Some House Dems Run TV Ads Heralding Opposition to President Obama, Democratic Leaders and Their Policies
EmailHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called them her “majority makers” – the moderate to conservative Democrats in right-leaning districts whose election in 2006 made her Speaker.
And now many of them – and other Democrats in competitive districts — are fighting for their political lives in a harsh environment and have found it necessary to distance themselves from their leaders and Democratic policies.
After Democrats won a special election in Pennsylvania earlier this year in which the GOP nominee tried to tie the Democrat, Mark Critz, to Pelosi and Obama, the Speaker said, “What we learn from this election and I think hopefully Republicans saw clearly, is nationalizing the election, talking about Speaker Pelosi and President Obama was not as appealing to the public there than Mark Critz talking to them about their jobs.”
Will that also hold true for Democrats talking about Pelosi and Obama in a negative way?
A TV ad for Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Ala., heralds how he “voted against the bailouts, against stimulus spending, against the massive government health care,” not to mention the “trillion dollar federal budget.”
Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Penn., is up on the air in Western Pennsylvania heralding his opposition to the Democrats’ health care reform bill and the Wall Street bailout.
“ I like that Jason Altmire is not afraid to stand up to the president,” a man in the commercial says.
“And Nancy Pelosi,” adds a woman.
“I don’t work for Nancy Pelosi, or Harry Reid, or anyone else,” says Rep. Mike McIntyre, D-NC. “I work for you.” He goes on to say he voted against the “Wall Street bailouts, the auto bailouts, the energy tax.”
Rep. Glenn Nye, D-Va., has an ad heralding how he voted against the Democrats’ health care bill “because it cost too much and going against his own party he voted against the Wall Street bailout.”
The ad for Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., says he voted against President Bush’s attempts to “privatize” Social Security “and Nancy Pelosi’s energy tax on Hoosier families.”
In another ad, Donnelly says his tough stance against illegal immigration “might not be what the Washington crowd wants” — as a picture flashes of President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, and House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio – “but I don’t work for them, I work for you.”
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I LOVE watching the Democrats implode. They thought Obama was the modern day “messiah”. Now, they realize that Obama is a complete & utter DISGRACE to America, along with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. I find it comical that when Obama comes to town, the Democrats run away from him as fast as they can, “rats from a sinking ship”. Obama has RUINED America with the help of Pelosi & Reid. “We the People” will have our say in November & it looks like a LOT of Democrats will be standing in the unemployment lines with the Americans they put there!
Posted by: David from Texas | August 25, 2010, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm
Sen. Baucus [author of Obamacare] admits to not reading bill!
‘We hire experts’…
FLASHBACK: Will Congress read bills before voting?
More than 3M seniors may have to switch drug plans…
Run from this you dumb Democrats
OBAMA VS AMERICA
Posted by: Yep I said that | August 25, 2010, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm
What’s the difference between now and 1994 if we vote for these policies and programs Americans don’t want, Mr. President? His answer: “this time, you’ve got ME”.
Bwahahahaha
Posted by: sybilll | August 25, 2010, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Running against Washington by incumbents……are we the voter really taken as that gullible?
Just goes to show that most politician’s first instinct is re-election.
Posted by: Ryan C | August 25, 2010, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Y’all know that none of these politicians work for the folks who voted for them. . .they work for themselves/ Making contacts for post-govt lobbying positions, setting themselves up as so-called experts on whatever the subject du jour is, and then peddling their “influence” to become triple dippers into govt pensions.
Posted by: Greytdog | August 25, 2010, 6:44 pm 6:44 pm
Something about rats on a ship.
Posted by: LongT | August 25, 2010, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm
What a difference a few years make.
Posted by: LongT | August 25, 2010, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
Too little, too late.
See you in November!
Posted by: New Hampshire Red | August 25, 2010, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
heh.
that’s some convictions you got there dems….
don’t bother.
yer all out in Nov.
Posted by: mjishernameo | August 25, 2010, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
I don’t who their opponents are, and haven’t bothered to look it up, but while I think they ought to talk about their records, what they were for and what they were against honestly, I don’t see how failing to offer their constituents a meaningful choice aids the country.
I prefer Grayson’s boldness.
We need multiple parties and real choices. At least in Florida they’ve accomplished that, in part, with Meek, Rubio and Crist– though Meek is a New Democrat Coalition dude, which means somewhat moderate and pro-growth, and Rubio is now, of course, veering center. (Speaking of Rubio, be sure you’ve checked out Politifact Florida’s take on “Rachel Maddow and Marco Rubio come out swinging on claims about tax cuts and the federal deficit” — and note that Rachel gets the mostly true nod)
It would be nice to have a range of choices.
