Left very, very excited that Joe Wilson’s challenger is getting donations now
posted at 5:15 pm on September 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
I’ve been watching them breathe heavily all morning and into the afternoon about how much money Rob Miller, Wilson’s Democratic opponent last year, has pulled in since last night. The latest figure is $400,000 — a “shattering amount,” according to one Democratic mouthpiece. How stupid is this? Let us count the ways:
1. Wilson’s become an instant political celebrity and grassroots love object. He’ll make big bank off this too.
2. His district’s been Republican for fully 44 years. He beat Miller by eight points in November while Republicans all over the country were getting wiped out. Given the way the political winds are blowing for the midterms, with Harry Reid’s own seat now rated a toss-up and one GOP pollster predicting big gains even if ObamaCare passes, he’s a mortal lock.
3. Like Moe Lane said on Twitter this morning, every lefty dollar that’s dumped into Miller’s lost cause is a dollar that won’t go to a Blue Dog who’s in trouble. Pour it on, suckers.
4. Wilson’s biggest advantage: He was right. The One does lie, and never more so than when he’s talking about health care. Even the GOP House leadership, while scolding Wilson for shouting, is using it as an opportunity to tout the Congressional Research Service report on ObamaCare’s impact on illegals. Goldfarb reads my mind in drawing a parallel between what happened last night and the uproar over Palin’s “death panel” comment: The left keeps kidding itself that the public’s paying more attention to the messenger or to the way the message is delivered — which was the whole rationale of Obama’s speech, after all — than to the message itself. They’re not. They’re worried about rationing and they’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the president is, in fact, lying to them, especially about how much this is going to cost. By all means, have Miller take that windfall of his and plow it into attack ads with the theme “Joe Wilson thinks Barack Obama’s being less than honest about health care!” See what that gets you.
Watch this clip, via Greg Hengler, of Lindsey Graham going off on Obama this morning and vowing to support Wilson wholeheartedly in his re-election bid. If even Grahamnesty’s this fired up, you can imagine what Wilson’s constituents are feeling right now.
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huh!?
moonbatkiller on September 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Doubt they’ll report on how many donations flow to Wilson because of this.
John the Libertarian on September 10, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Next step is send ACORN and register Goofy and MIckey at leaqst a million times.
bluegrass on September 10, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Palinated.
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Who wrote his “i lie” comment for him?
lorien1973 on September 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM
BAHAHAHAHAHA
I just moved to South Carolina and I feel right at home. lol
CambellBrown on September 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Wilson better not have any career ending skeletons in his closet, they will come out soon if he does.
jp on September 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Absolutely. They’re worried about the legislation and the short- and long-term effects of it and not whether Obama is a liar or bad guy.
Focus on the stupid – and dangerous – policy and leave the stupid – and dangerous – man behind the curtain alone.
Defeat his policies and the curtain will drop on him (to mangle my metaphor).
SteveMG on September 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
You’re welcome, Joe. Happy to contribute.
RushBaby on September 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
I love it when Dem dingbats do stupid stuff.
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
$400,000?
Okay, that’s one donation for Soros. Anyone else contribute?
Daggett on September 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Once the “furor” of this incident calms down in a few days, the question will be asked what was all this about. When will be quietly admitted is that the President was not telling the truth. This is Palin’s “Detah Panel” remark redux.
WashJeff on September 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
It’s almost as if they really do believe that it is just a bunch of rightwingers that are against this plan. Even if that were true, I doubt it would hurt Wilson since he seems to be in a friendly district.
stldave on September 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
I think this is my favorite ramification from the episode.
myrenovations on September 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
How I wish that were true. We’ll probably just move on the next faux scandal.
Go RBNY on September 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Meanwhile, the DCCC is passing around this hilarity:
http://www.dccc.org/page/s/telljoewilson
salmonczar on September 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Heh. That’s pretty good.
a capella on September 10, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Wilson was the only republican defending Palin and telling the truth in front of Obama’s face. I already donated to Wilson and Palin. Kudos to them.
cubachi on September 10, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Sounds like a typical liberal policy. Throw more money down the sink hole.
