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SAN ANTONIO, TX — Mitt Romney's campaign seem bolstered in their hopes of winning Wisconsin this fall, with Romney predicting Republican Gov. Scott Walker's victory in last night's recall election would "echo throughout the country" this November.
"What happened yesterday was people looked at a Republican governor, a conservative, and even though they may have been Democrat or independent, they looked at the record of a conservative who cut back on the size of government, who held down taxes, who said we had to reform — in this case public sector unions that asked for too much — and then he went to the polls," Romney told donors at a fundraiser here in San Antonio this morning.
Romney expanded upon that position in a conference call with business owners later this afternoon.
"The vote that we saw last night in Wisconsin said that people in what many have considered a blue state — it hasn’t voted for a Republican for president since 1984 — a blue state said we’ve seen a conservative governor, he cut back on the scale of government and has held down taxes and stood up to the public sector unions, and we want more of that not less of it," Romney told callers from the National Federation of Independent Business. "And I think you’re gonna find that in the decisions being made in November."
And while exit polls last night in Wisconsin showed Romney trailing President Obama among recall voters, the state is an attractive target for Romney's campaign as it looks to make inroads against the president's 2008 electoral map.
One Romney adviser described Walker's victory, and the mobilized, organized and well-funded Republican apparatus that made it possible, as something that "opens the door for us," in the Wisconsin — but emphasized that Romney doesn't have to win the state to reach the 270 it needs to win the White House.
Another top Romney adviser cautioned that the campaign had not yet decided how big of an effort to make towards winning Wisconsin, but suggested that the campaign would certainly be on offense there.
Wisconsin has become an unlikely incubator for top Republican talent in recent years, with Walker, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and House Budget Committee Chairman (and oft-floated VP shortlister) Paul Ryan all hailing from the Badger state.
The Obama campaign has kept its own focus on what it asserts is Romney's lackluster record as governor.
“In Texas today, Mitt Romney offered nothing more than empty election-year promises—promises that we’ve heard from him before. He said that his priority as president would be job creation, but we know that that wasn’t his priority either as a corporate buyout specialist or during his time as governor," said Obama spokeswoman Lis Smith.
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POW!
Enjoy it now. You'll be crying in November.
NO Mister Romney,
Mostly it is your your own falsehoods, that will "echo throughout eternity" in your own lugholes.
Try telling the truth once in a while
It's a good reminder that WE MOST NOT BE COMPLACENT. Please go out and vote DEMOCRAT if you do not want the GOP to take everything away from you, including your rights to choose what you want to do with your body -of course, if you are a woman-
And something else, the GOP is OPPOSING same pay for women. Another reason why all women and men should VOTE DEMOCRAT: obama 2012. Many women are the BREAD WINNERS of the family. They do not have the luxury of "staying home"a nd have the nannies and the cooks do all the work. They work outside the home, and go home to cook, clean, and help with the homework of their children. MRS. ROMNEY AND MR. ROMNEY HAVE NO IDEA OF THE REAL WORLD.
Willard is a Norquist pledger; Many Republicans disagree with and oppose Grover Norquist (and rightly so!)
Even Jeb Bush has rejected this pledge.
According to Wikipedia:
So all of you RWNJ Romney supporters MUST be anti-American. Mittens promised to do what is best for Grover, Karl, the Kochs and the 1%ers before doing what is best for the United States of America -
ergo to support Romney is to advocate anti-America sentiment.
Hey Stupid - were you ever able to find those exit polls sources I was talking about last night?
Knowledge is power, and all of that.
Oh and Stupid if Romney support Norquist and that's anti-american, but half the people support Romney, does that mean 1/2 the people are un-american?
Or is it just possible that you are being a tad over0dramatic?
does that mean 1/2 the people are un-american?
Just unaware. And obviously not to bright either......
Obama/Biden 2012
Overdramatic?
Naw... just truthful.
So how about that continuing criminal investigation targeting your newly purchased Wisconsin Governor Spank?
Are you laying odds whether he will get to complete his term?
Can he still be Governor from behind prison bars?
Interesting, huh.....
Not so much Stupid. But tell you what - how about you try to make it more interesting.
What are the specific charges? Who and what entity is investigating? Who filed the claim, and where are the charges documented.
Can you even provide the identity of a single person with knowledge of the claims as they relate to Walker?
Can you provide the identity of a specific person standing behind these 'claims?'
So, Stupid other than unsubstantiated allegations and innuendo, do you have anything else?
Yawn.
Besides this kind of thing really is more up Feisty and Bev's alley, eh? How many Ill. gov are currently in the can?
Simply terrific! Liberals can't win elections (ever since 2010) and they are becoming rabid with hatred. Come on liberals, try and stop the Tea Party... let's see if you can. Not while they are gunning for your type and working on bringing you into mediocrity class.
