White House plans hardball

[brianna69]

Pushing back against the unanimous House Republican vote against President Obama’s stimulus plan, the White House plans to release state-by-state job figures “so we can put a number on what folks voted for an against,” an administration aide said.

“It’s clear the Republicans who voted against the stimulus represent constituents who will be stunned to learn their member of Congress voted against creating 4 million jobs,” the aide said.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the lawmakers will have to answer to their constituents.

And a Democratic official added: “We will run campaigns in their districts.”

And later today, MoveOn, Americans United for Change, AFSCME and SEIU will be announcing a new ad campaign targeting moderate Republican senators who might support the stimulus — Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Charles Grassley of Iowa.

The ad, which will run in the Washington market and in those states, consists of clips of the president talking about the stimulus, followed by the male voiceover, “Tell Congress to support the Obama plan for jobs, not the failed policies of the past.”

cont

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/18160.html

[leftynyc]

1. Now THIS is what I want to see

Making the pukes accountable for their votes. Make them explain why they are against this plan and not just doing what their master rush wants.

[ClarkUSA]

135. Wait, this is a news story from POLITICO!! Aren't they were some right-wing source we can't trust???

:sarcasm:

The people commenting on this thread who have attacked Politico as a source at other OPs are hypocrites.

[graywarrior]

2. Wow.

[LynnTheDem]

34. I distinctly recall a promise to release the duck come January 20, 2009.

In fact, I have said promise bookmarked...

[DevonRex]

54. We need a graywarrior picture that we can duct tape to OUR wall. :)

Who's good at pictures like that here?

[annabanana]

73. She said he couldn't find employment elsewhere...

in this job market ... So until thing pick up, he's going to *stick around*.

[crikkett]

130. still, broken promises require a Presidential waiver on the grounds that it's in the public interest

(reference
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4939466&mesg_id=4939788 )

[graywarrior]

79. Go find it.

He/she/it still stays.

[northofdenali]

118. Keep da duk! Keep da duk!

One of the very first sig pics on DU that made me laugh and share same with family and friends. LOVE DA DUK. KEEP DA DUK.

Kittehs say to keep da duk, too. They wig out when I put it on screensaver - wigglies and all!

:rofl::thumbsup::rofl:

[DevonRex]

53. Hey graywarrior, I have some duct tape. Why doncha come over here

and we can see how much duct tape it takes to tape you to the wall. :evilgrin:

:hi:

[roguevalley]

63. we're not looking at the duck rightly. that picture represents permanence

in a changing world, a sort of touchstone that tomorrow will come. :+

(I love the duck and the duct)

This is what I want. Rope a dope. Let them show themselves and then pick them off. Hardball brass knuckles time. Let them have a few things, let them come to the White House for drinks and show magnanimity in defeat, etc. This is great and what I hoped he was doing. BRAVO!

[Jackpine Radical]

128. Hah!

http://www.picturethisgallery.com/Artists/Bullas,%20Will/Duct%20Tape%20Unbound.jpg

[The Doctor.]

64. A place where ducks swim free;

s.net/image/Animals/Ducks_and_Geese/Duck_relaxes/5384

[graywarrior]

77. Is that a threat

Or a date?

[DevonRex]

85. Heh heh. Well...

:dilemma:

[graywarrior]

98. Ha ha ha, ducked you up, didn't I?

Qwaaaaaak!

[Ikonoklast]

108. Are you actually telling someone to

Duck off?

[graywarrior]

109. I would never..

On second thought




:hi:

[onager]

116. I often wear Duck Head shirts.

They symbolize me, with a slight change to the first consonant...

[wyldwolf]

3. RAHMBO!

This is what Rahm did in the 2006 midterms - FAX blasts to local media outlets in GOP candidate's districts.

[Clio the Leo]

12. And it worked I'm assuming? NT

[wyldwolf]

16. yeah

[Odin2005]

18. Yup. That's what I like about Rahm.

[Clio the Leo]

22. Get stuff done doesn't he.

I saw this while browsing news images this morning. Though it was cute.

(It's a story about possible first dog names.)



"Can you call me RahmRod? Inspiration: Obama's top two dogs - Rahm Emmanuel and David Axelrod. Implication: Signals that our president is serious about change."

