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Mar 7, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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    Our country seems to be mesmerized by the primary elections, especially the fight for the Democratic nomination. Perhaps inspired by the notion we may soon have the nation's first African-American or Woman president, Americans seem to be following the campaigns more than ever before.

    It's the ultimate reality show, and the networks are raking in huge profits. Someone cleverly dubbed the Texas and Ohio primaries "Super Tuesday II, " everyone ran with that title, and it captured larger audiences than the "first" Super Tuesday. Hillary won the two states, and now she's "the Comeback Kid."

    Funny thing is, this was the Clinton strategy all along. After Super Tuesday, her campaign admitted they would look forward to March 4--knowing they would probably lose most of the states in-between. But in the weeks leading up to Super Tuesday Deux, pundits seemed so surprised when Barack Obama won 11 states. And now, they're neck and neck. It may not be settled until the Democratic Convention in August. Months more coverage and more money for the networks.

    I'm a political junkie, and I have to admit, I don't mind all the hype--- I'm addicted. Are you enjoying the coverage? Or are you ready for this to be over already?!

Bobby D.

 P.S. Many thanks to all of you who sent me nice note after filling in for Steve this week on Good Day LA. It was a blast!
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ddain read my blog view my photos
Mar 7, 2008 | 1:03 PM

Bobby D...great job doing sports Friday. You looked like a pro at home plate.

My question for you is that do you think the media has started to be a little tougher on Barack? I'm thinking that the treatment they got on SNL might have encouraged them to change the way they dealt with him.
mystere read my blog view my photos
Mar 7, 2008 | 1:22 PM

Bobby D!

Great job all this week...gotta show Mark Thompson some of your moves so when he fills in for Maria Quiban, he'll have some new moves to groove with! As for the politics, I take it you heard about what Rush Limbaugh urged his listeners to do, and how he is taking credit for what happened in Texas and Ohio. I did a 2 part blog, and got some responses from the bloggers on the MyFoxCleveland site (My sincerist condolences to the Obama Camp). Part 2 is the real clincher, and maybe even a bit comical.

Oh yes, nice swing at bat today!

"Mr. E" from Cypress
arutan view my photos
Mar 7, 2008 | 7:06 PM

Bobby D,
you did a great job on the hot seat ..they had no mercy(of course) on you and you handled it so well...i enjoyed watching you roll with th punches ...that was a cute pic of you back in the day!!! Are you and Nichele a couple ..i couldn't figure that part out... since she was able to supply the show with all those cute childhood pictures...
A political junkie ..wow who knew?..very multi-faceted...
Keep up the good work!!!
dimitrilw1 read my blog
Mar 7, 2008 | 8:31 PM

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(Lieutenant) DeCastro:

Hello, Sir.

I'm glad things are going good for you. You deserve it.

I hope you like the YouTube I picked out for you. Not sure if you're aware of that TV series that came out in the 1960's, but it was hot!!!

Love the Theme Music. I think it fits you. Well, in my mind anyway. The series was a hit in Europe and the Theme Music was as well.

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IT HAS THAT TONE OF MILITARY AUTHORITY!!!

I CHOSE IT OUT OF A STRONG FEELING OF RESPECT AND REVERENCE FOR YOUR MILITARY BACKGROUND.

bobby d, YOU DA MAN, BRO!!!

chat later.

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bdecastro read my blog
Mar 8, 2008 | 9:07 AM

hey guys!

To answer some of your questions:


ddain: I think it's been easier for the media to go after Hillary cause she has a much longer voting record and history. I think the media following Obama are reporting what they see-- huge, energized crowds. And up to now, Obama has been pretty good about answering questions quickly and deflecting attacks. He probably needs to do that, he's built his campaign on transparency.


mystere: I think a lot of conservative pundits are trying to take credit for Clinton's win in Texas. At the end of the day... not sure if those votes really made a difference.

Thank you again for all of your kind words! I have to tell you, the whole crew at Good Day LA made me feel comfortable sitting up there in Steve's chair. Dorothy and Jill were awesome and fun! The producers, director, the crew behind the scenes, and our wacky camera crew were all great. What's so cool about this show is... what you see is what you get. Honestly, what you see on t.v. is genuine. If everyone disliked each other you would see it. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

bobbyd

p.s. set your clocks forward. :(
verozz08 view my photos
Mar 8, 2008 | 12:54 PM

Hey Bob !! I watch you every day love your reports you are so unique and funny.
craftyguy read my blog
Mar 8, 2008 | 9:03 PM

Ive tried to watch all the debates and commentary ..like you I'm also a political junkie..i watch for hours but i hate to say this on MSNBC they seem to have the best coverage and commentary and for some reason they really dislike FOX and its almost like watching a debate after the debate between FOX and MSNBC whats up with that?
HowardM
Mar 9, 2008 | 8:48 AM

I've had enough of politics - this coming from someone who hasn't missed any opportunity to vote in 28 years. I suppose I just keep seeing that same thing over and over again occurring. Different faces but the same promises. They'll spit in your face and tell you it's raining. This election I have no inkling to vote. I just assume that by NOT casting my vote will validate who I don't want in office.

But knowing who I am,...this will be the first time I'll probably vote for the party and not the person.
ajohnny view my photos
Mar 10, 2008 | 1:04 PM

great job bobbyd i watch you guys every morning and this is why,because you can tell that you all are profesional and yet so down to earth and cool to watch what else can you ask for getting the 411 from you guys is great, and for craftyguy msnbc there just jeaulus that fox again is #1............. later ajohnny
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Bob DeCastro joined the Fox 11 Morning News and Good Day LA in May 2004. He came to Los Angeles from our sister station in New York city where he worked for more than 3 years. While in the Big Apple, Bob covered a number of high-profile stories. He reported live from Ground Zero immediately after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. He also covered the Anthrax Scare, the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, the Washington D.C. Area Sniper shootings, and the Space Shuttle Tragedy in Texas. Before moving to New York, Bob was an anchor and reporter in several television markets on the West Coast. He made stops in Las Vegas, Reno, and Chico California. Television is Bob's second career. He traveled all over the world when he was a Lieutenant on a US Navy Destroyer based in San Diego. He was deployed to the Pacific, South Pacific, Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Regions. Bob grew up in South Carolina and graduated from Boston University.

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