Posted on 03/15/2009 6:32:29 PM PDT by paltz
Was it the way he seemed to relish their attacks? Or, were Obama's rapidly-sinking approval numbers to blame?
Whatever the reason, At least for now, Democrats say they're done utilizing an anti- Rush Limbaugh strategy in an attempt to neutralize their political opposition. Now, it's on to something else. For how long, however?
From the Politico:
Beginning Sunday, the White House will harness every part of the Democratic Partys machinery to defend President Obamas budget and portray Republicans as reflexively political, according to party strategists.
A participant in the planning meetings described the push as a successor to Democrats message that Rush Limbaugh is the Republican Party leader. We have exhausted the use of Rush as an attention-getter, the official said.
David Plouffe, manager of Obamas presidential race, helped design the strategy, which includes the most extensive activation since November of the campaigns grassroots network. The databasewhich includes information for at least 10 million donors, supporters and volunteerswill now be used as a unique tool for governing, with former canvassers now being enlisted to mobilize support for the presidents legislative agenda.
Others involved in the planning included White House senior adviser David Axelrod; the DNC chairman, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine; and DNC Executive Director Jennifer O'Malley Dillon.
The plan follows the private complaints of some Democrats that Obama let the GOP get the better of him during the debate over pork in the budget bill he just signed, and growing concerns among some Democrats that charges of big spending could stick to the president.
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lol!
I’m sure they have other targets. I think Joe Arpio may be one of them but it may prove to be an even bigger failure than the Limbaugh strategy.
Obama was using his bully pulpit to attack a radio personality and loses.
The bully pulpit is supposed to be used in a judicious manner and not to attack non-politicians.
Only the end of the first quarter, IMO. When Rahm-bo needs another distraction, Rush will be the center target on their radar.
Dems never give up, they simply find another, dirtier, sneakier tactic.
Whatever they say, they're lying!
They're reading us ~ and they're finding out how many really good soundbytes 400,000 people can turn out.
The Obama regime is already exhausted both economically and politically.
Guy isn't going to make his first 100 days above 50% popularity. It's entirely possible we can drive him and his drones away before the next election in 2010.
So, let me say this, "Obama, Get Out of Biden's House!"
The Obamessiah is his OWN faith-based charity!
It was Limbaugh’s SPEECH at CPAC and FOX News that caused Rush’s Ratings to explode...NOT the Democratic attacks.
The Dems think too much of themselves.
RUSH made an excellant speech....give him credit.
If you look up thread a bit, one is already here :0)
Sorry, I goofed the last one
ROTGLMAO!
Man ron you’re speedy!
Pray for America
Tomorrow's WaPo headline: Republicans Reflexively Political!
Same for NYT, LAT, CNN, MSNBC, etc. etc.
They never counted on Rush's spirited counter-offensive and challenge as "party head" to Obama to come debate him one on one on the issues. He totally defeated their stratagem.
Unique means one-of-a-kind. Original? Your call:
But why, oh why, did he decide to take off the last two days? Seems like he missed a huge opportunity for recruiting new mind-numbed robots (although he did replay the CPAC speech on Friday.)
Oh, Rush will always be a target of opportunity, when he says something controversial. But there won't be a do-over of this "Party head" offensive. It was blocked, countered, and checkmated--by the debate challenge, specifically.
You're being redundant. ;-)
“Stupid is as stupid does”
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