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Subscribe to RSSTop Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said he would shave his mustache and campaign spokesperson Jen Psaki said she would wear a fake one if President Barack Obama loses traditionally blue states including Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
David Axelrod told MSNBC’s Morning Joe: “I will shave off my mustache of 40 years if we lose any of those three states.” Just a few hours later, Jen Psaki told Andrea Mitchell: “I will dye my hair black and wear a fake mustache if they win Pennsylvania or Michigan or New Mexico. These are not states we’re concerned about, of course we’re going to be on the ground, of course we’re competing for every vote, but this is a bluff by the Romney team.”
The statements come after the polls show a tightening and competitive race in the historically democratic states. The Romney campaign has a seven-figure ad buy in Pennsylvania and over 60 staff members on the ground. They are also advertising in Minnesota. One Romney campaign official said the Obama team was “scared” noting they had plans to dispatch Vice President Biden and Former president Bill Clinton to some of those states. The Obama campaign is also advertising in all three states.
But on a conference call, Obama campaign officials echoed Axelrod and Psaki’s pushback. Campaign manager, Jim Messina said the Romney campaign’s decision to advertise in the states was an indication of “weakness not strength.” Messina said he’s confident because the president is leading or tied in every battleground state. Messina also argued the president has the “math” while the Romney campaign only has “myth.”
The electoral path for Romney could be tricky especially with recent polls showing President Obama holding onto a 5-point- lead in Ohio. Romney could offset an Ohio loss by picking off one of the traditionally blue states like Minnesota, Michigan or Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is a particularly big prize since it carries 20 electoral votes. The last time the Keystone State voted for a Republican was in 1988 when then Vice President George H.W. Bush carried the state. Obama won Pennsylvania by 10 points in 2008 but this year polls show him with a single digit lead.
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I wonder if Morning Jerk will welsh on his bet the same way Chuckie T did in 2008?
Chuckie was all talky and NO walky when push came to shove... lol
Let's not forget Rush, wasn,t he going to leave the country?
Mustaches.
This isn't a sporting event where silly bets are made between coaches. This is a serious election and the Obama team doesn't seem to be taking much of what's going on in the country seriously.
(Praise to the President, however, and to Governor Christie for their attention to the Super Storm - for the President for being Presidential and for the Governor for being the way he always is).
Saint Ronald Reagan deployed Americans to Lebanon in 1984, to stabilize that country during a civil war, and 241 Marines were killed by a terrorist attack. Do you think Republicans called for Ronald Reagan to lose his job?
PS The President has called for an investigation into what happened in Libya, and vowed to bring the terrorists to justice. This administration has been the most transparent in my memory.
Amy......the 241 Marines who were killed in Beruit, were armed/uniformed members of a military expiditionary force.
...and by the way, it was 1983 when they were killed, not '84'.
The four diplomats killed in Benghazi were unarmed civilians who asked the Obama administration for more security several times and were denied.
Big difference, there.
DEMOCRATS FOR ROMNEY 2012!!!!!
During Reagan's administration, 241 U.S. Marines were killed by a truck bomb while they slept in their barracks in Lebanon. John McCain said, while he was running for President, that he was proud to have voted against deploying U.S. troops to the region. But I don't hear Republicans calling Reagan a "worst President ever" for the death of those troops during his watch.
PS Unemployement hit 10% during Ronald Reagan's first term. People forget, we've been in recession before.
Reagan's recovery from recession was more than three times better than Obama's.
The Obama economic recovery is the worst in modern times.
Chuck Todd wrote some things this morning that have made me feel better about this thing than I have since September.
Essentially, he said that the Romney Campaign commercial about the auto industry moving to China would not be happening if they thought they were winning.
He also said that Mr. Ryan's stop in Minnesota shows that they know they are losing Ohio and are trying to find a different path to 270.
I've been watching Nate Silver's fivethirtyeight blog since the beginning of the summer - and I also balance it out by spending just as much time on realclearpolitics, a suggestion I got from a Mitt Romney voter on this very site - and neither of them have waived in their assessment of Mr. Obama having the electoral lead.
This fact, added to my total disdain for national polls since they mean nothing, and the writing from Mr. Todd today, are the things that have assisted me in the fight against getting sucked into the previously inevitable (since it sells page views and newspapers) theme that Mr. Romney would pull close and that it would be a tied race coming into election day.
Oh yeah, and that horrible Sandy, which I obviously would not have wished upon anyone no matter the political outcome.
So, breathe easy Obama campaign supporters. We're going to be just fine. The math - and the analysis - is on our side. Just don't get sidetracked by the noise.
Thanks for information, malarson.
