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Subscribe to RSSPresident Barack Obama didn’t have too much to say about his personal relationship with Mitt Romney when Jimmy Fallon asked him about it in April.
“I’ve met him, but we’re not friends,” he told the late night talk show host.
That seems clear enough. Before their conversation today, during which Obama congratulated Romney for clinching the Republican nomination, neither seems to have called the other in at least three years.
The last time either publicly mentioned a phone call to the other was in January 2009 when Romney, then a former 2008 candidate, told CNN that president-elect Obama phoned his home shortly after Romney’s wife Ann had been diagnosed with breast cancer earlier that month.
“He was kind enough to call our home when my wife was ill, and he said that he and Michelle had my wife in their prayers, and I said, Mr. President-elect, Ann and I have you in our prayers. And we do,” Romney said during a “Late Edition” interview on Jan. 4, 2009.
But the two don’t keep each other’s numbers on speed dial.
Reports indicate that before the 2009 phone call, Romney and Obama publicly interacted during a break between ABC’s back-to-back Republican and Democratic debates in Manchester, New Hampshire on Jan. 5, 2008.
As the Republican debate concluded, moderator Charlie Gibson invited the Democratic candidates to join their GOP counterparts onstage for a moment of bipartisan unity.
“Since tonight is unique, and since we have candidates of both parties here, I want to ask all of them to share the stage for a moment, just greet one another, as evidence that in one year, we will all come together to support our new president, someone who will be on this stage,” Gibson said.
He beckoned then-contenders Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Obama to join the Republican hopefuls: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, Fred Thompson and Romney.
It wasn’t only in controlled, air-conditioned settings that Obama and Romney met each other, albeit passingly, on the last campaign trail.
There just weren’t enough Labor Day parades for the two of them in September 2007, when they both marched in the small town of Milford, N.H.
A Los Angeles Times reporter on the scene described the meeting between the two “tall, slim, implausibly handsome” candidates: “The two converged in a manly embrace -- Mitt Romney, former Republican governor of Massachusetts, and Barack Obama, Democrat senator from Illinois, both chasing the presidency, both surrounded by the Milford High School fife-and-drum corps.”
And years before they were pounding pavement all over the state, Romney and Obama both gave some not-so-subtle hints about their presidential aspirations at the 2004 Gridiron Club dinner, where they were part of the evening’s entertainment.
Obama joked about his sudden fame after giving the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
“It's like I was shot out of a cannon. I am so overexposed, I make Paris Hilton look like a recluse,” he said.
And Romney made Obama’s stardom one of his punch lines.
“I believe Barack when he says he doesn't seek the limelight. After all, he said it on CNN, MSNBC, 'Dateline,' '20/20,' 'Good Morning America,' and 'Meet the Press,” Romney teased.
Given their timeline of phone calls, maybe they’ll reminisce about that night at the Gridiron in another four - or eight – years.
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Obama has to go ASAP ....
Not much to discuss there ....
Pretty clear ....
America just can't afford Obama anymore ....
And more and more Americans don't want him as our president any longer ....
Simple ....
Obama out in 2012 ....
Come on Dipstick Jimmy ....... Why didn't you ask Obama about his relationship with the former Bain Capital guy Obama hired / hand selected to his Auto Task Force?
That was likely a good hire... Lots of intelligent folks from that firm. Can't wait to see how one leads this great country.
ROMNEY 2012!!!!
Sorry dick tards like yourself have to go. With a bullet is fine with me. Maybe you can take care of it yourself.
I avoid giving republicans the time of day. Obama should do the same considering how they have dishonored the man, the office and the american people that voted for him. Our best bet for our childrens future is to re-elect Obama and elect an honorable congress.
“But I need to get 50.1% or more and I’m appreciative to have the help of a lot of good people.”
And he’ll do and say anything to get it.
There will be more vetting of Romney, aside from Private Inequity, his half term as governor of Massachusetts, his religion, and Ann. Unlike accomplished FLOTUS since Hillary Clinton, including Laura Bush, and now Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden -– Ann Romney strikes professional women as going backward… If you think this is unfair, it’s not any more than what Hilary Rosen said about working outside the home for pay.
