September 03, 2010

Friday Afternoon Midterm Miscellany
— DrewM

Friday before Labor Day grab-bag.

Remember pompous Indiana Congressman Baron Hill? Turns out yelling at your constituents will in fact come back to haunt you at election time.

If you're so inclined, here's the website for Todd Young.

I haven't found any recent polls on the race but RCP says it's a toss up.

The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says he wants to see Obama "turbocharged" and campaigning for candidates this fall.

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) urged the president to ramp up his efforts on the campaign trail.

"We've got to get out around the country," Van Hollen said during an appearance on MSNBC. "And the president has got to get turbocharged. He's got to go out and make it very clear what the stakes in this election will be."

The DCCC chairman said he didn't think Obama had underperformed on behalf of Democratic incumbents this fall, but if Democrats wanted to perform the best this fall, the president would need to work tirelessly on behalf of incumbents and candidates.

"I think that he's been laying the groundwork, he's been drawing the contrasts," he said. "And I think that he knows better than anybody that between now and Nov. 2, when people are really going to be paying attention, he's got to be all over the country, making it clear what the choice is."

Yeah, good luck with that plan.

Alas, not everyone shares Van Hollen's enthusiasm for an Obama appearance. Russ Feingold (D-WI) is going to avoid being seen with Obama when POTUS shows up in Milwaukee this weekend. Not to long ago the Senator said, "I will stand with the president of the United States anywhere, anytime, no hesitation. I'm proud of what this president has tried to do,". Apparently just not in his home state, this weekend.

Just two years ago, Obama carried the Badger State by 13%. Now he's toxic to a stalwart liberal. The times they do change quickly.

Just a reminder, yesterday I blogged about the Wisconsin Republican candidate for Senate, Ron Johnson. He seems like a solid conservative candidate and he's giving Feingold a run for his money.

Check out the comments on the post, several Cheesehead Morons chimed in with some local knowledge.

Posted by: DrewM at 08:22 AM | Comments (54)
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1 Cheesehead morons?!  We should meet up.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at September 03, 2010 08:23 AM (yhlnw)

2

The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says he wants to see Obama "turbocharged" and campaigning for candidates this fall.

Me too.

Posted by: Mikey NTH at September 03, 2010 08:23 AM (O9Cc8)

3
hahaha @ the ad for Stevie Lynch

he's actually our least-worst (D) rep in MA

Posted by: fiscal ferret, social fruit bat at September 03, 2010 08:24 AM (uFokq)

4

Baron Hill's daughter was my roommate in college. He was a nice guy; political differences aside.

It's a shame he turned into such an asswipe. This was a guy that didn't have an easy road to DC. He lost in his district--repeatedly. You would have thought he'd be more appreciative.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at September 03, 2010 08:28 AM (pLTLS)

5
Here's an interesting little tidbit I was thinking about earlier.

Between the years 1961 through 1981 (21-year period), how many U.S. presidents did we have?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7

Number of presidents is higher than you thought, eh?

Posted by: fiscal ferret, social fruit bat at September 03, 2010 08:28 AM (uFokq)

6 How dare these Indiana peons tell me how to run my Congressional office?!  They should learn to respect their betters.  Hell, they're acting like they're the ones responsible for putting me here...

/Oh shit. 

Posted by: Congressman Baron Hill (Douchebag, Ind) at September 03, 2010 08:29 AM (9hSKh)

7 "cheeseheads", "knowledge"  in the same sentence?  That's a first.

Posted by: AndrewsDad at September 03, 2010 08:34 AM (C2//T)

8 Nothing I'd like to see more than Baron Hill getting his ass kicked.

Feingold too.   Pretty funny that liberal idiot wont be seen with Obummer.

Posted by: timbo at September 03, 2010 08:34 AM (ph9vn)

9 We need more Baron Hills in Washington.

Posted by: Pete Stark at September 03, 2010 08:35 AM (w9BEi)

10

Posted by: Pete Stark

What? Say again? I'm on my cellphone not paying attention.

Posted by: Sheila Jackson Lee at September 03, 2010 08:36 AM (pLTLS)

11

We've got to get out around the country," Van Hollen said during an appearance on MSNBC. "And the president has got to get turbocharged. He's got to go out and make it very clear what the stakes in this election will be."

 

I prefer the word "indicted" to the word "charged" myself.

 

:if Democrats wanted to perform the best this fall, the president would need to work tirelessly on behalf of incumbents and candidates."

 

Yeah, he should be seen to work "tirelessly on behalf of incumbents and candidates."  No sense in being seen to actually work tirelessly on jobs and the economy.  He hasn't before so why change now?

Posted by: Speller at September 03, 2010 08:36 AM (qaOKJ)

12 Unfortunately, there still are 28 months left that we will have to bear the failed economic policies of Barack Obama.

Posted by: Neo at September 03, 2010 08:38 AM (tE8FB)

13 '"We've got to get out around the country," Van Hollen said...'