I've heard it said that it will take 60 years to reverse all the damage the liberals have done to this country. The United States stands for freedom but liberals want to bring everyone under slavery. Cradle to grave government oversight into everyone's lives. Entitlement programs giving taxpayer money to those who won't work for it... and especially this administration spending taxpayers dollars on other countries while Americans are hurting because of the lack of work. This is the liberal way and it has to stop!
Yeah, this will last about as long as the war on mommies. Keep trying Mitt, and don't forget the debates -- can't get away with lies in the debates...
Ive said it before, but after the debacle of last night's exit polls, it bears saying again. . .
In 1980, Carter led Reagan by eight points at this point.
In fact, on the eve of the election, all polling indicated it was "too close to call". Sound familiar?
Reagan won by ten points- and an electoral landslide.
Romney and Obama are tied, at the moment. What do you think that means for November?
I'm hoping for a change. So is America.
But, but nojo - the EXIT polls!
Man, these political reporters really kinda suck at this, don't they?
Where o where is DOminico to explain the inherent 4 point bias in exit polls in favor of the dems?
And it ain't even like they muffed this by 4, rather 7.
Man, it really must suck to be this bad at your job.
Hey maybe Dominico and Co. will draft an article letting us all know how and why they screwed this pooch so bad, and why when you correct for their errors, O is behind by 2 points.
Sure he will.
No real American wants Obama anymore ....
He's been nothing but a complete disaster ....
Funny how you rarely hear him mention his almost $16 trillion dollar tax payers crushing debt ....
Obama needs to go ASAP ....
Hey, Mitt the MisFitt, in your dreams!!!!!!
The same handful of morons speak the DNC hate spewed talking points on here. The liberals have shown there true colors with this so called President. Those colors are not red white and blue. True Americans who love their country will remember this waste long into the future and a liberal dog ctcher will be hard to elect.
Mr Romney is not a "great" candidate but the most important thing is he is not Obama. We will get out of this mess the liberals have put us in. It will take a while but it starts in November.
Are you kidding????
What do you mean? That he is white?
Bigot!
Why are you bringing up race "Not as Stupid"? Did he imply anything of the sort? Or is that all you got?!
I think he is calling him a LIBERAL...
Is that really the first thing that came to your mind?
More like the Wisconsin results will engulf the Echo Chamber throughout the rightwing. Hahaha, like this election was the reason the stock market surged too. Now what was it we were talking about? I already forgot.
B.S. Sirie;
He said nothing at all about Romney not being liberal: are YOU asserting that Romney is NOT Liberal (comparatively speaking of course next to the teabaggers.)
Why on earth would he be thankful "he is not Obama"? The only distinction is the President's race. Otherwise the statement would have been something like , "...he is not Pelosi" or "he is not Reid" or "he is not Kennedy"...
But boy YOU sure are quick to try to distance yourself from the racism; almost as quick as you are to distance yourselves from Dumbya/Cheney!
Keep spinning that RNC/TEA garbage: "The economy wasn't so bad under Bush - Obama did it, so it has nothing to do with Republican economics and you can't say Romney will do the same." "Obama's race doesn't have anything to do with it..."
Aren't you RWNJ' at least a little ashamed at telling such bold faced lies????????
So D-Day. O is storming the beaches in Cali, trying to sniff out some cash.
How very presidential.
Enjoy it now. You'll be crying in November.
but, but, Willard the chickenhawk DID NOT visit San Antonio Military Medical Center, to see the Wounded Warriors, thank them for their service and tell them what he's gonna do for them concerning benefits and jobs!
...especially since he's so good at pandering for a photo op!
Yeah, chilled that'd be something if Mitt were the pres.
Nope, the pres has certain duties of state.
How many fundraisers does O have lined up today?
Oh and chilled - today the meme is spending huge sums is bad. But O spent $25 million last month.
The only bad thing is his numbers are getting worse, not better.
Let's face it, he is most popular when he stays out of the limelight.
Officials/congressmen of every stripe have visited the troops there. Guess it's too much to ask of a chickenhawk!
Hey Spanky - Ray Bradbury died today. Looks like one of your main sources of information has dried up. Oh well, You still have Rush and Glen to enlighten us with...
Again, great point chilled.
So which on is Romney - an official or a congressmen?
Hint: its private citizen, like you and me. Unlike Obama.
But don't worry I'm sure Pres Mitt will give a lovely speech next year. :)
Chilled,
That's Brooks Army Medical Center, not what ever you called it.
"thank them for their service and tell them what he's gonna do for them concerning benefits and jobs!"