WashJeff on September 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM
As Rush Limbaugh said, Wilson’s opponent only had $45,000 in cash on hand, and over $400,000 in debt from the last campaign. These emotional idiots are only retiring this guy’s debt. Nothing more.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Hey look over there at Joe Wilson….
Meanwhile where is the POTUS’s bill?
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Shhh don’t tell them! Let’s see if we can get Soros to cut a check too.
SirGawain on September 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Screw these left wing nuts . . . they have no influence over anyone other than their own sick cult. Joe Wilson stated a truth and he should not back down.
rplat on September 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I worte about those who are Palinated. Those are the ones we need to keep an eye on as they are the ones who are speaking out.
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
JOE WILSON IN 2012
SDarchitect on September 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I’m sure Obama has some unused cash laying around. If not, he will just request that the fed print some more.
PappaMac on September 10, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Wilson showed us he has a pair and will use them, so he went up many many points in my book.
Joe Wilson for World Supreme leader in 2012, errr thats what we vote now since thats what Obama wants as his job title right?
Rbastid on September 10, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Here is the donation website the liberals are sending money to. As you’ll note, the bulk of it is coming from Daily Kos whackjobs.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Congressman Wilson, by his Freudian slip, interrupted a very nicely prepared and scripted bedtime story (Rahm and Axrod)
Just about when the nation was going to fall asleep, the good congressman blurted out “Wake up America, your president is lying through every breath and sentence”.
This is what irritates the lefties and the media. Their One’s fairytales were interrupted, by a huge reality check.
Schadenfreude on September 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM
I’m going to send Joe Wilson money. He’s the ballsy kind of politician I can support. Obama said they will call liars on their lies about Obamacare, well he got called on his. Bravo Joe.
MJZZZ on September 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Trust me….old Joe’s coffers are filling jeeeeest fine.
TRUST ME.
I am a proud NATIVE Sandlapper…even more so today…and while we are GLAD to have the likeminded transplants (above), those funneling money to his opponents, THEY ARE NOT NATIVES AND THEY DON’T COUNT.
Sure, all money is green…but NATIVE BUCKS IN SOUTH CAROLINA will carry the day.
TURST ME.
seejanemom on September 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
TURST ME.
TURST ME, I can;t tyoe during AHppy Hour….
seejanemom on September 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
ACORN registering Minnie after getting Michey all signed up.
ACORN. whats your occupation
Minnie I’m a whore for pay.
ACORN Do you have any other Obama Adminstration experience?
Minnie Well I can lie to Mickey and get away with it.
ACORN you’re not only registered you are hired! Report to David Axelrod.
bluegrass on September 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
And yet the MSM had nothing to say about Van Jones, who said things far worse over an extended period of time. Statements that were not spur of the moment emotional reactions, but were calculated for maximum effect to stir up racism in America.
But Rep. Joe Wilson is worth countless headlines and thousands of words of print ….. and it will go on for days and days.
Despicable.
fogw on September 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM
It’s a typical emotional reaction by the left without thinking things out. Had they done two minutes research they’d know Wilson would never be defeated next year. Second, if they could think clearly they might do a another two minutes research and conclude that illegals indeed are covered. But no, all it takes is someone to dare question The Won and off they go.
I surmise seeing all the video today of the churlish behavior directed toward Bush from over the years may have tempered the enthusiasm.
JammieWearingFool on September 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Yeah, baby!
When Grahamnesty is good he is very, very good.
Buy Danish on September 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Joe’s website is down, no doubt due to the Kids at KOS.
http://www.joewilson.house.gov/ I will make a donation when it’s back & running.
@salmonczar; I wrote him a supportive email, thanks for the link.
Jason58 on September 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
And liberals wonder why they’re always broke and demanding free things and help from the government. They throw their money away to political campaigns anytime someone makes them feel an emotion (happy, sad, anger, etc).
It’s really sad.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Wilson should have taken a page from Van Jones and called Obama an Asshole instead of a Liar. The MSM wouldn’t have thought anything of it.
