“Bipartisan” White House Super Bowl party to feature … one Republican
posted at 6:11 pm on February 5, 2010 by Allahpundit
That Republican? Joe Cao of Louisiana, who famously became the only Republican to vote yes on ObamaCare. Quoth Byron York: “That will make the White House Super Bowl party precisely as bipartisan as the health care bills, at least so far.”
Here’s the full guest list:
* Members of Congress
* Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)
* Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA)
* Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA)
* Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN)
* Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN)
* Rep. Baron Hill (D-IN)
* Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA)
* Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT)* Cabinet members:
* Secretary Shaun Donovan
* Secretary Arne Duncan
* Attorney General Eric Holder
* Administrator Lisa Jackson
* Secretary Janet Napolitano
* Ambassador Susan Rice
* Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
* Secretary Eric Shinseki
* Secretary Tom Vilsack
Last year there were 75 people there; Gibbs claimed earlier that 40 had been invited this time, including some senators. What happened? Has The One become such a political liability that Republicans — or centrist Democrats — are afraid to even watch the Super Bowl with him? Even his pal Tom Coburn, who calls Obama a wonderful man? Even … Scotty B?
Baron Hill and Boucher are vulnerable in the midterms according to the Cook Report, so if the White House really is a no-go zone, either they missed the memo or they’re bigger fans of O than anyone knew. Exit question: If one of the reasons for holding that Question Time session was to give the GOP a chance to show its bipartisanship, why not have Mike Pence or whoever shoot on over to the White House for pizza?
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Ahmahgawd.
Enoxo on February 5, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Why bother watching the SuperBowl anywhere you can’t scream like a maniac?
Chris_Balsz on February 5, 2010 at 6:13 PM
OH COURSE, Nappy is going to be there. Shes gots her peoples surrounding her.
upinak on February 5, 2010 at 6:14 PM
I think BHO is bitter. “Why doesn’t everyone realize how great I am?”
jgapinoy on February 5, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Wouldn’t go even if I was invited.
davek70 on February 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM
FIFY.
/hates sports
Enoxo on February 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM
I wouldn’t want to watch the Super Bowl at all, much less with President Obama.
Aronne on February 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM
She will probably nap through it.
farright on February 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Is this to watch the Super Bowl or that 2.5 million dollar Census commercial?
Will the party cost as much as the commercial?
Knucklehead on February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
So stupid.
RushBaby on February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Yes, but is she going to stay awake for the whole game?
churchill995 on February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
HAHAHAHA
Chuck Schick on February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Charlie Crist?
portlandon on February 5, 2010 at 6:19 PM
KHAAAAAAAAANN!!!
Oh, wait,… CAAAOOOOOO!!!!11!
abobo on February 5, 2010 at 6:19 PM
BFD
the only reason cao is invited is due to the saints and probably knows he won’t win reelection after his little vote
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:20 PM
knowing dear leader, more than likely
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Collective booing and hissing from the White House crowd when the Tebow commercial airs.
Bishop on February 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM
I’d like to be a fly on the wall during Tim Tebow’s ad.
a capella on February 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Maybe The Whine should invite unemployment bunny.
rbj on February 5, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Cao gets a pat on the head for his health care vote. I’ll be he gets approached to make the switch, too.
BTW, you can enjoy a conservative open forum at It’s About Freedom
IronDioPriest on February 5, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Cao is the little twirp who was elected to “Cool Dollar Bill” Jefferson’s seat from NO.
thomasaur on February 5, 2010 at 6:22 PM
what are they going to do? Line up and take turns during the commercials?
upinak on February 5, 2010 at 6:22 PM
40 invited and 17 RSVP, Obama is toxic!
farright on February 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Dude, don’t… k?
ninjapirate on February 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Hoosier Patriots, our Congresscritters are over-represented at BHO’s superbowl party. I’m sure we have some great Conservative candidates who will comment on this. Notice who is missing??? Evan Buh-bye! Richard Behney (richardbehney.com)and others have him running scared.
indypat on February 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
bugging of the WH… Where is that little conservative guy? /ssssssssss
upinak on February 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
He’s such a hideous embarrassment. I bet he has bad breath, too.
anniekc on February 5, 2010 at 6:24 PM
order pizza from chicago and have it flown in via AF1 for one..
:)
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Peter Brady party…
mjbrooks3 on February 5, 2010 at 6:25 PM
No doubt the Republican will get stuck with the tab.
