Dreams
Thus far the Republican field of 2012 is a Democratic dream come true. This crop of candidates is not just weak, it is a joke. (James Carville, CNN.com, 10/14/2011)
Let's see, we've got former and present governors, a former CEO, a former Speaker of the House, a former Ambassador, a current congressman, and a former congressman, just to name a few. Meanwhile, the last time around (in a move reminiscent of a third world country) the Dems fielded the wife of a former President who - granted - had worked as a backwoods lawyer. Also, they offered up a junior Senator with no legislative accomplishments who refused to vote (sorry, voting "present" doesn't count). Granted he had worked as a community organizer, whatever that is.
Tap Tap
Should Mr. Perry, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, reach the White House, it will be in no small measure because of the efforts of Mr. Toomey. A lobbyist, former legislator and onetime chief of staff to the governor, Mr. Toomey has tapped a sprawling network of donors, business allies and friendly (or indebted) lawmakers to help Mr. Perry accomplish ambitious political and legislative goals. (NYT, 10/14/2011)
Continuing their assault on Rick Perry, the Times levels a devastating charge. He cavorts with a lobbyist!
Swinging
“Who do you think pays the taxes?” said one longtime money manager. “Financial services are one of the last things we do in this country and do it well. Let’s embrace it. If you want to keep having jobs outsourced, keep attacking financial services. This is just disgruntled people.” He added that he was disappointed that members of Congress from New York, especially Senator Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, had not come out swinging for an industry that donates heavily to their campaigns. “They need to understand who their constituency is,” he said. (NYT, 10/14/2011)
So now we have the proof: Dems are the party of Wall Street.
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