Last night, I couldn't enjoy watching NCIS, for all the doom and gloom attack ads from Crossroads and the Romney camapign. I've never seen so many sad, dejected people as appear in those pro-Romney ads. You'd think we were are as poor as Bengladesh, from what the Republicans say. Oh, the horror, the misery, the hopelessness! I had to shut off the TV, those ads gave me a headache.
The Jeep story is true as are the rest of Mitt's ads.
Barry Soetoro AKA Barack Hussein Obama and his policies both Foreign and Domestic are an abject failure.
You leftists are just in denial.
I'm sorry, but I see a turn around both domestic and foreign.
Unemployment rate is moving down, slowly it is true, but it is going down. Below 5% here in Iowa.
Stock Market up.
Most importantly, people are beginning to see that the USA does not have to have a total economic collapse, which is where we were headed at the beginning of President Obama's term.
Our allies are no-longer fearing another Bush Doctrine war, in fact we were dragged into the Lybia mess by way of NATO treaties.
You should know these things and so much more that has been happening these past few years.
It's all to be found on the Internet, "google it" is the term I've heard.
In closing, I would like to say that this is no time for people in our country to misspeak and fight amongst ourselves. We need to have a frank and thoughtful conversation about the future of our nation. If you support Romney, so be it, but you don't have to bend facts or make them up. Just say why you are for Romney, not why you dislike President Obama.
Maybe he should shave his head while he is at it. Those few strand of hair are ridiculous. Hell, I'm being a woman now. Actually he should change his entire head.
Yes, UNBELIEVABLE that anyone is still carping on this Bengawhatsit crap. Yes, four people died. How many people just died in the hurricane? How many people die while texting every day? How many people die from guns every hour? How many people died when we fought a war with a country that didn't attack us. Unbelievable that some people are so stuckonstupid.
Progressive Power agrees with Irving 99 completely. The GOP/Tea Begger "Ignorant Izza" has done more destruction of the facts concerning Libya. It is the GOP/RNC 'Zombies' in the Congress do not give a 'dime' about the facts, and their poltical motive is clear. To destroy an American President at all costs. That is fact!
Axelrod should shave his butt and walk backwards it would be an improvement.
Probably Chuck Todd and the rest of his MSNBC minions would be required to do the honors of shaving Axelrod's moustache. After all, they have been doing his bidding for a year now.
Bengazi!!! The President says what he means and means what he says!!!!!
hmm... the day after he claims it was a TERRORIST ATTACK
THE FOLLOWING 13 DAYS AFTER HE CALLED IT A SPONTANEOUS ATTACK!
Remember ...he says what he means and means what he says............rightttttt
poor demented Teatards are wishing that Hurricane Sandy had provided them with a lot more fresh corpses that they could make political hay out of than the relatively few we ended up with. (thankfully)
They've been dragging those corpses from Libya around for so long that they're starting to show some serious signs of wear and tear.
They like beating dead horses. They probably kick their dogs too.
How could it be a Dead Horse if the new reports still keep coming in and the President says it is under investigation? If my dogs name was Obama ... I would kick it everyday
It is so nice to be able to post again after losing my password.
I have been reading the comments on stories, as time allows, and
some posters feel like old friends.
What I want to say is VOTE, I have already done so.
If you come here and just post without voting you're just a troll.
Please think before you vote, The future of our nation is at stake.
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
Good Sunday Morning to you Pat!
Nice to see you here in the church of First Read! ;o)
Thought you might like to know that the GNOP Super-Pac's have pulled all of their $$$ out of the Joe Dead-Beat Daddy Walsh race here in my district!
Tammy Duckworth is up by 10 points! YAY!
Also, we shattered our one day early voting record here yesterday!
President Obama can count on my state standing behind him!
Yes he can fister, Illinois is known for self-cannibalism....Especially..... Chicagoland
Palms 2012
Obama is the messiah I do not want.
He leadeth me beside still factories
He restoreth my faith in the Republicans.
He guideth me in the path of unemployment for his party’s sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of free cheese and bread line, I shall fear no
hunger, for his bailouts are with us.
He has anointed my income with more taxes. My expenses runneth over my income.
Surely poverty and hard living will follow me all the days of my life.
The Democrats and I will forever live in government housing.
But I am glad that I am free.
Amen.
VOTE ROMNEY/RYAN 2012
Liberal, Hallucination Parade of Foolish Koolaid consumers ,!,
Poor, Poor, barry,
Surly he can find a way to blame all this Benghazi mess "he has created" on George W. Bush. lol !!!!!!!!!!
This so called,"Leader" Presidebt Barack Hussein Obama, WILL be seen in History books as a Corrupt Liar, and the, Biggest politically elected mistake America has ever made.