Ann Romney is a women who has no worries due to her marriage to a man with means, and therefore not worried about unemployment, health care, unplanned pregnancy, retirement = Republican women and why they can and do vote against women’s rights. We see now that the GOP
primarycircus is over, Romney's "favorable" with women has gone up a bit, because these women along with other Teapbublicans are getting behind him whether they like him or not. But married, suburban women who don't worry about the many things the rest of their gender worries about, including equal pay if they are stay-home mothers, tend to lean to the Right.But the more voters learn about Romney, the less they like him, and that won't change. Romney -- He's not in it for you.
"But I need to get 50.1% or more and I'm appreciative to have the help of a lot of
goodquestionable people."And Romney will do and say anything to get it.
There will be more vetting of Romney, aside from Private Inequity, there will be more focus on his background -- his half term as governor of Massachusetts, his religion, and Ann. Unlike accomplished FLOTUS since Hillary Clinton, including Laura Bush, and now Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden -– Ann Romney strikes professional women as going backward… If you think this is unfair, it's not any more than what Hilary Rosen said about working outside the home for pay.
Ann Romney is a women who has no worries due to her marriage to a man with means, and therefore is not worried about unemployment, health care, unplanned pregnancy, retirement = Republican women and why they can and do vote against women's rights. We see now that the GOP
primarycircus is over, Romney's "favorable" with women has gone up a bit, because these women along with other Teapbublicans are getting behind him whether they like him or not. But married, suburban women who don't worry about the many things the rest of their gender worries about, including equal pay if they are stay-home mothers, tend to lean to the Right.Ultimately the more voters learn about Romney, the less they like him, and that won't change. Romney -- He's not in it for you.
We're quickly approaching a point where there are more "Julia's" than people paying for them. It's despicable that democrats are exploiting this fact.
We are closing in on 50% of the country living off the rest of us...what the hell happens once that number gets to the point where there are more of THEM, than US?
I guess the Democrats and all their bleeding heart liberals will want to borrow more money from China then :(
Bigbenalaska:
As soon as possible, Romney should concede defeat
Not much to discuss here
Exceedingly clear
America can't just afford 4 more years of the greedy GOP Elites and their puppets
More and more Americans are recognizing Romney is not the answer to our economic, political and social woes
Simple
Romney out on November 6, 2012
Obama/Biden 2012-2016!
...'Few calls -- between presidential candidates'
because they are on each other's 'don't call' list.
Mitt is UnFitt (to be president)
Obama/Biden 2012
Obama supporters = : (
Romney supporters = : )
"LOL"
Sarah Palins long lost cousin I suppose? Oh well, we did not elect your former Kookhead Governor and Romney is not much better as a corporate assasin. I would like to ask Romney this: How much is in your checking account right now? He would not know and would need the 7 CPA's to guesstimate.......Thats actually not a "LOL" as it is money burned off the backs of people where he closed companies for his profit...........
All corporations have owners ....
And those owners usually make more than those working for them .... "LOL"
Or would that be a new concept to you .... ??
Nope doing very well now that I have one of those new Obama jobs. You don't have to treat people like garbage to make money......I think Sarah needs a fishing partner as she is not doing anything right now, GO FISH TROLL.
Do you work at an Obama food stamp distribution office .... "LOL"
rmoney supporters = @!$%#s
Obama suppoters = humans
@!$%# you.
bigbenalaska it is obvious you work in the as hole department.
now ya'll don't argue with little ben... he has this condition which is incurable. It's called conservatism and it requires daily instruction from Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. The poor fellow is impaired to the point he thinks with as few brain cells as humanly possible.
Oh, I almost forgot Benny.... LOL
I can't see that Romney would ever being comfortable receiving calls from Obama! Like most of the country, Romney is worried that Obama is slowly destroying America by his onerous policies! But like the gentleman he is, Romney he will politely listen to what Obama wants to say. I have to say that's an admirable quality of Romney! I would be hard pressed to be a gentleman and not speak up in outrage over what's happening to us under this administration!
While Romney is staying on point and focusing his campaign on the deficit, economy, jobs, etc.... Obama seems to be confused about his message. Focusing on Bain, trying to create a fake war on women, appearances on The View and Jimmy Fallon while throwing out mean spirited but meaningless 'cow pie' speeches will come back to haunt him.
By the way, I've noticed that Barry is once again wearing a flag pin on his lapel, lol. I remember when he said he didn't like to flaunt the flag in that manner because 'it reminds so many people around the globe of America's aggressive nature'! The majority of American's are worried about the direction the country is taking, that's why we need Romney to take it back for us and put us back on track again. Romney 2012, more than ever!
