Obama steals Lugar’s bad-news thunder
On a day when the political sob stories ought to focus on Dick Lugar, whom Indiana Republicans voted out after 36 years in the U.S. Senate, the bulk of the bad news from yesterday’s primaries instead concerns President Obama:
1. North Carolina is a swing state. Four years ago, Obama won the state by 14,177 votes out of more than 4.2 million cast. Last night, almost 200,000 voters in the state’s Democratic primary voted against him, even though no one else was even on the ballot. A constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, publicly opposed by Obama despite the mixed signals from his administration on the issue, passed easily, 61 percent to 39 percent.
2. Wisconsin is generally not considered a swing state — it’s typically been safe territory for Democrats. But 2010 saw the election of Republicans to a majority of the state’s legislative seats and the governor’s mansion. That GOP governor, Scott Walker, currently faces a recall election fueled by labor unions still steamed about his reforms of public-sector unions. In yesterday’s primaries for the recall, Walker, who faced only token opposition in the GOP primary, won almost as many votes as all five Democrats combined. What’s more, the preferred candidate of the fired-up unions finished second in the Democratic primary. The recall is considered a bellwether for partisan enthusiasm, both within the state and nationally given the large outside interest in the battle between Walker and the unions, and turnout yesterday does not bode terribly well for Democrats in the state. Nor does Walker’s $25 million war chest. If Walker wins, it just might be a springboard to making Wisconsin competitive in November.
3. West Virginia is not a swing state. Despite its track record of electing Democrats to the U.S. Senate — no Republican has won a Senate race there since 1956 — it has delivered its presidential electors to the GOP candidate in three straight contests and is a cinch to do so again this year. Still, the most embarrassing result from yesterday’s primaries is that a man who is slated to spend Inauguration Day in a federal prison in Texas won 41 percent against the Obama — a.k.a. the President of the United States — in the state’s Democratic primary.
No wonder famed Democratic strategist James Carville is telling his own side to “wake the you-kn0w-what up.”
– By Kyle Wingfield
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You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
8:19 pm
@Lil’ Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
8:08 pm
Uh oh: Barry You need a civics lesson. I didn’t absolve Obama at all. Take your weak minded blinders off. Obama CAN NOT spend what is not approved through appropriation bills in the Congress.
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I think it is YOU who needs the civics lesson. The Republican House has already passed major cuts in spending, but they can’t do it all by themselves. The Democrat Senate and Idiot Klown Obozo have to approve them as well.
Republicans: They need reinforcements. Fix the mistake of 2008 in November. Take back America.
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Republicans need REINFORCEMENTS?
Republicans need JESUS.
But he ain’t listening to the heathens and liars.
heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehee
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May 9th, 2012
8:20 pm
Log Cabin Republicans:
(Washington, DC) – Log Cabin Republicans respond to President Barack Obama’s latest evolution on the freedom to marry.
“That the president has chosen today, when LGBT Americans are mourning the passage of Amendment One, to finally speak up for marriage equality is offensive and callous,” said R. Clarke Cooper, Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director. “Log Cabin Republicans appreciate that President Obama has finally come in line with leaders like Vice President Dick Cheney on this issue, but LGBT Americans are right to be angry that this calculated announcement comes too late to be of any use to the people of North Carolina, or any of the other states that have addressed this issue on his watch. This administration has manipulated LGBT families for political gain as much as anybody, and after his campaign’s ridiculous contortions to deny support for marriage equality this week he does not deserve praise for an announcement that comes a day late and a dollar short.”
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2012/05/gop-log-cabin-republicans-social-conservatives-blast-president-obama-for-gay-marriage-stand.html#storylink=cpy
They do have a point…too late for too many.
This is so entertaining.
So what’s he gonna do to guarantee they CAN be married? Words, just words.
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May 9th, 2012
8:21 pm
You Can Say:
Save it. I’m not interested.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
8:22 pm
@Lil’ Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
8:13 pm
Let America be America again. Fix the mistake of 2008. Finish the job the Tea Party and other patriotic Americans started in November 2010.
Vote a straight American ticket in November.
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YOU mean let America be WHITE AGAIN.
Tea Party is for LITTLE GIRLS WITH IMAGINARY FRIENDS.
YOU mean vote a straight WHITE TICKET.
REMEMBER BLACK DON’T CRACK.
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You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
8:25 pm
@ —-@@
May 9th, 2012
8:21 pm
You Can Say:
Save it. I’m not interested.
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SH*VE it.
YOU aint the BOSS of me.
YOUR kind………..IS GONE WITH THE WIND.
Swish………………BE GONE
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:26 pm
Barry
Yes or no? can the President spend how much he wants on what he wants
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:29 pm
Barry
You only know or want to know what fits your narrative..
I’m sure you have heard that the several Republicans in the House have said they will be working to kill Obamacare by defunding some of the provisions in the bill….
