Railing? He was actually fairly complimentary.
Agree that Rove actually walked back maybe about 50%. Last week, he was literally frothing at the mouth. Tonight, he was complimentary, but guarded/cautious. I don’t know, but it’s a bit “convenient”. “Mr Republican”/the “architect” goes absolutely apoplectic over this relatively unknown, Palin-like candidate for senate. Everyone’s scratching their heads, saying where was this outrage for other candidates with warts in their past. All this in an environment in which the singular driving force, the Tea Party, in this election doesn’t like either party’s “establishment”. Result? Unknown candidate raises > $2 Million in a week (comparison: Sharonn Angle, in one of the most consequential races in the country has raised about $3M in 3 months or so). Unknown candidate in Delaware now has a huge warchest (she’ll probably be > $3M by 2 wks after her primary victory) and she is receiving the strongest emotional support from that critically mobilized Tea Party faithful. Also, libs/RINOs/media have piled on, making O’Donnell even more sympathetic in the eyes of the group that’s most important in this election (”moderate” Repub voters aren’t providing election energy for anybody this cycle). She’s got tons of $, and now can blanket the airwaves with ads, hire the cream of the crop in seasoned campaign operatives, blow off the national media (because they’re obviously out to destroy her) so she only needs to do what really is impt, namely retail politics in a very small state; chances are, she’ll be pretty good at this, especially compared to the bland bearded Marxist. Forgetting the polls for a minute, all of a sudden she’s looking pretty good. Someone knew the “formula” for this cycle - Scott Brown’s race was the template. Attractive candidate (physically) but with little “substantive” past and some checkered moments (posed nude for Pete’s sake!) in a very blue state with a bland, functionary lib opponent. Down big early, entire Tea Party faithful are mobilized, he raised big $ quickly, and cleans Marsha’s clock. Sound familiar?
I’m not saying this was at all staged, but sometimes you have to question “coincidences” (and look, everything’s happening on Hannity’s show - Rove meltdown, O’Donnell homerun appearance, Rove beginning the walk back). Hmmmm. (Time to adjust my tinfoil hat!!)
“Railing? He was actually fairly complimentary.”
I agree. He was finally saying the right things. I guess he took quite a pounding.
I agree, I thought he was as supportive as he could be. He talked about the great people she's bringing in and that she answered the questions.
Christine's right, it's time to come together. We need to get these creeps out of Congress and November might be our last chance. Rove isn't running, O'Donnell is.
We need to help her get elected, it is not hopeless, I think she has a good chance.