Old Salty Dogs w/ 2 Months to Go

Some people get caught up in American Idol, Survivor, and The Hills. The news media said that more people watched Obama and McCain's speeches than the finale of American Idol.

Imagine that. The search for the next leader of the United States is being compared to the search for America's next pop idol.

Well, I have been watching the conventions and speeches. I've been listening to the talking heads disect every word, look, piece of clothing, etc.. I've asked many of those questions a lot of people asked or were afraid to ask. Will Hilary really concede to Obama? Will Bill Clinton throw his support to the new democrat Messiah? Who the hell is Sarah Palin and why did McCain pick a newly minted govenor as a running mate? Can McCain speak to a crowd as well as Obama? Can Cindy McCain stop smiling? Did Laura Bush ever stop smiling? How can McCain talk about change when he's representing the current politcal party in office?

The questions go on and on.

What fascinates me is the underlining drama. Yes, everyone is debating on whether an old salty dog or a refreshing upstart should be the next president, but the battle of the old salty dogs is one I'm eager to watch these coming weeks. Obama is suave and cool while Palin is, seemingly, quick and spunky. But what about McCain and Biden? These two cats been clamoring for that top position for years. They both made the run two times. It looks like it's the last chance for them both. McCain is 72 and Biden will be 66 in November. Biden may not be running for president at the moment, but he sure is running as the next heart beat to the job. So it's a matter of who wants it more.

Biden says that McCain is a good friend. Can two friends duke it out for the White House? Right now everything is nicey nice, but Palin and Biden are slotted for the pitbull position of their campaigns. Palin came out swinging this past week.... Well, her speech-writer came out swinging on Obama. Biden did not hit as hard. Now that the conventions are over, who will bring it like Mike Tyson with his boxing license restored?

So I will pop my popcorn, listen to my talk radio, watch some political television, and stay tuned to this reality television.