PappaMac on September 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
There is this website: http://joewilsonforcongress.com/home/
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM
LOL love the name.
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM
The Britt’s go off in the house all the time,why the hell shouldn’t we.The won is a liar and he got called on it. Never say you are sorry when you are right. NO pun intended.
Col.John Wm. Reed on September 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM
every lefty dollar that’s dumped into Miller’s lost cause is a dollar that won’t go to a Blue Dog who’s in trouble. Pour it on, suckers.
seejanemom on September 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Damn.
You should not type and drink/.
seejanemom on September 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM
WHo else hates the quote thingy????
seejanemom on September 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM
That’s beautiful. I just sent this:
By tomorrow they’ll be sending out a release saying how many people were “outraged”…
JammieWearingFool on September 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Ditto, and YW.
salmonczar on September 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM
You can donate to Joe wilson for congress.com
sandee on September 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM
In fact, Joe Wilson has a “Stand with me against liberal attacks” page up for donations already:
http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com.php5-2.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/home/2009/09/stand-with-me-against-liberal-attacks/
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Read Joe’s latest web comment today. And request for donations, too, for the next run in 2010.
http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com.php5-2.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/home/2009/09/stand-with-me-against-liberal-attacks/
Kokonut on September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Exactly.
Wonder if it would have been okay if he had said Democrats were A$$holes?
Zam88 on September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Beat me to it. I was going to suggest: “Joe, thanks for telling the truth.”
Vashta.Nerada on September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
ha ha
Kokonut on September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Thanks! Had it since the Kerry4Prez days. Amusingly, the term is still floating around.
salmonczar on September 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I was listening to Rush this afternoon and he mentioned that based on the last report, Rob Miller’s campaign had a piddling amount of cash and about $400k in debts.
It’s possible that Miller was in for another run at the seat just to bring his debts down. This quick infusion could help him change his mind.
Dusty on September 10, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Oh I know. I have caught enough to last through the winter this year.
Too funny on an actual Salmon Czar… are people NUTS. Alaskans will raise holy hell if they can’t go fishing. I can’t imagine the rest of the nation and how they would react!
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Ha! That’s exactly what I sent.
Guardian on September 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Given the demos of that district, Miller better spend that 400k wisely because the DNC is going to give him zip.
They’ve got enough problem keeping the seats they already have.
RadClown on September 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Hmm, why did I have a sudden mental image of mindless zombie hoards holding Obama signs?
salmonczar on September 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM
All I know is that you can’t even get to Joe Wilson’s site due to all the traffic. Rob Miller’s site – no problem. I am sure Joe Wilson is outraising Rob Miller.
poljunkie on September 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Grahamnesty, what’s that about being unfair to critics?
- The Cat
MirCat on September 10, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I see winnie grahamnasty is crawling back to the tent begging for forgivness on his vote to put the latina brainless justice on the bench. ugh. guess what lindsey!, go home and never return to washington again. rino’s go home
hawkman on September 10, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I gave Wilson $60 bucks just this morning and I’ll pledge the same to any Republican or Democrat who behaves in similar fashion to Wilson in getting this hideous bill killed!
And if Joe looks like he’s in trouble – I’ll give even more!
HondaV65 on September 10, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Hey I sent Joe a contribution! Anyone that can make Pinnochio, Peeelosi and Obiden all three simultaneously pee their pants gets a donation from me.
Hear that all you professional political panderers call out the liars and get money or don’t ya wanna work for it… McCain?
dhunter on September 10, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Hey why are you guys helping libs. Its like telling terrorists that they should “use their phones more often so we can listen in”. Dont let the dummies know that its a waste. We should all start wringing our hand saying how worried we are about this. Come on play the game.
Greed on September 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I wish the guy didn’t apologize, but at least he said what millions of us feel.
Hening on September 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Wonder how much ACORN funds were sent, in other words taxpayer dollars.