Americans are worried about the direction because of the let's-do-whatever-it-takes-to-make-Obama-a-one-term-president-no-matter-the-cost congress. Whos got the lowest approval rating? Congress and their filibuster happy repubs.
I'm sure both Obama and Romney will be meeting during the secret Bilderberg meeting taking place today in Chantilly, VA. Rumor had it that they both will be (secretly) in attendance. Why is there zero coverage of this meeting by the mainstream media?
What are they scared of?
Ahh haha.. Jealous much?
George, ..and the libbies forget that in his 'memoir' Dreams From My Father, Barry brags about his 'frequent cocaine use' and excessive beer drinking'. Whoa what a party guy!
Now we can all agree that Mitt Romney is the polar opposite of Barry in both habits and character! So I can only imagine how awkward it must have been for Mr. Romney to take a call from someone like Barry, yikes!
Hey BigBenAlaska...
Has Mittens taught you how to pick up your own turds by the clean end yet?
"But I need to get 50.1% or more and I'm appreciative to have the help of a lot of good people."
And Romney will do and say anything to get it.
There will be more vetting of Romney, aside from Private Inequity, his half term as governor of Massachusetts, and eventually VP pick. We are just learning that the only time Romney stood for anything was to protest in favor of the draft -- Yeah, he was all for sending his classmates to their possible death knowing he would get a deferment by serving a mission for his church.
We see now that the GOP
primarycircus is over, Romney's "favorable" with women has gone up a bit, because conservative women along with other Teapbublicans are getting behind him whether they like him or not. If you wonder why...Unlike accomplished FLOTUS like Hillary Clinton, including Laura Bush, and now Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden -– Ann Romney is a women who has no worries due to her marriage to a man with means, and therefore not worried about unemployment, health care, unplanned pregnancy, retirement, etc. This is why Republican women vote against women's rights. They are married, suburban women who don't worry about the many things the rest of their gender worries about, including equal pay if they are stay-home mothers.
But the more voters learn about Romney, the less they like him, and that won't change. Romney -- He's not in it for you.
Romney has to resort to this cow pie distortion because Romney avoids the press and any scrutiny of his record. He hopes to squeeze into office with 50.1% as "generic alternative" guy. Sorry Mitt, but sunlight is a good disinfectant and like Sarah Palin, Sharron Angle and other wingnuts who tried this "strategery," you are in great need of disinfecting.
You have to addMITT ....
At least Romney can add and sustract .... "LOL"
No, I admit you are an as hole.
Why can't you dick breath?
well no, but I do admit you need someone else to do your thinking for you. And the truth of the matter is, you don't like truth much do ya?
Oh yeah, I almost forgot bennyboy... LOL
Proves he has 10 fingers and 10 toes!
Has Mittens taught you how to pick up your own turds by the clean end yet?
Mitt Romney 2012 ....
To save what's left of America ....
And stop the Obama great America giveaway ....
Put a bullet in your head and let freedom ring.
Obama doesn't know what freedom is. Read what the NDAA is all about. Obama signed it, Romney endorses it. They BOTH want to eliminate your freedom! Or whatever is left of it...
Little Ben in BFE judging by your post you're the type of guy that likes recessions. The rest of America doesn't that is why Obama will win.
Romney 2012 lets go into a depression.
Romney needs a paid thinker to work for him
Are you looking to work for Romney , elvis .... ??
I hope all is well with you ....
yep where are all the craze's at
?
I'm watching a show that just ended and playing on this thing ....
Quiet day I guess ....
romney can joke is that what that is
You and Romney would make a great team then ....
You 2 could cheer up all Americans ....
Now I undertand Mitt's Hispanic strategy!! He will just get Rick Scott and the other anti-Hispanic Republican govenors to purge them from the voting list!!!
You have to love it when Republicans speak for "All Americans" Truth is America can't afford to go back to the future with Bush Policies which took our jobs, homes, Retirement some up to 45%, Gave the Rich 8 years of Tax Cuts paid for by the Middle Class, took us to 2 Unpaid Wars, Gave Wallstreet A Bailout Billions Paid for by Taxpayers, Not one went to jail they should be thankful but instead they are supporting the guy who plans to return us to Bush's policies. Gave us An Unpaid Drug Benefit for Senior which they cannot afford, let's see. So when you say American's don't want the President speak for yourself, you cannot speak for 300 Million that's a lesson the entire Republicans Party had to be taught in 2008. People Power!
