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MILWAUKEE -- Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan will begin airing television ads for his congressional re-election race in Wisconsin beginning Wednesday.
The news was first reported by the Associated Press.
"Congressman Ryan is on the ballot twice in the 1st Congressional District for both the House and the vice presidency, so Ryan for Congress is running ads locally in Milwaukee and Madison media markets," Kevin Seifert, Ryan's congressional re-election spokesman, told NBC News.
Wisconsin law permits candidates who are running for either president or vice president to also have their name on the ballot for another election. The theory -- if the candidate doesn't win their race for the White House -- is he or she can still hold on to the previous job in Congress.
Both the Romney team and Ryan's House re-election campaign have pushed back on any suggestion that Ryan might be hedging his bets against a possible loss in November's presidential contest, and they noted previous VP nominees have done this in the past.
"We made clear from day one he'd remain on the congressional ballot, as Wisconsin law allows," Brendan Buck, the GOP VP nominee's spokesman, said in an email. "Joe Biden and Joe Lieberman both ran for re-election in the Senate concurrently with their VP runs."
Ryan filmed several congressional re-election ads in Wisconsin the week leading up to Romney tapping him as his VP -- one day before Ryan's trip to Massachusetts to meet with Romney personally and two days after.
Among other locations, the ad sites included a home construction site, a clinic, and a space management facility. Ryan's family -- his wife and three children -- joined him in one ad outside of a residential home in their hometown.
The seven-term Wisconsin Congressman used Wilson Grand Communications -- a firm from Northern Virginia -- to shoot the ads over an intense three-day period.
But Ryan is not in a competitive race in the Badger State. He is ahead of his opponent in Wisconsin's 1st District -- Rob Zerban, a former county official -- by nearly a 25%margin according to a poll of 400 likely voters that was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (R) Sept. 9-10. (Public Opinion Strategies co-conducts the NBC/WSJ poll.)
While Ryan's ads have allowed critics to charge that he might be hedging his bets against a possible Romney loss, the airtime could also potentially help the Romney ticket in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
Indeed, voters in the Madison and Milwaukee markets will begin seeing not only Ryan's re-election ads this week, but also the Romney campaign ads -- as the former Massachusetts governor's campaign made its first ad buy of the general election in Wisconsin.
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It’s good to have a backup plan.
It might be difficult to swallow 2 losses in one day.
Exactly Dennis.
But in the case of Ryan, it looks like the people of WI will have to decide if they want him out of politics at least for a while.
Obama/Biden will win the election and that would leave Ryan running for his post in WI. It will be up to the people of the great state of WI to decide if they've had enough of the liar.
I can only hope the constituents in Ryan's district are smarter than those in Michelle Bachmann's, and will vote this embarrassing, lying, POS out of a J-O-B!
yeah so upset they didnt want Walker and he got elected twice LOL. stop with predictions, I know you libbies like to think you have some sort God Complex and foresight into the future.
Gosy, sad! Even Ryan knows he and Romney will not be elected!
From the article: "Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan will begin airing television ads for his congressional re-election race in Wisconsin beginning Wednesday."
It appears Ryan is working hard on Plan B. It may, in fact, be Plan A, if he's being honest with himself.
One good thing is Lyin Ryan still has his day job in the do nothing Congress, because he will never be VP.
Dennis, nomore;
It might be difficult to swallow 2 losses in one day.
Obama/Biden will win the election
Wow! I wish this Syracuse grad had half your confidence you OS and Stanford alumni have. I hope people do not get lazy. VOTE
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I can't believe even this guy's family vote for him.....I would not like to have a father,brother or son lie as much as he does....And not to mention how he would like to screw over the middle class,poor and seniors......
Bottom line: This dude is despicable.
Indeed Ryan is hedging his bet on "MYTH" Romney losing. However, no matter how much Ryan is ahead in his competitive race in the Badger State; I think that the road to electing the both Ryan and MYTH Romney whose affinity for being the most disingenuous, dishonest, untrustworthy, pathologically lying, flip flopping candidates is a question the people of Wisconsin must ask themselves about the right wing, greedy, hate machine.
Paul Ryan built the deficient yet he pathologically lies about his budget plans.
4 more 4 44
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He can run a marathon though....HhaHAHAHAHAH......He even lied about that..
No honor.
I guess that is just my opinion....Voters in WI just aren't very savvy...
No kidding Philly!
What a great example lyin Ryan is setting for his kids!
A devout Catholic raising a second generation of pathological liars!
Do you liberals ever post anything of substance? No wonder Obama appeals to you...
I lead by example with my kids by not lying and I try to go easy on them when they tell the truth no matter how bad of a thing they did....I can't stand a liar....Even lying not to hurt somebody's feelings is bad to me..
I see parents teaching their children to lie all of the time...It starts with answering the phone and saying they aren't home and builds from there....
DISGUSTING....And this dude is a legislator...I know a lot of them lie but that doesn't make it right...
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
but since he can confess his sins, it's all good.
I see some of my family members take Communion even though they shuck up while not married which is fine as long as you don't claim to be holier than thou which most of them try to pretend they are.