Posted by: Kris | August 25, 2010, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm
After watching these ads, can anyone not say that Democrats are beyond pathetic?
Remember, folks: if you live in the districts that these people are running in, ask them all one question: did you vote for Obama? Did you vote for Pelosi as Speaker? If the answer is yes, your answer to them should be: “No more time in Congress for you. You are OUT. Next!”
Posted by: James Marsden | August 25, 2010, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
They all sound like right wingers.
Proving once again. Liberal have to lie to get elected.
How come Repubs never run as liberals? I believe in higher taxes, socialized medicine, and amnesty for all! Vote for me.
Posted by: Kev | August 25, 2010, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
Great! Too bad these Dems can’t take back their votes for all of Obama’s destructive legislation.
Posted by: jack | August 25, 2010, 8:18 pm 8:18 pm
Rats. Sinking Ship. Enough said.
Posted by: mbs | August 25, 2010, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm
I guess everybody has already forgotten about John McCain, the self described “maverick” who in actuality voted lockstep with Bush over %90 of the time. I hear he’s a Republican again now though…
Posted by: Skip | August 25, 2010, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm
McIntyre “represents” my district….
“I don’t work for Nancy Pelosi”… um… Sorry Mike. You are one of her whips. You voted for her to be speaker. You voted against the motion to recommit the Healthcare Bill back to committee then voted against it on the floor because they didn’t need your vote. Now you won’t sign the recall petition. You voted for the pork-laden non-stimulous. You sign your own name on the great big “Price Is Right” checks while giving away our money to your favored constituents.
You can’t run from that.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 25, 2010, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
Put up their voting record and juxtapose with their anti Obama-Pelosi-Reid commercials.Show a growing Pinocchio nose with each proven lie.
Posted by: pauldia | August 25, 2010, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
Vote… them… OUT!!!
Posted by: CBA | August 25, 2010, 9:30 pm 9:30 pm
Skip: “I guess everybody has already forgotten about John McCain, the self described “maverick” who in actuality voted lockstep with Bush over %90 of the time.”
Um, Skip, those were the Democratic Party talking points in September 2008. The election was nearly two years ago. Your guy won.
Posted by: Mary | August 25, 2010, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm
If the democrats were stupid enought to go along with the community organizer then they deserve to be voted out completly ,look what they have done to the country the JERKS
Posted by: flaguyxx | August 25, 2010, 10:40 pm 10:40 pm
“Skip: “I guess everybody has already forgotten about John McCain, the self described “maverick” who in actuality voted lockstep with Bush over %90 of the time.”
Um, Skip, those were the Democratic Party talking points in September 2008. The election was nearly two years ago. Your guy won.”
Good point….McCain currently votes 93% of the time with the GOP.
Posted by: Ryan C | August 25, 2010, 10:56 pm 10:56 pm
Term limits, I say, term limits! I am from Ohio and look at Marcy Kaptur, I don’t know the district number but northwest Ohio, she has been there forevah. I moved in 1968 and voted against her then; she is still running. Wish I could vote against her now. Sigh…I will have to be happy voting against Robin Carnahan. Vote them all out!!
Posted by: AReadyRepub | August 25, 2010, 11:38 pm 11:38 pm
The Democrats that voted for the Obama agenda will not fool the American people. And, Sarah Palin will be there to remind the electorate of their past votes.
Posted by: Monique | August 26, 2010, 1:18 am 1:18 am
OMG I got bellylaughs just reading down the list, even before watching the videos. Thanks, Jake, I needed that! See you all in November!
Posted by: Yehudit | August 26, 2010, 2:31 am 2:31 am
It would be nice to have a range of choices.
Posted by: Kris
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Uh, Kris, you’ve been blabbering on and on that this sort of thing wasn’t happening. I’m ready for a little Hope and Change myself. The rest of this country, at least us stupid people, is too.
Posted by: smartlillena | August 26, 2010, 6:26 am 6:26 am
“Some House Dems Run TV Ads Heralding Opposition to President Obama” – ABC News
Well I guess this is proof that at least some Democrats have a functioning brain.
Bottom line though is voters must use the FHCR test when voting.
(Failed Health Care Reform)
If the Demo voted for Yes Wecancare then they must be voted out no matter what they say now.