[Odin2005]

62. LOL! Cute dog! :-) n/t.

[tavalon]

49. Dammit, don't make me start admiring Rahm, I don't wanna!

[wyldwolf]

68. who do you want in a street fight?

[druidity33]

78. definitely a ballet dancer... yup. nt.

[verges]

97. You have seen

"West Side Story" way too many times!

[tavalon]

110. I just wish he weren't DLC!

[wyldwolf]

120. one of several reasons I like him

[Kolesar]

4. Sen. Voinovich isn't running for reelection, so he will be an obstructionist dick

Hmmm, I have a kernel for a thesis for the email I am going to write to him.

[ellie]

27. I, too, live in Ohio

and thought about what to say to Voinovich. My immediate thought was to e-mail him and say, "You don't want to go out like Taft, do you?"

[WCGreen]

55. Tell him Sam Miller of Forest City Enterprises want him to vote for the

package...

He has always been in Sam I am the Man's back pocket...

[Kolesar]

66. Every mayor plays the fool

In Cleveland politics.
No exception to the rule.

[CTyankee]

70. Ouch!

Man,that would hurt. And leave a mark...

[Divine Discontent]

96. googled 'voinovich' and clicked on contact and sadly, his sites down

He voted the right way when he was running for re-election, but yes, I worry he won't vote right this time... he needs scolded. If even 1% of voters in OH wrote him he might cave.

[SemperEadem]

99. the new name for the thug party: The Obstructionist Party

because that's what they are.

[RJ Connors]

111. I saw a video the other day where the presenter referred to

the Republicans as the Republicanistas. I thought that was right on the money so I am going to use that in all my post on conservative web sites.

[CrispyQ]

5. I look forward to seeing the response to this!

:thumbsup:

[jhain]

6. F'N FINALLY!! n/t

[mucifer]

7. I hope this is true. It is a politico article.

[BeyondGeography]

8. These clueless Limbot dickheads still think it's 1994

Fish in a barrel time.

[C_U_L8R]

9. Taking the fight to the enemy :-)

take that pukies ...we're fighting em there so we don't have to fight em here... bwahahahahahaha

[Pryderi]

10. BAM! IN YOUR FACE M*THERF*CKERS!

[NatBurner]

11. heh

nice

[SIMPLYB1980]

13. Kick Ass!

[liberal N proud]

14. He played nice and gave them every opportunity. NOW...

He is going to expose them for the hypocrites they are.

:kick:

[Dinger]

15. Rec #10 From Ding

:) :thumbsup: :patriot:

[Barack_America]

17. One hand extended, the other clenched in a fist.

Republicans, you're getting one of them, so take your pick.

I think I like the new "bipartisanship" in Washington. Obama plays nice and then tags in Rahm, who goes for blood.

[Phx_Dem]

84. Yep, and I am LOVING IT!

[Left Coast2020]

90. Exactly! Thrilled to not see a Clinton in there who allowed Repugs...

to beat him up on a daily basis. When you sit in the Oval Office, you need to hit back---hard and without gloves. Thank you Mr. President. Throw it back in their slimy faces.

[zulchzulu]

19. Boot to the neck on the Repigs NOW

It's obvious that they are up to same old crap. 2010 is time to clean house of ALL of them.

[eilen]

20. This so good!

Could we hope to turn Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia Blue?

I don't know so much about Florida, jobs might not be the biggest priority for a state with such a high population of retirees who already enjoy the benefits government healthcare.

Will the book be titled
Electronic stealth and the Obama Administration or How to turn campaigns like "Harry and Louise" on their head and send them Running with their Tail Between their Legs.

BTW, who recorded and leaked that conference call with that Home Depot reptile and the AIG crooks? I wish they would play it on the news channels.

[Political_Junkie]

60. Not everyone in Florida is retired.

I've been out of work since May. No recession down here, we had a Bush before the country did. We're in depression mode now.

[eilen]

74. I didn't mean to infer that everyone in Florida is retired

Florida has a disproportionate larger retired population compared to other states. I expect that skews the elections. I have cousins who live there (who probably don't vote) as well as my inlaws (who are ditto heads and vote however the National Review tells them). My grandparents had a condo there but they are gone now (which were two guaranteed Dem votes). My husband has some family on the other side of Florida and I think their votes are split. Retired people also vote more regularly.

