Mahoney a no-show for debate.
By on Oct 24th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Mahoney a no-show for debate.
A sell-out crowd at the Forum Club in West Palm Beach did not get what they came for this afternoon. A scheduled debate between Florida congressman Tim Mahoney (D) and his Republican challenger Tom Rooney did not take place as scheduled because Mahoney did not show up. He objected to the presence of TV cameras. Mahoney, who has admitted to having multiple affairs and may have paid off one of his mistresses, said the cameras would create a “circus” atmosphere. Rooney attended today had the entire event to himself, responding to questions posed by the moderator.
Update ABC reports that Mahoney demanded his mistress "attend fundraisers and 'tease c-ck' to bring in more donations from the male members of the public." He also reportedly demanded that she "engage in sexual conduct with another woman for his enjoyment."
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October 24th, 2008 at 11:20 pmIf Mahoney loses I won’t complain. The man is a disgrace to his office, his family, his party and humanity. We’ll pick up more than enough seats to offset this asshole’s loss. No loss as far as I’m concerned.
October 24th, 2008 at 11:27 pmGood for the goose. Good for the gander. He needs to go, whether he has a D or a R behind his name. It’s time for real CHANGE!
October 24th, 2008 at 11:31 pmThis moron Mahoney was a Republican his entire life until he switched all of a sudden back in 2004.
October 24th, 2008 at 11:56 pmProbably figured it would be easier to get elected as a Democrat.
Mahoney the Phoney. Closet (R) neocon trying to ride the coattails of of the (D)emocrats.
October 24th, 2008 at 11:58 pmHe can go the way of LIEberman, we don’t need him.
Off with his head. We don’t need or want people like this in the Democratic party. Besides, he’s been more of a Republican than a Democrat in his lifetime. I say the Republicans can have him back.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:00 amDon’t need ‘im. Don’t want ‘im.
Kick ‘im to the curb.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:09 amWow. Just, wow.
Talk about an election where “None of the above” should win.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:10 amThis is not the behavior of one whose formal title includes the word “Honorable”. I hope he loses, and that the people in his district are well-represented by whoever wins.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:11 amOT- But relevent. Here is a good Newsweek article.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:11 amhttp://www.newsweek.com/id/165507/page/1
Good riddance.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:12 amOVERWHELMING DEMOCRATIC VOTER TURNOUT.
THEY CAN’T STEAL IT IF IT’S NOT CLOSE.
IT CAN’T BE CLOSE.
.
good bill maher tonight.
take the advice of tim robbins seriously.
EVERYBODY MUST VOTE.
it’s not a done deal…
that’s all… g’nite.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:16 amMahoney, he’s nothing but a low down, dirty dealing, back stabbing, larcenous, perverted worm! Hanging’s too good for him! Burning’s too good for him! He should be torn into little bitsy pieces and buried alive!
Shitty politicians (which is most of them) always find ways to bring out the best in me.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:18 amI agree with the commenters above. This guy is an unmitigated scumbag, and he doesn’t deserve to represent the people of Florida in Congress. Rooney is a garden-variety Republican whom we’ll need to oust with a DECENT Democrat in 2010.
More Democrats, BETTER Democrats!
October 25th, 2008 at 12:27 amEwwww. Let the process eliminate him! Amazing that the guy hasn’t crawled away to hide in shame, but we all know some political people have no sense of limits…
October 25th, 2008 at 12:34 amMr. Evil Says:
Hanging’s too good for him! Burning’s too good for him!
He should be torn into little bitsy pieces and buried alive!
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Stern!!! STERN!!!
October 25th, 2008 at 12:46 amThis moron needs to go. I could give two hoots in Hell if he is a Dem or a R. If I were in that district I’d vote for the R and I don’t even know who it is.
October 25th, 2008 at 1:10 amThe Republic of Stupidity Says: #16
You remember. That movie is a classic!
October 25th, 2008 at 1:41 amI have never known him to do anything immoral… see? Unless maybe the Preschooler’s Prostitute Ring…
And he has never done anything illegal… unless you count all the times he sold dope disguised as a nun.
