Keep hope alive: Space, Matheson both voting no
posted at 8:46 pm on March 20, 2010 by Allahpundit
Matheson’s the guy whose brother was nominated to the federal bench on the very day he met with The One about health care. He was a no before … and he’s a no now. Space was yes before, but suddenly he’s a no too — and a hard no judging by his statement, i.e. not one liable to flip back tomorrow. All of which is perfectly dull and predictable if you assume that Pelosi has already made it to 216 and beyond and is simply looking to cut loose a few red-district Democrats to vote no at the eleventh hour.
We’re told that this wasn’t a surprise to Speaker Pelosi but that she didn’t release him to vote no either, as sometimes happens late in the game when the leadership knows it has enough votes and can spare some to protect vulnerable incumbents.
I don’t know how else to read that except as an admission that she doesn’t have the votes. I’m shocked to be saying it, but if TPM is right, this really isn’t over. Yet.
The Firedoglake whip count had it at 204-206 earlier this afternoon with 21 undecided, including Matheson and 10 members of Stupak’s bloc. Matheson’s no makes it 204-207 but some Stupakers have been peeling away, so assume they split evenly and you’re at 209-212 with 10 on the fence to decide it. Stupak himself claimed a few hours ago that Pelosi was still four votes short, but as I’m writing this, there are rumors that Glenn Nye and Kurt Schrader are both voting yes. Nye was expected to, but Schrader was a potential yes-to-no flip.
Dude, I’m nervous.
Update: Actually, it’s possible that Space made his intentions known to Pelosi ages ago and she wrote him off as not worth pursuing. That would allow for a scenario where she has the votes but never formally releases Space. But if that’s what happened here, why did Space wait to the last minute to announce his no? If it was set in stone last week, no reason to keep quiet.
Update: NRO says this “still isn’t nailed down,” but it sounds like the final stumbling block may be some sort of executive order about abortion to bring the Stupakers on board. And the pro-choicers are apparently okay with it. Gulp.
Update: Hold the phone — sounds like Nye isn’t a yes (yet) after all.
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The denial comes from a Roll Call reporter on Twitter. Apparently the Nye switch rumor started there.
amerpundit on March 20, 2010 at 9:24 PM
tatersalad—
link? If that’s the story, then SanFran Nan will be seeing the bottom of the bus Monday morning. One can only hope they’re preparing a scapegoat for their epic loss and she’s a worthy choice.
conservative pilgrim on March 20, 2010 at 9:24 PM
The only thing better than 3 of them telling her they are voting yes and switching to no is to switch parties right before they vote no. All h. e. double-hockeystick would break out on the floor.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Allah … don’t be nervous. This bill is a non-starter – and nothing to get too worried over.
Look – the bill will either be killed by Congress …
Or it will be killed by the facts of life. The facts are – we can’t afford the bill and if it gets passed – it’s just going to accelerate the train into bankruptcy hell. We’re already headed there anyway.
Once the nation is bankrupt – we’ll get serious people to do the serious work of sorting out entitlements. It’ll be painful – perhaps even a little violent (I can anticipate all kind of anger towards the folks who had their hand on the switch) … but in any case – it WILL all be sorted out.
HondaV65 on March 20, 2010 at 9:26 PM
omg, my head is gonna explode…can’t take it anymore. Tomorrow is gonna be do or die for our republic. If it passes, it might just be the beginning of a serious modern revolution. People are just NOT gonna take it anymore!!
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Sneaky Liberals————–Pearl Harbour.
==========================================
Mar 21 2010
Dec 7th 1941
==========================
Today March 21,2010
a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Liberal Party.
The DNC, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Tea Patriots and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces – with the unbounded determination of our people – we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by the DNC on Sunday, December seventh, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Democrat Party.
-(snark).
canopfor on March 19, 2010 at 9:42 AM
canopfor on March 20, 2010 at 9:28 PM
I’m not counting heads, I beleive the dems do not have the votes.
Yet.
The only good news is our community organizer in chief (coic) is missing the NCAA tournament he claims he never misses.
booter on March 20, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Tomorrow is going to be the longest day of my life. Stuck at a soccer tourney all day with no internet or tv…..
milwife88 on March 20, 2010 at 9:29 PM
I wish I had your faith. Like Allah, I’m nervous. . . I’m drinking out of the bottle right now- the hell with a glass.
theenforser on March 20, 2010 at 9:29 PM
John McCormack: Stupak may very well have more than 6 which changes math
andy85719 on March 20, 2010 at 9:29 PM
tatersalad—
link? If that’s the story, then SanFran Nan will be seeing the bottom of the bus Monday morning. One can only hope they’re preparing a scapegoat for their epic loss and she’s a worthy choice.
conservative pilgrim on March 20, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Here is the link….reads like an obit to me.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34753.html
tatersalad on March 20, 2010 at 9:29 PM
I was on that other thread for so long…
… I almost forgot how this thing works!