Yeah, that record Obama Redistribution driven (and planned) 5+ TRILLION debt in 3 1/2 years, a record amount of debt, on our kid's and grandkid's backs is a much better plan isn't it? Really?
I'm curious if folks really believe when Obama lies right in their face about being fiscally responsible? Record debt, record deficits, no budgets, and lies, lies, lies.......
ROMNEY 2012..... America Can't Wait !!!!!
If Mitt Romney is elected president he will be the first president since Dwight Eisenhower to take serious the job of protecting workers from criminals that hire illegal aliens. All you Obamaites can rave about how many tens of thousands of illegal aliens Obama has deported, but the truth is he is inviting half of the world to come here and soak up our generosity with his pocket amnasty. Forty people shot in Obama's Chicago last weekend. He really knows how to generate violence. I don't blame the illegals. I blame the boss. I hope Romney puts Joe Arpaio in charge of Homeland Security. That way Joe can deport Obama's aunt and uncle first thing.
Moakler - Even by Republican standards, you sound like a real whack job. Are you properly taking your meds there, "Slingblade"?
GT: any facts, figures, or even insites, or are you just a namecaller? I'm a registered Libertarian. That has to be the crudest avatar on the web. I'm ashamed of you as an American. I can understand that you wouldn't want to use your name. Your family might be able to read. You dems, control your henchmen if you want to dialogue.
a registered libertarian? is that like a solid rubber tire on a spoke wheel being used in a NASCAR race? Save your vote Moak, in fact save the gas it'll take ya to waste your vote on Nov 6, ok?
I am not certain about that statement, but one thing for SURE:
If Willard should become President, he WILL be the first President in history to have pledged to Norquist before pledging alligience to our flag, our Constitution and our Nation, and we will all be in deep do-do.
Better re-elect a President who has the priorities in proper order.
President Obama for President 2012!
You folks realize that we are trying to limit the increase in spending not cut spending out? We would be happy to only spend next year what we spent this year on programs. I and most of the people I represent don't favor tax cuts for the wealthy and expect everyone to pay something towards our democracy, but borrowing our great grandchildren's legasy has got to stop, folks? We don't even know what we are going to call these kids and we are mortgaging their future. If we have to get extream to stop this madness then "Being extream in the face of madness is no vice." Hearing you defend what is unsustainable is strange. Barack Obama can't cut back his spending habit. It is genetic.
Point taken C.Moakler, and agreed in principal.
However, do NOT fail to realize that the President appears to be the only national politician intelligently tackling the stated problem.
Republican/tea adherents only wish to take away from those most in need (think Soc. Sec., Medicaid, "entitlements") while greedily not only KEEPING but INCREASING those programs THEY use and that are beneficial to them.
Case in point e.g. is the agreement reached after last year's "hostage taking" debacle by Boehner, Cantor and McConnell; by that agreement, and subsequent events, automatic reductions are to kick in next January. What do the TEA/GOP politicians do? Begin working NOW to prevent certain reductions such as to the DOD, etc.
If they truly were serious about reducing federal spending, the GOP-TEA politicians' actions certainly do NOT reflect their spin, talking points & rhetoric. Lying, greedy hypocrits, prima facie. All a big game of putting more dollars in their and their supporters' pockets IMO.
Facts are facts, and given these truths, America had better keep the President we have, and NOT elect a Norquist pledger who is out of touch with average citizens, and is unable to fathom the plight of some of America's poor, un-insured, homeless people, but instead would work to the advantage of the wealthier population exclusively.
What do MSNBC writers and editors have between between their ears?
I can see how it would be difficult for Mitt to have a conversation with BO. What do you say to a marxist?
Leave ....
I can see how it would be difficult for Mitt to have a conversation with BO. What do you say to a marxist?
Common -
I can see how it would be difficult for Obama to have a conversation with Mitten's. What do you say to a Nazi?
liberal bigot makes nazi refrence - tell us gt - what exactly makes Romney a nazi - obama is an admitted socialist
Someone doesn't know what a Nazi was ....
GT, BO is more in line with the National Socialist Party than Mitt.
I really have to say it again. That avatar of GT's is offensive. Say what you will Girley Tail, but that avatar isn't funny or cute.
That avatar of GT's is offensive
If you think my avatar is offensive, how about this: Kiss my Ass you right-wing retard!
