MSM Mostly Ignores Surge of Anti-Obama PUMA Democrat Activity

NewsBusters ^ | July 26, 2008 | P.J. Gladnick

[PJ-Comix]

Imagine if a bunch of disgruntled Mitt Romney supporters were currently stalking John McCain or Republican events loudly demanding that their candidate be nominated. Think the national press would be featuring it bigtime as an example of Republican party disunity? Well, the same thing is happening except the people are disgruntled Democrats expressing their opposition of Barack Obama while loudly continuing to support Hillary Clinton. They are known as PUMA ("People United Means Action" or "Party Unity My Ass").  PUMA was formed last month in the aftermath of Hillary Clinton conceding the Democrat nomination to Obama. However, contrary to being just a desperate last gasp by Hillary's supporters, PUMA activities seem to be surging lately despite the overseas trip by Obama which was widely heralded by the mainstream media. In fact, the official PUMA PAC website has today announced, in a message directed towards Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod, their view that the Obama trip was a "flop":

So if you fancy yourself the Democrats’ Karl Rove — an unbeatable master of politics and strategy, how come the Grand Tour was such a flop for your guy? Sinking in blue swing states, tanking in red states. . . Most Americans believe the Ego Trip, I mean World Tour, hurts or doesn’t help his chances in November. Your guy can’t even make a dent against an old guy who hasn’t even begun to campaign against you in earnest. You’re losing during the warm-up? Oops. Groan.

Don't think the online PUMA activities are restricted to mere online grumbling. They are actively protesting in public what they feel is unfair treatment of Hillary by the DNC. Here is what happened to Howard Dean while visiting North Carolina yesterday according to the Charlotte Observer:

About two dozen Hillary Clinton supporters, some carrying signs saying “Dump Dean,” shouted down Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean during an appearance Friday in Charlotte.

The protesters, who described themselves as members of a group called “Charlotte Front and Center,” shouted and waved signs as Dean spoke to an otherwise enthusiastic crowd of about 150 at a voter registration rally on West Boulevard.

The demonstrators, mostly women, were protesting a rumored decision not to put Clinton's name in nomination at next month's Democratic convention in Denver. At one point, Dean was drowned out by shouts of “I own my vote!”

You can see examples such as the previous story and this article in the Austin-American Statesman about dissatisfied PUMA Democrats cropping up with increasing frequency in recent days (emphasis mine):

...an uncounted swath of Clinton backers, including voters who see Clinton as a groundbreaker mistreated by the media and national party, is taking a hard line in step with a national Web-driven effort dubbed PUMA (Party Unity My Ass).

Some say they will never cotton to the first-term senator from Illinois. Some fume at the way Texas delegates were chosen via the March 4 primary election and primary-night caucuses. Clinton won the primary, but Obama took more delegates because of caucus turnouts.

...Frances Morey of Austin, a Clinton delegate to the party's June state convention, noted that Obama lacks the 2,118 delegates needed to seal the nomination. (Projections put him over the threshold based on surveys of superdelegates — party dignitaries and members of Congress who don't have to commit until the convention.)

"So why is he prancing around in Europe like he's the president-elect?" Morey said this week. "I cannot vote for him. I cannot bring myself to vote for this poseur."

Morey said she'll likely skip the presidential election on her fall ballot.

Despite being ignored for the most part by the MSM which desires to present the view of a Democrat party united for Obama, more and more stories such as the ones above are seeping out with increasing frequency.

For a surrealistically bizarre look at one of the prominent PUMA types on YouTube, check out this video of Perry Logan who was previously best known for slamming Republicans but has now switched to attacking Obama. Warning: You might need to have your brain scrubbed after watching the incredibly eccentric Perry Logan who was recently banned from the Democratic Underground for switching from attacking Republicans to slamming Obama. On the plus side you will also have some good laughs although you will be laughing more at Perry Logan than with him.

[PJ-Comix]

Interesting to see Perry Logan go from slamming Republicans to slamming Obama. However, he is still a mental case. You will need to wash out your brain after watching any of his videos.

[Tennessee Nana]

Imagine if a bunch of disgruntled Mitt Romney supporters were currently stalking John McCain or Republican events loudly demanding that their candidate be nominated
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Yeppers...