Go Joe, it is time for someone to step up. Soon he will be called a racist or accused of having an affair, or some kind of mud to disgrace him. Get ready for the smear campaign. It is time for everyone to stop fooling themselves and speak up, call them all liars and theives. Call a spade a spade and move on.
workingforpigs on September 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
No… One… Survives…
franksalterego on September 10, 2009 at 5:52 PM
I donated as soon as he was identified last night and the site was really slow and I had to make 3 attempts. He spoke up for me. Thanks, Joe.
Buckeye Babe on September 10, 2009 at 5:53 PM
As Michelle Malkin said, Nancy’s face has never shown so much emotion before in her life.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Frankly, I wish that when he was told to apologize for rightly calling B.O. a liar, Joe Wilson said that he would apologize just as soon as B.O. and the rest of the Democratic party apologized to his constituents for wasting their hard earned taxpayers dollars on idiotic things like Porkulus, Cap and Trade, and Cash For Clunkers, not to mention the untold higher taxes and additional burdens that are attached to Obamacare.
As soon as they apologized for that, he would then apologize for calling B.O. a liar, even though he is one anyway.
At that point, you would have something of a Mexican standoff. And with the way things stand right now, that would be a good thing.
pilamaye on September 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Giggle! That will be me in about 15 min. Got home in time for Beck. Started hitting the rum ASAP.
katy the mean old lady on September 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Me, too. I emailed Joe last night before his site crashed.
Joe was great on Hannity radio today. Knocked it out of the park on Hannity’s show and spoke strongly against Obama and the lies. Joe will be on Hannity TV tonight, 9PM EST.
Donations for Joe:
joewilsonforcongress.com
GrannyDee on September 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
I think I just might give some money to Joe Wilson.
Terrye on September 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Wonder if it would have been okay if he had said Democrats were A$$holes?Democrats “have” assholes and usually speak though them…
rgranger on September 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
I’m sorry Mr. President. I’m sorry you’re a liar.
RadClown on September 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM
I’m hoping Joe Wilson cleans up on this. Rush plugged him for donations. So did Hannity.
petefrt on September 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Needed to read something sharp and incisive like this to get this whole situation back into perspective. Great job, AP. I will go and donate $50 to Wilson now and return to my offline life.
RepubChica on September 10, 2009 at 6:08 PM
He did apologize but he also stood his ground that he was right and Pinnochio was wrong.
Pinnochio called Rush, Sarah and citizens LIARS just moments before. That’s why Peelosi cannot sanction him it would be all over the place both calling liars!
I hope someone loops both tapes its only a minute or two apart.
I could not have listen to that crap and knowing what the Repubs know that all 1500 amendments Republicans have tried were voted down or not allowed.
That’s TORTURE Pinnochio should be investigated for torture for makin folks listen to that crap and not speak up! Worse than Waterboarding!
OBAMABOARDING!
dhunter on September 10, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Hey, Salmonczar. I just read the article.
Salmon Czar??? Salmon Czar??????????!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG. I’m still laughing.
GrannyDee on September 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM
hmm…has Harry Reid apologized to Pres Bush for calling him a liar?
btw….Reid gets ambushed tonight on the Factor.
becki51758 on September 10, 2009 at 6:12 PM
AP: Please try to find out how many donations Wilson gets over the next few days. Thanks!
I also thought the Wilson remark worked out for the best, as it is now drawing attention to the Congressional Research Service report. Whether or not Wilson apologized, I think the focus on the report is great. I am glad to see that others see it my way.
Mutnodjmet on September 10, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Of course, if we are going to mock the lefty’s for sinking their limited funds into a lost cause here, then we shouldn’t be celebrating our sinking of funds into a won cause either.
I’m just saying…I support Wilson and if it turns out his seat is in jeopardy then I’ll kick a few bucks his way but not right now, not just as a trigger instinct. I can only help a handful and so I want to pick some that actually might need a nudge over the finish line. Guys like Adam Kinzinger in Il, to name one I can personally endorse.
stldave on September 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM
All I can say is my check is already on the way to Wilson and I’ve sent him an email offering to volunteer for his next campaign.
jbtripp on September 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Cute, that the money those people donate will go into the challenger’s pocket if not to waste.
