Posted on 05/04/2010 2:49:55 PM PDT by fightinJAG
President Obama recorded a message for Democrats in Hawaii's first congressional district: "I need a Democrat who will support my agenda in Congress. It's crucial that you vote and you vote Democratic." His approval rating in the place where he was born exceeds 70 percent, so it's likely that his call will be heeded.
Problem is: Obama's robocall is confusing, rather than clarifying. The White House, the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee believe that former Rep. Ed Case is a better candidate than State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa.
The moment the Big Three tipped their hand, however, was the moment that protests started flooding in from Asian-American interest groups, from organized labor and from Hawaii's two senators. (One of them, Daniel Akaka, doesn't like Case because Case tried to primary him out of a job in 2006). There are two Democrats running in this special election to replace retiring Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D), and one Republican, Charles Djou. The candidate with the most votes gets to keep the seat for five months. No majority is needed. A GOPer can squeak by with 35 percent of the vote.
The DCCC's independent expenditure arm has spent about $300,000 against the Republican, expecting that Obama would endorse Case before the election. All signs suggest that Obama will not do so. The politics are too complex, and the White House, for now, hasn't gotten involved in non-incumbent primaries. The DCCC IE's cash might be wasted.
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FUBO
(had to say it, I’m late with my daily FUBO)
If the dems were smart, they would concede this with all of the complexities involved, and save their money. That would leave them in a stronger position to go after the republican in the Fall. Fortunately for all of us, they aren’t terribly smart. lol
But what is his approval rating in Hawaii?
It's all about me, me, me!
I am trying to recall any other sitting President who ever made such a crass, partisan, in-your-face robocall (it shows ZERO respect for the Office)
Bwahahahahah... Uh, hey, clueless Obama, thanks for helping the Republican!Hahahaha...
Newsflash pal, Americans are determined to STOP your radical agenda in Congress!
He is a total embarrassment. He is the type that does not get invited back to dinner parties. Ugh.
You are so very, very right.
This particular author does seem mighty fixated on getting in jabs about the birthplace thingie every time she can. Say what?
I have been following and supporting Djou almost since his campaign took its first breath. He has done a very solid job of canvassing neighborhoods, using social media, making the most out of debate and earned media opportunities. He’s just the right guy right now.
If he can overcome the vote fraud, he just might win. That would be great for the nation. One more seat pulled out from under Queen Nancy.
The only problem with that is the people DON'T WANT YOUR AGENDA.
Those who are running for office KNOW THAT LITTLE FACT. So please barry, keep opening your big fat gay mouth (we all know your homo).
Oh, p.s. barry....if you come out of the closet, you may get a few more votes. Just sayin.
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