Queen Ann at the podium crying

[tufnel]

Sounds like she's giving a concession speech. Mitt stands by like emotionless robot, then launches into a very uninspired crap speech.

[MjolnirTime]

1. She knows that Mitt blew it.

[Laurian]

13. To a degree, I think she contributed to "blowing it".

Her attitude and demeanor helped cement the feeling that Mitt is dispassionate and aloof, with a sense of entitlement.

[GeorgeGist]

59. She also knows ...

that Mitt will dump on her when he Loses.

[MjolnirTime]

63. He'll be absolutely insufferable.

[oldhippydude]

2. where's this?

[tufnel]

7. He's in Colorado Springs

Alex Wagner's show cut in while Ann was wrapping up

[rightsideout]

3. She's crying because she wants so bad to have a presidential dynasty

[AnotherMother4Peace]

22. Oh yeah she does & she wants to be Empress or Queen nt

[Mojorabbit]

28. She might be exhausted

I get weepy when I get way overtired. The MS just sucks everything out of you.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

46. I just can't muster up any sympathy for her. She wants to deny my friend who

has MS health care. My dear sweet friend has a pre existing condition and will be shit-out-of-luck under the queen and bishop's rule. No - I just can't muster up any sympathy.

[liberalmuse]

4. Mormons cry a lot at the podium.

Believe me, I know.

[aletier_v]

10. Kind of like an AA meeting?

[RomneyLies]

19. They actually call them "lie and cry" sessions

Seriously, Mormons call them that. I did not make it up. You're supposed to confess in front of everybody the bad things you've done since the last "lie and cry" session.

[libdem4life]

27. They've got nothing on the tearful testimonials at a Protestant altar call.

Some are real, some aren't. Here's how you tell, as stated in the Bible, by their "works", which often means the next Saturday night. (not always) Otherwise, they would deal with it in private...IMHO.

[BuelahWitch]

53. "Fast and Testimony" meetings can sometimes be hilarious

My mother and I were active in the LDS church when we first moved to Utah in the early '80s. One Fast and Testimony Sunday a widow with 6 or 7 children got up, took the microphone and blurted, "What I want to know is, WHERE ARE THE MEN?" I don't remember the rest of her speech, because I was too busy trying not to bust out laughing.

[blue-kite]

64. Its interesting... They are close to insane, as was their founder. And yet, they get a free ride...

But of course Christianity gets away with a whole load of absolutely ridiculous feudal nonsense.
All very silly.

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

21. You're obviously completely ignorant of 12 step meetings

We spend a lot more time laughing

[aletier_v]

25. That's true, I've only been to one

But I felt like crying.

[ywcachieve]

5. Aw, crying for votes? Screw 'em.

[BlueState]

6. Yea I just saw that

It was really weird. They didn't seem like tears of joy.

She just looked overwhelmed and really warn out. She really looked like someone who had gotten bad news and went out in public trying to put on a happy face but just couldn't.

[Tx4obama]

8. 1st she had that 'Palin oh-they-love-me look' when there was applause ... and then

after that Ann and Mitt looked like they knew they are losing.

[pacalo]

24. Please, Tx4obama, post the video if you run across it!

[Tx4obama]

31. I don't see it on YouTube, was lastest rally they did this afternoon. Probably will on cspan later

They only showed a short part of the rally on MSNBC then they broke away and the talking heads continued talking.

[pacalo]

54. I'll check C-Span -- thanks!

[Tx4obama]

56. The one that is on the front page of c-span is NOT it.

The one on the front page now is the later night rally, the other one everyone is talking about was earlier in the day.

[pacalo]

57. I'm glad to hear that because I watched her on two videos (ugh) & didn't see anything

like the moment described in this thread. I hope it's posted later.

Thanks, Tx4obama!

[politrixjunkie]

9. The writing is on the wall

They know they lost. White flag.

[Twelve String]

11. They know they are going to lose

They have internal polling - all campaigns have it. They know the numbers, they know the outcome.

[Catherine Vincent]

52. I sure hope so!

Keep my fingers crossed.

[lunamagica]

12. I saw it. Did anyone noticed how she introduced him?

The way she said "The next president of the US"?

She said it in a low voice, eyes downcast, without any enthusiasm or conviction. It was the most anemic intro I've ever seen.

Maybe it is just wishful thinking on my part, but it looked like she didn't believe it herself

[politicaljunkie41910]

23. She really must have been upset. I saw her on TV earlier today and she did the same thing;

introduced him as the next president of the US. Talked about how long they've been together and how much they loved one another. I just rolled my eyes, but she was upbeat about it. I guess by evening she couldn't bring herself to repeat the lie, knowing that the 'dream' would never come true.

[TroyD]

61. This is interesting from a psychological point of view

I don't deny that it's intriguing.

But I'm reluctant to jump to conclusions or get overconfident before the results are in.

[Nedsdag]

14. Any video?

I would be interested in watching this.

[flamingdem]

15. + me too

[nc4bo]

18. + ditto!

[Lex]

16. Boo fucking hoo to you, Queen Ann, and the prancy horse you rode in on.

[Phx_Dem]

17. Boo hoo. Losers.

I hope she doesn't expect people to feel sorry for them.

[barbiegeek]

20. Anne NEVER blinks-sociopaths blink less

Yes, I did read that in the book "Sociopaths next door" It's a great book explains alot about some CEO's and how if they are smart it's a perfect job for them.

[KinMd]

26. She might has seen the internal pols..

and, as Don Meredith used to sing, "turn out they lights, the party's over"

[libdem4life]

29. Mitt needs to take care of Ann's physical condition and Ann needs to take care of

Mitt's mental condition. They are both needy...but still rich. Go home. Jeez, what an abnormal condition. No way that's getting into the White House.

[Blaukraut]

30. I'm the last one to defend her, but she does have MS, and she must be exhausted

MS is very debilitating and a campaign schedule can wear out the healthiest individuals, never mind someone who is ill, so I actually feel bad for her and hope she gets to rest after Tuesday and get her strength back.

[sammytko]

32. Just showed it on msnbc, Martin bashir show.

[Faith9326]

33. Can we lay off the Ann bashing please?

I HATE when Republicans do it to Michelle, so can we not stoop so low?

[demhottie]

34. Wtf? This wouldn't even count as Michelle bashing

That's a completely different level- this is just a bit of snark

[nc4bo]

35. Stop it. This is hard. You want to try it? Get in the ring,”

“Stop it. This is hard. You want to try it? Get in the ring,” Ann Romney said. “This is hard and, you know, it’s an important thing that we’re doing right now and it’s an important election and it is time for all Americans to realize how significant this election is and how lucky we are to have someone with Mitt’s qualifications and experience and know-how to be able to have the opportunity to run this country.”

[Faith9326]

41. Oh God

I forgot about this crap. Now I'm pissed at her all over again.

[Floyd_Gondolli]

43. Please stop

Ease up on the false equivalencies. Queen Ann is Cruella Deville. The comparison with MO is absurd. Ann deserves the ridicule. Have you followed the campaign at all?

[Faith9326]

44. Just throwing it out there

I was NOT comparing the hate she's getting to the hate Michelle is getting.

[Drahthaardogs]

36. Will somebody PLEASE post a picture!

I want to enjoy this.

[Third Doctor]

37. More than likely she is exhausted by this.

I don't like her but she is a human being.

[demhottie]

39. So is Dick Cheney

If she had a single moral fiber her husband's campaign would have been very different.

[aletier_v]

47. "So is Dick Cheney" - provide evidence please

[beac]

50. Well, he DOES have a human heart...

but that's an aftermarket addition.


(And,yes, it still INFURIATES me that that asswipe got a heart that could have gone to an actual deserving human. :mad

[aletier_v]

51. "well, he does have a human heart..."

in the trunk of his car.

I was waiting for that line.

I just found this "quote" by Valerie Jarrett -

"I overheard the rep say that Jarrett told them, “After we win this election, it’s our turn. Payback time. Everyone not with us is against us and they better be ready because we don’t forget. The ones who helped us will be rewarded, the ones who opposed us will get what they deserve. There is going to be hell to pay. Congress won’t be a problem for us this time. No election to worry about after this is over and we have two judges ready to go.”

I tried to find the original source but... depressingly, there is none,
at least not that I could find.

However, the quote is referenced many, many, many times.

Wow.
Really?

It's a deliberate slander campaign to scare "low-information" voters.

An anonymous source makes up a quote,
and instantly it's spread to hundreds of thousands of "believers".

I feel so depressed.
The right wing truly has blown a gasket, just lies and lies and lies.

They can't possibly recover with this kind of behavior.
I just can't believe this, even after developing deep cynicism about people.

[progressivebydesign]

48. her racist rants agains the President, and how he's not "grown up" render her null and void

when it comes to being human.

[helpisontheway]

38. It is probably the stress. Remember how Bill acted when Hillary was running?

He was always cool and collected when he was running. However, it was hard to see his spouse running. He did not like seeing people go after his wife. It could be something like that for Ann.

However, I hope it is because they got some bad internal numbers. Almost like that scene in game change where McCain is told that he is going to lose.

[Bigleaf]

40. She's crying because she realizes there is one house all their money can't buy, The White House.

[Wounded Bear]

42. There's no crying in politics.....

[CorBlimeyGuvnor]

45. They know the game's up n/t

[ellie]

58. I was hoping to see a photo of her crying.

I hate those people with the red hot intensity of a thousand suns.

[NCLefty]

62. It seems conspicuously absent.

[Michigan Alum]

60. He also sounded like he was giving a concession speech.

Rove, etc are already trying to blame things for the ( most likely) loss.