Regarding your situation -- you've been laid off since May? I hope you find something soon-- are you stuck with depreciated real estate too? How are you getting by?

[Political_Junkie]

91. Thanks for asking.

I didn't think that you thought everyone in Florida was retired, just sounded like you were saying we didn't need any help down here, because no one down here works. Silly of me to think that. I guess I'm just a bit touchy. Sorry about that.
Lost my house back in February '08. As to how I'm getting by, been cleaning houses under the table while I find steady work. It ain't much, but it helps. I'm o.k. though, there are many here that are not so lucky. I have hope. :hi:

[eilen]

100. The worst about it is that if the hurricanes

didn't get you, the economy did. I hope you are not in a hurricane sensitive area... I'm glad you found a gig to hold you over. I totally think that Floridians need help-- don't get me wrong. It's like you are held hostage. Florida is reknown for its depressed wages for working people.

[Political_Junkie]

102. I'm right on the gulf coast,

but I guess it's an area that's well protected, or so they say.
As far as wages, I moved down here from Maine, their wages are far worse. If I could just find full time work I could afford everything I need to be self sufficient down here, not so in Maine. Most everyone I knew in Maine had to have help paying their rent. The economy up there has been a disaster for decades.

[uponit7771]

21. GOOD!! Label them fast and hard!!

[Pryderi]

23. Why does the GOP hate America? They want

Americans to suffer even more than they have. SHAME ON THEM! VOTE DEMOCRATIC IN 2010!

[WinkyDink]

26. They love America. They hate having to pay her citizens.

[Pryderi]

30. I say if they hate Americans, then they hate America.

[WinkyDink]

39. Oh, I just mean they love to LOOT America's natural resources/wealth!

They love our laws that enable them to have off-shore accounts! They love America's gated-communities of wealth and privilege!

But America as a democratic ideal "of, by, and for the people", rooted in a Constitution? Not so much.

[Cherchez la Femme]

69. Don't forget the hard-ons for the Tax Cuts!

Doesn't matter that tax cuts mean nothing to the jobless, the poor or the lower-class; it's Tax Cuts all the way, Tax Cuts save the day!

They haven't thought it through that if a business --and given, it's CEO's-- have no income because the American people cannot afford to buy their products, said tax cuts are virtually meaningless (unless it's for the few who inherit a fortune via the Estate, er I mean DEATH Tax!).

But then they've always been bass-ackwards, it's always whatever gives the richest the most money NOW, screw everybody else. And sadly, their ridiculous 'trickle-down theory' (note: NOT a scientific theory! : ) wasn't even the start of all this balderdash.

Pathetic boobs. I hope they're ruined for a thousand years.
Hear that, Rove? Karma's a bitch, and so am I
--& loving it!

[glitch]

41. They love America like a wifebeater loves his wife.

IOW they don't know the meaning of the word.

[Pryderi]

42. TERRA! TERRA! TERRA! GOP ARE ECONOMIC TERRORISTS! ARREST THEM! KEEP OUR NATION SAFE!!!

[glitch]

45. Is it your med time? nt

[Pryderi]

50. Actually, my tactic would work better at freerepublic...

[Stinky The Clown]

24. The link is to Politico. They are NOT A SERIOUS NEWS SOURCE

They are Rush Limbaugh without the hyperbole. They are Fox News without the wackadoodle commentators. They are The Weekly Standard without Tucker Carlson or Matt Continetti.

They are owned by the Albritton family - as bad or worse than Richard Mellon Sciafe.

DO NOT USE THEM AS A SOURCE

[Pryderi]

25. At least part of it's true. There are ads going to be going up

http://www.americansunitedforchange.org/blog/entries/new_ads_target_republican_senators_on_recovery_bill/

[Stinky The Clown]

56. That link would have been perfect for your OP

Far better than Politico

[Hepburn]

28. Gads.....

...it's about time! :applause:

[JayMusgrove]

29. I have the link for the NH TV spot on this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4U6vADDo1U

[Cha]

40. Thanks,

Welcome to DU.

