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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 03:43 PM Aug 2012

Romney campaign melting down over Joe Biden comment: A 'new low,' they say

Romney campaign melting down over Joe Biden comment: A 'new low,' they say

by Hunter

Joe Biden, earlier today, talking about Republicans and Mitt Romney's vow to "unchain" the big Wall Street banks:

Look at what they value, and look at their budget and what they're proposing. Romney wants to let the—he said in the first hundred days—he's gonna let the big banks once again write their own rules. "Unchain!" Wall Street. (Boos) They gonna put y'all back in chains. (Laughter, applause)

According to the Romney campaign, that up there is a "new low" in politics. No, they're sure of it. They're in total hissyfit mode, and making sure every pundit they know knows just how many fainting couches Mitt Romney had to personally buy his staff just to get them through the day. It's all right to speculate whether the president is or is not actually a Muslim who is secretly in league with terrorists, or to schedule a campaign event with the rich guy who says he's pretty damn sure the suspiciously black president wasn't even born in this country, thanks to super-amazing evidence he feels no need to share with anyone else. It's all right for Allen West to call opponents "members of the Communist Party" or for Michele Bachmann to demand investigations as to which ethnic people may or may not be terrorist sympathizers. It's all right to tell senior citizens that a plan to expand Medicare includes something called "death panels." It's perfectly fine to put out entire ad campaigns based on clipped footage to make someone appear to say something they didn't, or to claim that the very, very suspiciously black president is trying to make sure people on welfare never have to work when the actual program is explicitly supposed to do the opposite, and which you yourself endorsed wholeheartedly until the unbelievably suspiciously black president did the same damn thing. Going back a few years, it's all right to suggest that the current president's child is a "dog," or to send out tittering questions about how your white opponent has a suspiciously black kid, or to say meh, let's just fuck all national security laws entirely because we've got this really juicy story on how our momentary political thorn-in-the-side's wife actually works as an agent for the CIA.

But this? No, this is the "new low" in politics. None of the rest of that stuff can possibly compare. Mitt himself has explicitly declined to chastise the Bachmanns or the Trumps of the world, because it's just not his place, he says. Nope. Just this.

...While team Romney is accusing Biden of using a racial "code word", here's Mitt Romney himself, in his USA Today editorial from last December, demanding that we "remove the shackles of government." Discuss.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/14/1120120/-Romney-campaign-melting-down-over-Joe-Biden-comment-A-new-low-they-say



Obama for America's statement on Vice President Biden's comments in Danville, VA

CHICAGO -- Today, Obama for America Deputy Campaign Manager Stephanie Cutter released the following statement on Vice President Biden’s comments in Danville, Virginia:

“For months, Speaker Boehner, Congressman Ryan, and other Republicans have called for the ‘unshackling’ of the private sector from regulations that protect Americans from risky financial deals and other reckless behavior that crashed our economy. Since then, the Vice President has often used a similar metaphor to describe the need to ‘unshackle’ the middle class. Today’s comments were a derivative of those remarks, describing the devastating impact letting Wall Street write its own rules again would have on middle class families. We find the Romney campaign’s outrage over the Vice President’s comments today hypocritical, particularly in light of their own candidate’s stump speech questioning the President’s patriotism. Now, let’s return to that ‘substantive’ debate Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan promised 72 hours ago, but quickly abandoned.”

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/14/1120132/-Obama-for-America-s-statement-on-Vice-President-Biden-s-comments-in-Danville-VA