So are you saying Romney is going to win or do you want a canidate tell our hero's (I know hero's is a hard word for a Liberal, ask that prick Chris Hayes) an empty promise if he doesn't win? See Obama is full of empty promises, the ones you believe in. Now tell me a canidate that wasn't a Congressmen/women or a Senator that visited our "HERO'S" in a medical center? You don't have to say hero's, I understand, Warrior will work.
@Paul-Florida
Your post is too irrational, filled with misinformation and hate......so have a good evening!
Oh, Oh, I heard that Willard was 'officially' the nominee!....
No Chilled, it's the truth. Tell me one area where there's misinformation? Oh and the hate too?
oh---let me Paul:
mis-information:
hate:
Further mis-information:
Any more requests Paul??????
Always glad to accomodate!
Obama will go down as the worst president in the history of history ....
Even longer than that ....
Obama has to go ASAP ....
Without question ....
Really Stupid?
misinformation? Google "Obama's empty promises" and tell me where you want to begain?
Hate? Chris Hayes hate's the "Heros", say it Stupid, HEROS. Why do you and Liberials hate the military? Please, please defend that prick Chris Hayes. Tell me why my brothers and sisters are not heros? That's not hate Stupid, that's ignorance on you and your Liberials logic.
You can thank me and my brothers and sister....................you're welcome............
and you get links to RNC, MITTROMNEY, the Blaze.... and other misinformed, untrue, spin sites that can not be trusted nor used as authority.
Tell me Paul: why don't YOU google "Barak Obama's Truth Team" and Attack Watch and Fighting Back With Facts and tell everyone what you get....
Guess you aren't such a genius afterall are you. Thank you very much!
So how about Brightsource? $1.6 billion just after hiring Biden's former chief of staff.
Most transparent Presidency EVAH!
Enjoy it now. You'll be crying in November.
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
I thought you were smarter than that.
Oh come on Noid, you clearly thought wrong.
I get all my info from the super smart reporters here at MSNBC.
Man old Chuck Todd sure went off the rails trying to explain how he botched those exit polls.
Exit polls. you know I seem to recall discussing those yesterday with someone.
Eh, forget it, we got actual poll results now. Much better, wouldn't you say?
Willard is great with the one liners!
Ask him to answer something with substance and watch what happens... lol
Shame he's such a shell of a man!
Feisty - we'll disagree on this one. Spanky's one liners are so lame! Oh - you were talking Williard - same thing! He's just an empty suit!
And Romney is patting himself on he back for what exactly? A win for the GOP in a state that will still go for Obama? Yes, we will be seeing this resonate throughout the US - the states going for Obama I mean!
And there you have it folks! Mittens translates this as carte blanche to take any worker right DOWN!
Could it be that YOUR job, YOUR salary, YOUR benefits are next?
Nope NEWDAY, unless you rely on the government.
And if you do, time to get off the tit.
SpankMe WHO?
Hey - let me know if you want to get involved with OFA?
Looks like I will be going to WI after all! I did it in 2008 and had an absolute blast!
Made tons of new friends & met some great people in getting out the vote!
NDD!
Damn right!
Sadly, I remember the outcome of the last person who busted unions in the 1930's...
Feisty - when? If I'm available I'd love to. Have a cousin in WI!
Here it is folk......Somewhere close to 30 Million for 1 state, only 49 more to go, and it's no longer called the United States of America......I'm sure if they pool their billions, it can be done.
Pick a new name......Kochland, Land of the Billionnaires, maybe even Rove Country!
Something tells me the good folks of Wisconsin are going to see themselves in "Pottersville" the next time they watch It's (not) a Wonderful Life.
Guess they were short just a few George Baiileys
You are so right for a change Spanky...
past time to "get off the tit" IMO:
Gee... D'ya recon they used or enjoyed anything the government provided = like our highways, the CDC, the USDA, the Mint, and on and on....
ignorant hypocrits!
Hey stupid - I have a client worth $3.5 million dollars. 100% is invested in tax free mini bods [most at 5.0% no less]
Now I know you are no accountant, and have never read the IRC, but I bet even you can calculate his tax burden.
You can do that, right.
AMnd Stupid - do you hate the AMY as much as I do?
And SHHH - I'm dring a 20 oz diet coke. Don't tell Bloomy or Michelle.
You mean calculate what it should be?
How 'bout 35% of their generated income Spank.... Oh! They don't want to pay that much tax? Then they shouln't complain about the nation's deficit.
You get what you pay for.
So if they don't want to pay their share - some $60,000 on an income of $175,000.00 - then they should not drive on our highways, count on our FAA & air traffic controllers for safety (as well as our cops & FBI agents not to mention DHS...)
getting the picture? Tell them to get off the tit...
You can do that, right you little rascal?
Oh Stupid, it really is that bad is it?
So you gonna tell California it doesn't get to have tax free minis anymore? Cause after all Cali's economic viability is sound I'm sure millions will continue to invest absent the preferred status.