If they can defund Obamacare that means they are telling YOU that they control the “checkbook”
Have your buddy Kyle do your homework since you are unwilling or incapable and get back to me
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May 9th, 2012
8:30 pm
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he believes marriage should be between a man and a woman but that states should decide whether it’s legal for same-sex couples to marry.
Reid’s comments came in a statement Wednesday after President Barack Obama became the first president to endorse same-sex marriage.
Payback for Obama’s NRC appointment.
At least Reid’s been consistent on the issue.
Joe The Plumber Too
May 9th, 2012
8:31 pm
you can say: If you are black, you are as big as embarassment to our people as getalife and gm who post the same illiterate crap as you all the time. It has nothing to do with wanting a white America or a black America. Take off the racebaiting t-shirt you wear and wake up little fellow, it’s time to save our country, let’s just hope that barry wasn’t our only shot at having a black president as big a failure as that piece of crap has been. Throw away your rev. sharpton and jackson tapes, all those idiots have done for you is make you look stupid while they laugh all the way to the bank.
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:33 pm
Barry
Don’t be a dolt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_budget_process
You are smarter than you act…….. I promise. You just need to engage your brain a little. It is called thinking. When you haven’t done it for sometime as it appears you haven’t, it might hurt for awhile. But you will be ok
Jack
May 9th, 2012
8:35 pm
If I were a liberal Democrat, the North Carolina vote would drive me to drink. And Obama’s decision to support gay marriage would drink me to drive.
Lil' Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
8:36 pm
Uh oh, go read the Ryan budget, which has been passed by the Republican House, because I’m not sure what you’re complaining about.
Republicans have done the heavy lifting on the House side.
Time for the Democrat Senate to stop their obstruction and do the work the American people expect.
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:37 pm
Barry
quit crying about the House budget
They approve appropriations bills, budget or no budget
ie they are complicit along with Obama
damn you are love to act dumb
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:38 pm
Barry
Do they hold the check book or not?
can they tell Obama no or not?
Answer those questions with a simple yes or no and we can move forward
If not be the little child that you are acting like
I’m out
peace
getalife
May 9th, 2012
8:40 pm
“love to act dumb”.
He is not acting.
Lil' Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
Great idea, Democrats, holding your convention in a state that just dissed Obozo and voted to uphold the normal definition of marriage.
Here’s an idea–have it in West Virginia. Obozo won the primary there. Heck, his opponent, who “campaigned” from his prison cell in Texas, only got 40% of the vote!
Uh oh
May 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
getalife
even with a website that verifies exactly what I say, he continues to side step the issue because he knows he is wrong
But his favorite pundits have brainwashed him to think different
sad thing is that it was a volunteered brainwashing
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
8:43 pm
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May 9th, 2012
8:20 pm
Log Cabin Republicans:
(Washington, DC) – Log Cabin Republicans respond to President Barack Obama’s latest evolution on the freedom to marry.
“LGBT Americans are right to be angry that this calculated announcement comes too late to be of any use to the people of North Carolina, or any of the other states that have addressed this issue on his watch. This administration has manipulated LGBT families for political gain as much as anybody, and after his campaign’s ridiculous contortions to deny support for marriage equality this week he does not deserve praise for an announcement that comes a day late and a dollar short.”
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SAY WHAT?
Gay marriage supporters in Long Beach elated with Obama’s announcement
Michael Albetta of Fort Lauderdale, past president of Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus:
Today is a terrific day.
Milwaukee’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center said that President Obama’s announcement supporting marriage equality for all committed adults, “represents a historic moment in our nation’s long journey toward our shared vision of equal treatment of all people.”
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Rafe Hollister
May 9th, 2012
8:58 pm
LBB
You short changed that inmate in Texas, he got 41%, too bad they would not let him out to campaign.
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May 9th, 2012
8:59 pm
Differences of opinion among the gay community?
Nuthin’ to get worked up about, Can.
Lil' Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
9:04 pm
Obozo had to do something, anything, to keep his narrow primary victory over a Texas jailbird in the WV primary off the front page.
Obozo: Loser.
ODD OWL
May 9th, 2012
9:29 pm
President Barack “The Hawk” Obama ===> Great American… Bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive… Mittens “Mucho pesos” Romney is soft like a Girl… Obama ===> Godlike…. Romney ===> Satan…
ODD OWL
May 9th, 2012
9:40 pm
Non rich Republicans are jealous and envious of proud Democrat Americans… They feel left out and lonely. Heh heh heh !!!
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
9:56 pm
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May 9th, 2012
8:59 pm
Differences of opinion among the gay community?
Nuthin’ to get worked up about, Can.
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Blah, Blah, Blah…………..
ONLY WHEN YOU STOP getting all worked up against Obama.
You will GET as good as you GIVE.
heeheeheeheeheeheeheehee
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
10:07 pm
@Lil’ Barry Bailout (Revised Downward)
May 9th, 2012
9:04 pm
Obozo had to do something, anything, to keep his narrow primary victory over a Texas jailbird in the WV primary off the front page.
