NEW AD: Giannoulias plays Bush card

Alexi Giannoulias is out with a new ad, trying to tie opponent Mark Kirk (R) to former President George W. Bush. The Bush card fell flat in the Ohio Senate race; Illinois does, however, lean more to the left than Ohio. (And as was evident on Meet the Press, Giannoulias has grown out the hair a bit, sporting a more conservative look.) Hat tip: NBC's Sarah Blackwill.

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That's right Alexi. You tell' em expose that perpetual liar Mark Kirk. Republicans devoted their weekly address to what the party says are Obama's broken promises on jobs, the economy and health care; including Mak Kirk; but none of broken promises and lies.

There is no comparison to the debate that happened yesterday. Especially when the Repubs sent out a press release before your debate saying Kirk won the debate on Meet the Pres. Plus, there was anther big problem with that fake graph Kirk flashed (for a nano second )about the deficit.

http://crooksandliars.com/nicole-belle/debate-mark-kirk-thinks-he-won

Call the Mark Kirk's lies out; America is listening. Soon Kirk will singing like bird at 26th California or Statesville.

    Reply#1 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:13 PM EDT

    The picture of Bush 43 and Kirk together shoul be worth...50,000 votes the the democrats.

      #1.1 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:50 PM EDT

      Especially when the Repubs sent out a press release before your debate saying Kirk won the debate on Meet the Press

      It's a shame the righties have NO rhythm! lol

        #1.2 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:33 PM EDT
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        There is a group in America today that call themselves ultra-conservatives who advocate low taxes and minimum government intervention but interestingly their every position totally benefits only Special Interests and the very few.  They seek, cultivate and support candidates, both Tea Party and regular Republican, who can be charismatic, good looking, outspoken, cute and attention getting, while frequently also extreme, bazaar, crude and even violent and even with questionable histories, without the group ever having any concern for the candidates being really qualified.  Their goal is obvious to have a message and candidates they can aggressively sell to the public while capitalizing on the current discontent and problems, yet … they neither address the problems nor ever offer any real solutions and instead only play on emotions.  The Supreme Court has recently ruled they can pour unlimited funds into the effort and they are really sparing no expense in seeking to control public opinion.

         

        This group was strongly behind Bush-Cheney and their real political identity and intent can be seen there.  Bush and Cheney were obvious 'puppets' for the group who 'pulled all of the strings' and it is clear that is what they seek to reestablish.  Everything Bush-Cheney did was irresponsibly and arrogantly always focused on benefit for Special Interests and the few, while the majority was given only apathy, the costs and an abundance of subterfuge to rationalize and manipulate; it cost America greatly and today's problems can be seen as directly connected.  George W Bush's sociopathic personality can even be seen as the model for the pliable and controllable candidates they seek (when with ego, attention and personal financial desires satisfied they will enthusiastically do as directed).  The controlling group represents an influential, powerful and extremely wealthy few who are quite capable of achieving their goals and who greatly benefit from the accomplishment.  They use their extensive resources to overtly and covertly support and direct the efforts and they strongly work at conning the people with appeals to biases, prejudices and emotions and with gross dishonesty, all aimed to manipulate public opinion.  

         

        In 2008 the people voted to change from the neglect and problems strongly affecting their lives and now, … they are again frustrated with slow progress in turning things around and with a real need to adjust and fine tune the changes already implemented.  Much of the problem can be attributed to the Republicans refusing to contribute and instead putting their political ambitions above all else and at any cost to the people.  To repeal the changes, as the ultra-conservatives want, would put us right back to 'more of the same' that caused the problems and then again make us dependent for any real resolution on those who have demonstrated they have no interest in effecting any honest change.  The rhetoric is strong but obviously deceptive and to do other than be patient while expressing great concern for needed adjustment and progress would be futile when having to trust those who have clearly shown their loyalty is only to the few.  The proof of that can be seen in how the total middle-class has lost substantial ground while only the wealthy have continually gained under their control.  What is needed is for the voters to avoid being conned and to reject all of the subterfuge aimed to manipulate and cost them.  To firmly reject the Republicans now, Tea Party and regular, would send the needed message to convince them they need to once again be the Grand Ole Party with honest and responsible concern and real representation for the people, the majority.

          Reply#2 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:15 PM EDT

          Hmmm...you might want to re-think this one, Alexi.

          From CNN October 8th, 2010:

          "Americans are divided over whether President Barack Obama or his predecessor has performed better, according to a new national poll." (CNN/Opinion Research Corporation national poll, conducted October 5-7)

          And;

          "By 47 to 45 percent, Americans say Obama is a better president than George W. Bush. But that two point margin is down from a 23 point advantage one year ago."

          That two point margin is also within the poll's 4.5% margin of error.

          It's no longer 2008, Alexi.

          Not for you...and, not for the voters.

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          Reply#3 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:30 PM EDT

          The only thing that poll shows is how stupid the American public is. We crucify the guy trying to fix the problems and forgive the guy who caused the problems. That makes all kinds of sense. I guess we have to let another republican mess up the country for people to realize that Obama is doing a much better job.

            #3.1 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:03 PM EDT

            D-Nice:

            I can only hope that every Democratic incumbent seeking votes from the American public takes your lead, and points out how stupid the public is.

              #3.2 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:23 PM EDT
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              Two old sayings....Birds of a feather flock together....and...Politics makes strange bedfellows..

                Reply#4 - Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:48 PM EDT
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