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Romney campaign melting down over Joe Biden comment: A 'new low,' they say (Original Post) ProSense Aug 2012 OP
Isn't it hysterical when the bully has to fight back? SoCalDem Aug 2012 #1
I'd hate to see what Biden or Reid could do coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #9
Hey, GOP, wnat some cheese with that whine? catbyte Aug 2012 #13
My god...this is getting to be a daily occurance FirstLight Aug 2012 #2
"They gonna put y'all back in chains." LFMAO! berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #3
Shall we call the wahhhmbulance for R&R? HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #4
Any day the GOP goes to bed pissed off is a good day. nichomachus Aug 2012 #5
Meanwhile they are telling lies about Obama on welfare, Obamacare, Medicare and more... rfranklin Aug 2012 #6
there are plenty of lies about Obama and Medicare and SS here too. Whisp Aug 2012 #11
Isn't this what Josh Marshall calls Bitch Slap Politics? sadbear Aug 2012 #7
From the party who gave us the swift boaters, said the President wasn't an American still_one Aug 2012 #8
Translation: We can dish it out, but we can't take it. Hey Mitt, you fucking sociopath, coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #10
+1 WheelWalker Aug 2012 #22
Everything seems to be a "new low" to them lately ... LMAO lpbk2713 Aug 2012 #12
+1 Historic NY Aug 2012 #37
Welcome to the big leagues Mitt you big whiner. TeamPooka Aug 2012 #14
Romney camp's outrage isn't going to resonate with the people the comment was aimed at Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #15
Don't you fuggin back down JOE DearAbby Aug 2012 #16
Awww...did we get our feewings hurted? Freddie Aug 2012 #17
that appears to be their response to the truth spanone Aug 2012 #18
Atlas Whined Tom Ripley Aug 2012 #19
Atlas whined :-) Love it. n/t TDale313 Aug 2012 #43
DUzy. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #47
Instant classic! n/t ProSense Aug 2012 #50
I LOVE YOU sibelian Aug 2012 #61
Joe must have touched a sore spot. hifiguy Aug 2012 #20
Romney Demands an Apology for Biden Remark and Obama Laughs In His Face Tx4obama Aug 2012 #21
In Romney-ese, they are "bedwetters". grantcart Aug 2012 #23
Excellent response by the Obama campaign. SunSeeker Aug 2012 #24
Andrea Mitchell is a dolt. Trying SO hard to land a punch for Romney... progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #25
I think the Democratic Party actually fighting back this time is...... Bonhomme Richard Aug 2012 #26
They aren't fighting back... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #48
Banks??? LIBOR LIBOR LIBOR LIBOR LIBOR LIBOR LIEBOR LIEBOR LIEBOR LIE LIE LIE LIE ... patrice Aug 2012 #27
Yes, Obama and Biden are insensitive to black people bluestateguy Aug 2012 #28
Manufactured Outrage RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #29
Great Response By Cutter DallasNE Aug 2012 #30
what is this, like a regularly scheduled demand for an apology? magical thyme Aug 2012 #31
Romney is such a crybaby. Repubs really can't take it when Dems fight back. Jennicut Aug 2012 #32
who heaven05 Aug 2012 #35
Oh, just some posters on DU now and then. Jennicut Aug 2012 #41
There was a Concerned OP with that suggestion yesterday klook Aug 2012 #44
So, they go crying to Bush and Clinton... Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #33
Pirates should never ask for quarter. pa28 Aug 2012 #34
The typical republican talking point along these lines is that the Democrats madville Aug 2012 #36
New Low Vietnameravet Aug 2012 #38
"Unchain Wall Street. They are going to put y’all back in chains.” jtuck004 Aug 2012 #39
After what they did and are doing Incitatus Aug 2012 #53
Isn't this normal politics? He attacked Romney on policy and his words. vaberella Aug 2012 #40
Just eat shit and die already, GOP... Blue Owl Aug 2012 #42
I've gotten hundreds of anti-Obama email forwards that outdid each other in "new lows" Populist_Prole Aug 2012 #45
Joe keep at it... nradisic Aug 2012 #46
This reminds me of when they said the term "war on women" was unpatriotic. Vinca Aug 2012 #49
The truth always makes them scream in pain Warpy Aug 2012 #51
WOLF! Democrats_win Aug 2012 #52
Outrage! Outrage I say! Proles Aug 2012 #54
waa waa waa stay on the porch puppy, you can't run with the big Raine Aug 2012 #55
All this poutrage over bankers? Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #56
Said the pot to the kettle!!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #57
I hope they can tie the wimp label to Romney. Jim__ Aug 2012 #58
The civility boat sailed decades ago in their campaigns rbrnmw Aug 2012 #59
Romney is projecting n/t ProSense Aug 2012 #60

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
1. Isn't it hysterical when the bully has to fight back?
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 03:45 PM
Aug 2012

republicans have (for many election cycles) dominated when it comes to smash-face politics, and this time they are they ones taking it on the chin, and they don't like it one bit

catbyte

(34,170 posts)
13. Hey, GOP, wnat some cheese with that whine?
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:10 PM
Aug 2012


What a bunch of crybabies. You're not so tough, are you?