We have a priest that has been collecting money for a new school for a decade now but no one knows where the money is or how much there is.
I guess you can call me a disgruntled Catholic - I have a hard time with the whole hypocrisy of the organized religion
Sure UAW, because that had so much substance....
About as much as @!$%#ty Mitty's convention speech...
Heck he even lied about not eating sweets/sugar......Now, there's a clip of him eating a doughnut on the campaign plane!....Guess that donut is sugarless!
Lying liars and the lies they tell!
Philly,
Me either!
I've always said, if someone is willing to lie about something as small as their marathon time, imagine what else they're willing to embellish on...
Bayllie,
Which is precisely why I'm a recovering Catholic!
At the age of 13, I saw the hypocrisy, said NO thanks, and have never looked back!
UAW-----Against people organizing for fair wages I would presume?
What a good person you are sticking up for the big three....Sike.
chilled
we no longer call them donuts. They are offically called: "one of those chocolate ah ahh – chocolate goodies"
Feisty---I am also a recovering Catholic.
Bayllie---Anyone professing to be perfect is a liar...
I hear that people are threatening to boycott the pizza shop of that guy in Florida who picked up and hugged our President.
So I called him at 772-466-8303 and voiced my support for him. I hear he is a recovering Republican. The girl on the line said she'd pass along the message.
Please call and offer good wishes if you get time.
Hedging your bets Budget Boy? Good thinking! You know you're not going to be the next VP.
Obama/Biden 2012
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
that's funny
When I visit my mom, I go to Mass with her - it makes the old lady happy :). Other than that, it's just weddings, 1st Communions, Babtisms, etc. Bothe sides (my family and my husband's family) are Catholic so there is plenty to attend.
I do enjoy watching people fight over parking spaces before a mass or people not shaking hands in church because of whatever war they are in the middle of at that time.
Excellent idea GOP!
I'm on it!
Now that's funny... I don't care who you are! lmao!
"Do you liberals ever post anything of substance? No wonder Obama appeals to you..."
....UAW posted, in an attempt to post something "of substance".
Hey Mitt and Ann- let me hear you both say, in unison, "but we ALLLLLLL bundle".
Har Har Har....
Good Ryan.
Now you'll have to stand and face all of the people you are trying to disenfranchise out of Soc. Sec. and Medicare again. Nowhere to hide. Maybe the Koch's will give you a room over their garage when this is all over.
Knew I could count on you Feisty!! You are never one to back down from a battle! :o) Guy deserves kudos for his guts and conviction. My wife tells me he is a recovering Republican who is changing his vote to vote for Obama this time. Let us reinforce the notion that he made the switch to the right party.
His old party sure wants to string him up.
I may call and ask that guy's pizza parlor to deliver a pizza to the nearest fire station in town to honor our fallen first responders on 911.
.......and tomorrow I'll call up Gino's East and have them deliver some pizza pies to the striking teachers out on the picket lines in Chicago.
Now where's that credit card of mine?
I left a message of my support too - also mentioned I would of ordered a pizza but I was sure the delivery charge would kill me! ;o)
Your honey is half right, he is a recovering Republican't, he also voted for the President in 2008 & plans to do so again!
Any Republican with an ounce of common sense & decency left, will not vote for Willard!
Hell, in the end, even Nicole Wallace couldn't pull the lever for McCain! ;o)
GOP,
Most excellent idea! I'll match your donation!
I would bet the owner would be willing to waive those delivery charges!
bayllie
Ryan looks ravenous as he's chomping down on it....I forgot about Willard.... lol
What a great supporter he is.......I'm on it!
Funny we are on the subject of recovered Republicans Feisty.
I know of 3 more former hard-core republicans that plan to vote for Obama this fall. They told me as much in emails this week.
One of them went upside of a canvasser that came to his door. John told him he is no longer a Repub because, "they no longer represent my interests."
So freakin weird to hear these guys say that because back in the day they were all such BushBots!!
Repubs are dropping like flies in ol' Motown man!! Think it coulda' been that "Bankruptcy" crack or Jenny Granholm's speech?
GOPisextinct
That is an excellent idea!
Grew up Protestant in North Carolina. I used to get soooo disgusted listening to the people putting others down for what they were wearing, etc. The final straw was when my divorced sister and her fiance - also divorced - wanted my parents pastor to marry them. He said he usually doesn't marry divorced people because he doesn't believe in divorce.
I asked him if he had people in the church who were on their 2nd marriages and he said "yes, but I didn't do the ceremony." And, I said but you do take their money every Sunday, right? My father turned red and so did the pastor. He performed the ceremony.
I go to church when it's empty - a better sense of why I want to be there!
chilled
Mitt not knowing what a donut is - sad? As someone who at least pretended to care to live in Mass, Romney should have been aware of the existance of donuts since there is a Dunkin' Donuts on every street corner in every town!