Oh and by the way [and this is the best part] see if you can guess who came up with the tax free muni bond concept.
Go ahead and guess.
Thanks for the continued amusement. I especially love the pet name.
Oh and stupid - this was a discussion about Cali tax free bonds. Now why on earth do your reference the FbI, DHS and FAA?
I went to a website provided by someone in a newsvine article once. You entered your taxes and income and it calculated how many millionaires paid a lower effective tax rate. 29000 millionaires in the US paid a lower rate than I did. So much for the progressive tax system.
Yep. We're talking about people who don't give a rat's a$$ about this country. They have the misinformed Tea Party people convinced they care about them and their individual rights when really all they care about is profits. Spankme, you fit the profile perfectly. These are people that will kill you for higher quarter earnings. They will lie, cheat and spend their way if need be to win.
I believe the echo Mitt hears is just the rocks rattling around in his head.
Stupid - You really can't be THIS stupid, can you? Sometimes I wonder. Income tax is for those who make income. There are loopholes everyone can take advantage of if they file correctly. Tell me you pay all the tax without any deductions, business expenses, tax entitlements.
Road taxes are paid with the vehicle. Ever heard of toll roads? They are just another tax. Property tax contains an amount for road improvements, schools (what if he has no school age dhildren?) Store taxes on bought items other than food... what about those taxes Stupid?
Stop trying to Bullsh!t everyone with your crap. Plenty of taxes are paid by everyone. You liberals must be just dumb to think you can pass this on to people that actually pay attention.
I'll contact you on the flip side with details... ☺
Yo chucky tell you what - you pay my taxes, and I'll pay at your rate.
Deal?
Big difference my man.
BrianB - let's not forget about them gas taxes, right? The gov makes WAY more off gas than anyone else, especially the oil companies.
The evil rich who don't pay their fair share of taxes. No one has been able to define exactly what a "fair share" is.
Rich people invest their money in tax free municipal bonds. The Left will say they are cruel, unpatriotic and are avoiding taxes. Cities, towns and states issue municipal bonds. The bonds are issued to raise money to pay for specific projects --- like building highways (that put people to work and keep our roads safe), like funding schools (that educate our children), like essential services projects (like water and sewers to provide clean water and sanitary conditions for the people), to build hospitals and sports stadiums.
Cities and states could go to banks to borrow the money -- but banks are evil, too and just in it for profit, right? They could go to the federal government --- but the Federal Government is broke and federally funded projects usually come with promises and strings attached, appropriation ordeals, etc.
Instead an investor - an affluent one - will loan out their money to complete these projects and in effect do all that good stuff for all the people. Pretty nice of them, huh? In return, the rich investors ask for a reasonable rate of interest on the loan they are making. Seems fair.
The cool thing about supporting projects through investment in municipal bonds versus simply paying taxes to the government and hoping the government doesn't pee it away, is that the investor gets to choose the project he thinks is worthy, gets to choose what city or state will benefit. If the investor loans the money to the cities and states, the federal government doesn't have to. That saves the government money. That's why the interest they earn is tax free.
Through this neat arrangement of funding projects through bonds instead of tax money, the federal government is left out of the loop. We know the federal government can't run a project efficiently without an enormous amount of corruption and waste, so private lending by rich people is more efficient and ethical.
Deducting charitable contributions is also a benefit to encourage support of worthy causes. Would the Left prefer contributions to charities cease? That wouldn't be very compassionate and Left-like.
I realize the reality that investors tend to pay less in taxes is irritating on the surface, but understand the underlying factors before condemning what the evil rich do with some of their money.
Spanky, I always figured you as one of them there flat taxers. But then, that would mean your rate and that of your clients would go up. Funny how I don't see many conservatives fighting for a flat tax these days.
good ol' brianb:
...Or, as Leona Helmsley, the oringinal 1%er said, "Only the little people pay taxes."
Appears she was on to something there wasn't she Spanky & brianb & you other RWNJ's
You all should get you hands down and quit screaming, "Pick me! Pick me!"
One percenter wannabes......
No wonder America is in such bad shape... and you idiots try to convince us it is President Obama, not this ignorant, greedy situation!
All 1%ers should burn...
Stop the foolish ranting. You don't even know what you're talking about. All you're accomplishing is a great display of ignorance.
So right back at you BS tnh1:
Stop the ignorant ranting, you don't even know what you are talking about...
And you should not be so scared of truth and facts - I know, truth & facts are foreign entities to you RWNJ's, but do try...
Damn Stupid, Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Schumer, Warren,,, you name them and they are all 1%-ers.
Careful, you don't want the secret service after you.
But you have a lock solid excuse - just Stoopid.
Stupid you just called for Obama to burn. You really want to call out others for not know what they are talking about?