Believe me, I’ve dined with libs.
portlandon on February 5, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Cao could always find something in the freezer…
ninjapirate on February 5, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Will somebody explain to them what they’re watching?
kingsjester on February 5, 2010 at 6:27 PM
LOL.. look at port’s response:
Need I say more? I wonder how M’s “organic’ garden is doing under all that snow?
upinak on February 5, 2010 at 6:27 PM
I didn’t see an invite for Justice Alito. Doesn’t he like football?
a capella on February 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM
People with over sized egos eventually have few friends,,,and no REAL friends.
winston on February 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Once this party starts, the door will be closed and they’ll be introduced to the fisting czar ….
Have fun at the SuperBowel party idiots
macncheez on February 5, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Boucher represents an area in SW Virginia that’s “real redneck country” as Andrea Mitchell once described it. It’s also coal country, and there’s no real love for Obama there. I can’t imagine a photo opp with Barry is going to do much for Rick’s image with the locals.
AZCoyote on February 5, 2010 at 6:29 PM
After a glimpse at the guest list, glad I ain’t invited.
conservnut on February 5, 2010 at 6:31 PM
I’m very near DC and we are in the process of having a record snow, today through Saturday evening. Could it be that most people simply wanted to get out of DC and back home rather than have to use tunnels in an otherwise immobilized city?
AnotherOpinion on February 5, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Ewwwwwwww
conservnut on February 5, 2010 at 6:32 PM
wow thats gonna be one heck ova parteeh
alexraye on February 5, 2010 at 6:33 PM
you are right :)
the garden is kaput
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Just make sure to keep the vodka hidden from Dodd. I think we be bi-partisan about that, if nothing else.
stldave on February 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Pookie will perform a pro bono abortion, cut off some feet and rip out a few sets of tonsils during halftime, all while that mummified pedophile from the Who warbles. It’ll be a hootenanny!!
Ris4victory on February 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Well after Treach was mowed down in D.C. by some “unknown government worker” would you wanna be on the streets in the snow?
But, I guess 4 wheel drive is an issue?
upinak on February 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Does Obama even know how football is played? He might think they use “corpsemen” to carry injured playrs off the field.
darwin on February 5, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Wouldn’t he have to be invited?
I’m taking it you’re saying it’s the GOP being recalcitrant and ungracious in this situation since you frame it as the GOP had Obama over to show bipartisanship? Do we know who was asked to attend?
KittyLowrey on February 5, 2010 at 6:36 PM
for those living in the DC, VA, MD area, stay safe this weekend!
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:37 PM
And everytime a team scores
Hussain will yell
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL
macncheez on February 5, 2010 at 6:37 PM
totus will be there for him to comment during the game…
cmsinaz on February 5, 2010 at 6:38 PM
im having a superbowl party
i invited only women
and they have to wear lingerie.
and be covered in powdered sugar.
/joe biden
blatantblue on February 5, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Wow. Superbowl with Obama, Holder, Napolitano and Dodd.
The only thing missing is fun.
Chuck Schick on February 5, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Worst Super Bowl party ever.
WisCon on February 5, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Will Michelle Obama be there, monitoring everyone’s caloric intake?
Dims can never resist the temptation to play Food Nanny.
AZCoyote on February 5, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Considering the guest list, what Republican in their right mind would want to be part of that gathering? I see Cao is collecting his 30 pieces of silver.
rplat on February 5, 2010 at 6:46 PM
I’m delighted to know Ms. Mitchell thinks so highly of me.
This area is traditionally yellow-dawg Democrat, but went for McDonnell about 2 to 1 in Nov.
Boucher would be wise to distance himself some more from Barry, in case he isn’t unopposed for a change.
hillbillyjim on February 5, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Is Cao comfortable with being a token? I know Obama is!
Lonetown on February 5, 2010 at 6:48 PM
On SB Sunday I’m drunk by the end of the 1st quarter and by the 4th I don’t even know who is playing anymore. The White House would crimp my style.
angryed on February 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM
McCain should really crash this party!
Cybergeezer on February 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM
I wish he would take Andre Carson and keep him. Defeating the Carson family in Indianapolis is a life goal of mine.
marmaran on February 5, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Everytime anyone wants a snack, they’ll have to go to MO’S garden and find something to chew raw
macncheez on February 5, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Yes, but is she going to stay awake for the whole game?
churchill995 on February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
she wants someone to wake her up when when somebody hits a HOMERUN
KATDADDY on February 5, 2010 at 6:53 PM
All the news that’s fit to
printuse for toilet paper conservation efforts. (Maybe Cheryl Crowe would like a gift subscription?)hillbillyjim on February 5, 2010 at 6:54 PM
sp. Cheryl = Sheryl?
hillbillyjim on February 5, 2010 at 6:56 PM
H3ll. Nevermind; wrong thread.
hillbillyjim on February 5, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Is Cao the token Asian or Republican? Or RINO?
