Reverse Midas Touch: Feingold, students avoid Obama in Wisconsin; Update: Poll – Feingold down by 8; Feingold comes through?; Obama the scold
Lonely, he’s Mr. Lonely…but at least he’ll always have TOTUS.
Yep, looks like President Obama’s reverse Midas Touch is kicking in again today. The White House appears to be scrounging for rally attendees. Via Fox News:
The president is headed to Madison as part of a series of rallies in swing states leading up to the election. But where he drew a crowd of 17,000 at the University of Wisconsin in 2008 during the presidential race, crowds are expected to be significantly smaller this time around — so much so that the president’s campaign team, Organizing for America, is sending out RSVP requests for Tuesday’s rally, featuring musician Ben Harper.
“We’ve got a lot of work to do between now and November 2nd to keep moving America forward. But this movement has never backed down from a tough fight. I hope you can join me. If you haven’t already, please RSVP here. Hope to see you there, President Barack Obama,” reads the e-mail distributed Monday by Organizing for America.
A senior Democratic Party official on Tuesday rejected the contention that the room may be tough to fill…
One definite no-show? Democrat Sen. Russ Feingold, who will be avoiding Obama for the third time in his state:
It may take more than a four-percentage-point “flip” for Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold to turn around this election year. The three-term Democratic senator finds himself in a surprisingly tight race against businessman Ron Johnson, who’s up 8 percentage points in a Sept. 25 Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research poll. Several other races are showing similar margins.
Feingold was not to attend Tuesday’s rally with Obama, but Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine told CBS’s “The Early Show” that it is not a slight.
No, not a slight. A full-throttle diss. Feingold cut and ran on Labor Day, when Obama appeared with AFL-CIO thug-in-chief Richard Trumka in Milwaukee, and also dodged Obama at an earlier summer event.
You know who’s fault this all is, don’t you?
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Update: Latest Fox News poll shows Feingold down by 8. Ouch.
Doctor Zero quips: “Who’d win a race, Sestak running away from Toomey or Feingold running away from Obama?”
Update: Feingold tweets that he WILL appear with Obama. Damage control.
Update: Allah’s got the rundown on Bitter Barry’s scolding lecture to the young people who showed up.
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BLT America, stop white oppression now, the Obama plan is coming into focus.
Obama, a man that became a leper in his time. Oh was that supposed to be a legend?
That pretty bad when the Liberal In Chief can’t even draw a full house at Berkeley East.
I just heard some talking head on Fox proclaiming that Obama has done so much for young people and used Obamacare as an example. Of course, he failed to mention that all of the cool “free” coverage is paid for by their parents.
Maybe these no shows to see this bho are waiting for someone to pay them to show up. That seems to be the mindset of those who vote d, pay me, pay me!
L
I heard tell that poor Sock Puppet cannot get enough people to attend his little get together so to incise people to come sit and listen to his endless blame game and droning about himself he is offering free Tins of Sardines and bags of Pretzels for everyone.
Obama could have a problem as the Madison student body is not so Liberal anymore (their professors are). Further, the “coolness” about supporting Obama has dried-up with the kids.
In addition, Feingold keeps dropping in the polls against Ron Johnson and Johnson would love to make lunch-meat out of Feingold should he appear with Obama; and Feingold knows it.
Perhaps musician Ben Harper has hit a sour note? Br’er Feingold of McCain-Feingold shame seems more concerned for his own privilege and power than for The Cause. But this is all part and parcel of the Left’s Guerrilla Theater-act out when you can, hide when you must. Rats fleeing a sinking ship works.
We have won nothing yet-the fight has barely begun so hold strong.
Lonely Boy – Paul Anka
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Let your sidearm be like American Express:
Don’t Leave home without it.
Spin cycle is full on! Feingold has basically farted in Obowmao’s direction three times now! Too bad DEMS and MSM, you own Obowmao, and you’re going down with him!
Even the cheeseheads are catchin on that the Government Cheese ain’t all it’s cracked up to be! This Camembert has gone particularly runny!
Oh, poor poor baby! Nobody wuvs him! Wah! How quickly the mighty can fall.
His great fall is going to be breathtaking in scope.