Just imagine if that happened..

[SierraWasp]

I'll just betcha it's a buncha disgruntled Demo COUGARS!!!
(some animals are more equal than others, especially if'n their boyfriends are really youthful)

[tbpiper]

If I were a citizen of Denver, I'd move....or stock up on popcorn. That convention could turn out to be the political equivalent of a Texas Cage Match.

There are two elements of that party that are deeply and emotionally invested in their candidates and holding the two at bay is...Howard Dean. Wasn't there a TV show about him? Weakest Link, I think.

Anyway, Denver is the last gasp for the Hillery side. If they don't do it there, It's not going to happen. On the other hand, the First Church of Obama is not likely to give up their Messiah for crucification on Hillary's cross.

Then there's R-68 wanting to go Chicago 68 whole orders of magnitude greater.

What we're likely to have next month in Denver is a train wreak of biblical proportions.......I can hardly wait.

[bethtopaz]

During the 2004 election I could find only one anti-Kerry websites by Democrats. This year there are hundreds of them (by Democrats) against Obama.

The Democrat Party is not united. PUMA stands for Party Unity My As&.

[basil]

I could not afford to spend over 9 minutes of my alloted time left on earth to watch the video--3 minutes was all I would use--LOL!

How on earth did the city of Austin become filled with idiots like this guy? I can barely stand to drive into the city when it's necessary.

[hinckley buzzard]

a rumored decision not to put Clinton's name in nomination at next month's Democratic convention in Denver

If the 'rats do this it will spell disaster for them. Not only will they lose most or all the Clinton voters(18+ million rat votes) but any independents watching will be repulsed by the crude raw power play, accompanied by the full-throated outrage of the clintonoids.

[Candor7]

If I were a citizen of Denver, I'd move....or stock up on popcorn. That convention could turn out to be the political equivalent of a Texas Cage Match.>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Obama is counting on just that. It will be similar to the "beer hall putsch ( Nov. 8th 1923) " of a similar fascist movement in Germany, Obama's historical precursor.Thats how he is going to take care of Hillery and her gang of femino Nazis. Going to be an intersting match.

Buy stock in popcorn.

Funny thing is, many of the little prigs smacked down in 1968 are the same ones who will be in Denver getting in their licks after all these years. FUN TO WATCH!

[Tzimisce]

Hillary is going to try to steal the nomination at convention.

[Betty Jane]

It will be interesting when this all happens on live t.v. after the MSM had avoided the subject for 2 1/2 months. How will they explain in the aftermath that they knew it was possible but never even mentioned these groups, (puma and re-create 68) put it all out there.

I hope it will get bloody in Denver.

[SERKIT]

Hillary is going to try to steal the nomination at convention.

She's been to quiet. Is she "working her heart out" to get Barry elected? I don't think so. Anyone see her travel schedule? I need my Huma fix. Where has she been?

[stevem]

As sad as this campaign season is for conservatives, it is humor to watch the Democrats (of all liberal sects) in action. It was fun watching Hillary twist on the hook.

They say in 1976 at the Republican convention, most delegates left thinking they had nominated the wrong guy. It's likely Democrats will leave Denver with the same remorse.

It's hard to feel sympathy. If only the Republicans had a real standard bearer.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Now we know why Obama left the country...however:

Obama sees little political benefit from trip abroad

[Miss Didi]

She's been to quiet. Is she "working her heart out" to get Barry elected? I don't think so. Anyone see her travel schedule? I need my Huma fix. Where has she been?

Oh, there was some breaking news on Mrs. Clinton last week...she changed the part in her hair!

From the NY Daily News

The Bi-Partisan, or The 'Do-Over: There's nothing like changing your hairdo to signify a fresh start. Senator Hillary Clinton sported a new style Wednesday, changing her part from left to right.

[no dems]

I’m lovin’ it. Recreate ‘68 is gonna get real messy in Denver. Do a Google search. And, PUMA, along with a gazillion other “Hillary Supporter Groups” are going to raise all kinds of heck if there’s not a Roll Call vote.

Invest in Orville Redenbacher.

[princess leah]

Someone could make a mint selling Hillary paraphanelia out in Denver before and during the convention...Man, I wish I lived close enough to see the possibilities!