It’s on: Palin vs. Barney Frank at the Gridiron Dinner
posted at 7:21 pm on November 6, 2009 by Allahpundit
Romney, Huckabee, and Pawlenty must be thrilled.
Gridiron Club President Dick Cooper told club members earlier this afternoon that Palin accepted an invitation to speak at the black-tie affair, according to a member of the club’s executive committee.
Meg Stapleton, a spokeswoman for Palin, confirmed that Palin planned to address the dinner in an e-mail to POLITICO: “The Governor was honored to accept the invitation.”
Also speaking at the dinner will be Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), whom the club invited to represent his party at the event.
The dinner’s December 5th, which makes this even more of a no-brainer than it might have been: Not only does the committee get one of the few Republicans who still generates star power but they get her right in the middle of the media blitz over her book. The spring dinner is the one that the president and other top pols usually attend, but who knows if her being there won’t turn this one into a hot ticket. The downside? It’s off the record, which is a shame since the speeches are all designed to be funny. A little humor, particularly at her own expense, would help soften some of the opposition to her; any Palin fans lurking in the audience are well advised to smuggle a Flip in there and bootleg that sucker.
Meanwhile, three questions. (1) Is the Gridiron committee trying to make the GOP leadership squirm by picking her? She’s the one who helped lead the charge against the party by endorsing Hoffman, after all. (2) Will Barney Frank take a gratuitously nasty shot at her in his speech on a night where good humor’s supposed to prevail? That one’s rhetorical. And (3) what’s the consummate Beltway outsider doing speaking at the consummate Beltway insider event? Well, second-most insider event: The Alfalfa Dinner’s even more secret, clubby, and exclusive. And … she attended that one too.










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Girl on girl. That’s hot!
Rational Thought on November 6, 2009 at 7:23 PM
This is going to be delicious.
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Somebody sneek in a camera!
Seven Percent Solution on November 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Barney taps out in the First round.
rjoco1 on November 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM
…Owens Break 4 Campaign
Promises in first hour in Congress
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=503768
Firebird on November 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM
I got a C-note on Palin dropping Frank in the 1st Round.
Huh? Wha? This isn’t an actual fight? Damn. Anyway, I will still take the “wink” and the “ya betcha” over the stammering and spitting of Frank.
TQM38a on November 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Dunno. Frank usually gets in his smart-ass one-liners against people who aren’t physically in the vicinity.
ddrintn on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
1.?
2.Absolutely. Bawney takes shots at anyone he can.
3.She isn’t an outsider wanting in. The insiders want HER.
portlandon on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Even if he does, will anyone understand what his slobbering mouth is sputtering out ???
Jerome Horwitz on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
People will actually pay money to listen and watch Barney ‘Tapioca Throat’ speak… while they eat.
yyyyuck!
SilverStar830 on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Question 2 was well played.
Much like the point made about Beck in the last thread (about his best features), I appreciate her openness about her own humanity and failings. Her speech where she talked about Trig was perhaps the most compelling non-policy story I’ve ever heard from a pol (or former pol if that remains true, in her case).
Spirit of 1776 on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Suggestions:
“Barney’s lost his marbles. They’re all in his mouth!”
“Barney is a purple dinosaur. Frank is just a dinosaur”
“Barney insulted me…that’s sooooo gay!”
SouthernGent on November 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Two beltway events. She is reaching out and is so running in 2012.
Reagan had to do the same.
She’s a smart woman.
cubachi on November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
i’m getting xtra popcorn for that…i can hardly wait
Rush Limbaugh got Chris Wallace his highest ratings
now, what will the ratings be for this?
r keller on November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Tapioca Pudding
Well, there’s one more food I won’t be eating anymore.
portlandon on November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
(1) Nah, she’s just hot property still.
(2) Probably, but the Momma Grizzly can take it and dish it too, so no worries.
(3) It’s okay to come inside the Beltway to say hello every once in a while. We don’t want Insiders to forget what Outsiders sound and look like, after all. ;-)
latinchic on November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Yeah, but… Barney…
Ewwwwwww.
Midas on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Banking Queen v. Cuda…
gotta love it!
cmsinaz on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Cracks me up. The complaint by the beltway crowd is that Palin will never amount to much more than a grass-roots spokesperson b/c she chooses to remain outside. So decides to do an “insider” function and she’s basically labeled a sell out. You beltway types (that means you AP) can’t have it both ways.
Erich66 on November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
No.
Yes.
And infiltration!
Weight of Glory on November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Must. Have. Video.
John the Libertarian on November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Thufferrin thuccotash! Thaawa Paywins gonna be there!? Wewl at weast evewry won wiwll cosetwate on her siwwy speach apttuns stsppbbtthbtdribblespit
NY Conservative on November 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Ummmm….
You do realize, don’t you, that you just confessed that you find Barney Frank hot.
Gagging here!
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Building support and credibility?
I know. That’s really scary for some people.
notropis on November 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
My thoughts exactly.
I probably would have worded it differently, though. ewww.
