Politico’s Mike Allen: McCain camp ‘excited’ for Bush to speak.
By on Sep 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Politico’s Mike Allen: McCain camp ‘excited’ for Bush to speak.
Tonight, President Bush will address the GOP convention via satellite at 9:30 p.m. EDT. His speech was rescheduled from Monday due to Hurricane Gustav. In an interview with ThinkProgress today, Politico’s Mike Allen said “the people here definitely want [Bush] to talk” and that they “are very excited about it.” Allen said the McCain campaign is also “excited” for Bush to address the crowd:
Q: Is McCain’s camp excited about Bush coming to speak?
ALLEN: I think they are, because they know the positive effect of this convention, and they want this crowd to be happy. And it’s not as if people are going to forget that Senator McCain is a Republican, so they might as well have whatever benefit there is to that.
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And they just can’t wait for Bush to spill his heavenly man love all over them.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:34 pmDoes anyone know what station is filming the feed from the Republican convention? I wonder if they are going to pan the crowd. It will be fun to watch. If they don’t pan the crowd, that will mean that there is no crowd.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:34 pmI would just love to see the Dixie Chicks addressing the RNC Convention.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:36 pmLOL!
Break out the pink boas!!
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:40 pm.
Are we safer NOW than we were 8 years ago?
Are we More Free NOW than we were 8 years ago?
Are we less “in hawk” NOW than we were 8 years ago?
Is Al-CID-DUH less prevalent NOW than they were 8 years ago?
Are there less terrorist strikes worldwide NOW than there were 8 years ago?
Is America more respected worldwide NOW than it was 8 years ago?
…
And we eagerly await George Worst Bush to explain where those WMD’s went to and why fightin’ them there is better and why securing our “HOMELAND” is paramount to Liberty and exactly who counts your votes?
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September 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 pmYes, they’re excited like a mouse gets excited when it sees a cat. So excited it can’t run fast enough to get away!
PEACE
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 pmI’m sure they are. About as excited as a bunch of nudists are to have a porcupine at a picnic. He’s about as welcome as a skunk at a family picnic. He’s about as welcome as a bull in a china shop. Mike Allen is a moron and anyone who listens to him knows it.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pmyeah right, that’s why he’s not even going to attend in person and cheny convieneintly has to leave the country……pretty transparent if you ask me.
It’s like mcdonalds…..I’m lovin it.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pmIs it typical form for the murderer to attend the victim’s funeral?
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pmThe Shadow Says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 pmI would read your post more often if they weren’t bold.
Q: Is McCain’s camp excited about Bush coming to speak?
- - Hell yeah they are!
ANYTHING to detract from Palin-drone, Troopergate, Bristol-baby, Bridge-gate, Bristol-baby2.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 pmI am so excited. His speeches make me either laugh or cry, and not in a good way.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:46 pmBe aware! If you get too excited there may be danger in the men’s room!
Seriously, what the hell can that man say (honestly and honorably) that would excite those folks?
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:48 pmHa, that’s a brilliant observation. How funny that thier black magic has backfired on them.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:48 pmIt is not WHAT he says, it is WHATEVER he says, excites these fools.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:49 pmPolitico is mostly a mouth-piece for fascist corporate greed and the Bush gangster regime.
O/T: why is TP not talking about the St. Paul police riot against peaceful anti-war demonstrators in front of the GOP convention hall? Amy Goodman and two of her producers from Democracy Now were brutually arrested. (They finally were released after being charged). The St. Paul police seem to be aiming their harrassment at the independent media. Visit other sites besides TP to find out what is really going on…
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:50 pmBut will McSame give us another photo op of “The Hug”?
I think not, that POS is pure poison.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 pmGetting excited over a Bush speech? They are the party of low expectations. I guess that’s why they’re not unhappy over Miss Wassilla.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm#16 Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre asks:
Shhh…
The only “Good Journalists” are silent journalists.
Haven’t you been paying attention?