[southernyankeebelle]

31. Wow We should be proud

He is brillant that will show it in black and white. Of course you are depending on people to actually read and if they are anything like Bush or Palin that might be to much to expect.

[Froward69]

32. I hate that so many consessions

were given to the bastards yet they do not vote for it...

If they are not going to vote in favor of anything then whats the point in giving them any input? they got their way without actually supporting anything.

[LynnTheDem]

33. “so we can put a number on what folks voted for an against,”

Well that's gonna leave marks.

:rofl:

[AspenRose]

35. It's Politico, but if this is true, I LOVE IT.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

36. Nice to see

But I sincerely hope that it's not Obama (singlehandedly) vs. the Repulicazombies during his whole term. Paging Kaine, Reid, Pelosi, et. al? Where's OUR Congresscritters out there? Why aren't they out there trying to help Obama with the stimulus?

Or is there maybe some strategizing going on between Obama and the Congressional Dems that we are simply not aware of? :shrug:

[ieoeja]

37. And since the stimulus includes tax cuts ... the GOP just voted to raise taxes!

That is how they always frame it when Democrats vote against a tax cut. So I guess this makes it their turn now.

:bounce:

[glitch]

38. Oh BAM Ah! nt

[Kalyke]

43. Oh, this is great!

I hope someone posts it when it's done so I can email it to all Tennessee's congressmen and women and the local paper. Half are Republicans, but Dem Jim Cooper voted against the thing, anyway. Having a "D" after your name doesn't necessarily mean you can think.

[Nurgel]

44. Ah, finally

Nice to have someone in who knows what they're doing finally!

[Occam Bandage]

46. This is why we offered the olive branch. It lends credence to our attack plan.

I'm shocked people still think Obama doesn't get politics.

[tavalon]

47. Wow, they're being hardball Obama'd

That's gonna leave a mark. When our President reaches across the aisle, don't bite his hand, because it's you, Mr. Republican, who will bleed.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

48. Anyone else see this thread title and say, "Oh shit, what now?"

Only to remember that Bush is not President anymore and be entirely relieved?

[Political_Junkie]

61. LOL,

did that for about a wekk til it sunk in!

[MessiahRp]

51. They need to target the douchebag Blue Dogs like Jim Cooper that voted against it as well

Don't stop at Republicans when some of our own are jamming knives in our backs.

Rp

[Diane R]

52. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, WA-5 needs to go. She's a minority whip.

[mzmolly]

57. For a moment your title frightened me. Then I remembered WHO was in the White House.

:D

[question everything]

58. Good. And put them last when money is being sent (nt)

[Cash_thatswhatiwant]

59. "we will run campaigns in their districts."

i love to see dems playing hardball. "bipartisan" will only get you so far.

i like.

[pmorlan1]

65. This reminds me of Edwards

This reminds me of John Edwards. Remember when Edwards campaigned that he'd take away Congress' healthcare if they didn't pass universal healthcare or offer the people the same plan Congress had? The MSM jumped all over Edwards for that comment saying that he had no authority to do that...blah, blah, blah. Edwards replied that he'd have a bill introduced that said if Congress didn't pass universal healthcare or give the American people the same plan they had that they'd lose their own healthcare. He further stated that any Congressional Rep. or Senator who voted against the bill would get a visit from him in their district or state where he would use the bully pulpit to tell the voters that their Rep. or Senator voted to keep their own healthcare but voted against giving them the same plan. I thought it was a great idea then and I think what Obama plans is also a great idea. Use that bully pulpit!

[Arctic Dave]

67. Murkowski better read the tea leaves. She doesn't have the

clout she thinks she has. Between this and her voting AGAINST the Lily Ledbeter pay raise.

[kestrel91316]

71. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Obama punks 'em!!! He's got big brass cojones,

that one does. And a gen-yoo-ine gold plated SPINE.

[sasquatch]

72. He drank their milkshake, he drank it up!!

Grab the bowling pin Barrack.
:woohoo:

[Lex]

75. LOL! Yes he did.

:thumbsup:

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

76. The guy's got balls. Gobama!

[Mr. Sparkle]

80. About time they went on the offensive !!

What took so long}(

[geiger]

129. welcome to DU.