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Goin to church in the morning. TGIS. Plan on spending a lot of time on my knees talking to He who is in control.
sicoit on March 20, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Agreed, candy ass rino however….
farright on March 20, 2010 at 9:31 PM
just stop with this please.
tomas on March 20, 2010 at 9:31 PM
BRAYLEY IS A YES. :(***
andy85719 on March 20, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Braley, that is.
andy85719 on March 20, 2010 at 9:32 PM
I was on that other thread for so long…
… I almost forgot how this thing works!
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Seven Percent Solution: I hear ya,I was two pages behind!)
canopfor on March 20, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Any of you living in Sanchez’s district, OfA is sending out the following:
*****UPDATE: Rep. Sanchez’s DC number is no longer taking voice mails. The best number to call her at is at her Santa Ana campaign office. We’ve updated the script in Neighbor to Neighbor with the new information. If you live in congressional district 47 (Central Orange County), let Rep. Sanchez know that you support the President and want the health reform bill to pass:
714-839-4431
We need one more California Member of Congress to commit to voting YES on health insurance reform. Please make calls NOW to constituents in Congressional District 47, home of Loretta Sanchez. Rep. Sanchez voted Yes for health reform last fall. Tell people to let her know she MUST support it NOW.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:32 PM
That’s great that some of the Democrats are listening to their constituents, who overwhelmingly DO NOT want government-run healthcare.
Remember:
If you vote for socialized medicine, you will go down in history as a member of the corrupt and socialist OBAMA CONGRESS.
If you vote for this freedom-destroying bill you will become infamous. You will be in the history books of the future as the “group that destroyed freedom in America.”
If you vote for this ugly bill full of backroom deals, you will be immortalized as one of a group of people who took America away from our Founding Principles toward socialism.
Obama is a glory-seeker and wants to use YOU for his narcissistic dreams of a socialist America. Don’t let yourself be used by this idealogue
Mark7788 on March 20, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Sent you and Key West a shout out on the last page for all your efforts…
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:35 PM
I went to church this evening. Very good for the soul after two days of this yes/no/maybe so speculation.
No matter what happens tomorrow in Washington, in the end, He still wins. Remember that and the rest is small potatoes. :)
jennifernaz on March 20, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Sue—-go away troll—
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:36 PM
It isn’t helpful for out of district people to call. If you live in her district or know someone who lives in her district, make the calls to tell her no. Obama’s group Organizing for America needs to be countered.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:36 PM
The only solution is to put ever Dem on notice pass or no pass vote yes or no because you will never change you will be removed from office .Because they will try this or something else down the road.You can,t trust them now or next year or ever.
thmcbb on March 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
He was already a yes.
Enoxo on March 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Wow, if they are trying to get Sanchez on board at this late date they must have a problem. Maybe she is afraid of the ghost of B1-Bob. Wow who would have thought.
whbates on March 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
That should be a “No!” vote, Sue…
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Excuse me? I’ve been posting here since long before Ed was on board.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Amen to that. I can’t take this anymore. I give it all to Him. He always knows what to do. ;-)
sicoit on March 20, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Maybe I wasn’t crystal clear that OfA is putting out that they need Sanchez. I should have marked it better. Or something. Vote no if you live in that district, which should be clear to anyone posting at Hot Air.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:39 PM
I think that poster thought that your message came from you personally.
Electrongod on March 20, 2010 at 9:40 PM
That Morris list makes no sense. But…
I’m beginning to wonder if Pelosi is trying to splinter the vote.
One group of 216 votes “yea” on reconciliation and a slightly different group votes “yea” on the Senate bill. This way, they can obfuscate who passed Obamacare during the mid-terms.
I voted for Reconciliation, not the Senate Bill!
I voted for the Senate Bill, not Reconciliation!
So Blue Dogs can vote for everything but the Senate Bill, and pro-choices can cover the difference for the Senate Bill.
budfox on March 20, 2010 at 9:40 PM
That article is amazing. Pretty unflattering to Obama. Took a woman to stiffen his spine.
I got the feeling it might have some input from Fahm’s camp. Trying the “they don’t listen to the pragmatist Rahm” spiel again, in case this flops.
Wethal on March 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM
What are the chances that after this gets defeated tomorrow, Obama resigns the Presidency, citing failure to deliver for the American People?
