Thompson Suggests Romney Is Dragging Him Down

[highplainsdem]

Source: TPM

Tommy Thompson said Wednesday that Mitt Romney is dragging him down in his Senate race against Rep. Tammy Baldwin.

"The presidential thing is bound to have an impact on every election," Thompson told the local ABC affiliate in Madison. "Whether you're a Democrat or Republican. If your standard-bearer for the presidency is not doing well, it's gonna reflect on the down-ballot."

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[McCamy Taylor]

1. That's what I'm hoping for.

[Voice for Peace]

2. he brings everybody down, Tommy

he's a sad, sad mean clown

[geardaddy]

3. Thompson's alcoholism is what's dragging him down.

[WestWisconsinDem]

5. I'd love to see someone air his drunken ramble after the Packers won the '96 Super Bowl

...and by the way, is your nickname a reference to the band from Austin, Minnesota?

[geardaddy]

18. It is, indeed!

Yeah, my brother told me about the drunken ramble. Said it was a disgrace to the team and to Wisconsin.

[WestWisconsinDem]

19. damn, I loved the Gear Daddies

...still do actually. Martin and the boys... friggin' great, honest music.

[Jimbo S]

25. I remember that very well

Aired live in the afternoon when everyone was at work. During the prime-time replay, edited out. So much for the libural media.

[HereSince1628]

9. But THAT!, is his tavern owning brother's fault!

Tommy is a great man, at least as measured around his waist.

[monmouth]

22. Same thing with Connie Mack here in Florida. He's missed so many legislative meetings because of it

[VWolf]

4. Rats, ships and all that n/t

[beac]

6. Boo-effing-hoo, Thompson.

You're plenty unlikeable all on your own!

But quick thinking in preemptively explaining away your loss! Another great example of GOP "personal responsibility", Tommy.

[closeupready]

16. Make no mistake - Thompson and rMoney are spiritual twins

when it comes to their contempt for this mythical 47% of Americans who are supposedly moochers off government money.

He was instrumental in kicking thousands of single moms off welfare in Wisconsin when the GOP deformed the program back in the 80's.

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. Is it the concrete life preservers he's throwing out, Tommy?

What was your first clue?

[elfin]

8. I haven't seen Sue Ann or his daughters in his campaign

Maybe I missed it.

He and Sue Ann ( a good egg) effectively divorced many years ago, due to his long term affair with another woman. Sue Ann is a devout Catholic, hence no divorce. Also a breast cancer survivor and a teacher.

The other woman died a few years ago.

Daughters never too visible when Tommy was gov. Of WI anyway. Probably have families of their own now and want nothing to do with him or his campaign.

[mrb2563]

26. Re: I haven't seen Sue Ann or his daughters in his campaign

Curious how Tommy's affair flies under the radar when other politicians resign in disgrace. Maybe you have to pay the media to repost a story like that in the paper.

[bluesbassman]

10. Gee Tommy, that sounds a little victimish to me.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

11. It's good for Romney that he has his church to turn to. Nobody else will offer comfort.

[MADem]

12. Gee, Tommy, aren't you a genius! Give that man a political science degree! nt

[cognoscere]

13. Really, Tommy?

You don't even entertain the thought that a lot of cheeseheads are learning that: You're drunk more often than sober; you're a chronic womanizer; you look and sound like a sleazy used car salesman; you're a two-bit grifter who sold his influence to big pharma at the expense of the rest of us; you, like most Republicons, lie, cheat, and steal to get your way? The real reason, Tommy, and it's something your wife, friends, associates, and other assorted butt-kissers and boot-lickers won't tell you, is that you're an asshole.

[Panasonic]

14. Take a flying leap.

And go away.

Call it quits right here and now, if you think Rmoney is dragging you down.

[closeupready]

15. No, Tommy - voter do not want you.

That simple.

[mountain grammy]

17. Is rich Republicon Tommy a victim?

Let's hope they all drown together.

[central scrutinizer]

20. Way to throw your fearless leader under the bus!

It'll be convenient to have a scapegoat to explain your own epic FAIL. bwah hah hah

[tokenlib]

21. Where is the "personal responsibility"?? Take OWNERSHIP Tommy!!!

[Zambero]

23. M.A.D.D.

Mutually Assured Dragging Down. They're a drag on each other. Hey, VICTIMS!

[Redfairen]

24. Excuses are good

Good because it means he's starting to accept losing.