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Optimistic GOP Governors Want a Kinder, Gentler Approach to 2010
Politics Daily ^ | Nov. 20, 2009 | Melinda Henneberger

Posted on 11/20/2009 7:11:51 PM PST by Dajjal

AUSTIN – Here's what I did not hear at the annual confab of Republican governors held here this week: The words socialist, extremist, or government takeover. With the focus on jobs, jobs and jobs, the only red meat was the Texas barbecue. And by design, there was no Obama-bashing.

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Barbour cautioned Republican candidates to refrain from attacking the president, period: "People want the president to succeed; good Lord, they want the country to succeed, and particularly the first African-American president has a lot of goodwill. . . . We need to be careful, we need to treat the president respectfully, we need to make this about policies, not personal. . . . This is a guy people like.''

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KEYWORDS: 2010; barbour; christie; economy; elections; gop; gopcomeback; governors; haleybarbour; healthcare; idiots; mccain; mcdonnell; michaelsteele; moderates; morons; nj2009; obama; republicans; republicrats; rga; rinos; rnc; steele; thestupidparty; va2009
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1 posted on 11/20/2009 7:11:54 PM PST by Dajjal
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To: Dajjal

We’re screwed.


2 posted on 11/20/2009 7:12:48 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Dajjal

They will never learn.


3 posted on 11/20/2009 7:13:51 PM PST by icwhatudo ("laws requiring compulsory abortion could be sustained under the existing Constitution"Obama Adviser)
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To: Dajjal
...we need to make this about policies, not personal. . . .

FINE!

4 posted on 11/20/2009 7:13:53 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Texas Eagle

Screw them!


5 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:06 PM PST by shiva
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To: Dajjal

Caution: Rhino crossing


6 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:12 PM PST by HP8753 (Live Free!!!! .............or don't.)
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To: Texas Eagle

This “New Tone” is getting really, really OLD!!!


7 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:12 PM PST by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears (Pray for our leaders: Rush, Levin, and Beck)
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To: Dajjal
Goodwill for socialism? Haley - I don't want Obama to succeed! He is not and will never be my President. Your "new tone" sucks.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

8 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:30 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: icwhatudo
There are probably still a lot of people around who think they "like" Obama. One more year of the Obama Depression and those same people will be hunting for him with pitchforks and torches.

The Governor is correct at this moment!

9 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:33 PM PST by muawiyah (Git Out The Way)
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To: Texas Eagle

Did they learn nothing from McCain’s “kinder gentler” approach? Or President Bush’s for that matter? Are these guys running for office or sainthood? Or maybe they don’t care about winning anymore, just keeping their cushy jobs with the perks and privileges. They got theirs, to hell with America.


10 posted on 11/20/2009 7:15:38 PM PST by mrsmel
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To: Dajjal

I’m speechless.

The stupidity of the Republican party takes my breath away.


11 posted on 11/20/2009 7:16:45 PM PST by alicewonders (Sarah Palin is the face of America's future.)
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To: Texas Eagle

Policies
NOT
Pigment

He’s Half White,right?

We Had a Good Run, 225 Years, it’s over.


12 posted on 11/20/2009 7:16:47 PM PST by bravotu (Have a Nice Day !)
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To: Dajjal

Grrrrrrrr!!!!!!!


13 posted on 11/20/2009 7:17:24 PM PST by stevio (Crunchy Con - God, guns, guts, and organically grown crunchy nuts.)
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To: Dajjal

They are “above” calling a Marxist Kenyan cripple us forever with Healthcare and providing Miranda rights to our would-be killers.

This is what got McCain tossed out on his a$$.


14 posted on 11/20/2009 7:17:49 PM PST by wac3rd (Felipe Calderon supports the public option.)
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To: Dajjal
"People want the president to succeed; good Lord, they want the country to succeed,"

Is Haley losing his touch? No, people don't want Obama's policies to succeed. If he suceeds, the country is screwed for who knows how long. We want Obama to fail, as Rush said months ago.

If most candidates follow the loony advice from that meeting, then they'll cut the potential wins in half. Candidates need to talk about real issues in plain language, not this PC lite nonsense these folks seem to be recommending.

15 posted on 11/20/2009 7:19:37 PM PST by Will88
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As my brother said the morning of Nov. 6, 2008:

"I guess Justice Robert Jackson is wrong - The Constitution IS a suicide pact."

16 posted on 11/20/2009 7:20:33 PM PST by Dajjal (Obama is an Ericksonian NLP hypnotist.)
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They see independent voters as the way to win in 2010.

Sure they do, and they again seem to be taking the base 100% for granted.

17 posted on 11/20/2009 7:21:56 PM PST by Will88
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To: Texas Eagle
Of course it's about his policies!

He is trying to socialize or otherwise destroy everything this country was founded on. He is trying to destroy traditional marriage and make sure every baby possible is aborted. On these things I will oppose him in every way possible.

18 posted on 11/20/2009 7:22:30 PM PST by edge10 (Obama lied, babies died!)
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To: Dajjal

And to think these Rhino/Whino morons keep sending me requests for money. Never again...only to conservatives.


19 posted on 11/20/2009 7:22:38 PM PST by hal ogen
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“”People want the president to succeed; good Lord, they want the country to succeed, and particularly the first African-American president has a lot of goodwill. . . . We need to be careful, we need to treat the president respectfully, we need to make this about policies, not personal. . . . This is a guy people like.’’”

First: “People want the president to succeed...”

Succeed at what. Destroying this Nation? Like Hell we do.

Second: “...particularly the first African-American president...” We don’t give a damned about his skin color, just the color of his politics. His Politics are RED as in Commie. No thanks.

Third: “...we need to treat the president respectfully,...” As soon as this President treats us with some respect we’ll consider that point.

Fourth: “This is a guy people like...” Less and less.

Haley, you’re out of touch. Never thought I’d see the day I’d have to shake my head and discount your opinion on matters.


20 posted on 11/20/2009 7:25:34 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists...Call 'em What you Will, They ALL have Fairies Living In Their Trees.)
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