Posted on 08/18/2012 7:17:51 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
The presumptive GOP presidential and vice presidential nominees Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan are attracting thousands of supporters to their campaign rallies since Mr. Romney named Mr Ryan to the bottom of the ticket.
However, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are not drawing the crowds they once could. The New York Times is reporting that the Obama campaign is saying that it is intentionally limiting crowd size at their events because of security and cost:
“We have plenty of time for big rallies,” a campaign spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, said between the rallies on Thursday. “Our focus right now is on exciting our supporters and winning over undecided voters and the smaller and medium-size events are the best venue to accomplish that because the president can closely engage with the crowd.
”Big rallies are expensive, especially given the logistical and security challenges for a president as opposed to a mere United States senator. And Obama campaign operatives, both at the Chicago headquarters and in swing states where Mr. Obama recently has stumped, say the campaign intentionally limits crowds by restricting tickets. The reason is to allow the president to better connect with supporters, aides say.
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I understand that they are also turning away millions of people who want to donate money to their campaign... Because, gosh darn it, it is such a hassle to count it and store it.
THE FABLE OF ESOP
The Fox and the Grapes
ONE hot summer’s day a Fox was strolling through an orchard till he came to a bunch of Grapes just ripening on a vine which had been trained over a lofty branch. “Just the things to quench my thirst,” quoth he. Drawing back a few paces, he took a run and a jump, and just missed the bunch. Turning round again with a One, Two, Three, he jumped up, but with no greater success. Again and again he tried after the tempting morsel, but at last had to give it up, and walked away with his nose in the air, saying: “I am sure they are sour.”
“IT IS EASY TO DESPISE WHAT YOU CANNOT GET.”
Baghdad Bob, is that you?
Hey, Obama...I have a better idea. Save a whole lot more. Don't go at all.
You’re giving a motive to Napolitano to hold down Republican crowds as well ~ particularly outdoors.
Let me guess - the New York Times also believes Obama/Biden are limiting contributions... "cause it's difficult to count large amounts of money."
Obama's lucky the press loves him so much - if they didn't - we'd all get to see the empty rooms he speaks to..
I was in a foot race, but I intentionally limited my speed.
I started a business but I intentionally limited how many customers I got.
I was a great cook but I intentionally limited the quality of the meals I made.
I was running for president but I intentionally limited the number of people that came to my rallies.
Which one of these is not like the others?
Yeah Right!
Once again, Obama has transcended politics, and invented a new paradigm in Presidential campaign strategy.
Of course, a Monarch does not deign to subject himself to the public. Nor does a dictator
Thanks for the post - it got great laughs here amongst FRiends.
No more roman columns, clouds parting or birds singing. His rally and convention entrances will reflect his presidency.
MADE OUT OF STYROFOAM?
Pray for America
B*LLOCKS!
When they lose the election, they’ll say “We meant to do that”.
Damn if it ain’t starting to look like just that. Not to say they have a real chance anyway.
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