And will cost them dearly in the future. But what’s a little freedom among friends, heh?
Well, he continues to be a legend in his OWN mind. I hope he ignores any advice to the contrary and continues to stump for the Donks all the way to Nov. 2.
He’ll just run in a few SEIU thugs for background. He doesn’t notice the audience anyway, what with concentrating on TOTUS.
apparently, Bammy has banned all signs and placards from his U/W appearance. Gee, it’s almost like he’s, I dunno, afraid or something.
Lonely, he’s Mr. Lonely…
More strutting. We need more strutting. Yeah, that’s the ticket. Strutting and hoops. Yeah!
Slightly OT, But has anyone else noticed Obama’s phony concern about public education?
At Yahoomail news, I’ve seen “headlines” such as (paraphrased?): “Obama says money by itself is not enough to fix public schools”; “Obama says school year should be lengthened” (might help, but it’s a pathetic, 6th or 10th, or lower, priority); “Obama says bad teachers should be weeded out/dismissed”….
Right.
As if I would believe that a socialist actually means it when he says things like that.
If he did mean it, he’s asking for political destruction (or worse?) from his “supporters/base”.
Boy, the America-haters must be reeeaaallly desperate.
On September 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm, Socky said:
Boy “leader” can’t handle seeing signs that say what people really think.
It would both damage his ego and blow the photo-op at the same time.
Heh.
Even though Feingold is trying to distance himself from Obama, Obama is still coming to Feingold’s state. You’d think Obama would get the message. (“Go AWAY, Barry!”)
How long before Wisconsin goes from “Toss-up” to “Leans Republican“?
The Democrat Alternative
I was thinking that, then saw your post.
Is that rabbit the son of the one that attacked Carter’s canoe I wonder?
The little bantam rooster has lost his pluck. errrk.
Obama gave an “exclusive” interview (infomercial) to NBC’s Matt Lauer yesterday on this. Obviously, he will try to ram down some new union-expanding education programs very soon. Charter schools are allegedly a big part of it but testing is not.
Gee, I’m preaching to the choir when I go to Madison. No conversions going on here.
Even more encouraging than the congressional races are the governor races, where it appears conservatives are going to be gerrymandering districts in lots of states.
Obama to TOTUS:
“You are my new friend. I will name you Mao, and I will love you & hug you & squeeze you to death!”
In other words, we desperately need more progressives in government, sayeth OweBowMao.
sounds like another ‘anointed’ one, no?
“I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you. By the multitude of your iniquities, in the unrighteousness of your trade, you profaned your sanctuaries. So I brought out fire from within you; it consumed you, and I turned you to ashes on the earth in the sight of all who saw you. All who know you among the peoples are appalled at you; you have come to a dreadful end and shall be no more forever” (Ezekiel 28:11-19).
Actually paid by the rest of us, as our wealth gets distributed. I never heard an explanation of why an adult in his 20s should be treated as a dependent. If they want to vote, then show your independence.
Maybe if he had been a student of the founders and the Constitution instead of being a student of Alinskey, Cloward and Piven, he would not have painted himself into this corner. So our spineless, thin-skinned ninny will get the credit for causing the down fall of progressive policies. Note to all elected officials: When you take the oath of office, mean it! Any attempt to destroy the Constitution will not be tolerated.
Does anyone know of a golf course near Madison? After the president’s bogeys at the university, perhaps he can attempt some birdies out golfing.
Ben Harper supports abortion, no surprise
Who knew that students would hold a grudge? Just coming off summer vacation and not being able to find a job. Bet they’re wondering if things will improve before winter break? Nah, they won’t.
theoldpath said:
There is one just South of the Main Campus called “Captain Hooks”
“Madison? I thought you said mulligan! I’m outta here. Let’s go.”
You mean Moving America Forward, like this?
Oh,wait! That’s the website for freedom, liberty, and opportunity. Obama wouldn’t have any idea about those things.
Maybe he can take a short drive to Portage and start fixing the flooded levees.
Don’t forget mockery and derision. And that all-present middle finger. Yes, we have such a “classy” president.
Half the college students who voted for Obama in 2008 have graduated…..to no jobs.
You think the White House has figured this out yet?