"Just not in my district".

"Or mine."

"Or mine."

"Same here."

"Please don't come anywhere near me."

Posted by: slug at September 03, 2010 08:39 AM (n8Nln)

14 Turbocharging his golf cart isn't going to help his score.

Posted by: t-bird at September 03, 2010 08:39 AM (FcR7P)

15 A Labor Day schedule released by the staff of U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) indicates that while Feingold will be in Milwaukee for a Laborfest pre-parade on Monday morning, he will not be in town when Obama is expected to arrive.

There's a perfectly good explanation as to why I won't be there..

I ran outta gas! I had a flat tire! I didn't have enough money for cab fare! My tux didn't come back from the cleaners! An old friend came in from outta town! Someone stole my car! There was an earthquake! A terrible flood! Locusts!! It wasn't my fault I swear to God!!!

Posted by: Russ "Jake Blues" Feingold at September 03, 2010 08:41 AM (9hSKh)

16 PLEASE OBama...  GET OUT THERE!!

You are welcome to campaign for every democrat douchebag in my state!
Come as often as you can in the next 2 months!

Posted by: timbo at September 03, 2010 08:41 AM (ph9vn)

17 Whatever, I'm busy. Look at my schedule. 7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM

Obama delivers a statement to the press on the monthly jobs numbers.

11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM

Obama departs the South Lawn en route to Camp David.

2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM

Posted by: Barry 0 at September 03, 2010 08:42 AM (7QbbU)

18 The theme song for Democrats RE Obama campaigning for them should be...

Don't Stand So Close to Me.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at September 03, 2010 08:43 AM (9hSKh)

19 Turbocharged Obama?  I can't see it.  Turdocharged maybe.

Posted by: WalrusRex at September 03, 2010 08:44 AM (xxgag)

20 Gibbsy says Zima's really one of those evil Christofascist douchebags.

That should please his remaining devotees...*snicker*

Posted by: HeatherRadish at September 03, 2010 08:44 AM (yhlnw)

21

Democrats wanted to perform the best this fall, the president would need to work tirelessly on behalf of incumbents and candidates.

This guy does realize that Obama is being paid, by us, to be a full time PRESIDENT?  To be representing the COUNTRY, not his PARTY?

Douche...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 03, 2010 08:49 AM (H+oXM)

22 I give you permission to worship me.

Posted by: Obama at September 03, 2010 08:49 AM (v/IWv)

23 *This guy does realize that Obama is being paid, by us, to be a full time PRESIDENT? To be representing the COUNTRY, not his PARTY?* Obama transcends traditional roles of the President because he is that fucking dynamic. Imagine the straights we'd be in if he hadn't shown up to save or create 56 billion jobs.

Posted by: Chris Van Hollen (Douchebag-Maryland) at September 03, 2010 08:50 AM (oj52M)

24 This guy does realize that Obama is being paid, by us, to be a full time PRESIDENT?  To be representing the COUNTRY, not his PARTY?

What? He spent his whole Senate "career" running for POTUS; why start doing work now?

Posted by: HeatherRadish at September 03, 2010 08:51 AM (yhlnw)

25 I was at that Baron Hill meeting and just about went Bugshit Crazy when that little prick said that. I jumped up and hollered in my best, Drill Sgt voice, "It's Not Your Fucking Office!" Scared the shit out of the college kids sitting by me. A bunch of security guys cued in on me and I decided it was a good time to go.
Baron is an arrogant little shit who thinks he's our ruler. Fuck him.

Posted by: GrumpyUnk at September 03, 2010 08:51 AM (WRCcs)

26 The libs Morning Joe released MSNBC's official position on the upcoming election: 1. Americans are a "bunch of spoiled brats," and 2. America is "about to have a national temper tantrum." OMG, these guys are such total tools its a wonder they don't have boxes of condoms scattered around the studio. Why don't they add, 3. Americans are a Bunch of Ingrates" for rejecting a doubling of the total national debt in 5 years with no end in sight beyond that?

Posted by: CoolCzech at September 03, 2010 08:52 AM (tJjm/)

27 Gotta go over to Breitbart and check out the Hitler downfall video re the GZM...

Posted by: Uncle Jed at September 03, 2010 08:52 AM (xRcKp)

28 Don't blame me. I'm in it to fuck Mika.

Posted by: Morning Joe at September 03, 2010 08:53 AM (oj52M)

29 31 I hope you know my vagina looks like one of those face huggers from Aliens.

Posted by: Mika Jazizzzki or however the fuck it's spelled at September 03, 2010 08:56 AM (v/IWv)

30 From the Washington Post:

"But some Democratic candidates and political operatives feel the president is not doing enough to help them keep control of Congress, privately expressing frustration that Obama has recently emphasized issues other than the economy.

"We did the mosque, Katrina, Iraq, and now Middle East peace?" said a Democratic strategist who works closely with multiple candidates and spoke on the condition of anonymity. "And in between you redo the Oval Office? It has become a joke."


