Comments on: One Prediction We Got Right: The Presidential Nominees

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:11:31 +0000

How about starting with a candidate who uses the web:

NYT 6/24/08

“Mr. McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is taking a bit of heat for having said earlier this month that he was computer “illiterate.”

And just yesterday, Mark Soohoo, his deputy e-campaign director, drew guffaws at an Internet conference in New York when he tried to dig his candidate out of a techno black hole.

“It’s a mistake to assume John McCain has no knowledge of this,” Mr. Soohoo said during a panel discussion with the Internet strategists of some other presidential campaigns.

“You don’t necessarily have to use a computer to understand how it shapes the country,” he said.

By: rob

rob — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:47:20 +0000

we most certainly need an enlightened h1b policy.
better competition in the broadband space as well.

By: Zach Weisman

Zach Weisman — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:29:05 +0000

So did you endorse the best tech candidate or the one you predicted was most likely to prevail?

Is it ironic that they are the same?

By: jc

jc — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:58:21 +0000

Maybe the endorsement proved that having a strong grasp of technology is the future of this country and something that voters want. I think it shows the candidates grasp of emerging economies and advancements that will lead to more jobs and american influence.

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By: Alen

Alen — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:35:05 +0000

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By: JC

JC — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:51:37 +0000

There’s a huge need for more H1B visas, or maybe a reform to change them. You should ask them what they want to do about it. Let US companies make the most of these skilled immigrants that want to add value to this country.
No immigrants, No USA.

By: Jono

Jono — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:13:12 +0000

How about a prediction as to whether a net neutrality bill will be passed?

I have not heard much about this lately and it is one of the most important issues facing us today.

By: antje wilsch

antje wilsch — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:19:22 +0000

Go Jessica!

By: marc

marc — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:01:43 +0000

“agree that we made no predictions, we simply endorsed the candidates that we felt had the best policies on technology.”

“One Prediction We Got Right: The Presidential Nominees”

then change your title -

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:58:31 +0000

I feel I must apologize to Michael and the rest of TC for my snide remark on endorsement vs. prediction. Uncalled for. I love TC, no need for me to bash. I’ve been in a mood today.

By: Nag

Nag — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:38:38 +0000

one of the reason why i love TC.

I spend 3 hours a day reading TC. I could as well work for TC

Mike, Who do you think is going to Win Obama or McCain [ Sorry! kind of stupid question,... just kidding ]

Cheers, Nag

By: Kevin Kris

Kevin Kris — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:20:35 +0000

Who are you predicting as president now?

———————–
Yes We Can!
Obama ‘08 ‘12

By: Michael Arrington

Michael Arrington — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:17:35 +0000

agree that we made no predictions, we simply endorsed the candidates that we felt had the best policies on technology.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:17:00 +0000

I love TechCrunch, but come on – an endorsement is not a prediction. Geesh, dictionary.com for crying out loud.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:10:21 +0000

Why isn’t there someone on the Cabinet with overarching tech responsibility?

Someone to spend money once rather than, I suspect, all the different tech choices that each of the untrained cabinet make for each of their depts?

By: Ali A. Akbar

Ali A. Akbar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:09:38 +0000

@Joe McCain laid out a very comprehensive plan to greatly increase H-1B Visas. There was press coverage too, however the media didn’t rant about it… they were too “busy” with Obama’s attack to get the Democratic Nomination.

2) Blogs4McCain.com lead the way in getting McCain toward the top of the polls when TechCrunch offered the option. Good work – blogosphere.

3) Endorsements ARE NOT predictions. So I would definitely reevaluate your political weight… Erick.. or supposed.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:09:05 +0000

the only reason you picked those 2 is because they were one of the few ones that actually let you interview them

By: TravelsTooMuch

TravelsTooMuch — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:06:54 +0000

Wow, let’s see your post on your prediction of bent crude prices!! Betcha can’t guess that one!!

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:06:35 +0000

Mike – yes I saw that and have been following the issue throughout the candidate interviews. It drives me nuts that politicians often feel they are doing something unpatriotic by increasing the H-1B quota when the opposite is true.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:52 +0000

I’m not seeing where an actual prediction was made (though I haven’t looked terribly hard). Did you actually predict these would be the final candidates, or merely endorse them as your choices for each party?

By: Alaska Miller

Alaska Miller — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:24 +0000

What a horrible future.

By: Vishal

Vishal — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:58:47 +0000

Hey Mike,

Awesome piece on LAT, Congrats. I think you should push them on Immigration issues like H1b visa and GC for potential immigrants…

Thanks for your efforts.

- V

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:37:00 +0000

Wow, that would be impressive if TC was a policital blog, since it’s not, you still FAIL. How about making a technology prediction right since you are a technology blog.