I've never seen a man less presidential than potus 44 in modern history. ie. rolling stone interview "bullsh1ter" remark going on the record like that is a sure fire sign of a power mongers desperation.
The blame & shame Campaign of BHO is nearly at an end "thank goodness" Now, hopefully he won't completely destroy The USA during his lame duck Months out of spite for being fired.
I'm on record for saying "I told you so" long before this, as a matter of fact on August. 20th 2008 I said he would destroy free market capitalism if given the chance.
I'm so glad this nightmare is nearly awakened from. Now for the heavy lifting of putting this country back in order every one must pull together to save the "Shining city on the hill"
All credible help will be Needed & rewarded.... .....
Thank you, in advance for your support !!!
VOTE Romney & Ryan
The Office of President is suppose to represent Leadership with integrity, honor and with moral excellence. Leadership with experience and proven past performance. We have not seen that these last 4 years and Romney will bring that to our Whitehouse!
Obama missed the 3AM call as did Hillary Clinton. Leadership was AWOL...other words he and she both missed the moment when terrorist came knocking at our door and the result was 4 Americans killed and all we get is a cover-up by him and his administration with the help of NBC by not reporting on another 9/11 terrorist attack 9/11/12 during Obama watch and he refused to take leadership and send in military help to prevent the killing of 4 Americans including an Ambassador of Libya. This is why the spin is on the hurricane Sandy disaster for Political Reasons and for non other. What other disasters in the past f years did he give any attention to, only to cover-up Again Libya's deadly terrorist attack and his refusal and/or denial of security protection prior and during the attack! Some real Leadership, just don't expect him to watch your back, he is too busy campaigning the last 4 years and does not know how to lead, only leading from behind again!
Wake up America!Take off those worn-out liberal blinders and regain your sight before it is too late! We cannot afford another 4 years of failures and including national security......Read the story of the terrorist attack of 9/11/12 in Libya for your self, because NBC will not let you see it and has joined in the cover-up for their left wing agenda.....
Where is NBC report on Obama's lack of leadership in Benghazi, Libya when he refused support of 4 Dead Americans? See what NBC refuses to inform you!
WHY? NBC does not care about American lives being killed by terrorist on 9/11/12 by terrorist and the fact that Obama left them to die by their own refusing to report the news for left wing political agendas. Obama would not and did not give the security that the Ambassador and his staff requested weeks prior to the attack and then told the CIA to stand down and not go in and rescue them during the 6 hour battle which left the Ambassador and 3 other Americans dead.
This is Real News and a Cover-up which NBC has decided to not report and held with the Obama Administration cover-up with no regards for the Murdered Americans nor their grieving families. This is Criminal and absurd that others, including the media would Aid & Abet this crime.
NBC is Not a professional journalism reporting news media, only feeding the masses what they make up as news, rejecting their duties as journalist in favor of left wing political agendas, favoring Obama in this case!
Very sad day for America, reprehensible and an absolute disgrace to our Nation. May you all seek the Truth and Demand NBC to Report the Truth!
The Office of President is supposed to represent Leadership with integrity, honor and with moral excellence. Leadership with experience and proven past performance. We have not seen that these last 4 years and Romney will bring that to our Whitehouse!
Obama missed the 3AM call as did Hillary Clinton. Leadership was AWOL...other words he and she both missed the moment when terrorist came knocking at our door and the result was 4 Americans killed and all we get is a cover-up by him and his administration with the help of NBC by not reporting on another 9/11 terrorist attack 9/11/12 during Obama watch and he refused to take leadership and send in military help to prevent the killing of 4 Americans including an Ambassador of Libya. This is why the spin is on the hurricane Sandy disaster for Political Reasons and for non other. What other disasters in the past f years did he give any attention to, only to cover-up Again Libya's deadly terrorist attack and his refusal and/or denial of security protection prior and during the attack! Some real Leadership, just don't expect him to watch your back, he is too busy campaigning the last 4 years and does not know how to lead, only leading from behind again!
Wake up America! Take off those worn-out liberal blinders and regain your sight before it is too late! We cannot afford another 4 years of failures and including national security......Read the story of the terrorist attack of 9/11/12 in Libya for your self, because NBC will not let you see it and has joined in the cover-up for their left wing agenda.....
Where is NBC report on Obama's lack of leadership in Benghazi, Libya when he refused support of 4 Dead Americans? See what NBC refuses to inform you!
WHY? NBC does not care about American lives being killed by terrorist on 9/11/12 by terrorist and the fact that Obama left them to die by their own refusing to report the news for left wing political agendas. Obama would not and did not give the security that the Ambassador and his staff requested weeks prior to the attack and then told the CIA to stand down and not go in and rescue them during the 6 hour battle which left the Ambassador and 3 other Americans dead.