If the Demo voted against Obamacare then you can vote to keep them as long as they promise not to vote for Cap and Trade or Illegal Invader Amnesty.
Posted by: Noz | August 26, 2010, 6:58 am 6:58 am
Posted by: smartlillena | Aug 26, 2010 6:26:36 AM
No, I’ve been asking for examples, which you never seem to have. You just say all dems everywhere are running away from the legislative accomplishments as if its common knowledge and happening everywhere.
Here’s what I said: “Who..specifically? …Conservadems in red districts and states? People facing particularly anti-incumbent constituencies? Give some examples in context. Show us what you mean. What are they talking about instead? Any idea?”
For the record, I consider Alabama a red state, so I wasn’t off the mark– the rest are swing states.
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 8:16 am 8:16 am
“Who..specifically? …
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That’s homework, darling. You can do your own. You’d like for me to give you a list of names for the same reason you want Republicans to give a list of ideas- so you can pick them apart. To hell with that party trick.
Posted by: smartlillena | August 26, 2010, 8:31 am 8:31 am
That’s homework, darling.
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Admit you had no idea, sweet britches.
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 8:36 am 8:36 am
Conservadems
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The cheerleaders have tasked themselves with finding an excuse that’ll stick for Obama turning into such a disaster. No one with a brain really believes that you guys would trade any dem, even a Conservadem, for control of the legislative calender. A Majority. If that were remotely possible..
Now it’s time for Republicans to get to work on the Senate.
Posted by: smartlillena | August 26, 2010, 8:46 am 8:46 am
posted by: smartlillena |
I’m not tied to either party, and I don’t see a victory for either party as more important than moving the country forward. I don’t see the Republicans and conservatives as capable of that. When they move, its backward. But have fun. You seem to think all of this is fantastic news, and I believe you said you didn’t care what it means for the country as long as your party wins.
It takes all kinds. Luckily, its pretty clear you’re of the demographic that is retiring and fading into the sunset over the next generation.
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 9:16 am 9:16 am
If you want to run for national office and cannot back your party leader, your party or the party policies, then become a Republican or an Independent.
Posted by: Bob Ramos | August 26, 2010, 10:23 am 10:23 am
Smartlilena, I did enjoy Jared Berenstein’s response to Boehner’s ridiculous speech at the WH blog (An Increasingly Awkward Dance) but I’m sure you won’t read it. Too far from the beaten path for you, I’m sure– and who cares, right (isn’t that your mantra?) if Boehner is a fool.
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 10:23 am 10:23 am
You complain about McCain voting 90% with the GOP, how about democrats who voted 100% with Pelosi and Reid?????? But now all over sudden none of them voted as told by their leaders. Ain’t America great, you can lie and BS the people and hope you get away with it.
Posted by: Lizzie | August 26, 2010, 11:25 am 11:25 am
how about democrats who voted 100% with Pelosi and Reid??????
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Wish there were more of them.
Posted by: Cara | August 26, 2010, 12:16 pm 12:16 pm
To Kris (7:56): Thanks for giving me my laugh of the day! You prefer Grayson’s “boldness”? There are a lot of words for how Grayson conducts himself (“lunatic” is my choice), but boldness? Wow, that’s hilarious!
Posted by: Steve from Wisconsin | August 26, 2010, 12:28 pm 12:28 pm
but boldness?
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Yes, Steve, boldness.
He pulls no punches when he calls out the Republican opposition on health care and unemployment benefits, or when he calls out Palin, Cheney, Politico, Taliban Dan, and so on– even Gibbs. And he delivers for central Florida.
He’s colorful, and by going big he hammers the heart of it.
“That, my friends, is the America that the Republicans are trying to revive. The America of desperate straits, and for them cheap labor. The America where people have nothing, hope for nothing, and are desperate to live to the next day. That is what the Republicans are trying to resurrect [...]” — Alan Grayson in a stroke of boldness
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm
posted by: smartlillena |
I’m not tied to either party, and I don’t see a victory for either party as more important than moving the country forward
Sooo- I suppose that 9.5% unemployment, the economy tanking, the deficit in the trillions is moving the country??? What alternate reality do you live in???
Posted by: mj | August 26, 2010, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm
mj,
How does bringing up problems the Republicans contributed to in a big and integral way discount my opinion that the Republicans aren’t capable of moving the country forward or counter my opinion that a victory for either party isn’t nearly as important than moving the country forward? Finding capable candidates, of which there are very few?