Biden takes over and picks Hillary as his VP.
tatersalad on March 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM
So what…Sue .. we are saying VOTE NO..I don’t care how long you have been posting..
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM
I hear ya,I was two pages behind!)
canopfor on March 20, 2010 at 9:32 PM
===================
Sent you and Key West a shout out on the last page for all your efforts…
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Seven Percent Solution: Thank-you,appreciated,right back at
ya!:)
canopfor on March 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Just to be crystal clear, all of the following is being sent out by Organizing for America…
*****UPDATE: Rep. Sanchez’s DC number is no longer taking voice mails. The best number to call her at is at her Santa Ana campaign office. We’ve updated the script in Neighbor to Neighbor with the new information. If you live in congressional district 47 (Central Orange County), let Rep. Sanchez know that you support the President and want the health reform bill to pass:
714-839-4431
We need one more California Member of Congress to commit to voting YES on health insurance reform. Please make calls NOW to constituents in Congressional District 47, home of Loretta Sanchez. Rep. Sanchez voted Yes for health reform last fall. Tell people to let her know she MUST support it NOW.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Want upbeat? Dictatorial “leaders” like Pelosi make enemies who wait for the right opportunity to stick it to them real good…might be a few of them lurking….I pray. They do not have the votes yet or they would have voted….like a month ago…Duh!!!
winston on March 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
714-839-4431 CALL SANCHEZ
andy85719 on March 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Don’t forget that Nye is the same guy that sent letters to his constituents both taking kudos for voting against Cap & Trade because of the expense and congratulating the House for passing Cap & Trade because it was wonderful for the environment. Trust him at your peril.
Cindy Munford on March 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Then you should just ignore me.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:43 PM
I hope it dies a horrible death, the sort of movie death where it is on fire and squealing before it explodes in all its gory glory.
Holger on March 20, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Sue, are you saying vote yes or no? I guess i read your post wrong. no bad..
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:44 PM
That’s how I see it too.
That’s what so amazing about this whole thing. Democrats are committing political suicide for what? A law that can’t possibly stand. Either congress will kill it, or real world circumstances will kill it.
It’s destined to fail. Your posts are some rational thinking around here amidst all the sky is falling posts.
B Man on March 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM
I get the impression that Nancy is close and still twisting arms, but DOES NOT HAVE A LOCK.
So why the vote? Because it’s become a dead fish. Barry’s numbers are underwater. Hell Nancy has something like a 7% APPROVAL rating. Congress’s isn’t much better. They can keep going but the cost is mounting. So what to do? Barry delayed his trip until Sunday. Spent days strong-arming, still got nowhere. The Democratic machinations on vote procedure are even turning off their supporters in the MSM. So the decision was to continue strong-arming, SOUND POSITIVE, and put it to a vote Sunday. If it passes, great. If it doesn’t, HEY LEFT-WIND BASE, WE TRIED!
Even if it passes Sunday, the ‘fix’ still needs to be approved by the Senate. They hope. The Republicans are already on record as saying they’ll do everything to block it. If they succeed, the House just got hosed. Let them explain to their constituents back home. If it somehow finally gets out of the Senate, it will not be the same ‘fix’ that went in. So it’s back to the House again. Not good for them. At the same time, the poison well that was the Senate will get NOTHING accomplished for the rest of the year.
This is not a “win” for Barry.
GarandFan on March 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM
I received this recently…
… I never have passed anything on like this before, but today it seems appropriate.
Seven Percent Solution on March 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM
Electrongod on March 20, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Yeah, I gathered that. I should have made it a quote, but in my excitement that OfA is sending that out, begging for people to call Sanchez, I didn’t. I guess I figured it was as clear to me as everyone else that I wouldn’t be a yes person.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM
They are not that smart! Of course if they were, they would know what is going to happen to them in November! So…you may be right. In the mean time, if (when) it passes tomorrow, I still think that come January there will be enough votes to repeal it and override a veto. What would be better than an impeached Obama? A powerless Obama!
texgal on March 20, 2010 at 9:46 PM
There’ve been plenty of more idiots before Ed too, what’s your point sweetie?
Rovin on March 20, 2010 at 9:46 PM
NRO: Catholic Bishops reject Executive Order tactic on abortion funding.
Wethal on March 20, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Schrader goes firm yes
andy85719 on March 20, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Sorry Sue..no ill intentions
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 9:48 PM
In a slightly unrelated sidebar:
When even Howard Stern thinks Democrats are communists, they’ve got problems. LOL.
http://robertlaurie.net/2010/03/20/howard-stern-dems-are-communists-will-never-vote-democrat-again/
Ryan Anthony on March 20, 2010 at 9:48 PM
GOP response: “Dem’s vote made Obamacare possible.”
