Everyone is just settling into their seats this morning as we get things rolling. First up is Ron Brownstein, political pundit and political scribe for The Atlantic and National Journal. So here we go!
I will updating this post as he speaks, so keep refreshing your browser to get the latest updates.
8:30: Selected quotes from Brownstien: “This is the most significant election since 1960.” “For the last twenty years, we have seen parity in American politics.” “In
Colorado, the Democrats segmented the voters by class. The Republicans segmented voters by values. ” “This election is really a class inversion with Obama doing well with upper income voters and McCain with lower income voters.”
8:50: More quotes: "This election is 'Man versus Plan.'" "The Obama machine is one of the most sophisticated we have ever seen with hundreds of offices and hundreds of thousands of volunteers." "The Rossi and Gregoire 2004 is just another example of parity in American politics." "The approval ratings for Bush and Congress are an indication of people tired of gridlock in Washington, D.C."
9:00: “There will be a presidential debate Friday.” “McCain is risking the perception he has built as the experienced, rational leader with some irrational decisions.” “They can keep Palin away from the press, but she still hasn’t shaken off the perception with most Americans that are unsure that she is ready.” “The congress will be more Democratic. 10 seats in the House might change. In the Senate we might see a 4-7 seat swing."
9:10: Regarding health care: "The health care debate has always perplexed me." "The candidates really don't know handle the issue." "The business community and the insurance community are not at the same place as it was in 1993."
9:20: "I think that Obama should have picked Hillary. Biden has had a rough few weeks. It was a pick that didn't really shake up the election." "I always believe Hillary made a lot of sense. Hillary can do what Biden is only advertise to do."
