Posted on 09/19/2014 3:20:17 PM PDT by John Semmens
Long time Democratic Party operative Bob Beckel says GOP hopes of taking control of both Houses of Congress will be thwarted by an "October surprise."
"Republicans who are counting on the President's unpopularity to spark a vote against Congressional Democrats are in for a rude awakening," Beckel predicted. "On Sunday, November 2nd President Obama will go on national TV and announce his resignation. Relieved of this albatross, embattled Democrats should be able to cruise to the finish line on top on November 4th."
"Then on the third day, November 5th, President Obama will rise like Jesus did, and resume his role as the country's leader," Beckel bragged. "The genius of the plan is that just saying you resign on TV is not an official act under our laws. It is analogous to a political promise—it has no weight and can be broken at the discretion of the promise-maker. Meanwhile, the objective of the phony resignation will have been accomplished: the Democrats retain control of the Senate and take back the majority in the House."
Beckel conceded that a November announcement wasn't strictly an October surprise, but argued that "it fits the spirit of the concept while employing Obama's uniquely persuasive political talents. Remember, he got into office in 2008 by promising hope and change. Even though the changes he's introduced have not brought hope to the majority of Americans, voters still reelected him in 2012. This ploy will enable him to turn the tables on the GOP and add dozens of Republican Congressional scalps to his belt."
A different take on the Democrats' election chances was offered by First Lady Michelle Obama who ventured that "once voters reflect on the real achievements Barack has made and yet may make they'll give him the Democratic Congressional majorities he needs to finish the job."
Among the achievements listed by Michelle were "allowing millions to permanently leave the work-a-day rat race of full time employment and enjoy more leisure time without having to worry where their next meal is coming from. More Americans than ever before are getting free food, free housing, free cell phones...you name it. And plans are underway to ensure that those who need it will get free cars. Voters can punch their tickets to this paradise by filling Congress with as many Democrats as they can."
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...
http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/163267-2014-09-19-semi-news-a-satire-of-recent-news-september-21-2014.htm
They say this every election cycle and it’s usally bunk.
A devastating hashtag perhaps?
Check the source . . . gotcha
POLITICS is just a GAME to Democrats.
After reneging on his amnesty E/O ---- Pubbie's will announce that Obama was placed on a Mexican drug cartel's hit list.
Beckel actually said this on FoxNews during an episode of “The Five”.
Don’t tell me. The Kenyan is going to announce that his IRSS is going to audit ALL Republicans. The Republicans not sent to prison will be investigated by the EPA, EEOC or DHH. Just my guess.
Republican candidates are also joining in the “October surprise” spirit.
Iowa’s Joni Ernst whose campaign slogan is “I know how to castrate pigs....so send me to Congress”........will actually castrate a pig on live TV.
Obama is going to resign?!?! ;-)
This may be satire but the Republicans will find a way to screw it up, once again.
Massive attacks across the country. Obama instates martial law. No election.
The 2012 October Surprise was Candy Crowley.
Really if Clown Beckel has knowledge of an October Surprise involving national security, DHS should get on the case and question what this event may be.
Jeh. Maybe not.
October surprise — Obama calling off the election and telling us here is creating a Marxist/Islamic state.
Bob Beckel is to the democrat party as Dick Morris is to the Republican Party. A couple of half drunk morons if you ask me.
Bob Beckel is a recovering alcoholic, but he has been sober for many years. You many not like the guy’s politics (nor do I) but give him a little credit for his recovery. I’m sure beating years of alcoholism was not easy.
Yeah, he did and I’m 100% sure it will blow up the GOPe, not TEA. Did the RATS really think this one through? The likely suspects - Senate RINOs - largely hail from states with GOP Governors, who in most instances would appoint their sucessors if they resigned AFTER the election.
Since Bob hinted it’s natsec-related, we can gather McLettuce, Linda, Cornyn etc are the culprits.
Let’s make some LEMONADE outta this!!
I left out Boehner and Turtle.
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