Pre-Election Quote of the Day
At least the captain of the Titanic tried to miss the iceberg. Congressional Democrats aimed right for it. (Scott Rasmussen, WSJ, 11/1/10)
Face Off
So what should we be doing? First, governments should be spending while the private sector won’t, so that debtors can pay down their debts without perpetuating a global slump. Second, governments should be promoting widespread debt relief: reducing obligations to levels the debtors can handle is the fastest way to eliminate that debt overhang. (Dr. Paul Krugman, NYT, 11/1/10)
Let’s go toe-to-toe. RedStateVT vs. Krugman. Krugman says more government spending and write-off debt. RedStateVT says reduce government spending, extend the tax cuts for all, repeal Obamacare and reduce regulation. Which gets the economy moving faster?
That Old Clinton Magic
Clinton praised Meek's support of the stimulus package, which he said created jobs, and Sink's cost-cutting measures as Florida's chief financial officer. Clinton went on to discourses on the failure of the banking system and health care until even the college students in the park were drifting away. (Washington Post, 11/2/10)
One of the big stories of this election cycle was the liberal media’s endlessly fawning depictions of Bill Clinton as a beloved figure and a dynamic campaigner.
Here’s a Judge We Like
"I've read your brief, I've read the District Court opinion, I've heard your interchange with my two colleagues, and I don't understand your argument," Noonan told deputy solicitor general Edwin S. Kneedler. "We are dependent as a court on counsel being responsive. . . You keep saying the problem is that a state officer is told to do something. That's not a matter of preemption. . . . I would think the proper thing to do is to concede that this is a point where you don't have an argument." (Washington Post, 11/2/10)
Judge Noonan quizzes Holder’s Justice Department lawyers on the Arizona immigration law.
Obviously
First, I'll state the obvious: It's not racist to criticize President Obama, it's not racist to have conservative views, and it's not racist to join the Tea Party. But there's something about the nature and tone of the most vitriolic attacks on the president that I believe is distinctive - and difficult to explain without asking whether race is playing a role. (Eugene Robinson, Washington Post, 11/2/10)
If Robinson wants to continue to opine about national politics, he is going to have to come up with something better. Calling the Tea Party racist is so….September.
Making History
Democrats made their last-minute appeals Monday. Michelle Obama headed to Las Vegas and Philadelphia as Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. traveled to Vermont and former President Bill Clinton raced up and down the East Coast. Mr. Obama hunkered down in the White House, conducting a few radio interviews and bracing for a rebuke that most pundits predict could be historic in its breadth. (NYT, 11/2/10)
Obama is becoming almost…..Nixonian.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Close to the Edge
Tricks and Treats
If the carnage is sufficiently bad for Democrats tomorrow will the party throw Obama under that car he keeps talking about? It’s a distinct possibility, especially with Hillary patiently waiting in the background. How ironic, especially given that Obama gave her the ideal job with which to burnish her credentials. If he had named her Vice-President, she would have the dubious task of defending his disastrous policies and being damaged goods in 2012. Instead she simply gets her picture taken shaking the hands of foreign leaders and bides her time. The big question is who walks into the Oval Office and has “the conversation” with Obama? RedStateVT thinks it has to be someone with stature in the Democrat Party, someone close to the president, but not a crony….in other words, Joe Biden! “Mr. President, we have to talk about 2012…”
The Demodespicacrat Party aided by a willing press pulls out all their dirty tricks this time around. Joe Miller joins Christine O’Donnell, Sharron Angle, Meg Whitman, and Rand Paul as the latest victims of vicious smears.
Don’t forget that the fun doesn’t end on Election Day. We’ve still got ethics inquiries on Charlie Rangel and Maxine Waters to buoy our spirits in the coming months!
Compromised
But there is no Bob Dole in the Republican leadership today; there isn't even a Newt Gingrich. There is nobody with the clout to tell Tea Party-inspired backbenchers when it's time to put down the grenades and negotiate. Rather, there are weak leaders who, frightened by the Tea Party radicals, have become unquestioning followers of a radical approach. (Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 10/31/10)
With Republicans poised to record historic victories, liberals like Milbank call upon them….to compromise. Just like he counseled Obama and the Dems in 2008. Just kidding!
Frankly
If I am wrong about this, Congress will lose one of its singularly most intelligent members who also happens to have a better sense of humor than just about almost anyone in public life….(E.J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post, 10/31/10)
Meanwhile, in predicting the re-election of funnyman Barney Frank, fellow liberal Dionne objectively notes Frank’s brilliance, as well as his culpability in failing to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Just kidding!