And I don't mean the one on my avatar! "LOL"
Obama/ Biden 2012
Someone needs to go and re-read the vines code of honor ....
probably "congratulations on the big win Mr. President" would suffice
As an American, Romney shows a lot of control receiving any call from Obama without going off on him! I would hang up on the guy.... what could anyone possibly say to a narcissist who treats the Presidency like it's his little fiefdom! He's the worse President in history and is leading us into a depression! I can't stand this inept pretender who is ruining the future of our kids and grandkids... they are the ones who will suffer the most under the failed policies of this administration!
GT-2021701 is a great example of what Obama has created in the USA. A mindless and jobless population dependent on free 'obamabucks'! Oh how has America fallen!
What do MSNBC writers and editors have between between their ears? Answer, "The Truth"
Must be blind love or stupidity to fall so hard for propaganda of any news outlet to call it "The Truth". You must be an Obama fan.
In the fifties the illegal alien invasion began and was orchestrated by Lyndon Johnson more than any other person. Johnson was in the pocket of illegal employers while he went on about poor people; he did more to make America poor than anybody but Eisenhower stopped him in his tracks. I sure hope Romney is the new Eisenhower.
I sure hope you're not as stupid in real life as you are on Newsvine chit chatter. Oh wait, you're from the land of Sarah Palin... yep, that explains that
All this name calling, the Pesident is a Gentlement, a Scholar, a very smart man and that alone just ticks those complaining off, not to mention their primary issue.........You have to love that reports say Romney's parents came from Mexico, got paid several thousand to come to this country, can you say handout? Yet they had millions still taking Taxpayer money
right sandie - obamas also a liar , a socialist , a divider , a panderer and an incompetant
PC - You say: obamas also a liar
I don't think so. No more untruths than any other politician, and alot less than most.
a socialist -
Are you kidding me. At best he's a Reagan Democrat. Unless you're that far right that you also think Reagan was a socialist.
a divider -
Obama reached across the aisle to the other side only to get his hand bit. So who really are the dividers?
a panderer and an incompetant -
You're definitely thinking of our last President.
Obama/Biden 2012
maybe you should read up a bit on this politician whos ass you have your face buried in . obama described himself as a socialist - you dunce, obamam - the TURD reached across the isle WHEN??? when he made remarkes about the Republicans having to ride in the back of the bus? obama - the TURD panders to his union pals and the illegal alien vote on a regular basis - where you getting your "news" g spot? msnbc or the view? Our last president looks like Einstien compared to obama - the TURD
Hey P-spot
You gotta get a grip on reality there little fella. You've been watching too much Glen Beck.
GT, did you know that PC is actually that closet queen Michelle Obachmann is married to? And apparently the gay isn't praying away very well
Obama is compulsive liar! When he graduated from Harvard he published a pamphlet that touted his background. Among other things he said he was born in Kenya and proud of that heritage. In Illinois, when running for Senate he (and his wife) also mentioned Kenya as his birthplace and homeland. Now as President he insists he was born in Hawaii and has the birth certificates to prove it....! So tell me, is he lying when he claimed to be born in Kenya? Or is he lying when the claims to be of Hawaiian born?
Barry will be, or say, whatever it takes to remain on the public payroll. What isn't a lie and is the truth is his abysmal record will being President! It is impossible for him to lie his way out of that mess! He remains an amateur, while the country needs something more, much more!
To GT-2021701 who wrote:
Are you referring to the time that Obama said that Republicans can come along as long as they sit in the back?
I'm sitting here on this comment board and wondering, what the hell is the relevance of this article?
To let everyone know that Obama and Romney won't be buddies throughout the election process ....
Say it isnt so!
If this nation is looking to deport Immigrants 80% of this country would be deported. Name one American who isn't half another ethnicity! Deny, Deny, Deny, the truth is hard to swallow isn't it.
Just obey U.S. immigration laws ....
Simple ....
Many haven't ....
ENFORCE them!
no sandie - your stupidity is hard to swallow
Sandie: It is not the illegal aliens. It is the employers of the illegal aliens. They are criminals in so many ways, most often suborning tax evasion. They are turning the law into a joke and Obama is permitting it. Just like he can't jail any of his buds on Wall Street, he can't jail any of the illegal employers of illegal aliens unless they also shoot somebody.
Don't Forget Illegals Vote
HEEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOOO roc1960 ......