Edited for typo-whoopsie

 

berni_mccoy

(23,018 posts)
3. "They gonna put y'all back in chains." LFMAO!
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 03:51 PM
Aug 2012

LOVE IT!



Pukes can't stand to be called out for what they are really doing!

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
4. Shall we call the wahhhmbulance for R&R?
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 03:52 PM
Aug 2012

LOL! Bullies aren't used to someone fighting back. What a bunch of whiney crybabies...

 

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)
6. Meanwhile they are telling lies about Obama on welfare, Obamacare, Medicare and more...
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 03:54 PM
Aug 2012

Geez, what a bunch of loser crybabies!

 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
11. there are plenty of lies about Obama and Medicare and SS here too.
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:05 PM
Aug 2012

but at least those stick out like a sore thumb and like the sore losers they are.

still_one

(91,947 posts)
8. From the party who gave us the swift boaters, said the President wasn't an American
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:00 PM
Aug 2012

Along with every vile name in the boat, this not only is the most hypocritical party but also most hateful in modern times

 

coalition_unwilling

(14,180 posts)
10. Translation: We can dish it out, but we can't take it. Hey Mitt, you fucking sociopath,
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:03 PM
Aug 2012

STFU and release your god-damend tax returns, you fucking tax cheat.

lpbk2713

(42,696 posts)
12. Everything seems to be a "new low" to them lately ... LMAO
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:08 PM
Aug 2012



Is it because they aren't used to Dems using truth to counter their bullshit?




      [big] "WAAAH!! No fair using the truth against us!!" [/big]


Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
15. Romney camp's outrage isn't going to resonate with the people the comment was aimed at
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:41 PM
Aug 2012

They're not as stupid as his campaign seems to think they are.

DearAbby

(12,461 posts)
16. Don't you fuggin back down JOE
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:44 PM
Aug 2012

Say it, and say it loud. They squeal like hogs when they are poked hard enough. Keep poking.

sibelian

(7,804 posts)
61. I LOVE YOU
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 10:16 AM
Aug 2012

THAT'S the phrase I'm posting in response to every single RW talking point I ever see ever again.

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
25. Andrea Mitchell is a dolt. Trying SO hard to land a punch for Romney...
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:21 PM
Aug 2012

"so you say that the President AGREES with the words Joe Biden used?" (meaning "here you go Romney camp, you can now do an ad that implies the President and VP are insensitive to slavery.&quot Then Andrea says "So you're saying that the President agrees with the SENTIMENT, but not the words?" (meaning "another gift from me to Romney in that you can claim that Joe Biden is a loose cannon, and the President has no control over his racism.&quot God.. she just spins so hard, trying to create material for Romney's people. But Cutter is a rockstar, she is unflappable, and does not go off message. She saw immediately that Mitchell was trying to imply that Biden made a gaffe.. or force her to say that it was a bad thing to say and that the President agreed with it.

Beautifully played.

Bonhomme Richard

(8,992 posts)
26. I think the Democratic Party actually fighting back this time is......
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:22 PM
Aug 2012

throwing them for a loop. It used to be so easy when the Dems were just nice guys and turned the other cheek.

bluestateguy

(44,173 posts)
28. Yes, Obama and Biden are insensitive to black people
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:29 PM
Aug 2012

I'm sure that line of attack will have a lot of credibility.

RedStateLiberal

(1,374 posts)
29. Manufactured Outrage
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:30 PM
Aug 2012

Just more proof they are desperate, have nothing of substance to run on, will say anything to win, and are running the most dishonest campaign in modern history

DallasNE

(7,392 posts)
30. Great Response By Cutter
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:31 PM
Aug 2012

And it avoids the over the top language Romney surrogates use, such as "dirty liar". I guess Romney likes to lob bombs from his glass house. But the damn things are failing to go off.

Whine away Mitt. Americans hate whiners. Especially privileged whiners.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
31. what is this, like a regularly scheduled demand for an apology?
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:35 PM
Aug 2012

Cause the last time I remember Mittens indulged in a poutraged demand for an apology was on July 14. Can we expect the next one on Sept 14? Then Oct 14? November 14?

Mittens. Same as last time, babykins.



