Kingston refuses to correct reference to ‘Demoncrats.’
By on Sep 5th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Kingston refuses to correct reference to ‘Demoncrats.’
In a statement released over the summer recess, Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) referred to Democrats as “Demoncrats.” “Demoncrats and Republicans Split Over Government Healthcare,” the statement read. A Kingston spokeswoman called it a mistake and an “obvious typo,” but CQ reports:
Typo? Probably. But apparently not one Kingston’s office cares to correct. A month after its initial posting, the “typo” statement not only is still on Kingston’s House Web site, it’s been moved to a prominent spot on the opening page.
UPDATE: ThinkProgress spoke to Kingston’s spokeswoman who said that a correction would be sent out “right now.”
UPDATE II: The statement has now been corrected.
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“Demoncrats” and “Defeatocrats” are specific sub-sets of registered Democrats — I doubt Kingston is referring to ALL Democrats — so, don’t go all crazy, people.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:32 amFor the record, Kingston is not 13 years old either. See “UPDATE” as well.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:33 amOK, now, this is just infantile. It’s one thing to encounter this sort of behavior on a public blog, but it’s entirely different when our elected governmental representatives start this sort of puerile name-calling.
To quote Olbermann quoting Welch, “have you no sense of decency, sir?”.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:34 amMore childish douchebaggery from our Republican brothers and sisters.
I say let it stay on his site, it says more about him than anyone else.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:34 amAnd, predictably, Shakey actually tries to defend this deplorable behavior. What a sad little man.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:35 amThis post is absolutely retarded. This is the grown up version of grade school pettiness. Even if this was purposeful, whining like an 8 year old with a skinned knee is certainly showing why our party can’t win elections without the Republicans screwing up so bad that there is no other possibility.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:36 amA Kingston spokeswoman called it a mistake and an “obvious typo
Folks, take a second to look at your keyboards.
Notice how far away from each other the “o”, “n”, and “c” keys are.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:39 amI don’t know whether I am pleased over predicting that Republicans would start using the made up word, or just plain tired of this shit.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:40 amThank you, TP, for deleting the “13 year old” post : )
September 5th, 2007 at 10:41 amNotice how far away from each other the “oâ€, “nâ€, and “c†keys are.
Comment by TripMaster Monkey — September 5, 2007 @ 10:39 am
Maybe they are using an American Standard Keyboard, instead of the qwerty keyboard? Or perhaps they are idiots, I report you decide.
LOL
September 5th, 2007 at 10:42 amhey! he’s from GA. what do you expect? spelling is not really their “strong suit”
September 5th, 2007 at 10:43 am>This post is absolutely retarded.
You’re probably right.. its TP’s eqivalent of a newflash about a Parish Hilton jailhouse panty shot….. I suppose choosing between this and a newsflash about a flash, id rather have this..
September 5th, 2007 at 10:43 am#4, I agree. It makes him look childish and stupid.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:44 amFrom Georgia? Oh you mean the state that is still living in pre-colonial days? Does the shoe fit? I think it does.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:44 amThose republickers are so funny!
September 5th, 2007 at 10:46 amOkay. All dem reps websites should read ‘dochebag’ whenever they refer to a repuglican my name.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:46 amThe typo has been fixed already. End of story.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:48 amWhat’s the big deal? Call it truth in advertising……
September 5th, 2007 at 10:50 amThanks for the UPDATE.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:50 amKingston’s spokeswoman called again and said that because of the fact that she has 6 fingers on each hand, she accidently hit the ‘n’ key.
Honest mistake people. Can you imagine having 6 fingered hands? Give her a break!
September 5th, 2007 at 10:57 am“Thank you…for…the “13 year old  : )
Comment by Jake D. — September 5, 2007″
September 5th, 2007 at 10:57 amC’mon! That wasn’t a typo, just an example of Childish GOP mentality…
September 5th, 2007 at 10:58 amComment by BOBH — September 5, 2007 @ 10:46 am
Motion to reconsider is laid upon the table without prejudice!
September 5th, 2007 at 10:59 amI’d hate to see what is lurking in Jack’s closet; this guy is probably another Larry Graig in the making.
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September 5th, 2007 at 11:01 amJack Kingston (R-GA) is a whining asshat that should be taken out in next election assuming Dems can field a credible candidate.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:01 amA TYPO? DEMON-CRATS?
Thinkprogress is worked up over a typo?
Sure, point it out to them, but it’s NOT NEWS.
Most of the time thinkprogress is great, but sometimes it’s petty and stupid.
