If this doesn't beat all... stupid, stupid

[Sparrowhawk]

DEM DASCHLE SEEKS BUSH BOOST; AD FEATURES 'HUG'



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How bad has it gotten for Democrats at summer's end: A paid TV advertisement from Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, President Bush's top congressional foe, features the South Dakotan hugging and embracing President Bush!

While Democrat party officials of all stripes decend on New York City to blast the president, Daschle has quietly purchased air time in his home state for the minute-long campaign commerical -- a commerical insiders have dubbed: "Bush Hug."

Daschle faces a tough campaign against South Dakota Republican challanger John Thune.

"This is delightful!" laughed one republican official in New York on Monday morning. "Senator Daschle now concedes supporting the president can score him votes in the fall!"

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Here's a transcript of the controverisal ad:

Announcer:

Sen. Tom Daschle: Tonight, the President has called us again to greatness, and tonight we answer that call.

Male Voice: In our country's hour of need, Tom Daschle made us proud.

Sen. Richard Durbin: Tom Daschle called us together and said, 'we have to keep this nation safe and secure.' I thought that was one of his finest moments. He really said in those moments what all of us felt, that before we are Democrats, before we are Republicans, we're Americans.

Sen. Carl Levin: Tom Daschle has a great inner strength and toughness, which is why Tom is such a great leader.

Male Voice: Senator Daschle helped forge a consensus to rebuild our military.

Headline: Daschle: Time to Unite Behind Troops, Bush

On Screen: Daschle and President Bush hug on House floor.

Male Voice: Tom won significant increases in homeland security and helped provide law enforcement new tools to track down terrorists.

Headline: Daschle, mayors pitch homeland security

Headline: Daschle Calls For More Body Armor For S.D. Soldiers in Iraq

Male Voice: And no one has done more to get our troops the equipment they need or ensure our veterans are taken care of when they return home.

Headline: Sen. Daschle receives 'Unsung Hero' award from American Legion

Daschle: I'm Tom Daschle and I approve this ad, because a strong military and a strong America is the best way to fight terrorism.

END

[thedrifter]

15 minutes of Fame Cook......;)


Ellie

[eddief]

I hope Daschle wins just so he can be a thorn in the neocons' sides.

[CAR]

I hope the SOB loses and disappears into the mist. I will not forget his comments the day our first casualty of the war was announced. He was just waiting to "Dam" the president and used the death of one of our soldiers for HIS political play. Truly shameful but HEY - Lets back the president cause there are votes to be had .... F'n Loser!

[Sparrowhawk]

Originally posted by eddief
I hope Daschle wins just so he can be a thorn in the neocons' sides.

If he does, it will only be because he clung to the president's coattails.

[enviro]

Eddie - why? You support chaos. You're against everything and for nothing. You're so afraid of a New World Order without any concept of what that would mean.

Do you have a spine? Do you stand upright FOR anything? What are you willing to fight FOR these days?

[eddief]

I'm not afraid of the NWO. I'm just aware of it, and I try to spread that message to others who are receptive to it. Nobody was receptive to it on this forum so I stopped bringing it up. And yes I do have a spine. I stand upright for God, my family, and the Constitution of the United States of America. I don't believe the war in Iraq fits into any of the things I just listed. As for what I'm willing to fight for, that would be the new Playstation.

[hrscowboy]

A new playstation wow i just bought my grandaughter a new one. I should have waited...

[enviro]

My original statements stand as is.

[eddief]

Oh yeah, I would fight for ______ too. (rhymes with wussy)

[Sparrowhawk]

Posted on Wed, Sep. 01, 2004





Daschle defends footage of Bush hug in campaign ad

Associated Press


SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Democratic Sen. Tom Daschle is defending a campaign television ad that features footage of him hugging President Bush.

During a news conference Wednesday, Daschle, who faces a challenge for his Senate seat from Republican John Thune, said the ad was designed to show the need for bipartisan leadership during times of crisis.

The hug is part of a two-second clip in a 30-second spot that also includes vignettes with congressional leaders, Daschle said.

The embrace occurred just after the president had addressed the nation in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, said Daschle, who was Senate majority leader at the time.

"This was a time to show unity," said Daschle. "There was nothing contrived about that hug."

On Tuesday, the Republican National Committee wrote a letter calling on Daschle to pull the ad.

"As you are no doubt aware, President Bush has not indicated any support for your campaign, and in fact has endorsed your opponent, John Thune. The implication from your advertisement that President Bush supports you is false and misleading," the letter said.

Daschle said the ad was designed to show that there are times when the nation's leaders need to show emotion in a public way.

"The country saw leadership at its best," he said.

[CAR]

He's right- it was leadership at it's best! Too bad Daschle was no part of that leadership. He's an a-hole.