Posted on 03/30/2010 1:28:26 PM PDT by Maelstorm
Meet the doctor who symbolizes the nationwide rebellion against Obamacare.
His name is Dan Benishek. He’s a 57-year-old surgeon from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and he’s never held political office at any level. He announced on March 15 that he was running as a Republican for Michigan’s First Congressional District - that’s Bart Stupak’s district, in case you were wondering.
Today Benishek is a rising political force and an Internet phenomenon who could upset the balance of power in Washington, D.C.
Six days after Benishek announced his candidacy, he was handed an unexpected gift by Stupak, the Democrat who vowed to fight publicly funded abortion in Obamacare. Stupak stepped to the podium that fateful Sunday afternoon in front of a live national TV audience and announced he would support Obamacare with nothing but a meaningless executive order as his cover.
The congressman’s capitulation made Benishek a nationwide sensation.
Within 24 hours, he boasted 20,000 Facebook “friends.”
Within 48 hours, Benishek had raised $50,000 in online donations.
“No way is he [Stupak] going to win,” said Benishek. “I’m going to beat him. Actually, he beat himself by doing that dramatic flip-flop. He could have been a hero.”
(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...
10 bucks at a time, it adds up!
His name should be changed to Bart Stoodgepack.
Dr. Benishek is a Yooper, which is a must in that district. If he runs a decent campaign and doesn’t put his foot in his mouth too often, I think he can take down Stupak.
Is Benishek really the best candidate out there?
He’ll in. Needs a picture without the crossed arms and maybe a smile.
His grandparents already changed the family name from Stupidack to Stupak.
Their family enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with friends.
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Yooper, eh?
I wonder what Stupak thinks of Zero’s executive order being rendered null and void upon his signing of the reconciliation bill today, which preserves federal funding for abortion.
An executive order cannot override statutory law.
Here is the complete list:
MI 1-Bart Stupak’s challengers:
Daniel Benishek, http://www.benishekforcongress.net
Linda Goldthorpe, http://www.lindaforcongress.com/
Don Hooper, http://www.donhooper4congress.com/
Dennis Lennox, http://www.lennoxforcongress.com/
Jason Allen (possible), http://www.jasonallen.org/
Tom Stillings, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Stillings-for-Congress/359528951597?v=info
I have read FReeper recommendations for Stillings and Allen (who has not filed yet). I read an non-recommendation for Lennox. Primary isn’t until Aug. 3, so the list might change.
Stupak is unbelievably stupid, even for a congressman.
I hadn’t seen a low IQ on public display like that since Forrest Gump.
Thanks.
Yep, glad I donated!
Oh yea? Ask him you pronounce the word "pastie".
I want Stupak homeless and living in a ditch!!!!!!!!
Well, I’m no Yooper, and even I know that it rhymes with “nasty” (but tastes delicious).
Pasties for everyone!
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