Fantastic. Keep up the excellent work.
No one really wants Obama anymore ....
He's the worst president in the history of history ....
Obama has to go ASAP ....
What is it about Spineless, er em I mean Spanky, that he cant keep client confidentiality. Is he an attorney, or not?
Poor clueless Spanky...
still does not understand what a 1%er is.
Can not get over his dollar fixation obviously -
You know they can treat that OC syndrome Spanky. A good therapist and some medication might get you over your compulsion with few side effects.
My advise is to try it. Find a good, competent shrink and get some treatment.
For your own good and to facillitate your understanding.
"...the mobilized, organized and well-funded Republican apparatus that made it possible"
The GOP ground game was strong! Credit in part to RGA Chairman, Va Governor Bob McDonnell...
McDonnell's GOP ground game in Virginia has resulted in historic GOP state gains over the past few years.
Ergo, McDonnell's stock as a VP possibility is rising...
if you mean outspending your opponent by a 5 to 1 margin, then you're right. Walker's done. His rise is over. He may have fooled the dairy farmers in Wisconsin, but he's hated around the country. I doubt you'll see him out and about for a walk in the near future either. You don't f--k with people's livelihoods and get a free pass.
So, when President Obama's campaign spouted their target of raising $1 billion, that was offensive, too?
I think since the percentage of workers who belong to a union is substantially less than the percentage of non-union tax payers, I think the mood of the majority is quite upbeat, and many are very happy for Governor Walker, the State of Wisconsin, and the way the recall turned out.
I saw a couple of union bosses interviewed today. They sure looked steaming with hatred, and bewilderment. They're afraid of losing their cushy existence on the backs of the workers, I'm sure those are the people around the country hating Governor Walker right now. Too bad.
Candice, or is it Candy? So misinformed. All of those "cushy" benefits you enjoy, like paid holidays, vacations, lunch breaks, etc. came from the sacrifices made by union workers. Yes, the workers vote to elect a union to represent them in collective bargaining for, you guessed it, better working conditions and benefits. You see, the people they make filthy rich, would pay them nothing if they could get away with it. So, if you think unions are outdated and you would like to return to working conditions in the past, by all means, feel free to move to China or Mexico. Let us know how you make out.
Tony,
The unions served a major purpose years ago. The strides they achieved were well-intentioned, purposed, noble and truly changed what workers had to endure. Thank God for Unions back then.
Then, unfortunately, they grew out of control. Now, they are absorbed with power. They demand dues and workers have no choice. (unions know if workers had a choice half of the workers would not pay). They are oblivious to the reality of a poor economy, could care less about others who are struggling, and demand more and more anyway. It was the unions that priced workers out of the market destroying the jobs they were supposed to protect --- causing work to be sent to China and Mexico. Among other factors.
They spent $20 Million on the recall campaign. Do you think $20 million could have paid for additional benefits for teachers or firefighters or police instead? I think union dues should be spent on benefits and retirement plans. Not paying off politicians and paying for bosses to meet "for business" at a luxury resort in Boca Raton, among other things wrong with unions today. Living in Illinois and having grown up in a union family. I know how corrupt and thug-like they can be. Not all unions are as bad as the ones here, I understand.
Unions may still serve a purpose but need to be reigned in.
So, no, Tony, I am not misinformed. I am experienced. I can also negotiate myself a job, salary and a benefit package. I don't need someone else to do that for me. Really, do you?
Candice: You're a tool.
but would enjoy the same benefits that paying members do, duh!
how so? only 12% of the labor force belong to unions. Hardly a majority. Why don't you just cut to the chase. What really ticks you off about organized labor is that they support the Democratic Party, which in turn supports them. If it were the other way around, you would have no problems with unions.
Really, are you Jimi Hendrix?
Ahh, the old "I don't need no one to do anything for me" routine, eh? Well, that's fine for you. But you ain't the only one on this rock. Not everyone has access to the boss's office to demand that raise. Especially when the answer is always the same, a big no. Ask most folks and they'll tell you they're working more hours for less pay. And it has nothing to do with experience, education or qualification. Just that it's take it or leave it. And fyi, I don't belong to a union either.
Dang Tony. You Go. Dont hold back. Couldn't of said any better. Bravo! Dont stop. Keep tellin those righties what its about
Come on, Tony. Tell me you don't think that the amount of money flying around elections, and lobbying, and politicking isn't insane. Yes, I do have a problem with the unions sending 90% of the member's money to the Democrats. Not all union members are Democrats, you know. Would you mind if I took 10% of your paycheck and sent it to the Romney campaign without asking you?
I am on the side of the "I don't need anyone to do anything for me." It's called being self sufficient, confident, worthy and smart. These are things our teachers should be teaching our children so they can take care of their own affairs when they grow up. But the teacher's won't. They don't have the mindset and don't believe in learning to be rewarded for merit -- only being rewarded by being part of a group. Pretty sad, if you ask me.
