Notice how Democrats are defending Obama rather than

[chieftain]

joining in the RW criticism. Hillary, Biden, Pelosi and others quickly jumped on W and McCain for their outrageous attacks on and distortions of Barack's position. Too often in the past when a Democrat was under assault, our people would offer a lukewarm defense or become part of the critical claque. The days of Democrats siding with the GOP on wedge issues seem to be a thing of the past. The Party has grown a spine. The bully boy tactics of intimidation and smear will not work nearly as well when we defend our own rather than half heartedly abet the RW talking points. Thanks, Hillary, Joe and Nancy for presenting a unified front against this unfair and historically far fetched onslaught.

[LakeSamish706]

1. One reason may be these recent upset elections that have put Dems.....

into what used to be strong Republic seats... I think they are scared shitless, and they have reason to be.

[Arugula Latte]

8. And they are finally realizing the state of the nation ... which is...

PISSED OFF!!!

We are furious, which is one reason Obama is kicking booty. We don't want someone to just go along with the same old, same old crap.

[chieftain]

16. They are positively terrified. And I love it. eom

[LSparkle]

2. Bulletin: Operation Chaos is FAILING!

Their divide-and-terrorize tactics aren't working anymore ...
The RW tools who are out there trying to defend them (e.g.,
Jon Kyl) are making asses of themselves.

[Zambero]

28. The GOP's recent campaign tactics have been quite successful

They've attempted to link Barack Obama with Democratic candidates in 2 recent special congressional elections, and have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Problem is, those targeted voters appear to be taking a liking to Obama. So it's an utter shame that the GOP has little more than 2 "dead canaries in a coal mine" to show for their efforts. I guess it's back to the drawing board?

[EFerrari]

3. The prospect of getting a working majority in both Senate and House

in addition to capturing the White House is stronger motivation than they've had in years, imho.

[4_Legs_Good]

4. Time to unify

And stand behind the party first and foremost.

We're going to kick royal ass in November.

David

[TheDonkey]

5. OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE that is why. TIME TO UNITE!

[AtomicKitten]

7. Time to kick the stuffing out of the GOP !!!

:D

[chieftain]

12. I am an Obama supporter, but I think this has less to do

with Barack than it has to do with the Party beginning to understand how damaging it is to be bystanders and/or enablers of RW hit jobs.

[MirrorAshes]

21. I agree. Obama is doing his part but he's finally got some real backup.

And I love how Biden just laid it all out there and literally called bullshit. good for him. somebody needed to do it.

[DearAbby]

6. And this is wrong?

We should stand against attacks as a unified party. I see nothing wrong with this, nor do I see it as a dis against Senator Obama.

[chieftain]

14. No not wrong at all. I am encouraged by this newly found

solidarity and applaud it enthusiastically.

[DearAbby]

25. Yes,

'bout time

[tekisui]

9. We have a strong Party, again. The numbers are strengthening them.

It is a great day in America.

[FrenchieCat]

10. Excellent!

We have been waiting congress to grow a pair forever. Guess Obama is stimulating growth over in Washington. Excellent!

[4themind]

11. Can someone post this Mccain quote in an OP?

<http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/05/mccain_obama_cant_defend_ameri.php>
More trashing on obama =( thanks

[nevergiveup]

13. Thank you "W"

The idiot Republicans can't do anything right. Chimpy attacks Obama at the exact moment the Democrats need to start unifying. This administration just keeps on giving.

[chieftain]

34. Losing the 3 House races has them in panic mode. What

really worries me is what they may do to Iran to paint Obama as weak on terror.

[pinto]

15. kick

:kick:

[mmonk]

17. Yes. Kudos to them.

[TheDonkey]

18. I cannot wait until Bush hits the campaign trail!!! GO DUBYA!

He has the highest disapproval rate (71%) than any president in modern history.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

19. he'll clear branches at his Crawford ranch for the rest of his presidency

[chieftain]

20. I can't wait until Inaugaration Day in 2009 when "GO DUBYA"

will be the heartfelt jeer heard around the world followed quickly by " AND DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE ASS ON THE WAY OUT'.

[jillan]

22. Biden was the only one I saw in 2004 that was screaming about the swiftboat liars.

That's when I started following him.

[chieftain]

24. You gotta love Biden. He was really pissed off by W's

bullshit.And he was willing to let the whole world know about it.

[karynnj]

31. Cleland went to Crawford to denmand Bush order it ended

If there was anyone who was number one it was him. Biden was ok, but it was clear with Cleland that it was personal - both because it happened to him and because it is very clear from things he has said that he knows that Kerry is very special and a close friend. (He spoke once of what hearing Kerry's words in 1971 meant to him.)

[chieftain]

32. What those lyng draft dodging cowards did to Cleland was

about as despicable as anything I have ever seen in my 50 years in politics.

[Douglas Carpenter]

23. Great point!!!!

[chieftain]

27. Thanks

[myrna minx]

26. It is nice to see a united front against this smear.

:kick:

[L0oniX]

29. Hillary was united with us against Bush but are her supporters here doing that? I doubt it.

[anonymous171]

30. Probably because they all know what it feels like to be a called a "terrorist sympathizer"

[DU GrovelBot]

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