Screw protocol, the SOTU address should be a hecklers den in response to the lying and disingenuous speech regurgitated by one person (Repub Pres. included). Don't like it, do the manipulative lecturing in writing.
Posted on 01/21/2011 7:01:55 AM PST by Brookhaven
It's one of the most treasured spotlights -- and one of the most thankless tasks -- in American politics. For one night this year, a Republican will become the face of the party and offer a response to the president of the United States after he delivers the State of the Union address.
The spotlight is intense; despite the fact that the response gets a far smaller audience than the president's address, it's still watched by everyone in Washington, and by millions more around the country. It can highlight a rising star in the GOP, like last year's address in which Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell shone. Or it can be easily mocked for one outstanding feature; think of the parodies of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's performance, or of then-Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine's seemingly independent eyebrow.
The honor comes with a requirement not unlike the Hippocratic oath: Above all, just don't screw up.
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I could care less about the GOP response since I know that they don’t really mean anything they will say in it. And the party poo-bahs certainly won’t let Sarah do it. They missed their boat with her this time last year.
Oh boy, dyslexia kicking in, (Middle, far left), not right, LOL.
Chris Christie went to the head communist dinner, Tom Marr was right he caved.
How about somebody that’s not elected.....like, say, Herman Cain.
Allen West would be perfect. The Rats have been clubbing us over the head with the “first black President” meme for years...OK, then, you want to play identity politics? Fine. Here’s a black man, a 22-year Army veteran, who is a staunch conservative and can speak rings around Obama. West is a fantastic orator and he doesn’t need a Teleprompter to do it.
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Only if they really cared more about the country than their own sorry a$$es and we know that is not the case. Would be spectacular to watch the libs go crazy. I have no doubt, if given the chance, she would shine and inspire.
That really surprised me. I heard that even Boehner and McConnell abstained.
I like your thinking. What’s the rest of your administration look like?
Christe has turned into a louse.
He’s good on the economics, and DEAD WRONG on EVERYTHING ELSE.
I’m hoping for Michelle Bachmann. She has a pleasingly sharp tongue, and tends to make liberals froth.
bttt
Governor Palin would be the best choice, unifying the party.
We’re in sore need of unification.
An off- ball but productive choice would be that cable (CNBC?) financial commentator!
“They really shouldn’t give a response.”
Excellent idea. It would be like when Hussein flicked off an imaginary piece of dust from his shoulder to signify insignificance. Hussein is insignificant. His speech will be insignificant. Priebus should say, “Nobody listened; it’s impossible to prepare an appropriate response.”
Palin gave a great response on the libel attacks regarding the shooting in Arizona.
She is more a recognized face of the GOP than anyone else.
Bachman!!!!!!!
I’d say Ryan. He’s point man on the budget and that is THE issue.
If Sarah Palin gives the rebuttal, there will be more people watching the rebuttal than the original Obama speech.
LLS
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