Looks like the democRATS are fleeing the mother ship in droves. What's the message here for the Commander-in-Chief and Head-of-the-Party?
Four years ago, President Obama's coronation in Denver was a big, happy party.
More than 84,000 Democrats attended Obama's nomination speech at Invesco Field, waiting for hours in a long, snaking line to see the Illinois senator's address among Greek-looking columns, and no one in attendance seemed to heed the conservative mockery they invited.
Denver's streets were filled with political revelers, cabbing from party to party. Somewhere, Kanye West was around.
In 2012, the mood will undoubtedly be festive, but the convention has been beset by a string of bad news in its planning stages.
Over the past few days, a handful of Democratic candidates and elected officials have announced, through their campaigns, that they will not attend the 2012 convention in Charlotte, to be held Sept. 3-6.
Most notable among them is Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., who championed Obama as one of his primary endorsers and top surrogates in 2008. "You can't underestimate the importance of Claire McCaskill to this campaign," senior Obama campaign adviser Anita Dunn said in June 2008.
The growing list of Democratic truants includes Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.; Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va; West Virginia Gov. Early Ray Tomblin; Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah; Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.., ABC's Elizabeth Hartfield reported on Tuesday.
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Democrats Skip Out, Adding to Convention Woes
Started by Tejano, Jun 27 2012 08:05 PM
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 08:05 PM
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 08:07 PM
That Fucking NRA
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 08:08 PM
They messed up a NASCAR race at a local speedway.
What goes around, comes around and around and around and around. Too many left turns.
What goes around, comes around and around and around and around. Too many left turns.
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 08:28 PM
It is almost enough to turn the cars around and race right.They messed up a NASCAR race at a local speedway.
What goes around, comes around and around and around and around. Too many left turns.
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 09:06 PM
Linda Lingle isn't going to Tampa. To be honest, it is a long way.
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Posted 27 June 2012 - 10:35 PM
Cunning Lingle.Linda Lingle isn't going to Tampa. To be honest, it is a long way.
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