Jennicut

(25,415 posts)
32. Romney is such a crybaby. Repubs really can't take it when Dems fight back.
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:39 PM
Aug 2012

Oh, and anyone wanna still talk about replacing Biden as VP? The man is extremely tough during a campaign.

klook

(12,134 posts)
44. There was a Concerned OP with that suggestion yesterday
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:30 PM
Aug 2012

... Resulting in "hails of derisive laughter," to quote Monty Python.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
33. So, they go crying to Bush and Clinton...
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:47 PM
Aug 2012

then they cry to the media...what a couple wusses.

Romney must remember all those voices crying from his childhood when he bullied others. Isn't it amazing when they come crying over a little comment? Chain/unchain? Oh, my goodness.

Do you suppose Obama (who they called weak) cries to Michelle that they keep saying he isn't American, that he is a Muslim, that he wasn't a good student...on and on ad nauseum? Just look at the things they call/called him. Where were Bush and Clinton then?

This makes me very angry!

pa28

(6,145 posts)
34. Pirates should never ask for quarter.
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:50 PM
Aug 2012

The link at KOS illustrates how Republicans have re-defined "low" in politics.

It's pretty damn low and they lost their right to complain a loooong time ago.

madville

(7,397 posts)
36. The typical republican talking point along these lines is that the Democrats
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 05:55 PM
Aug 2012

The typical republican talking point along these lines is that the Democrats have kept generations of the poor "in chains" or "slavery" through the use of entitlements like food stamps, welfare, medicaid, etc in exchange for votes. Of course we don't believe that but I have heard it many times.

The last one I remember bringing that talking point up in the spotlight was Herman Cain during one of their debates if I remember right. I bet it will be repeated at some point in the next few days through surrogates on TV, radio, the internet, etc.

 

Vietnameravet

(1,085 posts)
38. New Low
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:09 PM
Aug 2012

I just cant contain my anger when I hear the party of Ann Coulter and Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh talk about the Democrats hitting "new lows"

I would have said, "Screw those bastards!! Is that low enough for you Repubs?"

 

jtuck004

(15,882 posts)
39. "Unchain Wall Street. They are going to put y’all back in chains.”
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:11 PM
Aug 2012


Say it loud, brother Biden.

Incitatus

(5,317 posts)
53. After what they did and are doing
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 08:55 PM
Aug 2012

I can't believe Romney has the audacity to say he wants to unchain them.

Populist_Prole

(5,364 posts)
45. I've gotten hundreds of anti-Obama email forwards that outdid each other in "new lows"
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:33 PM
Aug 2012

And yet they still come from my conservative friends and relatives. Now they're bitching. Do they really want to go there?

Check out some of these in this website that's a right wing mail forward "museum" from reader contributors who share the crap that floods their inboxes:

http://myrightwingdad.blogspot.com/

Vinca

(50,170 posts)
49. This reminds me of when they said the term "war on women" was unpatriotic.
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 06:48 PM
Aug 2012

When they've got ongoing wars on everything.

Warpy

(110,903 posts)
51. The truth always makes them scream in pain
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 08:52 PM
Aug 2012

It's like daylight, a cross or garlic to vampires.

Now if Biden wants to run with that analogy tomorrow, he can be my guest.

As long as Republicans are shrieking, he's doing something very right and needs to keep it up.

Proles

(466 posts)
54. Outrage! Outrage I say!
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 09:02 PM
Aug 2012

Meanwhile, republicans actually spout baseless nonsense on a regular basis and are rarely called out on it. I guess people are just used to it, so when a Democrat is on the offensive, it seems shocking to them.

I say keep it up.

Canuckistanian

(42,290 posts)
56. All this poutrage over bankers?
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 09:27 PM
Aug 2012

Since when do BANKERS deserve some extra loving care, ESPECIALLY after this economic meltdown?

Which was CAUSED by bankers?

ailsagirl

(22,837 posts)
57. Said the pot to the kettle!!!
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 09:52 PM
Aug 2012

If they can't stand the heat, they need to get the HELL out of the kitchen.

Hypocritical bastards


(I know--all cliches, but they fit so well)

rbrnmw

(7,160 posts)
59. The civility boat sailed decades ago in their campaigns
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 10:53 PM
Aug 2012

Willie Horton, White Water, Impeaching President Clinton, Swift Boat, on and on and on

They have a helluva lotta nerve whining to Bill Clinton about hateful politics after the shit the bastards put him through for 8+ years

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