This is Real News and a Cover-up which NBC has decided to not report and held with the Obama Administration cover-up with no regards for the Murdered Americans nor their grieving families. This is Criminal and absurd that others, including the media would Aid & Abet this crime.
NBC is Not a professional journalism reporting news media, only feeding the masses what they make up as news, rejecting their duties as journalist in favor of left wing political agendas, favoring Obama in this case!
Very sad day for America, reprehensible and an absolute disgrace to our Nation. May you all seek the Truth and Demand NBC to Report the Truth!
The Office of President is supposed to represent Leadership with integrity, honor and with moral excellence. Leadership with experience and proven past performance. We have not seen that these last 4 years and Romney will bring that to our Whitehouse!
Obama missed the 3AM call as did Hillary Clinton. Leadership was AWOL...other words he and she both missed the moment when terrorist came knocking at our door and the result was 4 Americans killed and all we get is a cover-up by him and his administration with the help of NBC by not reporting on another 9/11 terrorist attack 9/11/12 during Obama watch and he refused to take leadership and send in military help to prevent the killing of 4 Americans including an Ambassador of Libya. This is why the spin is on the hurricane Sandy disaster for Political Reasons and for non other. What other disasters in the past f years did he give any attention to, only to cover-up Again Libya's deadly terrorist attack and his refusal and/or denial of security protection prior and during the attack! Some real Leadership, just don't expect him to watch your back, he is too busy campaigning the last 4 years and does not know how to lead, only leading from behind again!
Wake up America! Take off those worn-out liberal blinders and regain your sight before it is too late! We cannot afford another 4 years of failures and including national security......Read the story of the terrorist attack of 9/11/12 in Libya for your self, because NBC will not let you see it and has joined in the cover-up for their left wing agenda.....
Where is NBC report on Obama's lack of leadership in Benghazi, Libya when he refused support of 4 Dead Americans? See what NBC refuses to inform you!
WHY? NBC does not care about American lives being killed by terrorist on 9/11/12 by terrorist and the fact that Obama left them to die by their own refusing to report the news for left wing political agendas. Obama would not and did not give the security that the Ambassador and his staff requested weeks prior to the attack and then told the CIA to stand down and not go in and rescue them during the 6 hour battle which left the Ambassador and 3 other Americans dead.
This is Real News and a Cover-up which NBC has decided to not report and held with the Obama Administration cover-up with no regards for the Murdered Americans nor their grieving families. This is Criminal and absurd that others, including the media would Aid & Abet this crime.
NBC is Not a professional journalism reporting news media, only feeding the masses what they make up as news, rejecting their duties as journalist in favor of left wing political agendas, favoring Obama in this case!
Very sad day for America, reprehensible and an absolute disgrace to our Nation. May you all seek the Truth and Demand NBC to Report the Truth!
NBC refuses to show you the links I listed. Copy and paste Bold Links in your browser for what they and Obama do not want you to see proving his lack of leadership and cover-up.
Obama missed the 3AM call as did Hillary Clinton. Leadership was AWOL...other words he and she both missed the moment when terrorist came knocking at our door and the result was 4 Americans killed and all we get is a cover-up by him and his administration with the help of NBC by not reporting on another 9/11 terrorist attack 9/11/12 during Obama watch and he refused to take leadership and send in military help.
Wake up America! Take off those worn-out liberal blinders and regain your sight before it is too late! We cannot afford another 4 years of failures and including national security......Read the story of the terrorist attack of 9/11/12 in Libya for your self, because NBC will not let you see it and has joined in the cover-up for their left wing agenda.....://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/fox-newss-benghazi-bombshell-why-havent-other-media-followed/2012/11/01/3d5da68e-2437-11e2-ac85-e669876c6a24_blog.html
Where is NBC report on Obama's lack of leadership in Benghazi, Libya when he refused support of 4 Dead Americans? See what NBC refuses to inform you://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/11/01/troubling_surveillance_before_benghazi_attack
This is Real News and a Cover-up which NBC has decided to not report and held with the Obama Very sad day for America, reprehensible and an absolute disgrace to our Nation. May you all seek the Truth and Demand NBC to Report the Truth!
NBC is a fascism organization. Watch CCTV-E China TV in English to get the real news.
Where is FEMA? The fact is not enough money to help these people as a result of government stimulus waste and Union Bail Outs. Nothing but politics for Obama. The people in the meantime as a result of NBC die and or are not told the truth. The rich Hollywood stars and millionaires move from their power stricken upper side apartments to the lower half of New York and throw a party. I know I was in one last night.
Where is FEMA? and tank you Catholic Charities as well as the Red Cross from a Jew that lives today on the street while punks with guns rob our possessions from our littered homes. Time to buy a gun now.