Mary Landrieu: I'll Punch Bush, 'Literally'

NewsMax.com ^ | Sept. 4, 2005 | Carl Limbacher

[Carl/NewsMax]

Sen. Mary Landrieu threatened the president of the United States with physical violence on Sunday, saying that if he or any other government official criticizes New Orleans police for failing to keep civil order in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - "I might likely have to punch him - literally."

"If one person criticizes [our sheriffs], or says one more thing, including the president of the United States, he will hear from me - one more word about it after this show airs and I - I might likely have to punch him - literally," Landrieu railed on "ABC's "This Week."

It is illegal to threaten the president with physical violence.

The Louisiana Democrat blasted Bush for neglecting the New Orleans levees, and demanded that he stop using the disaster for "photo-ops."

"The president came here yesterday for a photo-op," Landrieu charged, while surveying the disaster scene via helicopter with "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos in tow. "He got his photo-op but we are never going to get this fixed if he does not send us help now."

Landrieu also blamed Bush for cutting funding for levee improvement, before bursting into tears on camera.

In recent days, Louisiana officials have been criticized for bungling evacuation and rescue efforts. One of those officials, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, is Sen. Landrieu's brother.

[jennyjenny]

I wonder why the local officials didn't follow their own plan which was to use the buses to get people out of the area?

[Uncle Vlad]

The backlash against this type of crass, ugly partisanship is just starting.

Have you noticed? The Left never offers any real solutions, just ugly rhetoric and finger-pointing. If they keep it up, they'll continue to lose elections, and they may not even exist as a national party in three or four more election cycles.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

How is it the President's responsibility to fix their levee system? I would think that'd be a state venture. Am I right? Or is there a line in LA's constitution that declares *only the President of the USA can fix levees*?

She's casting blame where it's not due, imo. Typical of those not willing to self govern and take responsibility where it is truly due.

[thinking]

Is it just me, or do others see the same thing...it is women that are most shrill against the President...male hatred I would guess.....

[Old Seadog]

[t2buckeye]

"He got his photo-op but we are never going to get this fixed if he does not send us help now."

This is simply UNBELIEVEABLE. I heard, with my OWN ears, her response to Anderson Cooper. Saying that the President was coming and how that would make a difference, blah blah blah...that she didn't want to blame anyone...blah

I guess the DNC gave her the talking points before the show

[listenhillary]

Mary Landrieu - Have YOU had your rabies booster shot?

[ken5050]

Question, if I may, to follow up on your comment. Te conventional wisdom, FWIW, says that while many tell pollsters they think a female can do the job of president, it is believed that they are stating the PC position..and when they get into the voting booth, they won't vote for a female. I'm curious as to how many females thaink that way..Your take?

[clintonh8r]

The president, not his surrogates, needs to come out and tell the truth about this situation and defend himself against these insane RATs. The level of the rhetoric going on in this country is unacceptable, and it is ALL coming from the left.

Mr. President, you're a Christian, but sometimes turning the other cheek isn't enough. Sometines you must smite your enemies, and these people are the enemies of America.

[DCPatriot]

Tim Russert and I better not ever meet on the street, I'l tell you that.

As a former Buffalonian, I will kick his butt.

[cgbg]

See my post 129.

Bush reduced funding, he didn't eliminate it, btw.

[cajungirl]

Mary is a light weight NO princess, raised in a political family, cosseted at private Catholic girl's schools, promoted far beyond her fluffy head ever deserved. She is a powder puff posing as a US senator.

Kathleeen is a school teacher, married to the pres of USL, everyone's Cajun grandmother, promoted by La voters, who can never be underestimated enough, who think their Mommas would do a good job running the state.

These two ladies are both lightweights.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

They can't ignore the rows and rows of unused buses. NOLA could've saved itself.

[ConsentofGoverned]

"The president needs to address this TODAY -- DIRECTLY. He needs to come out and lay the blame where it is due, and point out that the facts are the facts, and the attempts to make this humanitarian tragedy into a political game are reprehensible."

This will be the most divisive 12 months our country has seen since the civil war..Judges-Iraq war-illegal immigrants - the breakdown of society in New Orleans - the constant attacks of ACLU against our foundations of Gov- all backed by MSM/hollywood/SOROS/and the radical left..

The country is coming apart and the outcome is not certain
this can only embolden the terrorist to use our political turmoil against us with another 9/11 much more likely now.

[Wolverine]

She is a DEMOCRAT...what further description is required?

[Yasotay]

Senator Landrieu: How do you start a crime wave in New Orleans?

Put the police on the street! (I know old joke .... but true)

[KateUTWS]

I have new respect for the awesome job of the Secret Service to protect the President. Just think of all the people who have threatened Dubya's life, those in our own country as well as our Evil enemies. A huge responsibility.

[Hand em their arse]

fyi, mod deleted for me.... : )

[cajungirl]

Thinking about this.

Is Mary trying to imply that the pres if after all the sheriffs? Trying to line them up behind her.

Sheriff Harry Lee did great outside NO. Other sheriffs are doing fine.

Mary is trying to line up sheriff supporters because she is afraid.

[dfwgator]

Boy I can't wait to hear Limbaugh tomorrow, I hope he doesn't burst a vein.