Stung by Losses, Party Buzzes About Its Leader

New York Times ^ | 11/11/02 | TODD S. PURDUM

[MoralSense]

It's "the Macher," a Yiddish word meaning "powerful, influential man," not "the Macker." Sheesh. This is a New York newspaper?

[JohnHuang2]

hehehehehe

[carlo3b]

"I could clearly make the argument George Bush should have done a lot better last night."

I agree with his assessment, the Pres. could have ordered the FBI to arrest every member of the Democratic National Committee, on RICO charges, as an ongoing criminal enterprise!

[billhilly]

Terry was just fighting nepotism in Florida.

[freebilly]

I agree with his assessment, the Pres. could have ordered the FBI to arrest every member of the Democratic National Committee, on RICO charges, as an ongoing criminal enterprise!

Exactly! If the DNC is not a racketeer influenced and corrupt organization then neither is the Mafia....

[bybybill]

America needs Terry as head of the Rat party. He needs to stay in his position until EVERY RAT was been voted out of office. He He

[spodefly]

Personally, I think McAuliffe is doing a great job. They need to get him out there in front of the camera more often. Furthermore, I believe that the wonderful Ms. Nancy Pelosi would be a great choice for minority leader. Her and Terry should get as much face time as they need to make sure that all Americans are aware of their policies and beliefs. Lastly, I believe the Democrats should nominate the Rev. Al Sharpton for President in 2004. His style of leadership would crystallize the vision for the 21st century that the Democrats stand for.

Between McAuliffe, Pelosi, Sharpton, and of course, the Clintons, the Democrats should be in great shape come 2004.

[GOPJ]

I think "mack" is black slang for a line of bull that works. I'm not sure, just passing it on...

It's "the Macher," a Yiddish word meaning "powerful, influential man," not "the Macker." Sheesh. This is a New York newspaper?

[GOPJ]

The Clintons should run the dirty tricks war room for the DNC. Other than that, all your suggestions are right on. hehheheheehe

Personally, I think McAuliffe is doing a great job. They need to get him out there in front of the camera more often. Furthermore, I believe that the wonderful Ms. Nancy Pelosi would be a great choice for minority leader. Her and Terry should get as much face time as they need to make sure that all Americans are aware of their policies and beliefs. Lastly, I believe the Democrats should nominate the Rev. Sharpton...

[txzman]

Here. my friends, is the difference that conservative, caring voters can make!:

"compared to about $180 million raised by Republicans, the majority of it in money from smaller donations that can go directly to support candidates"

Let's not forget that the 10-20-50 dollars can go directly to helping the candidate of our choosing. Better impact, direct usage.

[fire_eye]

Why, you... you *DEvious*, UNderhanded, SCHEming, HEARTless... you... REPUBLICAN, you...

(somebody ought to post your comment on the DUh website so we could get some *more* laughs out of them)

[NYCVirago]

We need strong moral leadership at the top of the party. We don't need somebody who says, `O.K., let's find the next loophole.'

The Dems made their bed with Clinton, and they're surprised that one of his cronies is also corrupt? Boo friggin' hoo!

[Claire Voyant]

"Let's find the next Loophole".....that says it ALL about the lovely and gracious McAwful!!

About that new building....didn't they raise MILLIONS from a few Hollywierd people to pay for that NEW building? What happened to ALL of those millions???

[xm177e2]

This is in the New York Times.

The knives are out.

[xm177e2]

I don't know if you're right about the meaning of the word, but a Google search turns up 12 results for "Macker" and none for "Macher," so you're right about the name.

[Miss Marple]

"Terry gets under people's skin; that's what you need to do as chairman," this strategist said.

Who is this strategist? Shrum? Begala? Terry's demeanor is one of many reasons he was INEFFECTIVE. He didn't rattle the GOP; he energized us!

I note also that both Clintons still support him. They obviously refuse to let loose their grip on the money.

This could get really interesting.

[Jimmy Valentine]

Maybe they should change his nickname to "Momser", hee hee.

Regards,

[longjack]

macher is German, also. It means 'powerful, influential person' as kattracks has said it means in Yiddish.

The connotation would be 'wheeler-dealer' or 'string-puller'.

The root word is 'macht' (english = power). For example, 'Wehrmacht' (english = army).

longjack

[RWG]

O.K., let's find the next loophole...this is the definition of moral leadership for the democRATS. No courage, no integrity just playing with technicalities.