Maquis on February 5, 2010 at 6:58 PM
There has been lots of bipartisanship this last year. Granted it was all against the crap sandwiches they were pushing through but bi-partisanship none the less.
jukin on February 5, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Ah well, so much for DIVERSITY.
GarandFan on February 5, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Hah! Forget Buffalo wings and pigs-in-a-blanket.
They’ll be munching on arugula, carrot sticks, tofu, celery, and swigging down soy milk.
Mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm.
IrishEi on February 5, 2010 at 7:03 PM
NO latino ?
macncheez on February 5, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Obowma will probably have a soccer game on…
Right corpseman?
Seven Percent Solution on February 5, 2010 at 7:04 PM
No way.
Scumbags that watch the game together, well, you know the rest….
HornetSting on February 5, 2010 at 7:11 PM
SBDS
Ugly on February 5, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I believe this is a mistake.
Janet is listed as the starting left tackle for the Saints on Sunday.
(you just knew that she wouldn’t play center or right tackle…)
turfmann on February 5, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Who ordered the fist pizza?
HornetSting on February 5, 2010 at 7:14 PM
“What’s that smell? Smells like limburger cheese!”
That’s just Michelle.
Cybergeezer on February 5, 2010 at 7:18 PM
I’m surprised we can still call the White House the White house, in this politically correct sh*t storm.
HornetSting on February 5, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I can’t imagine a worse party. Can you imagine those dolts with foam fingers?
Mojave Mark on February 5, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Boucher had better rethink this…
ladyingray on February 5, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Sounds like about as much fun as a Super Bowl party with the Amish.
wv619 on February 5, 2010 at 7:22 PM
That’s really lame.
CP on February 5, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Isn’t that one Republican the one Republican who voted for the Stimilus?
lavell12 on February 5, 2010 at 7:26 PM
That really sounds like a boring party. Worse than boring.
jodetoad on February 5, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Joseph Cao will be wearing a white waiter’s jacket and will be serving Doritos, apparently.
coldwarrior on February 5, 2010 at 7:29 PM
That reminded me of LBJ’s bragging that he’d f**ked more women than JFK ever dreamed of…
Wanderlust on February 5, 2010 at 7:31 PM
I hope Sarah and Todd drop by unexpectedly with some moose burgers and a keg. Barry and Michelle can give her the tour of her future home.
DeweyWins on February 5, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Why not, I am. Who else is coming?
- The Cat
P.S. I’ll be the guy holding the Colts Beer Cozy.
MirCat on February 5, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Considering that guest list,I’m glad our super-efficient Post Office lost my invitation.
DDT on February 5, 2010 at 8:52 PM
What? Isn’t Bill Richardson (Clinton turncoat-NM) invited for old-time’s sake?
Will Obesity Czar Michelle Obama be observing the carbohydrate intake of the party-goers?
onlineanalyst on February 5, 2010 at 9:03 PM
A made to order SNL skit.
diogenes on February 5, 2010 at 9:18 PM
I for one thought the bipartisan cocktail hours were a nice touch before they got discontinued. Sure, you’re not getting anything done, but it’s a nice gesture. This is just a deliberate insult.
Still, if the GOP did get invites, he’d just flip them the bird while pretending to scratch his cheek.
Urquhart on February 5, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Now one should lower themselves to being in the presents of this evil bastard.
RightWinged on February 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Some party when they have to try and get through 12 foot snow drifts. They’ll be so tired from the trek, they’ll fall asleep before the kickoff.
Or they’ll need cardiac resuscitation as soon as they get through the front door.
Sounds like a real hoot!
Cybergeezer on February 5, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Allah was talking about O’s meeting with the Republicans last week… you know the one where he lectured them…
CCRWM on February 5, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Super Bowl party my aunt fannie.
Cao better watch out for the pillow cases with bars of soap in them. He’s going to be cornered for a much needed vote.
capejasmine on February 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Wow, and I wasn’t even drunk writing that…
NO one should lower themselves to being the PRESENCE of this evil bastard.
RightWinged on February 5, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Lemme see: Dodd gives himself a bloody nose while nasal mining … several of them poke one another in the eye … Obi-Won and ‘Chelle jam them on their heads to imitate Sheriff Joe bragging on the Delaware Blue Hens …
The party will break up the first time Dodd asks, “I’m really hungry! Who wants to go out for some waitress sandwiches?”
ya2daup on February 5, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Are you suggesting that Janet N will pop out of a cake at halftime? Or will Chrissy and KO crash the party by the same route?
ya2daup on February 5, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Take a good look at that list. It is a combination of people who are all-pro Stupid, people who are on their political deathbed, and people who are both stupid and terminal.
A Balrog of Morgoth on February 5, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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