Other side promotes Cheney endorsement
How unpopular does Barack Obama's campaign believe President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are?
Just after Cheney made one of his first appearances on the trail today in Wyoming in support of Republican candidates, Obama's camp sent out a video of him offering "his unequivocal support for John McCain and Sarah Palin."
"And in three days we'll choose a new steward for the presidency and begin a new chapter in our history. It’s the biggest decision that we make together as Americans. A lot turns on the outcome. I believe the right leader for this moment in history is Senator John McCain. John is a man who understands the danger facing America. He’s a man who has looked into the face of evil and not flinched. He’s a man who’s comfortable with responsibility and has been since he joined the armed forces at the age of 17. He’s earned our support and confidence, and the time is now to make him commander-in-chief. I’m delighted to support John McCain and I’m pleased that he's chosen a running mate with executive talent, toughness and common sense, our next vice president in Sarah Palin," Cheney said.
With Bush's popularity at record lows, and Cheney even less popular, McCain has not asked them to appear with him at any rallies this campaign.
At a rally this afternoon in Pueblo, Colo., Obama weighed in on the Cheney endorsement, mentioning what quickly became a joke about Cheney not being in public very often.
"President Bush is sitting out the last few days before the election. But earlier today, Dick Cheney (boos) came out of his undisclosed location (laughter) and hit the campaign trail. He said that he is, and I quote, 'delighted to support John McCain,' " Obama said.
"I’d like to congratulate Senator McCain on this endorsement (more laughter) because he really earned it. That endorsement didn’t come easy. Senator McCain had to vote 90 percent of the time with George Bush and agree with Dick Cheney to get it. He served as Washington’s biggest cheerleader for going to war in Iraq, and supports economic policies that are no different from the last eight years. So Senator McCain worked hard to get Dick Cheney’s support.
"But here’s my question for you, Colorado: do you think Dick Cheney is delighted to support John McCain because he thinks John McCain is going to bring change? Do you think John McCain and Dick Cheney have been talking about how to shake things up in Washington, get rid of the lobbyists, put Halliburton on the sidelines, and the old boys club in Washington?
"Come on. Colorado, we know better. After all, it was just a few days ago that Senator McCain said that he and President Bush share a 'common philosophy.' And we know that when it comes to foreign policy, John McCain and Dick Cheney share a common philosophy that thinks that empty bluster from Washington will fix all of our problems, and a war without end in Iraq is the way to defeat Osama bin Laden and the al Qaeda terrorists who are in Afghanistan and Pakistan and who killed 3,000 Americans.
"So George Bush may be in an undisclosed location, but Dick Cheney’s out there on the campaign trail because he’d be delighted to pass the baton to John McCain. He knows that with John McCain you get a twofer: George Bush’s economic policies and Dick Cheney’s foreign policy – but that’s a risk that the American people cannot afford to take."
UPDATE: Tucker Bounds, a McCain spokesman, responded by referencing the reports that Obama and Cheney are distant cousins -- something Obama has joked about.
“Barack Obama and Dick Cheney aren't just cousins, they’ve shared support for the Bush energy policy and the out-of-control spending that John McCain has fought to oppose,” Bounds said in a statement.
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Now could we get a nice photo with McCain and Cheney together? Joe, are you here today? Joe, the Plumber, are you here today? Joe?
Sorry, Sarah, your nice clothes are still in the belly of the plane.
what a friggin joke this administration is the two BOOBS or CHIMPANZEES running this country the WAR MONGERS and Big Rich Oilmen this country has really gone down the CRAPPER with those two IDIOTS in charge they ought to kick both of them hard in their rears back to where they came from,have them crawl back under the rock like the Snakes they are
Listen to the men that knows better about the intention of Terrorists for America not the rumors that flying around from the other side.
Cheney is evil incarnate; a cellar-dwelling troll who emerges into the light only to feed on fresh blood. He was likely one of the architects of 9-11. He then led the charge into Iraq, promoted torture at Gitmo and Abu Ghraib, wiretapped American citizens and decimated the Constitution (Military Commission Act, the stripping of habeus corpus, The Patriot Act, etc,). He would love to see Iran turned into glass with nukes. He's a world-class loser and disgrace to America. I look forward to his war crimes trial at the Hague.