If they try to parse the votes, the Dems will sound like Kerry in 2004 who voted for Iraq war funding before he voted against it.
Wethal on March 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM
Gosh, I don’t know…
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Seven…..YOU ROCK!!!! Thank you for that! ;-)))))
sicoit on March 20, 2010 at 9:51 PM
I think I owe you a humble apology too. Boy, did I read your post way wrong. (gettin up to fix a cocktail)
Rovin on March 20, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Howard Stern said that?
Holger on March 20, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Really?
Anyway, if any of you live in Sanchez’s district, get on the phone. Apparently she is still on the fence. Pass it on, but be careful you don’t accidently leave the impression you’re part of the party of yes.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM
I think the first part of this post
Just to be crystal clear, all of the following is being sent out by Organizing for America…
wasn’t seen. It confused me the first time I saw it.
Cindy Munford on March 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM
The topic:
I am feeling hopeful but I will praying to the very end of this thing. Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have, as has and always will be. Those that can, please do. Also keep up the pressure on the Democrats, do not let up for a moment.
Oh and BTW Seven Percent Solution:
That message (the first paragraph of the text)is on my family’s fridge. Love it!
Shogun144 on March 20, 2010 at 9:53 PM
hahahaha
you have given us so many reasons to support it.
/ Idiot
CWforFreedom on March 20, 2010 at 9:54 PM
Yes, he did. The fun starts at 0:16.
Ryan Anthony on March 20, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Schrader will vote Yes. As if there was ever any real doubt.
Christien on March 20, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Just saw a tweet that Sanchez is on the fence and may not show up to vote????? Orange County used to be pretty conservative district…lots of “rich” folks there too…Maybe she is getting her ear screamed off?
kringeesmom on March 20, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Cindy Munford—
Are you in Nye’s district?
conservative pilgrim on March 20, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Thanks 7%! I have been “hearing” this all day. He hasn’t failed me yet!
truetexan on March 20, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Okay just got home and had a great day not thinking about this. Saw the pictures from DC – very impressive indeed.
So do we have no-mentum? Does the wicked witch of San Fran have the votes?
gophergirl on March 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Sort of. I have a house in Virginia Beach so I make sure Mr. Nye and the two senators hear from me on a regular basis. Virginia Beach is home.
Cindy Munford on March 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Fix me one too. At this point, the main thing is getting the word out that Sanchez is iffy. Spread the word.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Sue, your post seemed like you were just chiming in to provoke us about the thread we were talking about, Saying “no” to the healthcare bill. Why are you so defensive when I tried to apologize. I know you didn’t mean for your post to come off the way it did. Can’t we just leave it at that? I said no ill intentions, you reply with “Really?” Whatever…
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Cindy–
We just moved here. We’re at the Little Creek Base on the border of Norfolk/Va Beach.
I’ve been calling Nye’s office and getting a lot of obfuscating. He’s “undecided.” I think he’s leaning yes, but I don’t know. What do you think?
conservative pilgrim on March 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM
This is getting to be boring. This is not a basketball or football game. 46 t0 47, now 73 to 72 hard to believe everyone just doesn’t call it a night and go to bed.
The vote is tomorrow. It will be taking place when I am having some friends over for a bar be cue. Life goes on fellows.
There will be plenty of time to be angry and fight after the vote.
Jdripper on March 20, 2010 at 10:03 PM
You might want to call Nye, too, if you are in his district.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Sue—
I had to read your first post a couple of times. Eventually, I understood what you meant. ;-)
About the Jay Cost tweet–we’ll take a NV!
conservative pilgrim on March 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM
from the corner:
texasconserv on March 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Thank you GarandFan.
We need some hope going forward even if the House of Representatives becomes the Hearse of Democracy and passes this drooling fetid bill.
Dhuka on March 20, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Just FYI Howard Stern said that years ago.
Magnus on March 20, 2010 at 10:08 PM
What happens if they don’t show up to vote? Does that mean anything regarding the numbers?
truetexan on March 20, 2010 at 10:09 PM
That’s where our house is. In a neighborhood called Gardenwood Park. Mr. Nye is a piece of work, maybe it’s because he’s all shiny and new but I am not sure yet.
Cindy Munford on March 20, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Open letter to all 41 Republican members of Congress:
The Democrats have chosen to ignore the will of the American people. I humbly ask that no new business be allowed to pass in the Senate until Obamacare is repealed, killed, buried, never to be seen again. I prefer a shut down government with no services to having this travesty as law.