SandieLove - We are trying to deport illegal immigrants so we can allow law abiding immigrants in. Why should anyone thing that someone who enters the country illegally would start obeying the laws then?
PC - I was answering a stupid comment with a stupid comment.
But since were on the subject, what exactly makes Obama a Marxist?
Use your computer and go read the definition ....
OK, I'll bite. That avatar is making me lose it. What makes Obama a Marxist is his political afilliation. What makes him a Marxist is his stint teaching at Haaavard. What makes him a Marxist is the company he keeps. Do you want more? Notice I didn't say anything about his race? I'll bend and say that nobody out here wanted Romney, but it takes a president this bad to make Romney look good.
Moakler - Since you're biting:
That avatar is making me lose it
That is precisely why I have it. To piss you off
What makes him a Marxist is his stint teaching at Haaavard.
Romney graduated from Harvard. Does that make him a Marxist too?
OooH. How about Obama-care. Does that make Obama a Marxist? But wait, Obama care is only a ripoff of Romney care. I guess that makes Mitt a Marxist too.
Holy @!$%#, we're being over run by Marxists.
Moakler, I suggest you look up Marxism and some of the other isms, it's really pretty good reading. You should learn a lot :)
Moak;er - when your finished "learning alot" try teaching g spot a little - probably futile but at least you can say you tried - g spot doest even recoggnize marxism when he see's it
Hey P-spot,
Which Marxism are you talking about, Karl's or Groucho's?
You've got to be kidding me. Did you see the Mayday parade in Los Angeles this past May 1st? Absolutely, positively, attrocious and leaves no doubt what this president's intentions are. Obama must go, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Bigbenalaska has a dick in his mouth and can't think clearly. He is sucking todd palkins dick too.
So: my takeaway from this article is that opposing-party candidates are occasionally capable of being civil to one another. That's of little consolation in the poisoned well that Citizens United created. Now there's little to see but intelligence-insulting TV ads paid for by unaccountable Super-Pacs wherein the opponent is likened to the devil incarnate. Makes me glad that I gave up on TV back in 1977.
Maybe you should give it another chance. They have a new host of The Price is Right now
You've done a good thing Cagey by not watching tv, doing the research yourself, and not letting the mainstream media TELL you how to vote or how to think. Now, if we could just get the rest of these idiots (who believe faithfully in O'Reilly, Hannity, Morgan, Cooper, Maddow, Limbaugh, etc.), we might be able to open up some eyes!
Doug: You don't say! So Bill Cullen is gone?
Everyone can save America by executing bigbenalaska and those who think like him. They are evil and should be put down.
nah, just strap bigger horns on his head and Sarah will shoot him from her helicopter
If i were President Obama I would not have any interaction with a know cut throat or someone who's soul is tied to the devils( the koch brothers and carl rove).
Wouldn't surprise me at all if these two were friends. After all, Romney is just a vanilla version of Obama anyway!
And why would Obama choose to associate with an as hole when only a retardican would do that?
Romney doesn't need to have any interaction with Obama until Jan 20, 2013 when he takes the White House keys away.
smit--o--rama: Don't you know that being in denial on purpose is a sign of having a lost mind?
I'll remind you that you said that on Nov 06th when Obama loses by 8-10 points. I suggest you get into reality, this is 1980 all over again with the exception being that Republican and Independent voters are about 1000x more angry with Obama than they were with Carter.
Obama is finished despite what the slobbering journalists say to the contrary.
smitten by mitten,
if wishes were fishes I'm pretty sure you'd try and poison the water with a mercury mine
Seriously, can we not have to vote for either of these two clowns and demand that both the Rebublicans and Democrats come up with better choices for this upcoming election?
TKK: That would require taking a fresh look at voting in the U.S., at the None-of-the-Above option, and at winner-take-all vs. parliamentary representation. The last person to suggest entertaining new ideas like those was Lani Guinier, and she was shunted off the stage promptly thereafter.
I don't believe the republicans can do any better than what they have. They put on the best freak show that would make any self respecting circus owner jealous. And the democrats have their man... you know, your president?
They know they can paint up any pig and their poorly educated, ill informed, fundamentalist, constituency will vote for it.
The GOP wants that level of education and enlightenment for all of us. Which conservative is it that wants to get rid of public schools? I think they've nearly done this in Texas.
M. Mouse/D. Duck 2012