SeekingSanity
today you can buy a divorce, second or fifth wedding if the price is right
I also "enjoyed" a priest saying no to baptising a baby out-of-wedlock but marrying a couple that was married pior. they donated a new lighting in the church.
bayllie - I'm always amazed at the hypocrisy. This same pastor was asked what he would do if blacks were to attend the church. (Clearly a very white church). He said he would preach such hell fire they'd never come back. I was absolutely repulsed.
When I would go back to visit my parents he would often stop by the house. Once he asked me why I never visited church with them and I told him precisely why - both the marriage stupidity and the horrible statement about blacks.
I will give him credit - he admitted he was less of a pastor than he should have been and that my saying something made him rethink things he had said and done. I told him I was sure he had already turned a lot of open minded people against his church and religion as a whole.
It's amazing the hypocrisy.
bayllie
Maybe they were in the basement.....but what's a French donut called?
Beignet
That explains it......chocolate beignet:-)..yummy!
Willard was geographically challenged!
chilled
if that's all
wow, how pathetic can gop get. I couldn't believe it so I google'd it. and yup your right GOPisextinct.
complex.com/city-guide/2012/09/republicans-threaten-to-boycott-florida-pizza-shop-because-owner-hugged-obama
No, no, no, NO! Don't tie up that pizza guy's phone number! He needs it to do business! With the Republicans in town already boycotting him, an overflow of calls (even if congratulatory) will be the death blow. Maybe if you just give money to him to help with advertising to get a new local number made known to his customers....
I know you all mean well, but.....
Well if there is one thing Republicans can do with less of is pizza. Look at the Romneybots in my avatar. The guy in front could take care of an extra large with everything all by himself, lol.
COinFL - I agree - he needs those lines to do business! Remember the bus driver lady that was bullied by the kids and someone set up a place to donate for her??? I don't have the skills to do that but think that would be an EXCELLENT idea to show him some support!!!!! And let him know the Democrats of this country wish they had the opportunity to do what he did and support him for doing so!
Just my $.02 :)
New reports are coming out about the advance notice the Bush administration had about 9/11 attacks. I think any chance of a political career for Condi Rice just went down the toilet!
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This is where I have to disagree with you Chilled, Willard is truthfully challenged on EVERY level!
Feisty - so TRUE! Romney never met a lie he didn't want to tell!
True about the calls to pizza guy. I called again and had to be put on hold. The young lady requested that I donate to a certain charity.
I think our buddy is feeling a bit overwhelmed by his unwanted celebrity status.
Bedtime Stories for Republican Children
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zppSBrEZgfQ/UES02L2QbcI/AAAAAAAAA1A/FHZKamzHQQU/s1600/pinocchio.jpg
Oh please! Please! Please! Vote him out of Congress! That would be like a double gift in November!!!!
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Christmas is coming in November! Romney will be defeated in shame and Ryan's going to be pounded not once, but twice! What if Michele Bachman is kicked out of office, too? Will that be an embarrassment of riches, or what?
President Obama in November! He is clearly our only rational choice!
Seeking, you just have to like someone who doubles down on losing.
Make Lyin Ryan a two time loser! After all, that Janesville GM plant did close on his watch.
Republicans did not, and do not care about providing anything for the 9/11 responders, or our troops, unless they can see some personal financial gain.
The Bill was signed by President Obama during the lame duck session that year.
Ryan is a selfish loser who says he has foreigh policy experience because he voted for the war!....
And he can see Canada!
pretty much standard protocol. this is a non-story.
I for one can't wait to see them and hope they are posted soon. I wonder if they'll be anything like his weekend with George & Norah??? Is he going to stand on his voting record? Will be soooo interesting to see what he can come up with that would make the people of Wisconsin want to re-elect him after seeing him perform so dismally as the VP candidate . . . .
Not only will he justify his voting record of yea votes that are secretly disguised as nay votes, he will awe the crowd with his legislative prowess at being able to pass a 'shaft tax'.
http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2012/08/cutting-those-arrow-shaft-excise-taxes.html
RedDevPS - Thank you for the best laugh yet today. It would serve him right to face a double defeat...Which face do you think he would use?
Good idea since he won't be Veep anyway. Frankly I hope the people of Wisconsin are smart enough to not elect him to either Veep or Congress. What has he done for them, really?
Ask the former employees of Parker Pen and GM. They would say not much.
Otherwise, it's been pretty much assisting constituents with requests for stimulus money and funds under the Affordable Care Act ...
... you know, the usual anti-federal-spending sort of thing.
911 First Responders, no. Anyone who might vote for me, yes.
Nice to see you on the boards Anna!
isn't that a states,county, city issue? let me know when the FBI, ATFBE, NSA, CIA, DEA, ICE, TSA (there ya go AM), and a host other fed 'security' agencies show up first.
The people of Wisconsin need to think not what Ryan has done for them,rather what he's done TO them.
Hey, Greg --
I was just trying to figure out a way to wave to you. So glad to see you, too. Hope things are well with you and your family and your work. Stay strong.
Your lack of understanding of how local law enforcement and emergency protection, not to mention education, is funded -- as evidenced both on this thread and the last thread -- is astonishing, especially for someone so sure of himself.
