Reuters
Obama congratulates Romney on “spirited campaign”
“I … want to say to Governor Romney congratulations on a spirited campaign. I know that his supporters are just as engaged and just as enthusiastic and working just as hard today,” Obama said as volunteers made phone calls encouraging supporters to get to the polls.
“We feel confident we’ve got the votes to win, but it’s going to depend ultimately on whether those votes turn out. And so I would encourage everybody on all sides just to make sure that you exercise this precious right that we have that people fought so hard for us to have.”
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Save it for your concession speech!
Valkyriepundit on November 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Getting practice for tonight, I see.
Paradol Ex on November 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM
In other words…I used every dirty trick, unfounded rumor, ugly accusation, disgusting demonization I could think of..and I’m still gonna lose.
HumpBot Salvation on November 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM
It’s setting in.
portlandon on November 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM
How magnanimous. Too bad I already voted.
LtGenRob on November 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Trying to sound like he can reach across the aisle. Thinking he might get a few undecideds to swing his way at the last minute…
djl130 on November 6, 2012 at 12:45 PM
That won’t be the only call obama places to Mitt today
ConservativePartyNow on November 6, 2012 at 12:45 PM
“It’s a trap!”
Skwor on November 6, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Didn’t he listen to Stephanie Cutter???
It’s not even 12 noon central and he is already showing his hand.
Odie1941 on November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Where was his middle finger?
faraway on November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Oh, NOW he decides to make nice with no passive-aggressive slams.
Before I had to to endure five full years of being called racist, “enemy,” a “blister” that needed to be “popped,” etc etc etc, all for daring to disagree with this president’s policies, I might have accepted this pseudo-graciousness.
Too late now, jackass. We’re still throwing your butt out today.
Enjoy Hawaii, Pres. Teleprompter!
Eviva on November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM
I suppose it’s better than letting your final word on the matter be that voting = revenge.
If I were him I would have tried to squeeze something else in before it was all over too.
JadeNYU on November 6, 2012 at 12:49 PM
This is essentially the concession speech.
Narcissists don’t lose well. I expect Obama to show up at a polling place later tonight and screaming for the bag of absentee ballots he’s carrying be counted.
BobMbx on November 6, 2012 at 12:49 PM
This is what I say to that:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uecapxuY-k
Spannerhead on November 6, 2012 at 12:49 PM
TURN THOSE MACHINES BACK ON! TURN THOSE MACHINES BACK ONNNN!
Gatsu on November 6, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Good game, Democrats. Good.Gaaaaaame. Now…GET IN THE TRUNK!
/practicing for GloatFest ’12
hoosiermama on November 6, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Where was his middle finger?
faraway on November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM
That comes later tonight…..
ToddPA on November 6, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Just leaked… Obama concession speech
“Mitt Romney, the lying, murdering, racist, money-grabbing, woman-hater has cheated his way to victory. I understand how people may want to riot and burn down cities, and shoot people.”
faraway on November 6, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Don’t be fooled. This is his legacy.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Thnaks for posting that today — what a shot in the arm. (My fave Glenn Beck video BTW. Just perfect execution – can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened.) LOL
Eviva on November 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Obama congratulates Romney on “spirited campaign”
I am looking forward to him losing so the Press will
treat him like a Bum…or so he says.
ToddPA on November 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Isn’t this sort of a weird phone call to make?
I think Obama knows he is going to lose, and decided to make the call now while he is still able to.
portlandon on November 6, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Oh geez.
He’s such a passive aggressive narcissist. This what I wish he’d led go if he wins tomorrow.
We need a come to Jesus moment when it comes to our debt, our security, and our jobs situation.
Whoever wins, WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER!!!
For the love of us !!
Can.I.be.in.the.middle on November 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Divider in Chief, go to Hades.
This thug divided the land more than any president, evah.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM
He’s getting into victory mode kinda early, wouldn’t ya say? They’re playing head games and getting some cheap publicity. Let’s see if Mitt responds.
RepubChica on November 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM
I think he started to concede then realized it was too early in the day.
petunia on November 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Remember,
TROLLCOTT!!
either orr on November 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Fluke you all. I’m not in the mood for any togetherness. It’s a sure sign you’re losing. Leftists always want to “come together” when they lose.
Negotiations to them means “do what we want”.
To Hades with you and Obama, and all of your ilk.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM
This should not be done until the election is over.
Disingenuous POS is still playing politics.
farsighted on November 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Yes, I know, I’ll do what I please today!!! I’m still a free citizen and today I’ll enjoy sending the Left where they belong, to Hades.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM
And, yes, Obama is a passive-aggressive NPD guy, clinical.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Did anyone see Romney on chances in OH today?
Can.I.be.in.the.middle on November 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Yes, it does sound like an attempt to appear the victor and magnanimous in victory.
There were rumors he would try something like this.
farsighted on November 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM
One of them is a man/mensch.
The other is a thug.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM
It’ll be the first time for Obama!
Paul-Cincy on November 6, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Won’t work. The silent/decent majority will prevail today. They all know about this and are undeterred.
The fools in the media/on the left have declared the TEA party dead. They’re in for the shock of their lives.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Five years too late. The left assume that most of America is already dumbed down. The day may come but it ain’t here, yet.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Tonight “I don’t want to live in a racist country any more; I’m going back to Kenya” — Obama
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:15 PM
I thought the same thing when I read his comment! HA!
CycloneCDB on November 6, 2012 at 1:18 PM
The president went on to clarify his statements: “And by spirited, ah ah ah… I mean evil and ah ah ah… underhanded. And he’s ah ah ah… terrible person, too. The nerve of some people, ya know?!”
JRCash on November 6, 2012 at 1:18 PM
The fools in the media/on the left have declared the TEA party dead. They’re in for the shock of their lives.
F’ing A!
bernzright777 on November 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM
I bet the little weasel will have all kinds of magnanimous little tidbits that he throws around today. Seems to be part of the whole shuckin’ and jivin’ headfake crap that the left loves.
BettyRuth on November 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM
This
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM
I just finished saying this on another thread.
T axed
E nough
A lready
Tonight’s the night when the world will be rocked and shocked.
Just the number and the picture will be different.
Schadenfreude on November 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Shut up, squish.
wargamer6 on November 6, 2012 at 1:39 PM