Is that the liberal version of this?
you mean they’re not lining up to see his ‘swagger’?!
golly.
You’ll know it’s really bad for Obama when TOTUS seeing the future begins to sound feminine and ends sentences with “You betcha.”
Not to mention the jutting jaw of defiance and pout of self-satisfaction.
Gettin kinda personal there spaceycakes?
There’s an idea! You can’t vote if your parents have you as a dependent on any of their medical care.
There goes the liberal 18-25 vote.
Nothing like hyping up all those idealistic young pups and then allowing them to discover that all politicians lie and fail to deliver. The pups got taken for a ride and they don’t like it. Reality outside the utopian bubble can be quite harsh. At some point bho will make an appearance and no one else will come to hear him.
So The One is the warm up act for Ben Harper? Who knows, maybe Barry has found his niche?
Drudge had headline that Obama said FOX News was dangerous to America. Took it down a few minutes later. TOTUS malfunction or someone called and said you may as well pi$$ off the Pope. Odumbo is falling faster than the unemployment rate.
Obama is a political Incubus (from the Latin, incubo, or nightmare.)
Seduced (while asleep on the job,) the trusting, but gullible voters have been abruptly shaken awake by the anal pounding they’ve endured from this manchild.
Arriving late to the game, entrenched politicians have suddenly realized their mistake…supporting an incompetent, inexperienced prevaricator might have politically fatal consequences!
Our founders knew human nature, and the corrupting effect of power. Once again, they have been proven right.
I was thinking more of this.
It is still there. Left hand column second down. Link to a CNN article.
Obama: FOX NEWS is ‘destructive’ to America…
All these statements do is make him look good to his base. But to independents and others it makes him look like a weak, whiner.
TooMuchTime said:
That brought a tear to my eye —-
I am truly questioning the very sanity of this POTUS. To continually mock Fox News is political suicide. How can he not know that? He mocks the entire right wing of this country, which is the MAJORITY of voters! He mocks anyone who dares to disagree with him. He talks about bi-partisanship and then goes into a room with his cronies, slams the door and locks it, comes out with another plan to destroy us. Does he not understand…WE ARE ON TO HIM!! He can no longer slink around in the darkness. We have shown a light on this roach and he doesn’t have the brains to even know it.
Feingold’s record on immigration:
(F- from NumbersUSA)
Take a chance on someone else WI voters…anyone else.
Boy, these pretzels are making me thirsty!
Seeing the picture of this bho with his ever present promter, for the second time in a week the prompter failed him again. In another speech, this bho left out the word ‘Creator’ from the Declaration of Independence! I, frankly think this whole thing is done on purpose. This bho can ask pastors to tell their flock to get behind the healthcare crud, but he can not say ‘Creator’ in a speech on one of the most important document ever written?
L
Is he paying taxes as a resident of Illinois?
If not, can he run for mayor?
Is he paying taxes for a DC residence?
Does he pay any taxes?
Rogue Cheddar said:
I forgot to add those free bottles of Night Train – Vintage Sept 24,2010 6:47 PM.
Watch to see if the LSM shows pics of Obeyme’s speech with adoring people rushing to shake his hand and people applauding…you know, the usual. Pshaw,couldn’t get enough people to show up? Not the way we see it on TV.
D’oh!bamma is now Sodam and Gomora. People once supporting him are afraid to look back.
I’ll be
Loaded like a freight train
Flyin’ like an aeroplane
Feelin’ like a space brain
One more time tonight
I’m on the nightrain
Rogue Cheddar said:
If I did not know any better I would think our Dear Leader is living a real life “Scanner Darkly” and is taking a little bit too much Substance D.
Picturing the Bitter Half as a pillar of salt…….
Obama’s got the Midas Touch in reverse.
There are currently three major political parties in the USA:
1) The Tea Party
2) The Cocktail Party
3) The Communist Party
I’m not joking about #3. I challenge anyone to point out differences between the agenda of today’s Democratic Party and the agenda/program of today’s Communist Party: The Road to Socialism USA
Flyoverman#67,
The amount of salt for ‘bitter half’ would take care of the sodium for the world for an entire year.
L
So, whatever DID happen to Obama’s ‘Swagga’?