This would be one of those petty and stupid times.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:01 amHey the republic666ans stole my idea, pretty typical. God help this country stave off the so called Christ666ian, conserv666ative republic666ans.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:03 amdave rywall sez:
For the last time, goddamnit, it’s not a typo.
One: Take a good look at your keyboard.
Two: from the lede above:
Three: Jack Kingston has a history of this childish behavior. From the CQ link:
One plus two plus three equals intentional. Quit calling it a “typo”.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:06 amI wonder if the “Republi-cant’s” that can’t seem to follow their own election pledges fall under the “Republican” umbrella?
“Republi-don’ts” – those that refuse to do what they promise, like eliminating the deficit or standing up to the extremists that run their party.
“Re-thug-licans” – those that blame everyone else for the problems they caused.
“Republi-” – female Republicans that hate the idea of other women making choices for themselves.
“Republi-cons” – Republicans that refuse to follow the laws they hold others responsible for breaking. You know, like Congressman Gingrich and his sleeping with his staffer while impeaching Pres. Clinton for having sex with an intern.
“Republi-dumbs” – Republicans that blindly follow other Republicans because they can’t think for themselves. They drink so much kool-aide, they actually think Pres. Bush’s failures are a GOOD thing! Ha!
So many species, just one main party for them all. . . . .
September 5th, 2007 at 11:08 amDrywall Dave?
September 5th, 2007 at 11:12 amIs that you?
My god man, I thought you’d gone to that big bucket of joint compound in the sky!
How’s it hanging, man?
Ar ar ar…..
Real demons call themselves….Republcans
NOT a typo. :-D
September 5th, 2007 at 11:15 amWhat do you expect from a Republicunt?
Ooohh look, ain’t I clever? I can be a Georgia Representative!
September 5th, 2007 at 11:16 amThat Kingston sure is a sweet fella. Is he on Craig’s list?
September 5th, 2007 at 11:18 amKingston must be a troll blogger. “Demoncrats”…though it is nice to see a Repub congressmen acting childish instead of acting on children.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:30 amHellOOOOoooooOOooO DEMONCRATS:)
September 5th, 2007 at 11:36 amWhile I don’t usually defend the state of Georgia, you all should know that there are actually some well-educated democrats here, and we can spell. I am not in Kingston’s district, so I can’t vote against him, unfortunately. My representative, Hank Johnson, is one of the ten original co-sponsors of H. Res. 333 to impeach Dick Cheney. There’s hope for the south yet.
September 5th, 2007 at 11:46 amtakes one to know one Mr. Kingston.
September 5th, 2007 at 12:09 pmThis is no big deal to me, actually. Most of his moron constituents probably cannot read anyway.
September 5th, 2007 at 12:42 pmso “big jack” won’t care when I refer to gop members as re-pussy-can’ts? he won’t piss and moan about “political witchhunts” like the rest of his lame, sissy caucus does?
how pathetic, exactly, have all the repussycant’s become??
September 5th, 2007 at 12:45 pmHey #34 – Georgia Dem! Dittoo & me too! There are more of us than Mr. Kingston knows about – even way up here in the N. GA mtns., and we’re coming out of the closet en masse real soon. I’ve lived in GA all of my life and am stunned at the degree of ignorance that pervades… to Mr. Kingston I can only recommend that he lay off of the tooth bleach, get out his resume’ and remember an old southern expression “the wind doesn’t blow up the same dogs butt forever” – byebye Jack@##!
September 5th, 2007 at 1:58 pmREDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) – Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu failed to appear Wednesday for a bail hearing and a judge issued a new warrant for his arrest.
Hsu forfeits the $2 million bail he posted last week.
Hsu’s lawyer said he doesn’t know where his client is.
Hsu had been a fugitive in California for 15 years during which time he became a top donor to Democratic candidates, including presidential contenders Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.
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September 5th, 2007 at 2:10 pmDemorats and felons make a great team
Come on, people! Let the Replicans enjoy their typos. They have so little to live for.
September 5th, 2007 at 2:19 pmWhat a piece of shit.
September 5th, 2007 at 3:17 pmKingston must have been typing this headline in the men’s room of his local airport… couldn’t stop his foot from tapping.
September 5th, 2007 at 4:15 pmRepublicants
September 5th, 2007 at 5:50 pmJack ( Me Off ) Kingston sounds like a typical redneck cracker who should just crawl back into his trailer and STFU.
Jack is a Jagoff.
September 5th, 2007 at 10:49 pmTHAT IS NO TYPO –
the “N” key is no where near the C or O keys
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September 6th, 2007 at 3:19 pm