And the sad thing is that he completely overlooked Michelle's Spanish vacation.

Posted by: WalrusRex at September 03, 2010 09:00 AM (xxgag)

31 The House Dems have given up.  It's all about protecting uber-liberal districts and getting out the base now.  Consequently, if Obama comes to your district, you have to be willing to take the hit on independents in exchange for money and support from ultralibs.

But this doesn't help (most) Senate candidates, even Feingold, who have been living off of the "reasonable liberal" schtick.

Posted by: AmishDude at September 03, 2010 09:05 AM (3wPsb)

32 I was surprised by the number of fellow cheeseheads here.

Posted by: GMan at September 03, 2010 09:12 AM (sxq57)

33 The text, when he repeats "And you're not going to tell me how to run my congressional office!" should say "Who's Congressional Office?"

Posted by: CoastalIkeSurvivor at September 03, 2010 09:13 AM (4w47S)

34

For President and Predecessor, a Chill Returns

A NYT article that seems to indicate former President Bush & President Prissypants hardly speak to one another. Gee, I have no idea why... (Though that's surprisingly mentioned in the article.)

As for Bush 43, what he's been doing recently:

President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, serves as the 2010 Honorary Chairman of Patriot Golf Day weekend.

Somehow, I don't envision Obama doing anything similar anytime soon.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at September 03, 2010 09:14 AM (Yq+qN)

35 Anyone see the (way over the top) Hillary for Pres vid at Althouse? Strange. http://althouse.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2010 09:20 AM (hV/FZ)

36 *drools* hands on with Duke Nukem Forever with a planned release this year (though probably next year).

The world truly is coming to an end

Posted by: fartbubble at September 03, 2010 09:26 AM (gAmQ1)

37 Please, please, please, pretty please Dear Lord, get Mr. Obama out there "turbocharged" and stumping for every single Democrat.


Because 80+ seats in the House and 10+ seats in the Senate really isn't enough . . . .  we'd actually like to see 100+ in the House and 12+ in the Senate.


Posted by: jimmuy at September 03, 2010 09:53 AM (jXG2x)

38 Eugene Robinson is already trying to rationalize how Obama could fall so far, so fast. Posted by: Mallamutt at September 03, 2010 01:39 PM (OWjjx) Obviously, it must be the fault of the American people for not appreciating His Wonderful-One-ness. The ingrates.

Posted by: CoolCzech at September 03, 2010 10:13 AM (tJjm/)

39 Hey Barron, Gwen Moore (D - Wis.) will gladly help you out. She'll send her kid to give you a hand as soon as he's done slashing tires on Republican vans. (True story)

Posted by: bigred at September 03, 2010 10:14 AM (cX9pO)

40 I hope you know my vagina looks like one of those face huggers from Aliens. Posted by: Mika Jazizzzki or however the fuck it's spelled at September 03, 2010 12:56 PM (v/IWv) Actually, now that you mention it the Face Hugger Alien does look like some sort of weird latex sex toy...

Posted by: CoolCzech at September 03, 2010 10:15 AM (tJjm/)

Posted by: curious at September 03, 2010 10:25 AM (p302b)

42 39 Anyone see the (way over the top) Hillary for Pres vid at Althouse? Strange.

http://althouse.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2010 01:20 PM (hV/FZ)


I said the other day that I was hearing snippets of stuff like this from all over the place.  People talking about all kinds of "deals" and how to prevent her from running against him in 2012, she would accept the VP slot and then go right into the 2016 slot as president.

This video though really deserves its own thread....

Posted by: curious at September 03, 2010 10:34 AM (p302b)

43 Actually, now that you mention it the Face Hugger Alien does look like some sort of weird latex sex toy...

Posted by: CoolCzech at September 03, 2010 02:15 PM (tJjm/)


That's Giger for you, everything he does is sexual in design

Posted by: fartbubble at September 03, 2010 10:38 AM (gAmQ1)

44 "You're not going to tell me how to run my congressional office."

He's right, he won't have one, so there will be no need to tell him shit!

LOSER!

Posted by: Kemp at September 03, 2010 10:56 AM (AQxTm)

45 The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says he wants to see Obama "turbocharged" and campaigning for candidates this fall.

Nothing says "living in a bubble" more than being unable to understand what radioactivity means.


Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at September 03, 2010 11:31 AM (l2E44)

46

I'm a relocated Cheesehead now in Bachmann land.  Minnesota is bluer than Wisconsin(as its more prosperous) and I'd say Feingold is done but in a very tight race once again.

Feingold has always been off the front page but his senior Kohl has disappeared the last two years, giving Russ more exposure than he can suffer. 

Having put up with 8 years of leftist loon Doyle in the statehouse,  Acorn vote stealing and years of thievery in Milwaukee(righted by Walker the GOP gubernatorial candidate), Wisconsin will come thru, casting about for jobs.

Posted by: gary gulrud at September 03, 2010 12:23 PM (/g2vP)

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