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September 2nd, 2008 at 1:55 pmI’m stealing a quote from Chris Rock from a past GOP convention when Dole came out o speak, but I’m pretty sure it’ll work.”I haven’t seen this many white people clap since Gerry Cooney won the first round of the Holmes Cooney fight.” Or something like that.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:55 pmIn an interview with ThinkProgress today, Politico’s Mike Allen said “the people here definitely want [Bush] to talk” and that they “are very excited about it.”
Simple pleasures …………………….
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:55 pmljm Says:
Seriously, what the hell can that man say (honestly and honorably) that would excite those folks?
Well, if you add those qualifiers, honestly and honorably, Bush won’t be able to say anything at all.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:57 pmWith Bush addressing via remote, that means we won’t get a picture of McCain planting a big, wet, juicy kiss on him.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:59 pmALLEN: I think they are, because they know the positive effect of this convention, and they want this crowd to be happy. And it’s not as if people are going to forget that Senator McCain is a Republican, so they might as well have whatever benefit there is to that.
Exactly what benefit would that be anyway? Bush’s own party can’t stand him, and that goes for most of the rest of the country as well.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 2:00 pmWill McIIIrd give Bush the clap after his speech?
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:01 pmI watched a little of the convention (that’s all theres been) and it doesn’t take long for the Republicans to lie. Really, it’s hard to take.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:03 pmJust this morning Ron Paul said it was shameful the Republicans ran up a larger defecit than Bill Clinton. Clinton left with a surplus.
Even the person who is supposed to be the most “outside” truth telling conservative can’t help but lie about their record.
I’ll watch bits and pieces but my bullshit meter is going to burn out!
Perhaps the McCain camp would like to replay this Bush 2000 RNC Flashback:
“So when I put my hand on the Bible, I will swear to not only uphold the laws of our land, I will swear to uphold the honor and dignity of the office to which I have been elected, so help me God.”
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:05 pmMeanwhile, back in the real world, from TPM:
“Gallup has Obama moving to 50% for the first time ever, with an 8 point margin over John McCain (50% - 42%). Meanwhile, Rasmussen has Obama at 51% with a 6 point margin when ‘leaners’ are factored in (51%-45%).”
Does anyone else think it’s possible that JulieAnnie’s speech was moved to Wednesday because he’s going to be Palin’s replacement? I can hear it now “POW, no 9/11, no POW, no 9/11″ ad nauseum.
PEACE
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:05 pmMcCain camp ‘excited’ for Bush to speak.
Major BS. Hell, those idiot conventioneers don’t want to hear anyone speak unless it concerns
* free food
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:07 pm* free liquor
* free hookers (female)
* free hookers (male)
Speaking of flashbacks. Van Halen has let it be known that they didn’t appreciate McCain using their song “Right Now.” The funny thing about this is, in 2004 Bush used this song. Wow, it’s hard to believe that these two republicans can be such polar opposites.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:10 pmFor the Republicans this is the point in the cartoon where Wile E Coyote stops running, shrugs and stands still as the Acme Safe falls down, crushing him flat. As we are privileged to watch the final implosion of the Republican party, we sit and wonder why they could Possibly do this to themselves. As Always:
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 pmImpeach Pelosi, Cheney and Bush and Save the Constitution!
Check this one out spencers mom
more objective than zog, etc.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:13 pmRich H !~ thanks for the reminder….
The RUC LyingBastardOMeter will remain unplugged and tarped for the duration of the BSFest in Minneapolis…
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:20 pmAh, the Strict Father will grace the convention from the big screen.
Bush will be his usual hyper-partisan, win at all cost competitive self. That means lots of lumps for Congress. The Principal may even call them back from recess early.
I hops a little dog shows up to pull the curtain on the Wizard of Waco? Why, he’s just a mean, violent bully with five more months in office…
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:28 pmthe Lone Voice of Reason Says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pmIt is not WHAT he says, it is WHATEVER he says, excites these fools.
It’s that creepy Authoritarian Daddy Love thing.
There are many different sorts of “excitement.”
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pmMolly Ivins said the way to stop a dog from breaking into the hen house was to tie a dead chicken around it’s neck an leave it to rot. We need to tie W around the neck of McSame leave it to rot. M
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 pmMcSame = W
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 pmmike allen is so hopped up on ritalin that he will believe any turd they shove down his throat.
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:20 pm