If the carnage is sufficiently bad for Democrats tomorrow will the party throw Obama under that car he keeps talking about? It’s a distinct possibility, especially with Hillary patiently waiting in the background. How ironic, especially given that Obama gave her the ideal job with which to burnish her credentials. If he had named her Vice-President, she would have the dubious task of defending his disastrous policies and being damaged goods in 2012. Instead she simply gets her picture taken shaking the hands of foreign leaders and bides her time. The big question is who walks into the Oval Office and has “the conversation” with Obama? RedStateVT thinks it has to be someone with stature in the Democrat Party, someone close to the president, but not a crony….in other words, Joe Biden! “Mr. President, we have to talk about 2012…”
The Demodespicacrat Party aided by a willing press pulls out all their dirty tricks this time around. Joe Miller joins Christine O’Donnell, Sharron Angle, Meg Whitman, and Rand Paul as the latest victims of vicious smears.
Don’t forget that the fun doesn’t end on Election Day. We’ve still got ethics inquiries on Charlie Rangel and Maxine Waters to buoy our spirits in the coming months!
Compromised
But there is no Bob Dole in the Republican leadership today; there isn't even a Newt Gingrich. There is nobody with the clout to tell Tea Party-inspired backbenchers when it's time to put down the grenades and negotiate. Rather, there are weak leaders who, frightened by the Tea Party radicals, have become unquestioning followers of a radical approach. (Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 10/31/10)
With Republicans poised to record historic victories, liberals like Milbank call upon them….to compromise. Just like he counseled Obama and the Dems in 2008. Just kidding!
Frankly
If I am wrong about this, Congress will lose one of its singularly most intelligent members who also happens to have a better sense of humor than just about almost anyone in public life….(E.J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post, 10/31/10)
Meanwhile, in predicting the re-election of funnyman Barney Frank, fellow liberal Dionne objectively notes Frank’s brilliance, as well as his culpability in failing to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Just kidding!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Scary Stuff
The Right Thing
But Obama said "when the ballots are cast and the voting is done, we need to put this kind of partisanship aside -- win, lose or draw."
"It may not always be easy to find agreement;" he said, "at times we'll have legitimate philosophical differences. And it may not always be the best politics. But it is the right thing to do for our country." (Politicsdaily.com, 10/3)
With his presidency about to be repudiated at the polls – and in-between bashing Republicans - Obama seeks…bi-partisanship. To paraphrase you, how about this Mr. President? Elections have consequences.
The Point Exactly
One top aide told me that the president — who perversely tried to marginalize a once-captivated press corps — was beginning to realize that he had not used his charm as effectively as he could have. (Maureen Dowd, NYT, 10/31/10)
Of all the explanations for Obama’s failures, this one seems to ring the truest….he just hasn’t been as charming as he could have!
You Go, Girls!
This is certainly the Year of the Woman -- the conservative, principled woman who has shown her incredible inner strength when up against the most vitriol of attacks never before seen on a national political scale. (Penny Nance, Foxnews.com, 10/29/10)
No more the party of white men…..
But Obama said "when the ballots are cast and the voting is done, we need to put this kind of partisanship aside -- win, lose or draw."
"It may not always be easy to find agreement;" he said, "at times we'll have legitimate philosophical differences. And it may not always be the best politics. But it is the right thing to do for our country." (Politicsdaily.com, 10/3)
With his presidency about to be repudiated at the polls – and in-between bashing Republicans - Obama seeks…bi-partisanship. To paraphrase you, how about this Mr. President? Elections have consequences.
The Point Exactly
One top aide told me that the president — who perversely tried to marginalize a once-captivated press corps — was beginning to realize that he had not used his charm as effectively as he could have. (Maureen Dowd, NYT, 10/31/10)
Of all the explanations for Obama’s failures, this one seems to ring the truest….he just hasn’t been as charming as he could have!
You Go, Girls!
This is certainly the Year of the Woman -- the conservative, principled woman who has shown her incredible inner strength when up against the most vitriol of attacks never before seen on a national political scale. (Penny Nance, Foxnews.com, 10/29/10)
No more the party of white men…..
Saturday, October 30, 2010
A Completely Meaningless Exercise
Most voters continue to hold negative views of Sarah Palin and doubt that she has the qualifications to be president, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.. (Washington Post, 10/29/10)
With disastrous poll numbers for their Democrat constituency, WP/ABC decide to conduct a poll about someone who is not even running for office! Who is obsessed?
