hudson and her family.
All these so-called "sources" making these behind the scenes comments about Palin being rogue.....do they have names? If they can't make statements using their name then is it really news?
I'm going as The Wicked Witch of the West – oh wait, that's my real persona...
hello anderson,
what will you be for halloween ?
I am still recovering from having a huge Halloween party this past Saturday!
I work for a hotel..we don't "have" holidays!!!
It's ironic how McCain keeps stating that Obama is taking his lead for granted, when in fact he isn't. It's the kind of ignorance that makes you wonder if either side ever pays attention to the other.
As for McCain's anti-redistribution stance, aren't taxes basically taking our money and using it for other people? Funny how McCain can't see that Obama's plan is simply an extension of that policy that our government runs on.
Brandi-bottom of the boot October 27th, 2008 10:02 pm ET
Megan,
I have been thinking nonstop about her and the pain she and her sister must feel right now.
Brandi......
I agree with you too...... she is best actress and singer.... I am thinking about her.....
Jacqueline,
ha! good one! but i guess its his show so he gets to pick the topics. 🙂
Question – if Obama loses the election, will the lead story still be about him every night?
No kids of my own – so I am dressing my niece as early Madonna and my nephew as CeCe Deville (from Poison).
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hudson Family. Happy Monday everyone. Happy blogging......
Halloween is not a holiday that I like at all!
Marybeth, sorry that you have to work Halloween night. Get this, I work for a state agency ( civil service) and they are making us work Election Day.
I can't believe the election is almost over, it's been going on for so long. I sent my ballot in today, It's crazy to think it's ending in 8 days
I agree with Veronica, NV second too..... I am glad election will be over soon!!
I work with someone who lives 4 blocks from where that van was found. He said he didn't even notice the van....didn't think it was out of place or anything.
Oops, sorry! My bad. Forgot... you make the rules
OMG!!! Anderson said something. I guess I will blog tonight!
Hi, guys!! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hudson family.
I'm going to walk my trick or treaters around as a witch.
This election season is turning me into one!
Eight days to go. Thank heavens the closing arguments will be done next Tuesday for both candidates. I'm drained.
Megan,
I have been thinking nonstop about her and the pain she and her sister must feel right now.
Question is Anderson, what are you going as?? What was your favorite one from your childhood??
Poor JHud. Her story is very sad.
I agree with Veronia, NV... I cannot wait for this election to be over!
Evening Anderson, Erica and fellow Bloggers. GO PHILS
Yes Anderson,
I am ready for halloween this friday!!!!!! I can't wait for it!!! 🙂
Anderson,
Halloween costumes? Are you serious? Is this on topic? Doesn't sound political to me. Hey, play by the rules, will ya!
With a smile,
– J
Hello Bloggers! Sad news about Jennifer Hudson's nephew.
Anderson: No, because I am working...but we have parents who will bring in their kids' candy the day after Halloween with the reason that they don't want the kids to eat it all...how mean is that?!?
Hello Bloggers@360
Time for the Obama Closing Arguments, I can hardly Wait
I can't believe the election is only 8 days away!!!
Hello Anderson, Erica, bloggers!
I am so glad that this election is almost over. I ready to get this country under a new administration.
Yes, I'm going as the Morton Salt Girl this halloween. What re you going as Anderson?
My heart goes out to Jenifer Hudson and her family....
Happy Monday everyone!! Hope you all had a good weekend...one week to go!!!
Hellooo Anderson, Erica and best bloggers.......
My breaking heart for Jennifer Hudson and her sister, My thoughts and prayers for Jennifer and her family......:( She lost her mom, brother and nephew.....
Hello,
I have been trying to get through and get some thins our that I feel this campaign trail for both parties.
I am so tired of hearing "Spread the Wealth" phrase. I am so tired of hearing about "Joe the Plummer". There are a few things that people should know or pay attention to.
1. Spread the Wealth. If people would pay attention to what has happened in the past 8 years. The middle class has become almost extinct. I feel the taxes for middle class should be cut because guess what? They are the ones who replenishes the economy. Middle class people uses their credit cards, they go out to the stores and spend on things, and they are the ones who help create jobs with the actions they have. Come on people, the middle class have almost been completely wiped out. In order to bring back a class to assist with the economy taxes have to be cut or raised what difference does it make?
2. Joe the Plummer: Joe the plummer is slow if he doesn't realize his company would get a tax break because most small business owners do not make an average of 250,000.00 after their overhead. Not to mention, why wouldn't the small business owner want to give his employees healthcare and insurance for their families. Aren't they the one's who is keeping the money in Joe's pocket? Why wouldn't Joe want to help them out?
I think we as a people must come together and make this world right. We have struggled enough and deceived to. It's time for us to speak and go out and vote for the best person based on what we feel. They are gonna tell us anything to get us to vote for them. Go with what you feel. I will tell you this though. You'd be a fool to think taxes won't get raised to help clear up this defeceit we are in.
good evening everyone... ive been so focused on elections, i forgot halloween is coming up. anyone got any costumes ready for you or your kids?