;-)
tru2tx on November 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Barney can see Uranus from his house.
farright on November 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Somebody just has to produce a video of this!
She will be great, Barney will be incomprehensible.
Fannie jokes are a must.
Brian1972 on November 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Dude, only if both chicks are hot. Now Palin Bachman…
sswenviron on November 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Mittens & Huckles might not have anything to worry about.
If we’ve learned anything, its that a group announcing Palin will appear as a speaker doesn’t mean anything regarding whether or not Palin will actually appear as a speaker.
e-pirate on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Sarah Kuda vs The Banking Queen
jaboba on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Threadwinner!
cmsinaz on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
I should say so.
Jaibones on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Klingons too.
sswenviron on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Only if they support her. Otherwise your question makes no sense. Why would a Palin hater want to make the people who brought us Scazzafava squirm?
The question is whether it will be before or after he hits on Todd.
Showing them how it’s done.
Ronnie on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Now that’s funny…. I’m cryin’!
tru2tx on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Hope this isn’t yet another case of one of her staffers obligating her to an event she hadn’t planned on attending…
innominatus on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I just don’t see the lisping radical bastard Frank as being funny. Gay people are way too thin-skinned to make fun of themselves and Bush jokes are stale at this point.
highhopes on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Palin should quote Lawrence Olivier from the restored version of “Spartacus” and ask if Barney prefers snails or oysters.
I know he needs a bib…
profitsbeard on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
There is nothing like spending a night in with your spouse, enjoying a nice wine, unique dinner, soaking in a hot tub under the stars…. Frank, get out of the water with Todd.
upinak on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I concede the thead, but still…
Jaibones on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Which points out that you’ll need to bring a poncho if you are seated anywhere near the podium.
highhopes on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
thread
Jaibones on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
i just read on patriotroom.com that Pelosi’s socialized medicine bill won’t be voted on until Tues.
good work people. keep up the pressure.
man, we are damn good. let’s pull together!
kelley in virginia on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
You know what the Enterprise and toilet paper have in common?
They both circle Uranus looking for Klingons.
Tip your blogtenders. I’ll be here all week.
Take my wife, please! (rimshot)
Brian1972 on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
There ain’t enough lipstick, stockings, or hair spray in the world that could make Barney look hot.
mizflame98 on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Put this on Pay Per View. Might generate enough to pay off the national debt. Er, scratch that. The Dems would then just spend even more.
rbj on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
EEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!!
Seven Percent Solution on November 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
lololol
cmsinaz on November 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Sarah looks over the crowd in her long black cocktail dress:
“I see Barney Frank, out in the crowd. Barney I have to tell you, You Bet’cha you look marvelous in that gown!” *wink*
upinak on November 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
…
What is that… like, the third or forth endorsement for the Flip Camcorder? Is someone getting a commission around here? LOL!
But seriously, someone better record this thing.
-Rude
Rude on November 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
That’ll be great for her. She’s got a good sense of humor.
AnninCA on November 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
So what happens first, Todd gets hit on or Sarah gets spit on by Barney?
fourdeucer on November 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Allah posted this at the top of the thread for those who keep questioning if she will appear.
Meg Stapleton, a spokeswoman for Palin, confirmed that Palin planned to address the dinner in an e-mail to POLITICO: “The Governor was honored to accept the invitation.”
nwsseeker on November 6, 2009 at 7:43 PM
POTD +1000
Amadeus on November 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Exciting! I’m sure she’ll do a good job. Looking forward to seeing more.
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Sarah should tell jokes ripping the Community Reinvestment Act to shreds…
… throw in some jabs at Freddy and Fanny, I’m sure Barney will get the joke.
Seven Percent Solution on November 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
innominatus on November 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Clyde5445 on November 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
This should be good. We know she’s a hunter, but this will be the first time she takes down a bear.
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
You always underestimate Sarah. Who knows? Sarah can make wonders with Barney. Sarah will dress her up as a pure conservative woman.
For the first time in his life, BOR will really take a good lusty look on Barney. Hot! Hot! Hot!
TheAlamos on November 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
rephrase that Jim.
upinak on November 6, 2009 at 7:49 PM
He’ll try to put her down, then he’ll admire her shoes and handbag.
I anticipate that he’ll be wee weed up after she launches some righteous harpoons at his fat ass.
ted c on November 6, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Nah…He doesn’t unload on the ladies.
On a different note, can’t wait to hear how Cuda does!
SoxNation on November 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Or prance off the stage in a snit the way he did when FNC asked him the hard questions about this issue.
highhopes on November 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
???
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
I am glad it took me a while to get your line
CWforFreedom on November 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Bear rug on the back of couch in Gov office.
Think.. more like.. whale!
upinak on November 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Barney is good lookin
http://www.attilathehoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/barney-at-the-seashore3.jpg
He even looks good in an evening gown
http://www.gaypatriot.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/barney-frank-fatladysinging-adorned21-280×300.jpg
macncheez on November 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Allah’s pulling for you, Barney!
