Video: Democratic disarray
posted at 11:38 am on September 9, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
With Congress returning to DC, so too has the NRSC, and they review the past five weeks in health-care news in a 2-minute spot. Whither the public option? Kent Conrad says no, Nancy Pelosi says yes, and both Arlen Specter and Barack Obama say both yes and no:
It’s sort of like Hollywood Squares, except here you take the O for the loss. Enjoy.
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Awesome! I loved the flat line at the end.
milwife88 on September 9, 2009 at 11:41 AM
The video is blocked here at work, but I would have to give it a thumbs up based on the fact that the thought makes me happy.
TXMomof3 on September 9, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Flat line the bill.
fourdeucer on September 9, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Excellent video.
It made me feel all happy inside.
therightscoop on September 9, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Democrats: DOA.
Yakko77 on September 9, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Kill the bill, reform the tort system, get rid of the Edwards jackpot justice lawyers.
tarpon on September 9, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Great ad. They should show it on the Alphabets right after the Obamanible speech.
“If you like your doctor, you can keep blah, blah, blah, blah….”
stenwin77 on September 9, 2009 at 11:46 AM
the NRSC should use that multiple screen format as often as possible… truly a killer-app
phreshone on September 9, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Excellent. The Left in their own words.
You just can’t make this stuff up. Get it on TV. If they’ll let it air…
av8tr on September 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM
How many times will BO mention tort reform? Can you say ZERO ???!!!
stenwin77 on September 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Oh man… that was BRUTAL. Just devastating.
JohnGalt23 on September 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Specter vs Specter rocked!
ElectricPhase on September 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Oh how I wish I could listen but I’ll have to wait till I’m home. I think boss is an Obamabot.
scalleywag on September 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Teh AWESOME!
SouthernGent on September 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Not going to watch the speech tonight. I rented Kill Bill.
Bat Chain Puller on September 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Gave me a headache trying to keep track of all the tapdancing.
I’m gonna try a sage and lavender smudge to chase out their voices in my head ~ supposed to be foolproof for bad juju and zombies, so who knows?
tree hugging sister on September 9, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Of course the MSM will decide including opposing viewpoints isn’t useful to the debate and decline to air the adds.
If it isn’t out of the DNC, they won’t allow it into discussion.
jhffmn on September 9, 2009 at 11:49 AM
If the Congress votes for the Health Scam….vote them out starting in 2010.
yoda on September 9, 2009 at 11:50 AM
that was really dynamite! Let’s hope that’s on TV following the moron’s speech, and all this week.
JiangxiDad on September 9, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Very well done.
Missy on September 9, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Funny, speaking of zombies and bad juju, I was just noticing Gibbs’ sage tie and lavender shirt.
Missy on September 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Damn! I thought “Glee Club” was going to be on! Looks like “Top Chef” at my house.
rook105 on September 9, 2009 at 11:53 AM
KILL THIS BILL
J.J. Sefton on September 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM
We could really use Paul Lynde in the center square for a good snarky remark right about now. I do realize this remark dates me.
SmallGovtGuy on September 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Quite frankly, this ad attacks only the Democrats’ leadership, not the public option itself.
BigD on September 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Dancing with the Democrats.
redrock on September 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I love this!!
becki51758 on September 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM
This is just a start. How is time to go for the win. stop playing prevent defense.
uber on September 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM
The democrates are drunk on their power.
Obama feels that he can say anything he wants because he won: He has total disdain for old-fashioned ways of doing things, such as telling the truth.
Pelosi and Reid and Obama are totally in the tank of their union supporters.
On what possible basis can we believe anything that those supposed leaders tell us when they cram downed the stimulus bill, written by their supporters but not even read by them, all on the basis of some supposed emergency which was no emergency at all. They don’t care at all about driving up our debt orders of magnitude higher than anyone would have believed just a year ago.
How can we tolerate these jerks who want to impose a new and draconian health care system on Americans, when Americans like their current system but are willing to improve it, WHEN THOSE JERKS EXEMPT THEMSELVES from the disaster that they will inflict on us and our American way of life. How can any American tolerate this?
GaltBlvnAtty on September 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Remember to Vote in 2010 and 2012
BigMike252 on September 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Is it just me or does Gibbs seem, after considerable time now, to be the most ludicrous example of a White House press secretary ever. I’ve never seen anyone who had to backtrack, step over his boss’s feet, or just flat out lie more than this poor guy. And he seems so clueless.
I guess it really is the job and the material you have top work with though. Seems like a decent fellow. Just inept.
