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Open Thread * Bob Schieffer of CBS News Gets Out the Vote (for McCain?)

By Ani on November 3, 2008 at 2:55 PM in Arrogance, Barack Obama, Current Affairs, John McCain, Open Thread, Voter Enfranchisement

Bob Schieffer of CBS’ Face the Nation took a moment to talk to voters today, encouraging us all to get out to the polls.

Moreover, he made it clear that unlike some of his colleagues in the news business who claim they don’t vote anymore in order that they might stay neutral, he strongly disagreed and made clear that he full well intended to cast his ballot this Tuesday. Furthermore, in this season of the most biased election coverage ever, for any of these guys and gals to profess neutrality is like a horse tryng to profess it doesn’t like hay.

I’d like to thank our NoQ reader, Max, for bringing this video to our attention:


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Bob Schieffer discussed the book, “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich,” and that the Nazi’s came to power at the ballot box in an election. He said he certainly wouldn’t have wanted to stay neutral through that vote. He made it clear he felt we, as Americans, have to take a stand.

Mr. Schieffer also points out that you can keep your vote to yourself. Certainly a good idea this election season. He says, ‘tell everyone or no one.’

Over the years it is apparent that Mr. Schieffer certainly respects, and is a fan of John McCain. While Mr. Schieffer did stay neutral in all of his comments in this video as you can see yourself, it was very telling that he basically said the following:

You can vote against someone because you don’t like their attitude and you can vote for someone because you think they are more qualified.

Hmmm. “Attitude.” “Qualified.”

Now I can’t guarantee Mr. Schieffer was urging voters one way or the other, but considering the attributes of each candidate, it was telling that he used these particular words.

I certainly agree with Mr. Schieffer on not staying neutral even though my favorite candidate, Hillary Clinton is no longer in the race. I must step up to the plate and make the most responsible decision I can, electing the most qualified person. Someone with a record that backs up the rhetoric. Someone who offers policies that make sense for our country at this point in time and someone who respects all citizens, regardless of party. Bob Schieffer is right. Voting makes you feel big and strong.

Thanks, Mr. Schieffer. Now everybody — get to that ballot box!

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