And, Tony. If the boss keeps telling you "no" when you ask for a raise, maybe you're not good enough to earn an increase, or maybe you should find another job.
Adios , Obamos .... "LOL"
WALKER WIN BOOSTS RGA AND McDONNELL: As head of the Republican Governors Association, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell led the RGA’s efforts to support Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Tuesday’s recall election, dispatching governors, whose names have also been floated as potential VP contenders, to campaign with him in Wisconsin and pouring millions of dollars into the race. As the Washington Examiner notes, Walker’s win in Wisconsin gave McDonnell “bragging rights” over his DGA counterpart, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, and served as a “a dress rehearsal for nearly a dozen gubernatorial contests this fall.”
Hey Vag-Bob, How is McDonnell, and the rest of the Repubes, going to back-pedal on this when Walker is indicted?
GT - oh they'll find a way - always do!
GT - oh they'll find a way - always do!
Quite true Seeking. But how are they going to explain away spending 30m on a jailbird?
The Koch Bros. will expect a return on investment, and if Scotty's too busy with legal trouble, he'll be tossed aside like an empty can of beer. Rest assured, this was not a win for the GOP. Just a survival move backed by over $30 million.
koch bros have 64000 employees. sounds like a pretty good company.
Here is a sign of my generosity of spirit-
When a theory does not work, it's time to abandon the theory.
Vilifying all republicans as crazy does not work. It did not work in 2009- Chriatie, McDonnell, Brown. It did not work in 2010- 63 seats in the House, six in the Senate. It did not work last night.
The sum total of results suggest that it did not work, does not work, and will not work.
Maybe you should try something else? Like, maybe, defending Obama's record?
I know it's hard- but, hey, you guys still worship him, so have at it.
No one wants Obama anymore ....
He's going to get the boot ....
Boink - echo over. Now if Romney could just see a car wreck with a GM car. That would be really big, especially if the driver put on a Band-Aid.
CANDIDATE FOR SALE!
there is a car wreck. its in the white house, and we have watched it too long
Gee, where are all of the rwnj trolls today? Oh, that's right, most of them are serving suspensions due to violations of the COH. Sally, I salute you and my faith is restored.
what a joke, to rely on censorship to project your stupid agenda.
howd that work for ya? lol! scott won! hahahahahaha
Obama gonna bite the dust .... "LOL"
@ Tony my faith would be restored if banning on this site was fairly applied. Feisty and Bev have violated COH on a daily basis and never get suspended. What a laugh... It would be interesting if the moderators could really explain what exactly gets you banned.
its easy ksw. be a republican. back up your statements with facts. you will be thrown off.
if your a lib, call people names, and have your nose up obumbles butt, they put your comments up first! lol! ahem feisty
but tony, that is a GREAT pic! she is sooooo hot!!!!!
Romney must be very relaxed. He lies for every speech.
Well, I see Feisty crawled out of her pit. How did that Wisconsin thing turn out for you, Feisty? Looks like the Democrats can kiss the Badger State goodbye. Hey, fill us in. Why's Bill Clinton bailing on the Hopey Changey left wing hero? Do you think Slick Willie figured out there is not much future in backing Obama?
Hey Ron, crawl out of your Fox hole. No ones worried about Wisconsin.
Yeah, sure Tony. It's only going to get worse. Enjoy.
right on ron. feisty is busy trying to see how the 12 percent unemployment is working in her liberal state with the liberal leadership.
did you see msn pulled the story of walker winning because the comments were all pro walker?
face it, gop controlled states have low unemployment and high growth. lib policies fail. always have, always will.
Obama's done ....
Done enough damage ....
He's got to go ASAP ....
yes mitt. you are right. so is walker. so are other states with gop control and low unemployment.
cant understand how a lib could seriously entertain the policies work. it consistently fails, always
us is the largest economy in the world. the world is waiting for mitt!
SEE THE STOCK MARKET TODAY!? MEANS OUR ECONOMY IS READY FOR REAL LEADERSHIP, NOT THE DOPE IN CHIEF
oh, and idi i say AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHASCOTTT WON! LOL AT YOU!
Wow rootin for a corrupt politician. 1 of only 3 governors in U.S. history to ever be recalled. Yeah!. Rootin for a guy under federal investigation for illegal activity. Woohoo! The only governor in the U.S. with a criminal defense fund. Oh Yeah! Walker didnt win squat. Wisconsin voted against an unpopular recall. How sad that this guy had to raise 30 million to save his butt. Keep cheering. The GOP silence in November will speak volumes. Yeah!
right pele. no big deal, its only been the top story for 4 months. how IS the unemployment in illinois anyway, with the libs runnin things hmmmmmmmmmmm? lol at you! scott won YOU LOSE! GOOD DAY SIR!
