[shortstop]

I can't decide if the reason I enjoyed this article so much was that there are so many out of work Democrats, or because the left wing St. Pete Times had to write the article.

[Beckwith]

The link to the original article doesn't work.

[American Vet Repairman]

I would not hire one of these morons for a million bucks. The sad part is these idiots don't get it. No job..go find one.

Another lesson from this:
You lay with dogs. You will get fleas.

[SteveMcKing]

You mean the private sector has no use for them? Or do they have nothing to offer but to suck off of taxpayers for a living.

[Prov3456]

All of these people should just get-in-line and get on with their job searches.

This sort of thing happens in the private sector every day. My husband has been unemployed over two years, still looking, and few interviews.

Just because they're Democrats and/or work for the government does not--and should not--make them immune to real life.

Get over it and keep looking, like everyone else in your position has to do!

[bayourod]

Too bad someone wasn't doing an exit poll.

"Excuse me sir, but may I ask you a couple questions? First, do you believe the Democrat Party should support or oppose gay marriage? Support or oppose the war in Iraq? Support or oppose partial birth abortion? ...."

[G.Mason]

Very sad.

I'd love to help, but I already have two dogs and my home is rather conservative. ;)

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Question: (somewhat rhetorica)

Do all of these unemployed political workers go against the unemployment rate?

[wyattearp]

Now he spends much of his time, unshaven, watching old action movies

Sounds like this guy is trying really hard to find a job.

I've had political jobs before, and they are a lot of fun. However, if there isn't work available for your party, it's time to move on and get a real job.

Oh, yeah,one more thing...

hehehehehehehehe

[Randjuke]

Matt Chiller worked for Rep. Peter Deutsch, a Democrat from South Florida who ran unsuccessfully for the Senate. It has been six weeks since he lost his job.

Now he spends much of his time, unshaven, watching old action movies, including The Great Escape, in his apartment just outside Washington.

Yeah, that'll really help you find a new job, Matt, it always works for me.

[Semper Paratus]

We can't imagine doing anything else."

Practice these phrases and you'll do fine:

"Do you want to know our Specials today?"
"Welcome to Busch Gardens"
"Our Plumbing Section is over in Aisle 3"

[Always Right]

The only thing these people are qualified for is picking up an unemployment check and living at home with mom. Kind of sad.

[IronJack]

Times are tough for Democrats in this unmistakably Republican town

Maybe the 'Rats will all metastasize to somewhere more amenable, and overload it with left-leaning, socialist-inspired, entitlement-mooching vermin, thereby converting it into just another socialist hell on earth in time for the next round of elections.

[GSlob]

I find it strange that "Some lost their health insurance". Wouldn't COBRA give them 18 months coverage, unless they had been short term temps?

[RippleFire]

Customer: "I'd like an order of fries with that."

Donk Clerk: "Are you sure you want fries? They are bad for you and for the environment."

Customer: "Say what?"

Manager: "You're fired!"

[sgtbono2002]

When you work for a politician your future is sort of linked to that politician. Try getting a real job instead of a political job.

[festus]

Seems St. Pete Times had no idea how much we'd enjoy this article. When I follow the link I get ....

The requested object does not exist on this server. The link you followed is either outdated, inaccurate, or the server has been instructed not to let you have it

Emphasisi mine.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

They all seem to want government paid jobs.

[joshhiggins]

This whole thing smells like a big PR stunt I wonder how many of the applicants parading around for the cameras really were jobless? I wouldn't be surprised if they only allowed potential employers who had no openings to set up booths.

Besides if I were a real employer, a Democratic photo op would be the last place I would go to look for quality employees.

[TomSmedley]

Now he spends much of his time, unshaven, watching old action movies, including The Great Escape, in his apartment just outside Washington. He has been on some job interviews, but it hasn't gotten much further. Meantime, Chiller applied for unemployment benefits. "No one has left the city," he said. "This is what we do. We can't imagine doing anything else."

parasites

[inkling]

Sample resume...

Experience with DNC:
- Drafted legislation demanding a 35-hour work week.
- Organized violent union protest of Wal-Mart
- Prevented office complex from opening near a tree housing a "rare" brown & white squirrel
- Raised taxes on local companies to fund anti-business initiatives

Gee, I wonder why they can't find a job...