Daschle Hugs on to Bush

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This doesn’t signify much except that the South Dakota Senate race is probably a lot closer than conventional wisdom would hold. But, it sure is funny.

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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX MON AUG 30, 2004 12:05:08 ET XXXXX

DEM DASCHLE SEEKS BUSH BOOST; AD FEATURES ‘HUG’

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How bad has it gotten for Democrats at summer’s end: A paid TV advertisement from Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, President Bush’s top congressional foe, features the South Dakotan hugging and embracing President Bush!

While Democrat party officials of all stripes decend on New York City to blast the president, Daschle has quietly purchased air time in his home state for the minute-long campaign commerical – a commerical insiders have dubbed: “Bush Hug.”

Daschle faces a tough campaign against South Dakota Republican challanger John Thune.

“This is delightful!” laughed one republican official in New York on Monday morning. “Senator Daschle now concedes supporting the president can score him votes in the fall!”

DRUDGE presents a transcript of the controverisal ad:

Announcer:

Sen. Tom Daschle: Tonight, the President has called us again to greatness, and tonight we answer that call.

Male Voice: In our country’s hour of need, Tom Daschle made us proud.

Sen. Richard Durbin: Tom Daschle called us together and said, ‘we have to keep this nation safe and secure.’ I thought that was one of his finest moments. He really said in those moments what all of us felt, that before we are Democrats, before we are Republicans, we’re Americans.

Sen. Carl Levin: Tom Daschle has a great inner strength and toughness, which is why Tom is such a great leader.

Male Voice: Senator Daschle helped forge a consensus to rebuild our military.

        Headline: Daschle: Time to Unite Behind Troops, Bush

        On Screen: Daschle and President Bush hug on House floor.

Male Voice: Tom won significant increases in homeland security and helped provide law enforcement new tools to track down terrorists.

        Headline: Daschle, mayors pitch homeland security

        Headline: Daschle Calls For More Body Armor For S.D. Soldiers in Iraq

Male Voice: And no one has done more to get our troops the equipment they need or ensure our veterans are taken care of when they return home.

        Headline: Sen. Daschle receives 'Unsung Hero' award from American Legion

Daschle: I’m Tom Daschle and I approve this ad, because a strong military and a strong America is the best way to fight terrorism.

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BB,

Excellent!

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Daschle is a worm. King of the filibuster

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[quote]
“This is delightful!” laughed one republican official in New York on Monday morning. “Senator Daschle now concedes supporting the president can score him votes in the fall!”[/quote]

Any bi-partisan cooperation is a sign of weakness, according to the extremists in the Bush-Coulter-Limbaugh-DeLay wing of the Republican Party.

I think that the American public is going to get tired of this type of divisiveness, and there will be a backlash against hard-line right wingers, in the next Congressional election.

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[quote]Lumpy wrote:

“This is delightful!” laughed one republican official in New York on Monday morning. “Senator Daschle now concedes supporting the president can score him votes in the fall!”

Any bi-partisan cooperation is a sign of weakness, according to the extremists in the Bush-Coulter-Limbaugh-DeLay wing of the Republican Party.

I think that the American public is going to get tired of this type of divisiveness, and there will be a backlash against hard-line right wingers, in the next Congressional election.
[/quote]

You don’t think there is any backlash against Michael Moore, Al Franken and Teddy Kennedy part of the liberal party?
Well, that’s not fair, Moore is a socialist.

There’s always going to be a balance between extremists on both sides of the fence.

The only people that will get sick of both sides throwing shit around are the independents. Right now, they’re leaning towards Bush, even though they disapprove of the job he’s doing. Kind of bizarre.

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[quote]Lumpy wrote:
Any bi-partisan cooperation is a sign of weakness, according to the extremists in the Bush-Coulter-Limbaugh-DeLay wing of the Republican Party.

I think that the American public is going to get tired of this type of divisiveness, and there will be a backlash against hard-line right wingers, in the next Congressional election.
[/quote]

Dashle hasn’t had a bi-partisan thought since he won his first election.

The hypocrisy he displays by trying to ride on Bush’s coat tails is just another sign of the left’s desperation heading into the elections this November

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[quote]rainjack wrote:
Dashle hasn’t had a bi-partisan thought since he won his first election.
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That’s not true. That comment just displays your ignorance about what happens in Congress.

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Lumpy wrote: "Any bi-partisan cooperation is a sign of weakness, according to the extremists in the Bush-Coulter-Limbaugh-DeLay wing of the Republican Party.

I think that the American public is going to get tired of this type of divisiveness, and there will be a backlash"

Lumpy would never be caught DEAD showing any bi-partisanship. In fact, I can’t remember him EVER criticizing ANYTHING THE DEMOCRATS HAVE DONE.

Please prove me wrong.

JeffR

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JeffR
Currently the Republicans dominate all branches of government: Executive (president) both branches of Congress, and the Judiciary.

Republicans in Congress use their slight advantage to ramrod through ultra-conservative bills and massive pork spending.

As the predominant party in America, Republicans should expect to be on the hot seat and under intense scrutiny. Whether people are happy or unhappy with the economy, the deficit, the war on terror, the environment, immigration, etc, then they need to look at who currently controls the federal government: the Republicans.

Maybe you are one of the people who thinks that everything is going great in America under George Bush and his posse. If so, give yourself and your party a pat on the back.

If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

If Kerry wins in November, I expect that we will be arguing over Kerry policies, and not Bush policies. You can bet that Democrats will be expecting Kerry to fulfill his campaign promises, and will not sit quietly if Kerry is screwing things up.

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[quote]Lumpy wrote:
That’s not true. That comment just displays your ignorance about what happens in Congress.
[/quote]

Oh, so now Daschle is the poster-boy for bi-partisanship in the senate?

Sorry - I have to throw the bullshit flag on that

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I suppose this explains Daschle’s attempt to move rightward:

August 31, 2004
New Poll: Thune 50%, Daschle 48%

From The Hotline:

A Public Opinion Strategies (R) poll, conducted 8/24-26 for the NRSC, surveyed 500 likely voters; margin of error +/- 4.4% (NRSC release, 8/31). Tested: Sen. Tom Daschle (D) and '02 GOP nominee John Thune.

General Election Matchup

Thune 50% 62% Fav/29% Unfav
Daschle 48% 61% Fav/35% Unfav
Don't Know/Other 2%

Pollster Glen Bolger: "In the nearly two months since he has gone on the air, Thune has closed the gap, even in the midst of a challenging national political climate. John Thune's message of independence and standing up for [SD] values has reminded voters why they like him, and has translated into a strong showing on the ballot test" (release, 8/31).
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Lumpy,

Thanks for stating the obvious about the branches of government.

Do you acknowledge that the Democrats might be doing SOMETHING wrong? They lose seats during Congressional elections for the first time since T.R.?

Isn’t there the slightest possibility that there is something wrong with your beloved Democratic Party?

Spare me the whole, “Everyone votes Republican because they are dumb or paid off by George H.W. Bush.”

It would be so refreshing to see you deviate from the party a single millimeter. Would your whole fragile belief system crash down? Once logic began to seep in, are you afraid you’d become a Republican?

Thanks,

JeffR