America's worst politician [FL-8]

Newsweak ^ | 10/24/10 | George Will

[freespirited]

There are hundreds of plausible nominees for the title of America’s Second-Smarmiest Politician, but surely the top spot is un-contested. Americans of all political persuasions can come together in affirming one proposition: Public life would be improved by scrubbing Rep. Alan Grayson from it. This act of civic hygiene probably will be performed Nov. 2 by voters of Florida’s Eighth Congressional District. Polls indicate that a majority of them plan to deny Grayson, 52, a second term by electing his resonantly named opponent, Daniel Webster.

Grayson, never missing an opportunity to live down to his reputation, ridicules Webster’s “18th-century name.” Given Grayson’s relentless advertising of his intellectual shortcomings, it is surprising that he recognizes the name.

Grayson’s preferred name for Webster—he used it in an ad—is “Taliban Dan.” Grayson’s idea that whatever rhymes is witty is sophomoric. His innuendo is worse. ...

In another ad, titled “Draft Dodger,” Grayson, who never served in the military, falsely says that during the Vietnam War Webster “refused the call to service” and “doesn’t love this country.” The truth is that Webster, after receiving routine student deferments, reported for his draft physical but was classified as medically unfit for service.

[freespirited]

Worth the time to click on link, read the whole thing, and circulate to your email list.

[Clintonfatigued]

I hope that Orlando voters show him the door.

[ohioWfan]

I've asked the question before, but how in the world did this vile creature get elected in the first place?

Even by leftist standards, he's a bottom dweller.

[GOP_Lady]

He is the lowest of the low.

And for a politician, that’s awfully bad, wouldn’t you say? ;-)

[no dems]

Surely, the people in the Orlando area will not reelect this meathead.

[marygam]

Hopefully not. Dan Webster is 13 points up in the polls.

[Senator Goldwater]

Grayson’s plan to have a lengthly and effective congressional career has certainly died quickly.

[eleni121]

When those “Bible toting Christians” show up on election day - Grayson or whatever his name is - is a toasted weenie.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks freespirited.

• America's Worst Politician [posted earlier]
• Alan Grayson's camp defends 'whore' remark [10/27/2009] -- Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) said Monday night that Grayson is "one fry short of a Happy Meal," but changed his tune a bit after speaking to his Florida colleague about the matter. "Alan Grayson is a friend and an extraordinary member of Congress. No obviously playful comment from me should distract from the important role Rep. Grayson has played in focusing on the true and tragic costs of our broken health care system," Weiner said in a statement e-mailed to POLITICO. "He is a leader and a patriot."

• Video- Anthony Weiner: If Grayson Loses, America Loses
• Palin Calls for Alan Grayson to be a "One-Term Wonder" - Raw Video 10/23/10
• Biden to campaign for Rep. Grayson

[Graybeard58]

Hopefully not. Dan Webster is 13 points up in the polls.

Now, that's what I like to see!

[FormerACLUmember]

Ah, but MSNBC totally worships this evil mental hospital escapee. Grayslime is so vile that he has the potential to be offered a job at MSNBC after the voters run him out of town.

[MindBender26]

Grayson beat “Rick the Dick Keller.”

[MindBender26]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZkX18ha2DQ&feature=related

The fun starts about 1:00

Greyson is scum

[Seaplaner]

Grayson is Cindy Sheehan, but without the charm and wisdom.

[justlurking]

I've asked the question before, but how in the world did this vile creature get elected in the first place?

Someone from that district explained. It was a combination of several factors:

1. Obama's coattails.

2. The Republican incumbent broke his pledge to only serve a specific number of terms (not sure how many).

3. Grayson didn't act unhinged during the campaign. That only became apparent after he was elected.

[justlurking]

Wow. Newsweak is dissing Grayson.

I guess they figure he is toast, and might as well pile on so they can later point to it and pretend to be objective.

[Nevadan]

re: “This act of civic hygiene probably will be performed Nov. 2 by voters of Florida’s Eighth Congressional District.”

I love George’s phrasing here, “. . .act of civil hygiene”. That’s great. Very appropo.

[DesScorp]

I’m of the opinion that Grayson has been auditioning for MSNBC for two years now.

[DesScorp]

I’m of the opinion that Grayson has been auditioning for MSNBC for two years now.

[SamAdams76]

I think that this this Massachusetts representative can give this Florida guy a run for his money as the nation's worst politician. In case that video doesn't convince you, check out this cut from a recent debate with Republican challenger Shaunna O'Connell (by the way, he gets most of his facts wrong in this rant about why politicians should be getting extra days off).

Fortunately, this is going to be one of the arrogant Massachusetts Democrats that will get crushed a week from Tuesday.