Go look it up.
I have been trying to stay out of politics today 9/11, however I have read enough of outrageous post trying to make 9/11 political.
I have seen others on this site control their hatred against both sides, and I commend them.
So for today all I will say is that the Pendulum will be swinging for the other side next week. Heck it has started already, according to Polls. The bumps for both sides has stopped.
Concerned - go away. The bump for Obama has only started and he is ahead. When the first debate airs, he will get an even bigger bump as Romney looks like the idiot he is showing himself to be.
Were you even here on 9/11?
Did you notice that the topic of this site has NOTHING to do with 9/11? Can you even read????
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SS,
I thought she was on ignore? Why don't you lighten up on her. All she wants is to participate.
thetotas: the reason is that poor concern likes to spend her time bashing others, and she is not particularly bright.
She needs to OWN HER BEHAVIOR.
SeekingSanity
Seeking to aggravate, if you are in the party of inclusion, I want nothing to do with you. I said nothing wrong in my post but you have to insult even on a day like today. People here speak on many things that have nothing do do with the topic.
What a sad person you are? You have the nerve to say I spend my time bashing others. Please go sing another tune.
See what I mean?
Concern Citizen-856329
the Pendulum will be swinging for the other side next week. Heck it has started already, according to Polls. The bumps for both sides has stopped.
Ooooh, Concern Citizen I think you are delusional. It must be the FOX EFFECT!
4 more 4 44
Obama/Biden 2012
Concern - you bash people on a post that has NOTHING to do with 9/11. You bring your putdowns on yourself.
The pendulum you speak of will lop off the heads of Romney and Ryan!
thetotas - she is usually spouting putdowns right and left. That is the only reason I put her down.
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NDD,
See what I mean
Yea I see, buts its painful to watch.
I understand that thetoas, I really do. I think that concern would get much more traction if she would post facts, not plagiarize, and quit the stalking she does.
In any event, I hope all is well with you, your family and critters!
if you guys on the left would only see the irony of what you post. So in other words your fine with boorish behavior? What stalking took place? An opposing view is now considered stalking? Why do you far lefties think that NBC FR is YOURS? Show me some ownership papers? A deed? A promisory note something to validate it?
Folks, let it go. I does not matter what I say, some people would come out and do what they need to do. Read the 4 or five post I made today and you will see that I said nothing to insult anyone.
thetotas - my apologies. I shouldn't have risen to the bait. There are just days it's more aggravating than others!
SeekingSanity,after Romney tries to debate Obama, at the end his magic underwear will be yellow in front and brown in back.
what? nothing about GM today either cc?
and good afternoon all.
Interesting headlines - apparently there is a lot of information piling up that the Bush administration had a great deal of advance warning about 9/11. This will be hard for the GOP to fight - no matter what they say.
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So what do you want, a friggin' medal? Most of the time you're on here hurling insults like they were snowballs. So you can dish it out, but can't take it? Sounds like a typical teabag troll to me.
Pretty much, tony!
hey tough toni, tell me
I'll leave that one there.
So tell me lefty, what constitutes a discussion on these boards? You hard left of Castro Progressives seem to think you have some sort of ownership in NBC, you're bully tactics and pathetic attempts at intimidation are really sad.
Seriously enlighten me on whats is discussion? Opposing view only gets you insults, as you 'hurl them like a snowball'? You mean you want everyone to cheerlead Obama and the DNC? As far as I am concerned the lot of you are cowards. Keyboard cowboys engaging in wannabe cyber M 13 gang activity.
Tell you what libbies SHOW ME WHERE THIS IS ONLY FOR YOU? go to your DDI or libsrus clan house if you want constant validation and ego stroking.
CA - you of all people should say nothing about anyone's posts. Yours are always filled with venom and overflowing with insults.
If you want to discuss cowards - I'd suggest you start in your own home!
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Intelligence. Sorry to say you were in the wrong line when that was passed out.
Again: pretty much, tony.
Just a matter of time before CA gets banned for behavior. He's a re reg anyway.
Fisty, why would you want to see someone out of a job. Is it because you cannot get a job? You are the POS.
Joe Thomas-6624551
And I thought you did not believe that congressmen worked.
Joe Thomas-6624551
Fisty, why would you want to see someone out of a job. Is it because you cannot get a job? You are the POS.
Joe , Ryan is a multi- millionaire
Paul Ryan's net worth has increased 75 percent in past decade
Excluding the inheritance, Ryan's net worth increased by up to 130 percent in a decade marked by a deep recession and a volatile stock market.
http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2018906137_ryanwealth13.html
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If anyone is feces it would be the greedy, lying, Paul Ryan and any stupid fool who would vote for him.
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Joe Thomas-6624551....why do TeaPeople relish high unemployment numbers?
Joe Blow still frothing at the mouth. Nothing of consequence ever comes from his rants. Delusional and shattered that his man is on the short end of the stick and has no chance to recover. Must suck to be him.