It will be a Good Day in November when OBAMA WINS! C U THEN
Even the Democrats are running to the Romney camp now ....
Obama's the worst president in the history of history ....
Without question ....
BE AFRAID LIBERALS.....BE VERY AFRAID...
Your man is going down in flames faster than the Hindenburg
Hindenburg comment. You must be a nutzi. Cause your talkn like nut. A governor with a criminal defense fund under federal investigation is not anything to be proud about. Wisconsin voted against an unpopular recall. You think Romney wants to be connected with that? He's not that stupid. Is he? Yeah he is! OBAMA 2012
President Mitt Romney. What an absolute scary thought for America. The GOP robot with right-wing strings. This guy would not be able to wipe his butt w/o the ok of his superiors on the far-right. Thats leadership? Wisconsin was more about an unpopular recall then gettin rid of a crappy governer. In that election, there were actually plenty of people voting against there own self interest. Which boggles the mind for me. Why not just ask to be hit in the head with a bat. The Righties will try to buy this election. That is a disgusting insult to our democratic process, no different then cheatin to me. Thats the only way the GOP will win the White House. BUYING YOUR VOTE AMERICA, with money, misinformation, hate, and brainwashing tactics. Whats sad about that, is those tactics often work with certain Americans. How sad is that?
Wanna know what's worse than all that???? The phrase "President Obama". That's way beyond scary.
I would think the liberals would like Governor Romney as President. The issue the right has with him is that he's not far enough to the right. He's been on both sides of social issues, it seems. So he's not likely to be hard core conservative. I think someone a little wishy washy or more open at lease might be able to build consensus and get some positive things done in a centrist sort of way.
It boggles my mind that others are so self righteous to think they know what is "best" for other people, or that people are too stupid to take care of themselves.
Both sides raise insane amounts of money from insanely self-serving special interest groups. Some money is spent getting messages out. Promising people free health care, free tuition, free mortgages, free contraceptives, or free loan guarantees sounds more like blatantly "buying" votes to me.
You cannot even think to compare the spending tactics of the GOP with the expected way to obtain funds. Of course both sides raise money. But there is an even balance and then there is a tipping of the scale. The GOP will attempt to tip the scale with large conservative billionaires. Some of these billionaires, not even politically connedted to the party, will support the GOP to insure corporate tax cuts and "the rich getn richer" The DEMS will be outspent 5 to 1 this campaign so check thy facts, WAKE UP!
pele, how bout the union thugs forcing the employees to donate? all the gop money was voluntary. bye libs!
Listen rir I dont think there are any union bosses holding guns to these individuals heads to pay dues. Like any insurance entity, there r pros and cons. With only 15% of americans in unions, dues are a necessity to insure a safety net for families and individuals. So when you see the teacher that teaches your loved one, or the police officer, or fire fighter who comes to help your loved one, think about them as hard working servants of society, not as people who are being bullied or intimidated, they want the best and they feel unions is the best way to go
Pele,
President Obama has held fundraisers at the homes of movie stars and producers, hedge fund managers and venture capitalists. $15 million was raised at one in a single night. His campaign has set the goal of raising $1 billion. How absurd is that?
When it comes to fund raising, both sides are in glass houses, and neither should throw rocks.
You know, that's exactly how I see them. And that's why I would rather see the money they pay in dues go to their retirement and pension funds, insurance and benefit plans. That their dues pay the bloated salaries of union leaders, printing up strike signs, spending $20 million on a temper tantrum and buying the occasional inflatable rat, I think our hard working public servants are being used and disrespected. I'd rather pay their salaries than pay for the union thugs and their activities.
Obama has to go ....
Less than mediocre just doesn't cut it as president of the United States ....
It's good to see that Obama's poll numbers are tanking fast ....
You cant pay attention to exit polls because it is part of republiCON strategy to lie about who they will vote for so that it will throw campaigning off. They have MANY mandates from their fuhrer that they are bound to obey. In the case of ANY republicon getting elected, they have NO independent thoughts or voice.
Run George Bush through a copier and you know what EVERY republiCON believes in and stands for and says. When the fuhrer speaks...they ALL listen.
Romney is the perfect answer to Norquist's prayers / wishlist:
All they need is someone with enough working digits to operate a pen to sign their right-wing legislation. No brain required.
Rightisright and candice can apply for that job.
SURE GOP. here is a tissue. dry your eyes
all you have to do is see where all the libs rule, and see the failure.
i am right.
you are wrong.
Even Obama knows he's done ....
No one wants Obama anymore ....
We can't even afford another day under Obama ....