With disastrous poll numbers for their Democrat constituency, WP/ABC decide to conduct a poll about someone who is not even running for office! Who is obsessed?
Friday, October 29, 2010
Inflammatory Headlines
Nation’s First Black President Urges Black Candidate to Drop Out
Former President Bill Clinton last week almost succeeded in persuading Kendrick B. Meek, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in Florida, to drop out of the three-way race — but Mr. Meek changed his mind at the last minute, a spokesman for Mr. Clinton said Thursday evening. (NYT, 10/29/10)
First Sestak, now Meek. Clinton is turning into the Luca Brasi of the Dems.
Obama Skewered, Times Declares Him Winner
Mr. Stewart’s presidential interview was on Comedy Central, but it could have almost as easily been on CNN or MSNBC. Mr. Obama laughed at Mr. Stewart’s jokes and delivered a few of his own, but mostly he stayed on pre-election message; he plugged a few imperiled House Democrats by name and even commandeered the end of the show to urge viewers to turn out on Tuesday. (NYT, 10/29/10)
RedStateVT is no fan of Jon Stewart, but we thought he was brilliant and merciless in his discussion with Obama. The New York Times apparently was watching an interview that took place in another dimension.
Kucinich Admits He Needs Help
The political climate has become so challenging for some Democrats that even Representative Dennis J. Kucinich, a former mayor of Cleveland who represents one of the party’s safest districts, is sufficiently concerned about his re-election that he sent out an urgent appeal this week to supporters, saying, “I need your help.” (NYT, 10/29/10)
No surprise to those of us who have followed the crazed Kucinich.
Shocker: Republicans Do Not Want Obama to Get Second Term
Another recent interview by National Journal, this one with Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, has received a lot of attention thanks to a headline-grabbing quote: “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” (NYT, 10/29/10)
The esteemed Dr. Krugman notes this jaw-dropping development.
Outside Money Taints Nevada Race
Senator Charles E. Schumer shipped $500,000 to Nevada in recent weeks to help Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader and Mr. Schumer’s political patron and close friend, as he fights for his political life. (NYT, 10/29/10)
Where is the outrage?
Former President Bill Clinton last week almost succeeded in persuading Kendrick B. Meek, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in Florida, to drop out of the three-way race — but Mr. Meek changed his mind at the last minute, a spokesman for Mr. Clinton said Thursday evening. (NYT, 10/29/10)
First Sestak, now Meek. Clinton is turning into the Luca Brasi of the Dems.
Obama Skewered, Times Declares Him Winner
Mr. Stewart’s presidential interview was on Comedy Central, but it could have almost as easily been on CNN or MSNBC. Mr. Obama laughed at Mr. Stewart’s jokes and delivered a few of his own, but mostly he stayed on pre-election message; he plugged a few imperiled House Democrats by name and even commandeered the end of the show to urge viewers to turn out on Tuesday. (NYT, 10/29/10)
RedStateVT is no fan of Jon Stewart, but we thought he was brilliant and merciless in his discussion with Obama. The New York Times apparently was watching an interview that took place in another dimension.
Kucinich Admits He Needs Help
The political climate has become so challenging for some Democrats that even Representative Dennis J. Kucinich, a former mayor of Cleveland who represents one of the party’s safest districts, is sufficiently concerned about his re-election that he sent out an urgent appeal this week to supporters, saying, “I need your help.” (NYT, 10/29/10)
No surprise to those of us who have followed the crazed Kucinich.
Shocker: Republicans Do Not Want Obama to Get Second Term
Another recent interview by National Journal, this one with Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, has received a lot of attention thanks to a headline-grabbing quote: “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” (NYT, 10/29/10)
The esteemed Dr. Krugman notes this jaw-dropping development.
Outside Money Taints Nevada Race
Senator Charles E. Schumer shipped $500,000 to Nevada in recent weeks to help Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader and Mr. Schumer’s political patron and close friend, as he fights for his political life. (NYT, 10/29/10)
Where is the outrage?
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Your Pre-Election Post Mortem
RedStateVT presents a preview of the headlines that the non-Fox media will be reporting on November 3rd: if the Republicans fail to win EVERY SINGLE RACE:
Tea Party drags down Republicans
Republican dilemma: what to do with Tea Party now
Voters reject extreme candidates
Catastrophe avoided, Obama gets back to business
Voters to Republicans: not so fast
Obama vows to improve communication
A wiser Obama says “hope and change” still alive
Well, In That Case
“We have done things that some folks don’t even know about,” Barack Obama to Jon Stewart.