Delusion abounds, doesn’t it?
Liam on September 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Mark Levin is on a rant right now against Obama, Pelosi, Reid and all the Dems.
Go, Mark!
Joe Wilson will be on Mark’s show approximately 7:00 PM EST.
GrannyDee on September 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM
I did my duty and gave Joe a few bucks. Obama was such a prick last night he even got under Graham’s skin.
Obama is like the guy who thinks he can dare you to knock that block off his shoulder and then just stands there like an idiot when you do.
The man is a bully. A mean spirited bully. Bush had to tolerate so much more abuse than this cry baby ever did and somehow he managed to take it like a man.
Terrye on September 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Cool. He’s also going to be on Hannity tonight. No word yet on any Rob Miller public appearances…
RepubChica on September 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM
50 bucks to you, Joe, from suburban Pittsburgh. See ya all in DC on Saturday. I now have my slogan for my posterboard sign……..OBAMA…YOU LIED!
jay12 on September 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM
According to Pollster.com Obama is under 50% right now. Way to go Barry, you liar, you.
Terrye on September 10, 2009 at 6:25 PM
I had much the same thought and I’d hate for an individual’s ability to contribute locally is thwarted by sending a donation to Wilson. But, Wilson said what many of us were thinking. Wilson brought the town hall anger into the Congress when all of his colleagues were simply sitting there and mindlessly clapping along to the filthy liar in the White House. If people can afford it, they need to support individuals like Wilson. If he has more than enough for his own campaign he can donate to other political campaigns.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Not to pick nits here but you are using the past tense. The filthy liar in the White House has continuously lied since he started campaigning. “Obama you are a liar” may be more factually correct. Whichever course you take, I’ll look for your sign on Saturday.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
I don’t know about all that, Allahpundit.
Sure, the road is still tough for Miller but if he closes in on a half million in cash that is more than enough to run a solid month in an all-out media blitz.
On top of that, this is all predicated on the failure of the bill. Should the bill pass, that’ll be all the D’s sing about in 2010. Even if the Bill is shitty we will here nothing but how the D’s have been successful in getting work done vs. the “You lie” meme of Wilson.
In short, Rep. Wilson will need to still hope for Obama’s failure before he can safely not worry here.
ckoeber on September 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
This Joe is a hero! God bless him!
WyoMike on September 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Joe was right! To bad the chicken shit republicans convinced him to take it back.
MCGIRV on September 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Without going into too much detail, let’s say I’m familiar with Joe Wilson’s district. He’s fine. That part of SC is dominated by Lexington, an affluent rural suburb of Columbia that may be the epitome of GOP voters. (In fairness, HHI is in his district too, so he’s got money all over the district.) Think of Lexington as well-educated farmers. What Joe Wilson said has been echoed non-stop by those I know that live there and he’s being applauded. He’s genuinely loved by most in his district — he’s so friendly, he will talk to you like you’re the most important person to him. And most importantly, even in the worst of circumstances (2008), Miller still couldn’t beat him. If Miller couldn’t beat him then (in a heavily Democratic year), he never will.
LastRick on September 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I wuas more inraged than outraged.
BigAlSouth on September 10, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I still sing the song I learned so long ago (We are good sandlappers…)
LastRick on September 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Just donated to Rep. WIlson and called his Washington DC office and talked to a nice young lady.
I told her where I was from and to thank Rep. Wilson for standing up for us.
I will be there in D.C. on Saturday.
And yes, Mr. Obamarx, I am grassroots. Stop insulting me or my opinions, my values, my morals, my family an my friends. I have never done this in my life and feel every single day I am having to fight you on something.
All you are doing is making me stronger and more determined to stop you from turning us into a Socialist country. I want my country back.
We are not Russia. We don’t need Czars, Socialism or Communism.
We are not red. We are red, white and blue!
TriciaNC on September 10, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Obama had enough skeletons to do a “Thriller 2″ music video and look where he is now!
Nalea on September 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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