October 25th, 2008 at 2:12 amTease Cock? Not the woman I saw.
October 25th, 2008 at 2:24 amLiberal or progressive does not mean you leave your morals and ethics at the door – just the opposite – I have no respect for anyone who cheats on their spouce.
I lost all respect on John Edwards on that one….I understand that it is a personal matter, and none of my business, but I would never, ever, cheat on my wife.
32 years and loving each other more daily
October 25th, 2008 at 2:37 amI’m sure that he was ‘preying’ in a church somewhere; just too busy to attend the debate.
October 25th, 2008 at 7:10 amMahoney was elected in 2006, replacing Mark Foley (of the page emailing scandal). It’s been hard for Democrats to get elected in Florida, and we were all delighted with his victory. Mahoney describes himself as a born-again Christian and a “family values” guy. His behavior is sickening, and I’ve heard his wife is filing for divorce. Good for her! But the worst thing about this guy is the hypocrisy, and it doesn’t matter which side of the aisles that occurs on (remember Vitter). I saw the “debate” with Tom Rooney last night. He’s actually fairly reasonable for a Republican. Sure hate to lose that Dem seat in the House.
October 25th, 2008 at 8:57 amBuckie Boy Says:
I lost all respect on John Edwards on that one….I understand that it is a personal matter, and none of my business, but I would never, ever, cheat on my wife.
32 years and loving each other more daily
October 25th, 2008 at 2:37 am
The way it should be …………You’re both very lucky people.
BTW
Mahoney is a d0uchebag ………
October 25th, 2008 at 10:16 amI wonder if there’s a Green party candidate running. If so, that’s where people, in that district, should place their vote.
I think Greens should be working to be a strong caucus WITHIN the Democratic party, anyway.
October 25th, 2008 at 10:28 amWhy has this guy not quit yet? Unbelievable. What a scumbag.
October 25th, 2008 at 10:46 amThrow out the sleazeballs, regardless of party. There are many CorporaDemocrats that need to clean up their act. Included are:
Max Baucus
Kent Conrad
Evan Bayh
Harry Reid
Mary Landrieu
Spending over $5 billion on races has distorted the impact and influence of money.
October 25th, 2008 at 10:49 amWAIT! WAIT! EVERYONE. HE SHOULD USE THE DAVID VITTER DEFENSE. JUST STROLL OUT TO A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH HIS WIFE STANDING BEHIND HIM WEARING A LEOPARD COLORED DRESS AND EXPRESS HIS REGRET. IT WORKS FOR THE REPUBLICANS. US DEMORCRATS SAYS HE HAS TO GO
October 25th, 2008 at 10:55 amWhat a worthless dooshbag. He deserves to lose this race.
October 25th, 2008 at 12:12 pm#6. By saying “off with his head” as you did you just threatened the life of a sitting member of Congress. We complain when the Repignofascists make similar comments about Barack Obama, yet you think its ok for you to make the same threat?? I’d suggest you listen to Rush the rest of the campaign so you can pick up more pointers on being a putz.
October 25th, 2008 at 1:34 pmCurlew Says:
#6. By saying “off with his head” as you did you just threatened the life of a sitting member of Congress.
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Get over yourself. Bilbo didn’t threaten anybody’s life.
You’re coming across like a concern troll.
October 25th, 2008 at 2:14 pm#33:
If Curlew is a Concern Troll, I gladly join him in that category when I say two wrongs do not make a right and ‘off with their head’ means decapitation which means death, so yes, he did in fact threaten this douchbag’s life. You can’t pick and choose what your words mean, no matter how much you would like to try to.
With that said, I say let the douchbag lose his seat. Yes, it was a big pickup from Foley, but this c*mstain could definitely use to be sent packing and hopefully a good Democrat allowed to take his place. Misanthropes of both parties should be sent home for the good of the nation. Period.
October 26th, 2008 at 1:55 am