Subsunk
Subsunk on September 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM
That was byoooootiful.
bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:04 PM
The implication is that because the dems can’t even agree on a public option, there is something very wrong with it.
bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:05 PM
dumb ad and here’s why… they rip on the ‘leadership’. I don’t give a crap how well the democrats ‘lead’ on this issue. comes across like the gripe is that the democrats can’t decide how fast we need to drive toward that cliff.
debate the issues and you’ll win. continue with efforts like this which appeal to the echo chamber but don’t hit the substance of the debate which is the take over of the healthcare industry is a wasted effort IMO.
tear apart the dem talking points and one by one and demonstrate your own leadership GOP… come on! Do it! The dems are hoping to run out the clock.
gatorboy on September 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Seems like a turd to me.
bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
No, it doesn’t date you. Lynde was hilarious there and as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched!
We need an X through an O.
BuckeyeSam on September 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Meh. Why are republicans so averse to a clear and vigorous denunciation of this plan on the grounds of liberty and common-sense rather than these inside-Washington markers like polls? None of these clips even came close to capturing the core outrage of the people or the core arrogance of democrats at townhalls wagging fingers and lecturing citizens or stuttering cluelessly in the face of simple questions about the bill. And why can’t the GOP fold the media and its lies and distortions into these ads. Surely they understand that the media is a key part of the axis powers in this fight, don’t they? You mean, they don’t?
In fact, when I think of all the material the GOP had to work with, all the opportunities for producing a killer ad, this effort feels kind of pathetic.
rrpjr on September 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
BINGO!
gatorboy on September 9, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Minor point, but what’s up with “text 2010 to GORNSC” at the end? Most text message campaigns follow the formula of “text [memorable word] to [short number].”
Leave it to the RNSC to get it backwards and keep it unmemorable.
WolkingsWorld.com on September 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM
It is a trust issue. This ad clearly tells the viewer that they can not be trusted because they can’t even tell a straight story. Who would entrust them with healthcare if they can’t even get their story straight? It is a good ad because it appeals to the emotions, as well as the fact that they don’t even have a consensus. This is a RED FLAG ad.
bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Rahm’s blue poodles + NRSC’s blue-bloods (Snowe, Collins, etc.) == Win for socialized medicine.
Get your own house in order NRSC, then I’ll think about donating.
spmat on September 9, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I wee weed and my leg tingled.
Akzed on September 9, 2009 at 12:10 PM
It’s nothing but a shell game for the dems. And they think the American Public are dopes.
bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:10 PM
+ 1!
Revenant on September 9, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Quite frankly, two different topics requiring two different ads.
The implication of this one is, however, that if the Dems can’t even agree on it, maybe it’s not so good whatever it is.
Akzed on September 9, 2009 at 12:13 PM
The U. S. version of “Bagdad Bob”
CC
CapedConservative on September 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Heh
Blacksmith8 on September 9, 2009 at 12:20 PM
To wit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOoNOs8Ql28
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Which leadership is obviously displaying the wounds of the public option’s attack on them. Vicious little beast, that PO.
Barnestormer on September 9, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I love the flatline at the end.
Elizabetty on September 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM
He’s hoping for the Titanic Czar in Charge of Rearranging Deck Chairs
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I would pray that my congress-critters get LOUD AND ROWDY during Zero’s speech tonight. I’m tired of polite and submissive from them while Barry takes apart the country. It has gotten us NOWHERE.
mimi1220 on September 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Seems like a
turdtwit to me.bloggless on September 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I honestly think a barking dog would be more effective than Gibbs.
Chuck Schick on September 9, 2009 at 12:31 PM
The video makes me ask where is the Reoublican leadership championing free market reforms I know they have done it so make a video highlighting it. Most of America does not want the public option so start broadcasting the alternative.
Theworldisnotenough on September 9, 2009 at 12:33 PM
While pols are playing Hollywood Squares, they’re placing America in Jeopardy.
Shy Guy on September 9, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I’ll bet he does once. Followed up by things like ‘Red Herring’ or ‘Straw man’ or ‘Distraction’.
Also included are many ‘ummms’…’ahhaas’ and ‘Let me be clears’.
BigWyo on September 9, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Very nice ad with good production values. However, nice and good are not going to win the race. When are conservatives going to get in the mud and fight fire with fire? (Sorry about the mixed metaphors.) Playing nice is not working.
pcpower1 on September 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM
I wish they would’ve shoveled dirt on the whole mess at the end and called it “shovel ready”….
ouch.
very nice–that’s what we need.
ted c on September 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/generic_congressional_ballot
On that note, Rasmussen has the generic Congressional vote at 44% R – 37% D. A new high for the Republicans.
If that translates to actual votes in November 2010, we take back the House. Michael Steele had better get busy recruiting some solid, articulate, conservative candidates for those “swing” districts now represented by freshman or sophomore Democrats…
Steve Z on September 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Moonwalking at around the 1:35 mark.