Please enlighten us.
Booked
Dinesh D’Souza’s recent book – “The Roots of Obama’s Rage” – was roundly panned by the Left for his theory that Obama Jr. learned anti-colonialism from Obama Sr. Now comes James T. Kloppenberg with “Reading Obama: Dreams, Hopes, and the American Political Tradition.” Given the title, you know where this is going…
…the philosophy that has guided President Obama most consistently is pragmatism…Pragmatism maintains that people are constantly devising and updating ideas to navigate the world in which they live; it embraces open-minded experimentation and continuing debate. “It is a philosophy for skeptics, not true believers,” Mr. Kloppenberg said. (NYT, 10/28/10)
Somehow “pragmatist” is not the word that comes to mind when RedStateVT considers Obama’s worldview.
Tea Party drags down Republicans
Republican dilemma: what to do with Tea Party now
Voters reject extreme candidates
Catastrophe avoided, Obama gets back to business
Voters to Republicans: not so fast
Obama vows to improve communication
A wiser Obama says “hope and change” still alive
Well, In That Case
“We have done things that some folks don’t even know about,” Barack Obama to Jon Stewart.
Please enlighten us.
Booked
Dinesh D’Souza’s recent book – “The Roots of Obama’s Rage” – was roundly panned by the Left for his theory that Obama Jr. learned anti-colonialism from Obama Sr. Now comes James T. Kloppenberg with “Reading Obama: Dreams, Hopes, and the American Political Tradition.” Given the title, you know where this is going…
…the philosophy that has guided President Obama most consistently is pragmatism…Pragmatism maintains that people are constantly devising and updating ideas to navigate the world in which they live; it embraces open-minded experimentation and continuing debate. “It is a philosophy for skeptics, not true believers,” Mr. Kloppenberg said. (NYT, 10/28/10)
Somehow “pragmatist” is not the word that comes to mind when RedStateVT considers Obama’s worldview.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Shabba-do
Sounds Of Silence
Strikingly, just after Labor Day, the only House Democrats with television ads on the health care law were among the 34 who broke with the party to vote against it. Some of those incumbents have used their votes to demonstrate independence from, and even antagonism toward, the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi…(NYT, 10/27/10)
RedStateVT has yet to hear anywhere a cogent explanation by Dems as to why those who voted for Obamacare do not mention it in their re-election bids.
Heavy Money
Lost in all of the attention paid to the heavy spending by Republican-oriented independent groups in this year’s midterm elections is that Democratic candidates have generally wielded a significant head-to-head financial advantage over their Republican opponents in individual competitive races. (NYT, 10/27/10)
Hold the phone, sister! We thought it was Republicans who were winning the fund-raising battles because of all that secret, millionaire, billionaire, foreign, Chinese, big business, insurance company, oil company money. RedStateVT demands an explanation.
On Your Watch
Osama bin Laden said the kidnapping of five French nationals in Niger last month had been prompted by France's unjust treatment of Muslims, in an audio message aired on Al Jazeera television on Wednesday. (NYT, 10/27/10)
RedStateVT notes this item for one reason only: during the election in 2008 Barack Obama mercilessly attacked George Bush for “his” failure to capture bin Laden. There has been no update from the Obama administration on their efforts in this regard.
Strikingly, just after Labor Day, the only House Democrats with television ads on the health care law were among the 34 who broke with the party to vote against it. Some of those incumbents have used their votes to demonstrate independence from, and even antagonism toward, the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi…(NYT, 10/27/10)
RedStateVT has yet to hear anywhere a cogent explanation by Dems as to why those who voted for Obamacare do not mention it in their re-election bids.
Heavy Money
Lost in all of the attention paid to the heavy spending by Republican-oriented independent groups in this year’s midterm elections is that Democratic candidates have generally wielded a significant head-to-head financial advantage over their Republican opponents in individual competitive races. (NYT, 10/27/10)
Hold the phone, sister! We thought it was Republicans who were winning the fund-raising battles because of all that secret, millionaire, billionaire, foreign, Chinese, big business, insurance company, oil company money. RedStateVT demands an explanation.
On Your Watch
Osama bin Laden said the kidnapping of five French nationals in Niger last month had been prompted by France's unjust treatment of Muslims, in an audio message aired on Al Jazeera television on Wednesday. (NYT, 10/27/10)
RedStateVT notes this item for one reason only: during the election in 2008 Barack Obama mercilessly attacked George Bush for “his” failure to capture bin Laden. There has been no update from the Obama administration on their efforts in this regard.
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