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BumRushDaShow

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51. The point is to show the pattern

Fri Aug 3, 2012, 09:35 PM

Aug 2012

in order to discredit him as a liar and a weasel.

Old political tactic. YOU frame them first and by October, for those not paying much attention to politics, you say "Romney" to them and they will say "Isn't that the guy who was dodging taxes?".

And besides (as a UMASS grad), MA does not equal the rest of the United States and few outside of that area are probably aware, which is why there is "national news" to let them know.

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Rachel Maddow will have a breaking story today on her show (rmoney's taxes) [View all] warrior1 Aug 2012 OP

Depending on the level of this story, I wonder if we might see a VP announcement? nt Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #1

Shemp, or Curly? DCKit Aug 2012 #2

Nah warrior1 Aug 2012 #3

Someone needs to put the transcript of tonight's program here at the forum. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #4

Can someone post video or transcript? HipChick Aug 2012 #10

Hi HipChick warrior1 Aug 2012 #13

You could probably get it if you use a free US proxy. Kablooie Aug 2012 #68

I wonder if it's his testimony at a hearing looking into his cleduc Aug 2012 #5

that could be part of it warrior1 Aug 2012 #6

Romney Is A Lot Like Nixon DallasNE Aug 2012 #11

....or a "I am not a crook" moment. RagAss Aug 2012 #12

I bet the Romney campaign is already hiring sweat gland cleduc Aug 2012 #18

Mitt started to melt down during this short interview cleduc Aug 2012 #19

Reminds me of Albert Brooks in BROADCAST NEWS TeamPooka Aug 2012 #20

he is probably hot from wearing the magic long johns under that suit. rateyes Aug 2012 #36

So she has info and is going to broadcast it on a Friday night? Javaman Aug 2012 #7

I think she's opening with this story. warrior1 Aug 2012 #8

Perhaps, but still, she's opening with it on Friday evening... silvershadow Aug 2012 #9

And Friday night ends with "going to prison" eom Maeve Aug 2012 #14

"LOCKDOWN" ailsagirl Aug 2012 #58

I think Rachael don't really care ... bayareaboy Aug 2012 #17

Rachel tends to do follow ups on her own stories Merlot Aug 2012 #42

well, NBC can take it into the weekend - if they are not showing the Olympics. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #15

I'm not holding my breath slackmaster Aug 2012 #16

It has been years since she plugged a story in this way so .... TeamPooka Aug 2012 #21

She's referring to this from 2002 brooklynite Aug 2012 #22

There's nothing in your link that hints this is what Maddow is talking about. randome Aug 2012 #24

Her video clip refers to video archives from 10 years ago... brooklynite Aug 2012 #28

In that case, I hope you're wrong. randome Aug 2012 #29

you clearly don't undserstand the bloddy turf wars of shows within a channel/division TeamPooka Aug 2012 #30

And yet, I predicted what the story was... brooklynite Aug 2012 #62

This has been common knowledge for years. Ineeda Aug 2012 #33

We don't put torturers or worldwide criminal bankers in jail, so... just1voice Aug 2012 #23

If this story were actually newsworthy, MSNBC would be all over it, all day. crimson77 Aug 2012 #25

If there anything really bad they may as well hold it til closer to the election. dkf Aug 2012 #27

Rachel does the Rachel shoiw not Morning Joe.... TeamPooka Aug 2012 #31

My bet.... crimson77 Aug 2012 #32

my wet dream is a video prospectus from Bain telling you how to invest TeamPooka Aug 2012 #39

I wonder if it is the one Rev Al showed of Rmoney demanding Teddy Kennedy release his returns notadmblnd Aug 2012 #26

Video: 2004 Mitt Romney Says It’s ‘Poppycock’ To Blame President For Job Market Tx4obama Aug 2012 #35

Why didn't she show the tapes last night? magnifisense Aug 2012 #34

Can't wait malaise Aug 2012 #37

Waiting to see it... DearAbby Aug 2012 #38

Head's up! Starting in about 10 minutes... liberalla Aug 2012 #40

Told you it was something stupid crimson77 Aug 2012 #41

Away from the TV. What was it? Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #43

Old videotape from 2002 crimson77 Aug 2012 #44

Meh.... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #46

I agree. Can't believe I'm saying this, SunSeeker Aug 2012 #60

That's actually really bad for Romney. morningfog Aug 2012 #57

If he hasn't caved in by now with all his hypocrisies railsback Aug 2012 #59

It assumes that he has a sense of shame...which apparently he doesn't (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #64

Actually the issue BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #47

This is all old Boston stuff. crimson77 Aug 2012 #49

ASPCA crimson77 Aug 2012 #50

I know.. We are Devo Aug 2012 #63

The point is to show the pattern BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #51

I was just hoping for something juicy crimson77 Aug 2012 #52

The campaign season is still young. BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #53

Why are you here? demwing Aug 2012 #55

I like political discourse. crimson77 Aug 2012 #56

2002 everyone was pretty happy. Now, not so much. tsuki Aug 2012 #61

I guess you missed the Pew Poll where Obama is leading by ten points WI_DEM Aug 2012 #65

Nate Silver adjusted it to 4% crimson77 Aug 2012 #67

Fuck that, you have no real knowledge demwing Aug 2012 #66

Have you seen this thread? Son of Gob Aug 2012 #70

maybe we should slow down ...he has not been nominated yet ThomThom Aug 2012 #45

Getting the feeling he is going to get away with this. mucifer Aug 2012 #48

The Take-Away: He lied, was caught lying, and still became governor. dogknob Aug 2012 #69

How can he show something darkangel218 Aug 2012 #54

Rachel started off talking about the horse and his distancing himself from it. nilram Aug 2012 #71