Dr. Carlo Lombardi on November 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM
ted c: I read somewhere (maybe on a patriotroom.com thread) that Tommy Perriello now says he won’t vote for PelosiCare.
keep up the pressure. congrats on your work at the upper end of the district.
kelley in virginia on November 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
What? will the front row will look like a Gallagher show?
Greed on November 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Er… maybe I should have re-phrased that.
Dr. Carlo Lombardi on November 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
I just have a petition. I hope it’s written down somewhere. I feel she’s gonna be last to speak b/c if not it will be pretty empty if he gets the last shot:
CHANGE THE MICROPHONES AFTER HE SPEAKS! (Or renders it damaged).
BTW all the Sylvester jokes are awesome! And he’s not a prutty cat like Tweety says!
ProudPalinFan on November 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
She killed it herself?
Barney’s a bear.
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Ed, are you sure C-SPAN won’t pick up on this one? BTW I have to send you a link to a smaller camcorder.
ProudPalinFan on November 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
The clincher would be Barney taking Levi as his date.
txag92 on November 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
The not-so-subliminal advertising is working: I’ve already decided that a new Flip Ultra HD is going to be my Christmas present to myself this year.
Vyce on November 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Sarah should bring a gavel to podium…
Seven Percent Solution on November 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
“bear” or not, he is about the size of a beluga whale.
As for killing it herself.. she may. Don’t know.. I just know it is hers.
upinak on November 6, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Thats for sure.
Greed on November 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Okay, yours is funnier.
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
I cant decide which ones voice irritates me the most…
AnthonyK on November 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Barney will be the only person looking at Todd instead of Sarah.
lonestar1 on November 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Speaking of Bawwwwney…
SoxNation on November 6, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Yes, because one thing we’ve learned is that any group seeking publicity announces they’ve invited Sarah Palin to speak, whether they’ve actually asked her or not!
e-pirate – stick your e-cutlass up your ass!
lonestar1 on November 6, 2009 at 8:03 PM
A little off topic, but I just read that under Nancy Pelosi’s healthcare bill, people who don’t buy insurance can go to jail or pay up to a $250,000 fine. I can’t afford that, so I called her office in California. You should too. (415) 556-4862
bloggless on November 6, 2009 at 8:03 PM
If we’ve learned anything, its that a group announcing Palin will appear as a speaker doesn’t mean anything regarding whether
or not Palin will actually appear as a speaker.will shut your pie hole.e-pirate on November 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM
bloggless on November 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Which is why you should wait and make sure she’s actually accepted.
Hey, let’s see how you incorporate this into your worldview: If Sarah Palin is such a washed-up nobody, why do people keep claiming she’s agreed to speak to them when she really hasn’t?
Jim Treacher on November 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
The organizers should call Paul Shanklin and see if it’s cool to use the song for when Barney walks in and play it loud and proud. For those who don’t know Paul wrote and performed “Banking Queen.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5NrqqK60OI
TQM38a on November 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Beauty queen patriot vs. drag queen F.U.B.A.R.
Two enter, only one leaves alive.
Hening on November 6, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Have you checked out the Kodak zi8? Two words, mic jack. Or the Zoom q3 (we have them at school) AMAZING audio with regular video, the ultimate concert (or speech) bootlegger.
Sarah could say that both her and Barney look for the same thing in a man… Nah, that one’s too easy.
Mojave Mark on November 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Darn…just got back and found out Palin is in town speaking tonight
Jeff from WI on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Sarah: “Barney, I hate to admit it, but you walk better in heels than I do.”
David2.0 on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
It’s the law of the cards, folks.
An ace always beats a queen.
SuperCool on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Palin = pearls before swine
4shoes on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Girl on girl. That’s hot!
Rational Thought on November 6, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Thats sick. Sarah is hot and Bawny is a disgusting piece of fecal matter.
huckelberry on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still Barney Frank.
MadisonConservative on November 6, 2009 at 8:12 PM
SuperCool on November 6, 2009 at 8:08 PM
+2
ted c on November 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM
THREAD WINNAH!
The competition didn’t have a chance. ;)
/DRTFT
ornery_independent on November 6, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Of COURSE Sarah Plain is running for President!!!
I don’t know how many of you guys read HillBuzz regularly, but everyone should, especially RINOs and those precious “moderates” who keep chirping that Sarah can’t get elected because she is “too extreme”.
Some background. HillBuzz is based in Chicago. It is a HILLARY CLINTON fan site. The guys who run it are gay.
They call Obama Dr Utopia! They hate this guy. They know what his style of BS has done to Chicago.
This bunch fell in love with Sarah the second she showed up on the scene. They all went out and campaigned for Sarah and the old guy, just because of Sarah!
They are still Hillary fans, but they are also some of Sarah’s most vocal supporters. And, really nice folks.
Anyhow, this is damned fine commentary making the case that Sarah is indeed running in 2012.
Here’s part of it:
Read the whole thing. These people know a thing or two about activism and campaigning. It’s a really good piece:
http://hillbuzz.org/2009/11/05/sarah-palin-launches-presidential-campaign-disguised-as-book-tour/
gary4205 on November 6, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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