Joe Biden may want to follow suit, just sayin....
sirie - Joe Biden won't have to. He'll be Vice President until January 2017. I don't know that he'll want to go back to the Senate after that - I doubt he will. He has been in public service for a very long time.
However, like most Democratic VP's and Presidents, he will probably find another way to serve our country after being Vice President.
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Isn't Ryan in like a 70% Democratic District and still got elected to congress what 7 times. Obviously the voters in his district know what there doing.
I would judge that as they don't know what they are doing...On the same level as those dudes who killed Jesus....Which is monumental.
Expect a lightning bolt from on high sometime soon for your blasphemy, you clueless Philly moonbat....
An interesting question...but I couldn't find the answer.
The 1st Wisconsin district, however, does have a strong history of running Red...the exception being Les Aspin who served from 1971-1993 before resigning when he was nominated for Secretary of Defense in the Clinton Administration. Other than that, it's a couple of years here and there for a Democrat (Gerald Flynn, Lynn Stalbaum, Peter Barca) amidst a long run of Republicans starting way back in 1893.
Other Demographics, however, may point to why Ryan is re-elected...
Ethnicity: 90.1% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 1% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Other
Median Income: $50,372 (compared to Median Income for the US of $44,389)
Occupation: White Collar 57.7%, Blue Collar 27.4%, Gray Collar 14.9%
*shakes his head*
Good thing that isn't the punishment for lying, otherwise Lyin' Ryan would be Joltin' Lyin' Ryan.
I'm shocked, Bob!
RedDevPS - NO KIDDING! As would Mitt ... just little piles of used up voltage ...
Hey!!! There's an energy plan in there somewhere . . . .
RedDevPS, Lake of Fire for Ryan and Romney both, they will answer to a higher authority, but I have caught myself watching them publicly spewing lies and wondered what it would be like to see a bolt of lighting pass ultimate judgement.
Just don't be anywhere near them. Science tells us the bolt doesn't discriminate, it simply discharges. Reminds me of a Ryan budget, no forethought, just a simple balance of the budget with a line item slash and gash. They simply cannot see the results of cutting social services.
Golly gee, Guber, how did that girl get pregnant. The GOPTP simply have no understanding of cause-effect - a discharge on their part seems electrifying, that is until they have to pay for the consequences. Not a particularly bright lot, but they sure are good at breeding stupidity.
This is a none story except for first read to throw something out for their left wingers to talk about. It's not uncommon to run for VP and a Congressional seat at the same time, as pointed out in the article.
More important would be the fact that President Obama has REFUSED to meet with PM Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Excuse being scheduling conflict, can't be meeting with a leader from one of our strongest allies, especially in the Middle East because it might mean changing a fund raiser or a campaign speech. We all know President Obama does not like PM Netanyahu and I believe Obama is afraid of again being lectured to just prior to an election.
sfcret - no one care what you believe about Obama. You clearly have shown you hate the man so your comments about him will never be credible!
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...what, so we can hear you bitch about how a Presidential motorcade is tying up NYC traffic AGAIN 3 days after the President was already in New York addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations (the real reason why President Netanyahu is in the US)?
SeekingSanity
so seeking what is considered acceptable discussion? The liberal circle jerk fest that is taking place? Let me as ask you, why do you hate the first amendment.
When the hell are you talking about????? Not recently for certain! Moron
SeekingSanity You are showing your stupidity again, but then what's new. You never add anything to a discussion. BTW, I don't hate Obama, I just don't agree with him and I believe he lacks leadership, and has a big ego that gets in his way. BTW, Seeking I really don't give a sh!t about your opinions.
Da Noid - You too are showing your stupidity. First I don't live in New York and the meeting could be held in Washington or a number of other places. Obama just doesn't like PM Netanyahu and still feels the sting of getting "bitch slapped" on TV by him. BTW, we wouldn't want Obama to maybe cancel a fund raiser or campaign stop, to actually do his job, like meeting with foreign leaders.
Really, Caesar, you shouldn't take your own life experiences and inject them into discussions grown-ups are having here. It's just plain nasty.
All I can say, is thank Gawd, the ignore feature is working again & I no longer have to scroll past Little Caesar's @!$%#!
Life is good! ☺
sfcret - your stupidity is all we ever see. And, clearly you have absolutely NOTHING to add to any discussion - on any topic. My guess is you're threatened by smart men - so you like Romney -dumb as a bag of rocks! But that suits you.
Trust me - I won't lose sleep over anything you say.
DaNoid - at least I'm in good company being with you! Clearly the moron sfcret is enamored with Netanyahu and thinks he at one time got the upper hand on Obama - poor delusional sfcret! Yet, she/he/it thinks Obama should have made time for him!
sfcret - as we're seeing more and more today - it's the Republican Presidents who seem to have trouble grasping their job (Bush).
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Seeking,
I would respectfully ask you to cut Gomer some slack, the old man's catheter is backing up again and he has to release his bile somewhere! ;o)
Much like Snookie Joe from NJ....
Forgot to mention something that the left wingers are spouting that the school teachers strike is a local matter and the President should not be getting involved. Isn't Obama a resident of Chicago and doesn't he pay taxes in Chicago which funds the schools including teachers pay and benefits? Shouldn't Obama be concerned about the children of his neighbors?