At a minimum, I would hope that the Medicare doctor fix be permanently blocked. Since the Dems have claimed that these savings are part of the budget and the CBO scoring, then make it so. Sure, many doctors will start refusing to accept Medicare/Medicaid, but that is the point. The Dems are lying, and this will force them out into the open.
Thanks for listening,
GnuBreed
GnuBreed on March 20, 2010 at 10:12 PM
I confess. I had my tv on when Geraldo came on about eleven minutes ago. Well, the Huckster said he thinks the Dems have it won because Nancy and Obama came out and spiked the ball. What did they say? Does anyone know?
mobydutch on March 20, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Rules committee just voted to keep Louisiana Purchase in recon bill.
kringeesmom on March 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Memo to Sue: Don’t go away mad, just go away.
We don’t give a high holy hell what you think here. Do your trolling somewhere else where like-minded people will give a damn what you think.
Winebabe on March 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Whoa, whoa! Friendly fire incident! Sue reposted an Organizing for America email so we could (1) see what the OfAers were up to and (2) make our own calls to tell Sanchez to vote NO. I’m going to do my best to tie up Sanchez’ phone line.
Hope this helps!
Mary in LA on March 20, 2010 at 10:19 PM
http://www.lorettasanchez.house.gov/
Let’s have some fun! Call, fax, e-mail.
Mary in LA on March 20, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Listen, everyone’s jumpy. I notice that very few of the real trolls — crr6, etc. — have dared show their face, at least on any of the threads I’ve been on. Either they’re being very prudent or Allah and Ed have suspended the trolls temporarily (I asked them to, but of course it’s up to them).
Mary in LA on March 20, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Mary,
Listening to Cardoza in the Rules Committee hearing today, I don’t think it does us any good if we aren’t in their district. They toss everything that doesn’t garner them a vote.
Sue on March 20, 2010 at 10:23 PM
UNI beat Kansas! ANYTHING is possible!
IowaWoman on March 20, 2010 at 10:24 PM
My in-laws are in Sanchez’ district. I just got the voicemail anyway, so I made my pitch and hung up.
Mary in LA on March 20, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Thanks for clarifying about Sue. I came in late and was very confused too.
Sue, thanks for the info.
truetexan on March 20, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Winebabe, I caught holy hell cuz i thought Sue was posting to cause trouble. Her post was just a copy from Organizing for America. Tried to apologize, but she was too good for that. Everyone here is on edge. We gotta read the posts more carefully and sometimes we are posting at the same time. Timing is off. We are all here for the same purpose, at least I think we are.
sweet92169 on March 20, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Wasn’t surprised. It’s for Hawaii you know!
Electrongod on March 20, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Very true — so hubby and I have been promising MONEY when we call a Congressman not our own. Contribution if the Rep votes no, contribution to the Rep’s opponent if the Rep votes yes. The contributions will wind up fairly small, since we’re going to be making a lot of ‘em, but every little bit helps, right?
Mary in LA on March 20, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Dear Honorable Congressman,
I’ve called, emailed, and written – all for one single sake – my kids’ futures. The majority of us don’t want this, and you, in your infinite wisdom, have decided you know better. My kids don’t have a voice in what is being done to this country, and unfortunately for you sir, I’m their elected representative.
I vow not to give you the pleasure of taking my kids’ futures away. I will verbally heckle every public speech that you make. I am buying a bullhorn. And extra batteries. I think it will be fun doing this from a few hundred yards away. I’m looking forward to making myself heard in a different way since I was unsuccessful with the conventional methods.
At campaign stops, I’ll hand out signs that call out your treasonous ways. I’m going to give signs to all the kids to hold up. On the back, I’ll put comic strips and cartoons. Need to make sure they hold them upright and facing the podium. I’m bringing protesting kids – they make for great photo-ops, wouldn’t you agree?
I’ll commit every last dollar I can collect to your opponent. I have 500 charity boxes that I’ll distribute to local businesses with your opponent’s name on it. The small business owners will gladly make room on their counters. When you go into their stores, you’ll be reminded that we are raising money to defeat you one customer at a time. Now that’s customer service!
I will NOT sit by and watch this unfold without being heard.
You’ll ask: “Who was that guy handing out signs to the protesting children? Who uses kids that way? He didn’t shut-up the entire time I was speaking. And that damn bullhorn, is that even legal – it’s so damn loud. If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear he farted into the bullhorn on several occasions.”
And they’ll tell you: That was NumberTwo. First generation American, son of a decorated Marine Corps vet, proud father of three, and a God-loving patriot. And yes sir, he did indeed fart into the bullhorn several times.
nt
NumberTwo on March 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM
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