Oh, they want a serial lier (mitt-flip) in the highest office in the world. The man who against stem cell research but, own's stock in the company. The lier wants to end a relations with Iran but, own's stock in a co that does bussiness in Iran. The lier will end Mitt-flip care oh, my bad Obama care. The lier who's against gay marriage but, as gov he was for it. Lier "let detroit die" now I saved detroit. Lier i was for immgration as gov now send them back to Mexico and let them buy from Mexico Walmart here I own stock. I dont have anything to do with Bain Capital ho, I have a retirement account where I earn money offf there profits. Lier,Lier pants on fire!
November 2010 @$$ whooping historical defeat....
2011 the three state sweep INCLUDING MASS. and BROWN
Wisconsin 2012 BEATING...
NO.... there's no trend here....
Nope neither of you are correct . I personally am pulling ever last dollar I have out of everything . It will be under the mattress . There at least it will be good fire starters here in 2014. I say 2014 because , It will take NO longer for the GOP to crash the worlds Economy AGAIN . Protect yourselves folks . Oh and BTW You cannot eat Gold Certificates folks . Look at what you bought , It was NOT Gold .
Lets have a LINK to all that prosperity , One that does not lead back to the Wisconsin Governors Website .
Where is the lier Mitt-flip tody? As usual hiding behind the press. He's such a lier they will not let him speak in real time and take ?'s from the press. He's running from the action of the GOP (tea party) doing tody in the senate and congress. The press is always tieing the actions of the president to dem's but, they never tie Mitt-flip to the action of the GOP (tea party). Like Mitt-flip what about equal pay for women? What about the GOP house holding up student loan bill, do you think they should go on vacation next wk with-out resolving the bill? The man is an empty suit filled with lies.
Guess what? I forgot he (mit-flip lier) does interviews on fox oh, he owns stock in fox news.
Ok so now with all but every union in this country down to about 17% because all the other unions had been destroyed because of globalization and we allowed our manufacturing plants and factories to be broken up, dismantled, sold off and send off shore. Our middle class is down to about 47%, this means that 48% of the people in this country are living in the low income bracket. Our middle class is disappearing. Our middle class for the last 200 has always been the largest percentage of the people in this country, the back bone of this country, the ones that grew this country and that built this country.
Now I’m not going to say that we have or had a stronger middle class before or because of the unions. But we had a better and stronger middle class after the unions. Think about it most of the union we have left are in the public sector and if these goes are we as a nation prepared to stand up for what the unions used to stand up for, the rights of all workers across this country not just unions members. The assault on unions began back when President Reagan fired the air traffic controllers because they went on strike, because they wanted better working conditions and more people to avoid accidents etc. and this attach on unions has not stopped, it has gotten worst.
You just have to wonder way so many people are or were really against the President helping out the Auto companies, was it really because these people felt that the auto industry in this country was over or was it because of their unions.
The unions helped to get laws passed for safety rules and regulations on the jobs, to keep mines from caving in on workers etc. Also like having an organization like EPA to help protect the workers from harmful pollutants while working. People there are ads on TV right now because of people that were exposed and injured because of asbestos and also there has been clusters all over the United States of people getting cancer because of chemicals leaching into their water supplies and being pushed into the air they breathe.
Right now we are being lead to believe that if teachers, policemen, firefighters, nurses; first responders and any and all public employees still in unions would get minimum wage or less pay and smaller retirement and all unions left were dissolved that our problems would be over, or would they. Are these things really a problem or our problem or are unions really the fault at to what is or has happened to our country or is this all just a made up problem by just a few so some can control all.
Who will protect the rights the middle class has obtained over the last 200 years, like better working conditions, like fair labor laws, like the fair child labor laws, like the 40 hours work week, like overtime pay, like your weekends, and what about minimum wage will this be an issue sooner than later. All these things and more are because of the unions if they would not have used collective bargaining we would not have any of these things, is it possible without unions we will lose these.
Why are the unions such a threat, Why is it so important to dismantled, wipeout and destroyed what is left of them. If there is no unions at all who will stand up for the middle class workers rights in this country. Will the multitudes strike, protest or assemble and has this really been helping up to this point, this has been happening all over this country for one reason or another for the past 4-6 years by one groups or another and things are still going against the middle class.
Did any of you happen to catch The Last Word show last night Mr. O'Donnell had a segment on his show he called "Mitt obsession with uniforms".
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45755883/vp/47715547#47715547
It may encourage the far right in their crusade against constitutional rights, but the public is not generally inclined to be fascist.
so, apparently das Republik party has lost its majority control of the senate in Wisconsin.
On another blog someone gave America a new name. Citizen United States..it has a way of tangling up around your tongue like the word sports does to Romney...His speech with its so very Old World patterns. And so VERY much like Hitlers....Cutting everything OFF SHORT...