BTW, Obama keeps saying that the Republicans are against teachers, firefighters and police because they won't agree to Federal money to pay for them throughout the United States. Isn't the hiring of police, firefighters and teachers the responsibility of the local communities and states? States and communities can raise taxes if they want to pay for more police, firefighters and teachers.
sfcret - as President of the United States he has to leave the local politics and situations to the Mayor. See, intelligent people know that - of course that means you don't qualify. Try to gain some perspective of how the real world works.
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Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
2 for 1 on Thunderbird at the local Quickie Mart?
Liberal cowards, spinless like their slug cousins
CA - I see the pot is calling the kettle black - as usual....
Oh and you really should stay out of the sun - you're beginning to shed skin and it's so ugly!
Caesar likes to organize circle jerks after a couple of T-Birds. It's one of his most satisfying pastimes. He doesn't get a lot of participation from the other denizens in his trailer park, but he doesn't let that stop him from carrying on.
First Read doesnt headline the Chicago teacher's strike....not beneficial enough to Obama...
Rush Limbaugh predicted that Rahm set it up so that Obama will come to the rescue
and save the children....then First read will coo about how wonderful Obama is...
Bob - President Obama has nothing to do with the teacher's strike. Why can't you little right wingers get that through your heads? It's a local issue.
And, since Rahm has been trying to get it settled it's doubtful he set it up. In fact, it's a stupid comment to make in the first place. No matter whether you like Rahm or not, he has focused on improving education in Chicago. So, since you're not here why don't you butt out?
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Bob,
NBC has a dozen news web sites. So you think that no matter that other sites cover the story First Read should also? Here is a link to the NBC article that you can have at it …
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/11/13808109-question-at-heart-of-chicago-strike-how-do-you-measure-teacher-performance?lite
Back on the Limpball... eh... Bobby?
Quit yer bitchen and pay attention for a change little butt buddy;
http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/10/13786194-romney-tries-to-make-hay-of-chicago-teachers-strike?chromedomain=firstread&lite
So, you listen to, place a lot of merit in the ramblings from Limbaugh, who lost his hearing because of his drug.. oxy abuse, it killed his nerve endings and no doubt a few brain cells as well.
The rants of a drug abuser....Good grief!
The teachers' strike shouldn't be used by either the President or Mr. Romney to make political hay. Wouldn't you agree? Besides, Chicago has a mayor to deal with this.
...and isn't this just another "Damned If He Does, Damned If He Doesn't" issue?
Isn't Rush Limbaugh just an entertainer?
OMG - you're quoting RUSH LIMBAUGH????? Even YOU should be embarrassed?
Have they declared him a county yet??? You know - large masses often qualify!
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Oops country -not county!
That statement is enough to discredit you altogether, Bob. NOTHING Rush says has any value and you are grown enough to know that. You might as well be quoting Sponge Bob Squarepants as to be using Limbaugh as a source. Shame on you.
SeekingSanity says "Bob - President Obama has nothing to do with the teacher's strike. Why can't you little right wingers get that through your heads? It's a local issue." Well isn't Obama a resident of Chicago, doesn't he pay taxes in Chicago which funds the schools, shouldn't Obama be concerned about his neighbors and their children's education?
sfcret - as President of the United States he has to leave the local politics and situations to the Mayor. See, intelligent people know that - of course that means you don't qualify. Try to gain some perspective of how the real world works.
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SeekingSanity - Did he leave the local situation concerning the college professor and police officer to the local area? No he intervened and even called a "Beer Summit". Did he leave the Trevor Martin case to the locals, no he had to go on TV and make a stupid comment. Isn't he always complaining about the Republicans blocking the hiring of police, firefighters and teachers? Yet those are all local politics, not federal.
You should try and gain some perspective of how the real world works, but then that would require some education and research and I am sure you can't manage that.
sfcret - when things had escalated to a fever pitch he stepped in with the college professor. He was asked about Trayvon Martin and he made an appropriate comment.
Again, you have no concept of the real world.
Your stupidity is only overshadowed by your eagerness to show it!
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Good idea he has there...seems he knows their credibility has been severely downgraded.
Ryan, "It's not what loopholes are out there, but who gets them," he said.
I think the Democrats have to be very careful. I remember the election of 2010 where we were told the Republican party was dead and would never make a comeback. They, with the help of a right wing media machine came back with a vengeance and broke the spirit of the Dems who did not come out to vote as they usually do. I see this as part of a strategy that will be aided by the likes of Mr. Joe Scarborough who will cheer "this amazing comeback" as he tries to beat the President. We must watch these guys and stifle their pathetic attempts at king making. We must remain vigilant. Their tactics must fail.
@Tnut,
Well spoken, but there is one big difference between then and now.
Today the folks like Joe Scarborough and Laura Ingraham are expressing doubts about their Nominee.
Their hero, Ronald Reagan, said "Do no harm to a fellow Republican."