It seems to have lost its ‘Flava’…
– MD
Yesterday, VP Biden said, “This is not your daddy’s Republican party. This is a whole new breed of cat, man.” Yeah, it is the Republicans who have radicalized, not the dems/turned communist. Spit.
Yesterday, VP Biden said, “This is not your daddy’s Republican party. This is a whole new breed of cat, man.”
Joe – Lay of the Sterno and the freakin Spam dude– As they say.
…unexpectedly
And I await the event with great expectation!!
So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.
–Chapter 27 Great Expectations
Watch out for to much glee over Obama’s problems. Wounded animals sometime bite back and he is still POTUS (unfortunately).
Alex DeLarge: The Durango ’95 purred away a real horrowshow. A nice warm vibraty feeling all through your guttiwuts!
Or at the least, the reader of the POTUS.
hey. watch it.
Or at the least, the reader of the
POTUSTOTUS.Apologies….
Obama is still in full attack mode. Fox News and the Tea Party are his targets. He was just out there again this week making outlandish charges against both.
This man is hell bent on winning the argument. He can not stand to lose no matter how wrong he is. Reason is not getting through to him. And he ain’t the only one.
He may very well lose the Congress but he will not give up. He will veto any repeal of his Donkeycare. He will continue to push hard for cap & tax. He is an extremely dangerous man. Elections have consequences. We will be paying for him for years to come.
And don’t forget the race card. He has been trying to play it with the tea party but will soon lay it on the table as the real reason why Americans don’t like his policies. Something like “They wanted him to fail because he is black.” Bush started it and white Tea Party racists did him in.
And he is young. He will be pulling a Jimmah for some time to come as well.
He wanted to say “Allah”, but TOTUS wouldn’t let him.
And here I thought that Feingold was the lonely one. Turns out that he’s just antisocial, which is a tricky thing to do for one who favors social policies.
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Republicans didn’t want any George Bush 43 help in the 2006 or 2008 elections either.
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Not the golden touch–they both have the S**T touch.
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But Comrade Obama (PBUH) continues to think that showing up will help! All He needs is a few American Pravda “leg tingle” moments to fix everything. President Bush 43 knew better than to come to this dance–invited or not.
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Rocketman
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I am just getting home, so have not had a chance to read the comments. I heard on Hannity that Barney Fwank is behind in the polls as well. (Hot Air states Frank is below 50%, so it is possible, as incumbents should not be polling that low). We all know the polls are fixed by the media. Whoa.
Eleven-Two-Twenty-Ten…the date to remember.
Ducking OBambi at this point isn’t going to help Feingold or any other Democrap. The voters have short memories, but not that short, they do remember who totaled out their life savings and destroyed their homes and incomes. Old clowns exit left, new clowns enter from the right, please.
He must have decided that sitting alone at the table was indeed getting kind of lonely.
Good. Maybe they will disappear together soon also.
In the 2004 Presidential elections, the liberal media over-polled Republicans so that John F’ing Kerry would be 10-12 points behind. In the weeks leading up to the election, they slowly increased the number of democrats polled so it looked like Kerry was the “comeback kid.” Had they told the truth, Kerry would have always been about 3-4 points behind. It’s how the press lies to promote their liberal agenda.
I’m sure we’ll see more of the same in this cycle and in 2012.
I certainly hope so.
Feingold is typical of a very large number of mid-western dimocrat politicians.
Keep a low profile, pop up once in awhile when back in the dusty, fly-over state doing something that looks moderate to conservative, and hope the unwashed masses don’t catch their liberal actions while in DC.
One better.
What I find interesting, and should be worth some good contrast reporting (hint! hint! Michelle) is that Oblahblah has been coming here to Wisconsin to campaign for the Donks…three times now as mentioned. Feingold is off hiding each time, yet is down by 8 points. Barrett, the Donk running for Governor is desperate, so he’s been appearing with Urkel.
Depending on what poll you look at, Barrett is down as much as 11 points, or even more.
He’s in luck then. There’s the University course right on campus, one in Middleton (near Feingold’s office) and Yahara on the edge of Madison.
Oops, missed the entire headline before posting. Jet lag.
somebody told someone that something might happen to a certain other someone.