Looks like we're in for another 4-8 years of lies and cheats, except this time it'll be the Democrats. And we thought all those Bush backers were mis-informed, now the masses are drinking the Obama kool-aid with little regard for intellectual discourse or analysis of the facts. It will be fun counting the number of promises that will be broken during the Obama adminstration. More healthcare, education and tax relief? HA HA HA - Don't count on it at all. (Besides, Congress has much more control of the economy than the President, but people are too ignorant to realize this.) Obama will be making a mess of the economy like Bush did of Iraq.
It would be nice to have a President who can pronounce the word "nuclear" correctly.
McCain has been able to keep Bush dummied-up and out of sight, but apparently Uncle Dick slipped his leash!
Between Palin's toxicity and Cheney's universal unpopularity, McCain must really be enjoying the last few days of the campaign . . .
If only "nuclear" was the only thing that he said incorrectly. The last eight years have been a triumph of ignorance. Hopefully this time around tolerance, openess, and intelligence will win out. And don't forget, if the republicans win this one, we will have yet another VP who, while out hunting, can shoot someone in the face. Palin will go one better and field dress them too.
Dick Cheney is a true living example of EVIL. Cheney's endorsement of McCain & Palin is the same as an endorsement by Satan himself. Cheney is the most hated man in America. He is the man 'behind the curtain' of the Bush Regime. In 80 days Cheney will slither back into the hole he crawled out of. All of his evil policies have cost the USA Trillions of $ and thousands of wasted American Soldiers lives, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of dead innocent Iraqi civilians. I wish Cheney a long slow painful death before he burns in the fires of hell.
George Bush = Evil and Stupid / John McCain = Evil and Angry / Sara Palin = Evil and Clueless /
Dick Cheney = Evil and Calculating
The others work for Satan, But THIS ONE is VERY CLOSE to being LIKE HIM. Remember, Satin is a VERY SERIOUS opponent. It's REALLY these FACELESS players in THE BACKGROUND, that RUN the REPUBLICAN MONSTER!
cheney's reputation as a buffoon is solidified. thank god, he did nothing to tarnish that, as a vote for obama would have made everything a tad ambiguous. nope, just a solid buffoon. a liar. a person of bad judgement and character. a lout. a buffoon who watched over a world falling to pieces.
You people shouldn't make fun of a proud veteran of the Civil War.
The President has lots of control on hurting the economy when he commits trillions for a war. He just can't do much to get it out of the toilet, even by dumping billions on Wall St. Obama will do with healthcare, education and tax relief as much as Congress allows. His promise for a draw down in Iraq is the one in his control.
Amen IndyPennedlt. Its exactly what I think. We don't need socalists running this country.
Change we need.
Change is all you'll have once I'm elected. More waffles, anyone?
Oh my God, was that mic on?
--Barack Obama
Cheney's endorsement will do wonders for McShame's self-proclaimed reformer image.
Yeah, we don't need socialist running the country thats for sure. We just need the WARMONGERS to keep the job. Latest estimates are $11MILLION DOLLARS A MINUTE to conduct the war in Iraq. 4,100 + AMERICAN LIVES and counting. Now thats a REAL redistribution of wealth Yeah, we don't need no STINKIN SOCIALISTS.
Despite what the Republican talking points say, Obama is NOT a Socialist. Get over it.
Proven right by ignorance again...the President can't commit trillions to war without the approval of Congress. The Democrats in Congress voted for the war and continued spend on it as did Republicans. And to claim they were duped by Bush? Please - if they're that dumb they shouldn't be in Congress voting. The same holds for healthcare, education, etc. Congress must approve spend on such propositions, and they should be held as accountable for their individual decisions/actions as the President. Somehow the mainstream media and public seem to ignore this responsibility......(thanks for supporting my points 'dumb').
Cheney sure knows a lot about terrorist, he is one. Oh and McCain gave $448,000.00 and Bill Ayers gave $80,000.00 to the same PLO group, the same PLO that wants to destroy Israel! McCain is just as much a terrorist lover!
Republican Congress voted for war and the President gets 60 days of commiting troops before he needs Congress to approve. Some Dems in Congress were held to task for supporting Bush on Iraq. Kerry and Hillary lost for it. You can't blame the media and hide in ignorance forever.
Iraq war vote
Party Ayes Nays PRES No Vote
Republican 215 6 0 2
Democratic 82 126 0 1
Independent 0 1 0 0
TOTALS 297 133 0 3