Hell, Reagan wouldn't pass the modern-day Republican Party's so-called "Purity Test".
The snake begins to eat its own tail. The Tea Party flag (Don't Tread On Me) twists upon itself.
Bali and Tnut - the revelations today about the Bush administration's advance warnings about an attack on American soil may hit the Republicans pretty hard. It's going to be interesting - to say the least.
If it appears - and it does - that they ignored evidence and allowed the hit, things for the GOP could go south quickly!
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Cannot blame Bush for 9-11-2001....It was Obama who conspired to make it happen....
Cannot blame Hitler for the Holocaust....Obama conspired on that too.
That was not unusual. The same thing happened in 1994 with Snewt Gringrich claiming total victory and that they (meaning a Republican House majority) were setting the agenda and not Clinton. We all know how that turned out in 1996 when Bob Dole got his rump handed to him. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this is in the bag, but history has a way of repeating itself. And besides the party that often loses the previous presidential bid often wins in the next mid terms because of low voter turnout by the other party. I'm confident we will win, but we still need every voter to turn out and cast their ballot.
Dems, let's not be complacent....make sure you vote and get everyone you know to vote. I've volunteered to help get people out to vote, got a list of Dems in my area and will be knocking on doors and taking people to vote if they don't have a way to get there.
Let's make sure President Obama not only wins....but by a wide margin....send a message to GOP.
@Dragon,
Bravo!
How about this:
Let's send a message not just to the GOP and the greedy bastards that are trying to buy our Country, but to the rest of the world... that we Americans are a reasonable People and cannot be bought!
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If President Obama came out in favor of OXYGEN, the Republicans would suffocate themselves.
Too funny Say What and so TRUE!!!
Say What - I hear they HATE oxygen! You're sooooo right. If this man said the sky was blue they would say it was red. There is no morality left in the G(ross) O(ld) P(erverts)!
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Absolutely!!!! And kudos to you dragon for your volunteer work. I suggest we all spread the word where we can. Don't let these hateful vile pukes have one second to celebrate. We will all enjoy watching Romney's concession speech on Election Night.
The more I read the funnier it gets, now that's entertainment. If the republicans hold their breath long enough...won't they all turn blue?
Voice - that was funny. Talk about a party painted into a corner. They need a primary colors lesson. From Mormon storybook lore, the primary colors are one-two-three, red-yellow and blue.
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Rob Portman told CNN's Erin Burnett tonight that the 20% across the board tax cuts promised by Mitt Romney does not mean EVERYBODY gets a 20% tax cut.
He did not elaborate despite cross questioning from Burnett. See the interview on CNN Out Front.
Say What - what is even more bothersome is that anyone actually BELIEVED he would cut taxes 20% for anyone but the top 1%. How gullible are Republicans???
(Notice I was nice and said gullible instead of ridiculously stupid)!!!
What I am laughing about is how "across the board" equates to "not everybody"!
This does not pertain to the discussion, but I wanted to relay an observation I had over the past weekend. We went to the Beavercreek, Ohio Popcorn Festival with some friends on Saturday. There was a tent occupied by the Greene County Tea Party. Besides some local political candidates pamphlets and Josh Mandel for Senate yard signs, they had stickers and paper fans (the kind used in churches on wooden sticks) that had "Defend Freedom, Defeat Obama" printed on them. They were bright orange. Rather hard to miss. However, the important point was that they had NO paraphernalia at all for the GOP's candidates for President and Vice President of the United States! Nothing for Romney/Ryan, just defeat Obama. They are pathetic!
Thanks HolyH for sharing. This has been their platform all along. Notice, all they ever post is ABO - anybody but Obama. They never say Romney/Ryan.
I keep hearing "Devout Catholic" with respect to Ryan. But Ryan has stated that his philosophies are formed by his reading of Atlas Shrugged. If there's a book more unlike the teachings of Jesus in dealing with others I'd be curious to know of it. Which is it Ryan .... the Christ you supposedly proclaim or the Ayn Rand you adore?
I certainly agree krykl, and then I'd like to know where Barry stands...with the Muslims who stormed our embassy today, or with the America hating Jeremiah Wright.
Racist bigoted comment, common....
Obama is a CHRISTIAN, that is all you need to know.
Obama is a Christian? What would you offer as proof of that? I'm not calling him anything, but I think it's a bit rash to call someone a Christian after some of the things Obama has said and done. Most Christians wouldn't have a statue of Jesus covered up before a public speaking event. Most Christians wouldn't quote the Koran and call it 'holy.' Most Christians don't speak enthusiastically of the Muslim faith they were introduced to on three separate continents. And most Christians don't call the Muslim call to prayer the most beautiful sound they've ever heard.
Say What, you'll note I never said he wasn't a Christian, although one would have to wonder the impact of the Islamic schools in Indonesia on his personality. But regarding Christianity, the hon Rev Wright was a Christian preacher, right?
I personally find Obama's 20 years in that church even more important than Ryan's Catholicism or Romney's Mormonism. That's only fair in light of the question raised, isn't that correct?