Shy Guy on September 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Great effective ad, beautiful music.
thebrokenrattle on September 9, 2009 at 12:42 PM
He’s cuddlier than the teleprompter…
RushBaby on September 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Stop SMEARING the Democrats. This ad is so racist!
sarainitaly on September 9, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I love how they end it with the oxymoron: Democrat Leadership
John the Libertarian on September 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Even the best defibrillator doesn’t usually work once someone has flatlined – I’ll take “TheRapist” for $200!
pretty good ad, but I like the idea of a giant dirtpile with shovel at the end with the caption “shovel ready” as mentioned above!
huskerdiva on September 9, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I’ll take ThePenisMightier for $400!
Thanks for bring that back husker.
It was a very good ad btw.
MechEng5by5 on September 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Please, Lord, tell me you’re just joshing us….
HomeoftheBrave on September 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Glenn Beck isn’t the Joker he has been depicted in posters he’s the Riddler.
Dr Evil on September 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM
If I had extra money I’d send that to the NRSC to get that on the air.
Fanastic ad!
gophergirl on September 9, 2009 at 1:36 PM
“I’m a star! Did you see how I handled that guy? Buh-bye, loser!” #BaghdadBobGibbs
Jim Treacher on September 9, 2009 at 1:37 PM
mimi1220 on September 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I would love to see Obama in a British parliamentary session. Talk about a feeding frenzy.
catlady on September 9, 2009 at 1:39 PM
What are they supposed to do, CGI some devil horns on Chuck Schumer? They just demolished these idiots with their own words.
Jim Treacher on September 9, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Interestingly, there does seem to be a trickle of stories about Gibb’s snarkiness. He certainly is doing Obambi no good with his rudeness.
catlady on September 9, 2009 at 1:41 PM
“The People” wanted change. The Democrats and Barackus Caesar promised them the change they wanted. Despite the warnings and foreboding the Democrats were given the reins anyway in a huge way. The Democrats, as expected and foretold, immediately began failing miserably and doing devastating damage to this country that affects each and every person in this country, and for the foreseeable future, which means even people not yet conceived are going to suffer for it and they’re not even born yet.
I still think it’s too soon to tell everyone ‘I told you so’, though. They still have over three and a quarter long years to suffer under the boot heels of the Barackus Caesar White House to figure it out for themselves. However, the devastating damage being done that continues unabated can be mitigated somewhat. If we can give the liberal Democrats the boot in 2010.
Hopefully, ‘the people’ can see that even now.
SilverStar830 on September 9, 2009 at 1:47 PM
HomeoftheBrave on September 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Oh good lord, i am soooooooooo kidding.
sarainitaly on September 9, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Inept, yes, decent, no. Fits right in with this bunch, dumb and narcissistic.
Schadenfreude on September 9, 2009 at 2:21 PM
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THS, that sounds like Obama’s last, best chance to get his mojo back tonight. Smudgepots of sage & lavendar spread around the bases of all his telepromters… love it!
NightmareOnKStreet on September 9, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Doublespeak AND Newspeak, all in one video. Kudos!
HAnthonyWayne on September 9, 2009 at 2:41 PM
I’m still waiting for someone to buy air time, even on a cable network, to run Iowahawk’s 10-minute expose/demolition set to “The Country’s in the Very Best of Hands,” and that came out before all the fodder recorded during the recent Congressional break.
Blacksmith on September 9, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Ludicrous? Agreed. Inept? Agreed. Decent? I wouldn’t hire him to paint my house- the outside of my house. It has always struck me from the beginning how often Gibbs answers in the first person. Ex. Reporter: “What is the White House’s position on lack of support for a public option?” Gibbs: “I think a public option is an important…” I remember Tony Snow always framing his answers with “The President thinks…” That, to me is very telling. Gibbs seems to put himself on the same level as the president rather than him just being a paid mouthpiece. Maybe Obama should replace Gibbs with a more controlled & temperate personality… like… Rev. Wright.
NightmareOnKStreet on September 9, 2009 at 2:58 PM
. . . as the Democrats play Family Feud.
Proud Texan on September 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Finally, a spot that didn’t put me to sleep, well done!
P.S. It looks like Pelosi is actually eating her own face at this point.
TampaBayBull on September 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Poor Gibbs, his job sucks so bad.
Terrye on September 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM
But, but….but…….but…….they’ve taken every quote in there out of context!!!!!
Must I?
/
Sponge on September 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Obviously the couldn’t play “To Tell The Truth”…because they are all liars!
For those two young to remember….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSoxQNJjkFs
njpat on September 9, 2009 at 6:28 PM
We have lost respect for truth in America.
Mojave Mark on September 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM