Rove ‘Waffles’ On Whether He Asked Lieberman To Drop Out Of VP Consideration
Rove ‘Waffles’ On Whether He Asked Lieberman To Drop Out Of VP Consideration
Politico’s Jonathan Martin reports that Karl Rove called Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) “late last week and urged him to contact John McCain to withdraw his name from vice presidential consideration.” Citing three unnamed sources, Martin writes that Lieberman “dismissed the request” from Rove.
This morning on Fox News, host Megyn Kelly asked Rove to confirm the Politico’s report. Rove responded, “Sen. Lieberman’s camp denied it and so did my camp last night, so I guess Politico.com was wrong.” “Is that a non-denial denial?” Kelly asked. Rove said the Politico story “is not right,” but he refused to say whether he did indeed call Lieberman and what they talked about:
KELLY: Did you call him [Lieberman]?
ROVE: Uh, uh, the report is absolutely incorrect.
KELLY: Now you’re waffling. Did you call him?
ROVE: Uh. Look, I’m not going to get into who I call and don’t call. But this report that I called Senator Lieberman and told him, you call Senator McCain and withdraw from the vice presidential, is incorrect.
Growing more uncomfortable by the moment, Rove refused to answer Kelly’s repeated question about whether he talked to Lieberman. “Okay, not gonna go there,” Kelly finally conceded. Watch it:
Rove repeated throughout the interview that the Politico story was “incorrect,” but he never explained what those inaccuracies were.
Yesterday, columnist Robert Novak, one of Rove’s long-running propaganda peddlers, reported that “influential McCain backers, plus McCain himself, would pick the pro-choice liberal from Connecticut if they thought they could get away with it. But they can’t get away with it — and this has been made clear to McCain by none other than Joe Lieberman himself. ”
“Rove is pushing Romney so aggressively some folks are beginning to wonder what’s going on,” grumbled one veteran Republican strategist.
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Oh please please please please PLEASE McCain! PLEASE pick the pro-choice liberal war hawk from Connecticut! PLEASE!!!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:49 amThe truth is like the sun to a vampire like Rove. When he sees it coming toward him, he cringes and tries to hide.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:50 amRove ‘Waddles’ On Whether He Asked Lieberman To Drop Out Of VP Race
There, fixed it for you TP.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:53 amWhy didn't the shitblossom just evoke future executive privilege and refuse to answer any questions?
August 28th, 2008 at 9:57 amSo, porky is pushing for HOT STUFF to run with McCain?
Good, Joe Biden could use a well-done, thicker, juicer steak.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:57 amAnd just how is Rove going to spin Romney's previous positions on choice, gay rights, universal healthcare, etc.?
If Rove is pushing Romney, you can bet that Romney paid him to do so. For Romney, money is the answer to any question. Well, that, and his magic undies.
The Fundies view Mormonism as a cult, and ain't nothin' gonna change that for them!
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 9:57 amMcWars Says:
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Rove ‘Waddles’ On Whether He Asked Lieberman To Drop Out Of VP Race
There, fixed it for you TP.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Rove On Whether He Asked Lieberman To Drop Out Of VP Race While Eating 1/2 a Ton Of Waffles
August 28th, 2008 at 9:57 amso lemme get this straight. the first 'executive' decision a candidate makes, selecting a running mate, is too important to be left to mccain to decide, so rove is putting in his 2 cents. and the platform is too important to be left to mccain to write, so party staffers are writing it.
are there any questions he is qualified to decide?
August 28th, 2008 at 9:58 amspencers mom Says:
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The Fundies view Mormonism as a cult, and ain’t nothin’ gonna change that for them!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Which is pretty ironic , seeing as how the Fundies and what they believe in and the way they behave , aren't any different ................
August 28th, 2008 at 10:00 amI wonder if Florida Governor Charlie Crist is still on the table? How will a closet homosexual play in the Republican Conservative/Christian Right circles?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:00 amUh, TP???
Shouldn't that headline read "Rove Busy Eating Waffles..."???
Jes' askin'...
August 28th, 2008 at 10:02 amDvlsAdvocat Says:
I wonder if Florida Governor Charlie Crist is still on the table? How will a closet homosexual play in the Republican Conservative/Christian Right circles?
Chuck Todd said on MSNBC yesterday morning that, if Crist isn't picked, the "engagement" will probably be off. The rest of the panel was shocked that he stated "what dare not be said."
It was actually pretty funny... you could see Todd trying to figure out how to get those words back in his mouth.
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 10:03 amDvlsAdvocat Says:
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I wonder if Florida Governor Charlie Crist is still on the table? How will a closet homosexual play in the Republican Conservative/Christian Right circles?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Their hypocritical nature , alongside their irrational dislike for all things Dem , will drive them to rationalize and apologize away their vote for the garbage GOP ........
August 28th, 2008 at 10:04 amstjack Says:
are there any questions he is qualified to decide?
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Viagra or Cialis?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:04 amFace it. Whomever the GOP VP candidate is, that person is going to wind up POTUS. McCain would never make it four years. McCain's VP selection needs to be closely watched. This isn't simply a Veep...this is very realistically the (2nd) next POTUS.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:07 amSome people are out there shouting for Romney to get back into the fray. This is out of sheer regret. He "looked" presidential, but came unglued (remember that?) when a random reporter questioned his ties to lobbyists. And they think he can take Joe Biden?
You're better off going on tour with Rod Stewart, Mittens.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:08 amDumb Question:
If Rove is acting and influencing Repub strategy behind the scenes (and lets face it, being in the middle of the vetting process is a pretty big position):
Then, wouldn't that mar his credentials as an **ahem** independent journalist on Faux ?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:09 amThe Dream Team: McWorse, Lieberman and Rove, it becomes Moe, Larry and Curley, reprised. Sincerest apologies to the memories of the true Three Stooges, but the anology was irresistable!
August 28th, 2008 at 10:14 amImpeach Pelosi, Cheney and Bush and Save the Constitution!
These non-answer answers and non-denial denials are exactly why Rove refuses to appear before congress. He, and his attorneys, know he would be held in contempt within his first five minute.
Rove wouldn't know a straight answer if he tripped over it. Straight is not his strong suit.
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 10:16 amRove responded, “Sen. Lieberman’s camp denied it and so did my camp last night, so I guess Politico.com was wrong.”
RoverBoy has a "camp". Who knew? Or is he just referring to his butt-buddy, Jeff Gannon?
KKKarl is the new star of the Republican Kabuki Theater of the Absurd. I don't know which would be more fatal for McNumbNuts -- (1) picking Lieberman as a running-mate or (2) taking any advice that RoverBoy is peddling.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:17 amWatching McAngerManagement deal with a Veep candidate he clearly detests for the next two months especially after being told by the BushBots that he can't have his first choice would almost be worth the risk that he could actually win. Having Biden rip into Mittens over how Bain Capital makes its money would be even better.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:18 amspencers mom Says:
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Straight is not his strong suit.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:16 am
In more ways than one ........................
August 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am“Rove is pushing Romney so aggressively some folks are beginning to wonder what’s going on,” grumbled one veteran Republican strategist.
Wondering whats going on?
That's like someone wondering what the hell is wrong wrong with his car, after the tree in the front yard fell on it smashing it flat.
Bush Travesty Inc is trying to control McCain like a puppet on strings.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:21 amMCMetal Says:
Straight is not his strong suit.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:16 am
In more ways than one ……………………
Good morning, McM! My point exactly! And I agree with you about the Fundies vs. Mormons. Potato, potato.
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 10:22 amI think the lovely, syrup-slurping Mr. Rove is pushing an unexpected VP candidate: Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Romney's only plus -- besides that he could strap McCain on top of the station wagon before they head out on the campaign trail -- is that he's been "an executive," skills they see lacking not only in Sen. McCain but in both of the Democratic ticket members.
I think Rove would consider it amazingly trail-blazing to have a woman candidate, hoping to woo the three Sen. Clinton supporters who still don't see the light of day.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:25 amSorry, Romney, the vp suite has one bed, big enough for only one wife.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:29 amSomeone needs to keep an eye out for Megyn Kelly. I would bet that her days at Faux News are numbered, since she dared to question the great Karl Rove. She actually followed up on a question! No Faux News host does that!! Especially with Turdblossom!!!
Karl Rove.... is there any greater symbol of what's wrong with our democracy?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:29 amThe good news is that Lieberman won't listen to Rove. Not surprising, considering that these lowlifes are both traitorous scum.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:30 am“Rove is pushing Romney so aggressively some folks are beginning to wonder what’s going on,” grumbled one veteran Republican strategist.
Seems pretty obvious to me. Rove is a flaming homo (just like ol' Pops) and has a crush on pretty-boy Romney. Love knows no bounds.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:32 amSpeaking of "executive" experience, patty, here is a very interesting assessment of Obama's and McNumbNuts's leadership styles --> http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/aug2008/ca20080827_346382.htm?campaign_id=yhoo
I think this guy is onto something . . . and it is just one more way in which one can see how McNumbNuts represents a continuation of the GDumbya/Darth Cheney fiasco.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:33 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says:
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stjack Says:
are there any questions he is qualified to decide?
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Viagra or Cialis?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am_________________________________
Nope. Rove will tell him it has to be Enzyte.
Can't say for the rest of the country, but here in Talibama, the fundies still think McSame is going to pick Huckabee!
August 28th, 2008 at 10:40 amRove ‘Waffles’?
Is this Denny's adaptation of Bush's favorite breakfast, made from sh!t shingles?
It's what Republicans have for breakfast!
August 28th, 2008 at 10:41 amViagra or Cialis?
Which one sponsors Limpballs?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:42 amYou can't be a Republican unless you are a pathelogical liar. Can NOT be done.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:42 amtom Says:
August 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Tom, thanks for the article. The author was far too optimistic about McStain's abilities, and even he had to play the POW card on behalf of McStain, but overall a good insight into how these guys might lead.
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 10:46 amscytherius Says:
You can’t be a Republican unless you are a pathelogical liar. Can NOT be done.
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Hmmm... Republican'ts???
August 28th, 2008 at 10:49 amBillinChicago Says:
Seems pretty obvious to me. Rove is a flaming homo (just like ol’ Pops) and has a crush on pretty-boy Romney. Love knows no bounds.
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Wasn't it Tweety (C Matthews) who said Romney had "shoulders to die for"???
And that he was taken by "Fred Thompson's hint of Old Spice"???
He should have said that "hint of Old Man"...
Geez... I'm afraid my breakfast has just unanimously voted to withdraw from my stomach and deploy to the toilet...
August 28th, 2008 at 10:53 amKarl won't answer a straight question?
August 28th, 2008 at 10:55 amHe forgot.
He's not at the Bush White House any more.
It's astounding Rove is allowed to speak anywhere, given that he thumbed his nose at Congress & refused to show up. He should be arrested, not spewing his smears & being paid for it.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:00 amRove is the direct result of allowing a political dirty tricks guy to have power. He turns into a constitutional law-breaker with no sense of right or wrong. Everything is only a means to an end. And that end is winning for the elite few. Rove's vision of a permanent Republican majority was never going to be a reality, because the collective memory of the American people is that of justice, fairness and equality.
Rove is a traitor to the ideals that this country was founded on. He sold his soul long ago. Ultimately he is a weakling who will be relegated to the trash heap of history. His tactics may have succeeded in the past for the short term, but in the long term, his tactics will not be sustained.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:07 amRove Is the biggest liar in politics. Why even bother asking him. He never tells the truth. If he denies it,I'm should it's true.
Lieberman is not a very attractive candidate. He comes across and an extreme opportunist. Wasn't he just the VP candidate on the democrat side with Gore? Talk about flip flopper. Changing parties for the same slot,,,Come on. Who does he think he's fooling.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:17 amThe only reason Rove doesn't want Lieberman on the ticket is because his pro choice stance has angered religious conservatives. But I'm sure if they asked him nicely to switch positions, Lieberman would oblige, it's not like he has any principles.
http://progressiveworldreview.com
August 28th, 2008 at 11:22 amI find it hilarious that the GOP (Fox and McCain's people)still puts so much stock in what the traitor says. Political mastermind? His biggest role to date has been involved in practically every criminal aspect of the disaterous Bush Administration! He may have succeeded in stealing two elections but at what cost to our Country? Permanent majority? How'd that work out Karl? This bufoon should be the laughing stock of the GOP for what he personally has done to their "brand name" but instead they hold him up as some kind of Svengali of politcal strategy. He destroyed McCain's political aspirations in 2000 and now is embraced as though he were McCain's long lost bastard son. This "genius" will eventually be proven to be the criminal that most of the Nation allready sees him as. I say keep on keepin' on FOX and McCain! This devisive traitorous criminal is just what the GOP goons deserve for themselves. Karl Rove, poster boy for everything that is wrong with the 21st century GOP!
August 28th, 2008 at 11:31 amspencers mom Says:
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MCMetal Says:
Straight is not his strong suit.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:16 am
In more ways than one ……………………
Good morning, McM! My point exactly! And I agree with you about the Fundies vs. Mormons. Potato, potato.
PEACE
August 28th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Mornin'
Sorry about the time lapse in replying , but I've been having computer issues lately ; this piece of crap Compaq is like the GOP.
But I refuse to expose my Alienware to the viruses running rampant on the internet..........
August 28th, 2008 at 11:53 amthey should always run an animated ending when interviewing this twisted fcuk -
buda, buda, buda, buda, That's All Folks...(music loney toons) ta, ta, ta, ta...ta, ta...ta, ta, ta, taaaaa.
August 28th, 2008 at 12:20 pmI agree PLEASE pick libermann, that should finish even the most die hard conservative.
August 28th, 2008 at 12:23 pmMCMetal Says:
"... this piece of crap Compaq is like the GOP..."
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Whoa... it steals all the spare change off your dresser top at night and runs around hitting on 12 yr olds?
August 28th, 2008 at 4:37 pm