So, we are to believe that with this statement you are professing he is a Christian, is that correct?
"where Barry stands...with the Muslims who stormed our embassy today, or with the America hating Jeremiah Wright."
CubsFan and commonamerican....
....I am believing you are a Christian, perhaps not.
Jesus taught us "Judge not lest ye be judged" came from the King James Version of the Bible, and is quoted from The Book of Matthew, chapter 7 verse 1. It came from Jesus' teaching in the New Testament, when he was giving his followers practical advice for how they should live their lives
Where did Jesus give YOU the authority to question the President's faith? And really, what business is it of yours.
Romney proclaimed his Mormonism. Mormons teach that the angel Moroni came to Missouri and gave Joseph Smith golden tablets and Joseph communed directly with Jehovah. Mormons are taught faithfullness to the Church first...Romney learned that well....dodged the draft to avoid Vietnam, choosing Church over country. Is it not fair to think that in time of crisis he will turn to the current Prophet for direction? After all, the Mormon church by their teachings is the ONLY true church.
commonamerican1
I certainly agree krykl, and then I'd like to know where Barry stands...with the Muslims who stormed our embassy today, or with the America hating Jeremiah Wright.
commonamerican1,
I don't suppose killing Bin laden would mean much to you. But, it does to the rest of Americans who know our President is not anti-Muslim; rather anti-terrorist. More Americans polled think it is our CiC, President Barack Obama, who will keep us safe. Considering how "MYTH" tripped up on his overseas trip and has insulted Russia and made no mention the war in Afghanistan or recognize America’s troops in his convention speech he is not qualified to be dog catcher. Neither has "MYTH" given any policy statements on how he would deal with the war in Afghanistan.
Furthermore, although he is not so what if the President is Muslim.
4 more 4 44
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Cabsfun is such an uncertain little @!$%#e, he can't defend Ryan and his proclamations of adoring an atheist with Ryan's devout Catholic statement without deflecting to Obama. Ryan is the one claiming Rand-ism is the new social norm. Ryan claims Rand is the true profit (prophet). Ryan claims Rand built his belief system.
Come on Cubsfan, surely you can debate Ryan without bringing Obama into the foreplay. Obama never claimed Rand, the socialist sucking 'loves her government handouts' as his disciple. Let's talk about the equally hating socialist sucking 'loves his government handouts' Ryan. The weakness of the Right to defend their spineless candidates is appalling. Come on Cubsfan, defend your candidate. Surely, being a sports aficionado and all, that is something you are well equipped to blather through.
Will we ever hear from Cubsfan - not. He is as weak-willed as his party. A gossip bitch to be sure, but not a bone in his body to stand on.
That is a stupid rule, he should only be on one ballot, if he accepts to run as vice president and doesn't make it he should be out of a job, what is wrong with Wisconsin voting this fool in he is dangerous and greedy.
Well, you certainly voice your opinion with a good dose of vitriol and insults, but there are actually some prominent Democrats of the past who disagree with you whole-heartedly.
Do you know what Lyndon Johnson did in 1960 when JFK tapped him for his running mate? He checked to see if he could still run for his Texas Senate seat. He couldn't. Was that a problem? Nope. He just changed the rules. He instituted a rule identical to the WI rule that allowed him to run for Senate and VP.
Good enough for a Democratic figurehead, but not good enough for a Republican? Why not, pray tell?
Cubs....
I think that allowing Ryan to run for both the House and Vice-President is an excellent idea....he can lose 2 elections in one day that way.
Republicans are the kind of people who will rape you, force you to have the baby,
and then call you lazy when you ask for child support.
While some (but not all) Republicans do believe that babies conceived during rape (a very rare event) should be allowed to live, it's difficult to see how you deduce from that the political affiliation of the rapist himself.
So...what was the reaction of the DNC when the Cardinal gave the closing prayer, and prayed for the sanctity of the living but yet unborn?
How did that go over with you uber left?
You notice the Cardinal did not mention "legitimate rape" as the Republicans support?
He did not dictate policy on a woman's body as Romney wants to do.
Feel better, hater?
Back in a few minutes, folks.
Well, Pauly, you can count on those who want a two-faced liar to represent them. Yes, it's "Holy Sh*t, the Attack of Eddie Munster!"
Could not agree more....
Now, suddenly Mitt's "20% across the board tax cuts" do not mean that EVERYBODY gets a 20% tax cut. That from Rob Portman, standing in for Obama as Mitt practices his flip-flopping for the debates....
Never, ever let a good flip-flop interfere with the taking of stands on an issue.
@cubsfan....
"Most Christians wouldn't quote the Koran and call it 'holy.' Most Christians don't speak enthusiastically of the Muslim faith they were introduced to on three separate continents. And most Christians don't call the Muslim call to prayer the most beautiful sound they've ever heard."
Most Christians would not quote the Book of Mormon and call it holy. Most Christians do not speak enthusiastically of the Mormon faith as Romney has in America and Europe. Most Christians do not call their future home as citizens of Kolob. Most Christians are faithful to Jesus Christ, not Joseph Smith