[Mr. Sparkle]

136. Thanks, i'm glad to be here.

[Phx_Dem]

81. That is so rich. When will they ever learn that Obama

knows exactly what the fuck he's doing, and he knows how to play hard balls. I mean hardball.

[JoePhilly]

82. BOOUUUYAAAAAA!!!!!

Time to play hard ball .... if they won't come to the table .... then we should smash them over the head with the table!

[Hekate]

83. Yes! Yes!! YES!!! Told ya so! Our President just gave the Repubs enough rope to hang themselves!!!

:rofl:

Hekate

[Phx_Dem]

86. Obama should target the 11 Blue Dogs who voted with the Republicans.

Fuck them. I can't wait to see how the newest Blue Dog, Gillibrand (or whatever her name is) votes, but I'm not holding my breath. Thanks Patterson. Another Republican in Democratic clothes is just what we need right now.

[Clio the Leo]

87. D'OAH! WHY didn't I think about writing my GOP Rep. until now?

And he's RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR!!! HOW STUPID AM I!!!

Ah well, rest assured Sen. Alexander and Corker will be getting an email from me before this is all over with.

[spanone]

88. now THAT'S politics...fair, square and brutally honest

[lisainmilo]

89. MUST K&R this is a must for all REAL NEWS stations!

:kick:

[Coexist]

92. oh yes

[MrSlayer]

93. This is how you do it.

The Repubs are fucking with a master, they're never going to beat this guy.

[jeff30997]

94. Oh yeah !

Give'em Hell,Barack ! :bounce:

[pleah]

95. K&R It will be a good start. n/t

[orleans]

101. good. k&r n/t

[rucky]

103. They should do it by congressional district. n/t

[Omnibus]

104. Saw the Grassley ad today.

He's up for reelection in '010, in a state that went for Obama by nearly 10%.

This is HARDBALL, iron fist in a velvet glove, Chicago-style politics.

I kind of feel sorry for the Repubs.


Oh, yeah, they ruined the country. Never mind.

[Colobo]

105. It's called having a spine.

[WheelWalker]

115. Of stainless fucking steel!

[Piewhacket]

106. They shoulda listened... shoulda shoulda... oh, the stupid!

[aintitfunny]

107. This is great - what needs to be done!

The times are changing and some people will be left in the dust if they don't get with the program.

[elleng]

112. How great!

AND he will 'take over' the party, make it into something rational and successful!

[WheelWalker]

113. OMG! Float like a butterfly....Sting like a bee!!

[WheelWalker]

114. jujitsu fucking politics! n/t

[Undercurrent]

121. Perfect Ali-ism

to describe Team Obama! Our President in his old Senate office with the iconic photo of Ali.

[NBachers]

117. Finally the Brass Knuckles come out

Hit 'em again! Hit 'em again! Harder! Harder!!

[Wizard777]

119. Send our Congress critters to us and we'll set 'em straight.

[tclambert]

122. This is exactly what I wanted.

Way to go, O.

[Pacifist Patriot]

123. Did you catch the Republican response though?

They are claiming their plan would have created twice as many jobs so that's why they voted against it. Easy to say when you'll never have to prove it, eh?

[GinaMaria]

132. We tried their plan for 8 years, it increased unemployment

they need to STFU. They are embarrassing themselves.

[Pacifist Patriot]

133. It really is painful to watch, isn't it?

[DrDan]

124. are the Dems finally growing a spine . . . .

[PretzelWarrior]

125. FUCKIN-A!! That is why I've been in mourning for 8 years. WAITING 4 THIS!!

Obama must act quickly to get early victories substantively and politically to harden people's approval of him to support of him as he does battle with those who want to keep things tilted unfairly the way they currently are.

I am so happy to be alive these days and witness this. It is unfortunate it is against the backdrop of such deplorable economic and everyday hardship for so many Americans and those around the world because of greedy profiteers all over but especially concentrated on Wall Street

[Laura PourMeADrink]

126. F I N A L L Y !!!! We are taking action. Going directly to the people

who elect these jokers. Brilliant. And to coordinate w/ move on...

[Highway61]

127. That's GREAT!

[GinaMaria]

131. Bring it. Please bring it. Bring it right to them and their

constituents!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

134. Is Obama getting GANGSTA...or is this the work of RAHMBO??!??!?