Obozo: Loser.
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CONS are the LOSERS.
CONS have demonstrated that they have NO MORAL WORTH, NO MORAL MERIT.
YOU would rather have a CONVICT than a REAL MAN.
THERE ARE LEADERS….AND THERE ARE REPUBLICANS.
heeheeheeheeheeheeh
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
10:23 pm
@ODD OWL
May 9th, 2012
9:29 pm
President Barack “The Hawk” Obama ===> Great American… Bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive… Mittens “Mucho pesos” Romney is soft like a Girl… Obama ===> Godlike…. Romney ===> Satan…
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AMEN
TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL.
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I Report (-: You Whine )-: mmm, mmmm, mmmmm! Just sayin...
May 9th, 2012
10:45 pm
But Mr. Obama actually did bare his soul unintentionally today (perhaps the Biden disease is catching) with his astonishing characterization of American fighting men and women, whom he referred to as “those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf.” Really?
We should launch obozo’s ego at the enemy, then we could bring the troops home, just sayin…
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
10:57 pm
West Virginian Democrats vote AGAINST Obama – by casting votes for prison convict.
A MULLET HEADED, mountain dew drinking man serving time for extortion gets 40 percent of the votes.
If you’re looking for morals in the GOP you’re looking for bananas in the cheese department.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 9th, 2012
11:00 pm
@I Report (-: You Whine )-: mmm, mmmm, mmmmm! Just sayin…
May 9th, 2012
10:45 pm
But Mr. Obama actually did bare his soul unintentionally today (perhaps the Biden disease is catching) with his astonishing characterization of American fighting men and women, whom he referred to as “those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf.” Really?
We should launch obozo’s ego at the enemy, then we could bring the troops home, just sayin…
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WHAT “WE” should do is LAUNCH all CONS to THE MOON.
AND NEVER BRING THEM BACK TO EARTH.
heeheeheeheeheeheeheeheehheee
Larry Sinclair
May 9th, 2012
11:48 pm
Barry Sweet Britches,
Since you are now in favor of same-sex marriage, can we FINALLY tie the knot?
Billings
May 10th, 2012
6:06 am
Obama–“I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” the president said.
It’s all about him getting votes, not about gays & marriage.
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May 10th, 2012
6:15 am
TO-TALLY off-topic.
Los Angeles: Actor Johnny Depp had to rely on a team of assistants to help him during `bathroom breaks` while shooting vampire movie “Dark Shadows” because his pointed, sharp nails made it difficult for him to urinate
“Well it took some time (to get used to), certainly. They stayed on the whole day. There were a team of people who would assist me (in the bathroom),” he said.
IT took a TEAM!!??!!
Do tell!
schnirt…couldn’t resist.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 10th, 2012
9:57 am
@Larry Sinclair
May 9th, 2012
11:48 pm
Barry Sweet Britches,
Since you are now in favor of same-sex marriage, can we FINALLY tie the knot?
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LARRY SINCLAIR IS OUT OF THE CLOSET.
He has a THANG for Obama.
I knew it……..
MALE cons are SECRETLY IN LOVE WITH OBAMA.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 10th, 2012
9:59 am
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May 10th, 2012
6:15 am
TO-TALLY off-topic.
Los Angeles: Actor Johnny Depp had to rely on a team of assistants to help him during `bathroom breaks` while shooting vampire movie “Dark Shadows” because his pointed, sharp nails made it difficult for him to urinate
“Well it took some time (to get used to), certainly. They stayed on the whole day. There were a team of people who would assist me (in the bathroom),” he said.
IT took a TEAM!!??!!
Do tell!
schnirt…couldn’t resist.
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WHY are YOU cons obsessed with???????
Are YOU coming OUT like LARRY SINCLAIR?
iggy
May 10th, 2012
10:36 am
Yes…ObaManure is going down in flames.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 10th, 2012
1:33 pm
@iggy
May 10th, 2012
10:36 am
Yes…ObaManure is going down in flames.
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ITCHY………..
DON’T celebrate too fast their boy.
The only thing going down in flames is ALL OF YOU CONS headed straight
to h*ll.
Junior Samples
May 10th, 2012
2:09 pm
you know when a lib has nothing else that they can say. that’s when they start screaming racism. you know at that point the argument is over because they have nothing.
You Can Say What You Say But You Are What You Are
May 10th, 2012
3:44 pm
@Junior Samples
May 10th, 2012
2:09 pm
you know when a lib has nothing else that they can say. that’s when they start screaming racism. you know at that point the argument is over because they have nothing.
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THE DOOR SWINGS BOTH WAYS.
You know when a CON has nothing else that they can say.
THEY start ACUSING people of playing the race card.
REPUBLICANS have been DEALING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DECK.
THEY should be careful of the stones they THROW.