What reality do you live in?
One where the current situation means Republicans are suddenly competent, despite their record? What will they do to correct the problems you mention, and what evidence do you have that their agenda will be fruitful and prodcutive? Any?
Have at it. Heck, in a country where the big news is Obama’s religion and vacation time (which is well within norms) and Mehlman’s sexuality, the average joe’s logic is much like yours, the average IQ is 95, meaning less than average, and something like 60- 70% of the population is opposed to the cultural/community center/mosque being built in New York City demonstrating a lack of understanding of American primiciples, the first amendment and our constitution, we get the government we end up electing, I suppose– and it will likely not be capable of moving us forward.
Sharron Angle? Michele Bachmann? John Boehner? Mike Pence? I find them all to be highly incapable goofbombs.
And I agree with the Alan Grayson quote in my post @ 12:52:10 PM
Posted by: Kris | August 26, 2010, 1:55 pm 1:55 pm
Reminder to the White House and the Pelosi/Reid consortium:
.. we have representative government
.. we have separate court systems
.. we have state and local authorities
You were elected to help all of the people .. not just your core polling groups.
Posted by: Dontget818 | August 26, 2010, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm
Almost all politicians say what they think will win elections. Republican or Democrat. Doesn’t matter. The politician that best serves the needs of the people realize that good policy has elements from both parties. Whats bad is when the hard right or hard left think their way is the only way and when bipartisanship is frowned upon or regarded as selling out. Since Americans vary in socioeconomic statis, policies should reflect that which can bring about a balance of service as needed. Fairness is needed.
Posted by: TV | August 26, 2010, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
Now it’s time for Republicans to get to work on the Senate.
Posted by: smartlillena
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I’ve read 2 stories this morning referencing the senate as closer than originally thought. And stop with the “I don’t care about my country” crap, Kris, you’re breaking my heart. I really don’t care for your country but it looks like that’s Changing in a fairly big way. I do have my Hopes up.
You never did comment on what you thought Boehner’s budget for the past year would look like. Or that HC bill after it’s gutted.
Posted by: smartlillena | August 27, 2010, 5:54 am 5:54 am
Give some examples in context. Show us what you mean.
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Oh, BTW, I don’t need to. (I can duck issues just like you, LOL)
Posted by: smartlillena | August 27, 2010, 6:03 am 6:03 am
“I really don’t care for your country”
Got it. It is as I suspected.
Moving on, Wonk Room looks at Blunt’s alleged “job plan” which proposes spending cuts that aren’t spending cuts. they include repealing the health care reform legislation which increases the deficit over time, etc.
GOP primary candidate (Wisconsin) Ron Johnson is a huge hypocrite when it comes to government subsidies.
GOP governor candidate (Florida) Rick Scott is the same rogue who stood out in Maggie Mahar’s book *Money-Driven Medicine, the Real Reason Health Care Costs So Much*
Ethics-challenged and intellectually incurious Sarah Palin is the breakout kingmaker of the GOP
And a nativist, xenophobic, homophobic, science denialist reactionary confederate movement perfectly comfortable with fearmongering, fabricating and distortion is poised to make political gains in my county (not yours apparently since you point out you don’t live here and don’t care about my country, but do want the Republicans to win) though I do think the Obama coalition of moderates, liberals, progressives, pragmatists,left-leaning libertarians, teachers, professors, police officers and firefighters, unions, business owners, city dwellers, lawyers, people under the age of 40, people who care about green initiatives, health care, education and the future of this country etc. is still the majority in this country. some may be disappointed by a range of varying things.
Republicans aren’t the answer.
Posted by: Kris | August 27, 2010, 10:09 am 10:09 am
Or that HC bill after it’s gutted.
Posted by: smartlillena | Aug 27, 2010 5:54:11 AM
Per the CBO, repealing the bill would increase the deficit by $455 billion over the next decade.
In oversimplified terms, repealing or gutting health care reform would cut $1 trillion in spending, but at the same time, eliminate $1 trillion in tax and fee increases and Medicare offsets that are in the legislation– and the trial programs aimed at determining how best to curb costs would be canned, meaning the entire issue would be kicked down the road.
Consumer protections would also be gutted, and people with pre-existing conditions would be in dire straits.
Posted by: Kris | August 27, 2010, 10:56 am 10:56 am
As far as Health Care we need “Disease Prevention”. Unfortunately, there’s no profit in that approach.
Posted by: beauley | September 30, 2010, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm