NY Mag's Heilemann: Obama's Got More Talent In His Little Finger Than All GOP Candidates
The liberal media are on a full-court press to make the entire GOP presidential candidate field look hapless and unelectable.
Doing his part Friday was New York magazine's John Heilemann who on "The Chris Matthews Show" said the Obama campaign thinks their guy has "more talent in his little finger than any of these Republicans" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
CHRIS MATTHEWS, HOST: Are they happy with the outlook for the candidates? Are they happy they can beat the field they’re looking at this year?
JOHN HEILEMANN, NEW YORK MAGAZINE: Well, there, there are two things I think. They’re one thing is that they’re extraordinarily concerned about the economy and whether the things that are going on in the Middle East right now are going to cause a spike in oil prices that could derail the recovery and could just mean that it’s almost impossible for him to win. And at the same time they look at the Republican field and they say, “You’ve got to be kidding. Our guy has so much, he has more talent in his little finger than any of these Republicans, and they are going to have to put someone on the field eventually, and our guy will run them straight over.” That’s what they think.
MATTHEWS: That’s what I think. It’s got to change. Something, there’s a disconnect here in the opportunity of that Party and what’s in the field.
Actually, the disconnect here is that a reincarnated Abraham Lincoln could emerge and Matthews et al would belittle him in the same way they are Bachmann, Gingrich, Huckabee, Palin, Pawlenty, and Romney.
The playbook has been the same for decades: the Republican candidate is either too stupid, too corrupt, or too radical to be president.
You'd think after all these years these folks would learn a new tune.
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NYMag
Submitted by kiwikit on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:11pm.
Are they admitting with articles like these that their subscribers are all Democrats? This is so vicious, were
I a subscriber, I'd certainly be cancelling.
It is all about the meaning of a word.
Submitted by Ashrak on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:14pm.
Talent must then be defined as -
The number of Liberal Journ0lists in Big Media.
In this case I'd define
Submitted by ricklail on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:42pm.
In this case I'd define talent as crap. Obama is full of crap.
Yeah, Dont Stop Believing,,,
Submitted by brutony1 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:15pm.
We'll remember, come November 2012! These libs never cease to amaze me!
When will liberals WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! -Me
The libs are really, really overselling Owebomba
Submitted by merly1 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:16pm.
The guy has been a complete and utter disaster--->Gitmo still open, another war--done w/o going to Congress, gas has doubled, budget deficits that are incomprehensible, massive unfunded healthcare entitlement, still no true job growth etc (the list could go on forever).......................If Bush had only a couple of these the nightly news would be screaming for change. I remain amazed at how the MSM "tune" changes by who sits in power.
Welcome Aboard
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:09pm.
I lost any capacity for amazement regarding the MSM's "tune" back in the 1980's.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
They have to oversell him
Submitted by BikerHoop on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:43pm.
It's kinda like selling the old beater in the driveway. It's got more bad points than good, so you have to way oversell it in order for someone to buy the crap. With Democrats turning against DuhOne daily, they have to 'turn up the volume' on their selling tactics in order to even stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning. Sure, it's not gonna help, but they'll never admit that.
Still the Anointed One!
Submitted by Mary Louise Turner on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:18pm.
The make believe media cannot accept the reality that its idol, Ears, is a buffoon of a President who has brought back memories of (ugh) Jimmy Carter. He is still the Anointed One, no matter how idiotic he is...
what GOP candidates?
Submitted by TerryWest on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:36pm.
what GOP candidates?
All I have seen are the predictable candidates in polls and or those the media have picked to choose from, I have not seen the actual line up yet.
As for President Obama's talent, I don't believe 2012 will be another America's got talent moment as we are living the repercussions of choosing reading talent over leadership skill, talented activist working agenda over crucial priority and the countrys best interest, and talented traveling salesman with charisma above all else.
Perhaps there is a little island some where that seeks such talent but America must not make the mistake of electing such "talent" again.
Tell us of what talent you're
Submitted by the struggler on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:33pm.
Tell us of what talent you're refering and we'll talk.Talent in what?I'd like someone to just pin somebody like this down.Talent in what?Tell me what talent...And just keep going til he shrinks away.What is it? Is it Basketball? Golf?Show me the video of his Mad Skilz.Can he read a Teleprompter better?Is he brilliant?Show me his grades.Surely there's some talent this boob can speak of.Is he like...a Hop-Scotch champion?Hoola-hoops?What is it?
I agree, he's got talent
Submitted by jon_torlin on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:35pm.
He's talented at reading the teleprompter.
He's talented at lying his sorry ass off to anyone.
He's talented at spending money.
He's talented at playing a lousy game of golf.
He's talented at taking vacations and partying.
He's definitely talented at destroying this country from within.
Yeah, he's got talent.
-Jon
Jinx, Jon
Submitted by Blonde on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:41pm.
I see we both had our thoughts take off in the same direction. GMTA.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Great minds
Submitted by jon_torlin on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:51pm.
I wish there were a lot more great minds so we can get out of this hell of a mess we're in.
*sigh* It's so damned depressing and at the same time infuriating!!! Damn those fools to the deepest corner of hell who voted for that POSSOB!
-Jon
Oh, he's got talent alright.....
Submitted by Blonde on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:39pm.
I could go on, but you get the idea. And I'm sure everyone here can easily extend the list.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
I bet the Hermanator has more talent in one...
Submitted by Dave. on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:55pm.
...eyebrow hair than Obama has in his entire family - immediate plus extended.
If they were to face off in a wide-open one-on-one debate, by the time it was over, Obama would be reduced to a blithering, mushy pile of steaming goo.
And that would be fun to watch. :-)
BTW: Is this elitist snot of a writer related to the family that used to put puke beer into cans with their name on it?
LOL - If he is, it would explain a few things.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Obama would be reduced to a blithering,
Submitted by BikerHoop on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:46pm.
mushy pile of steaming goo.
Odd, that's the impression I already had of him.
I was going to say
Submitted by HockeyKid on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 8:38pm.
it would be an improvement...
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Oh, barf!
Submitted by motherbelt on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 3:58pm.
Oh, barf!
He sounds like one of Barrys
Submitted by jm1656 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:13pm.
He sounds like one of Barrys Kids
The libs are sweating bullets!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:20pm.
You notice the comment about "unless the economy changes" Oblahblah will have a problem.
They are already building in excuses for the plick (yes, I speak Mandarin) to lose. Then we'll have to listen to years of what a wonderful president HE was, but the poor economy caused the dumb bunnies in this country to vote Him out.
Damn, it's a beautiful day in Paradise!
Good catch, Newsbubba. Soon,
Submitted by Van Halen on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:31pm.
Good catch, Newsbubba. Soon, I suspect you will be proven 100% correct!
To quote the old comic-strip
Submitted by mustango on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 4:39pm.
To quote the old comic-strip rejoinder: Too bad it all settled in his little finger.
Talent_please define for all of us-
Submitted by JIMMY1660 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 5:23pm.
Talent-I would love a debate between Dick Cheney and BHO-
lets see who has Talent/Intellect/Gravitas.
BHO is a fraud-lets see he transcripts.
anyone who has gone to schools of higher learning-they are available.
He is a FRAUD-
Every word he speaks is written for him,
The Teleprompter KID-FRAUD
He is a talented con man.
Submitted by robert108 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 5:55pm.
He is a talented con man.
Media hasn't got enough perfume to make Obama smell good...
Submitted by Slyrr on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:07pm.
Ooh - ooh - and he's 'a sort of god who stands above the earth'! And looking at him gives 'thrills' in your pants! And 'the crease in his pants' means he's ready for another four years!
Dust off all your blind adulation, libutard media. You're gonna NEED every last platitude to try and cover the stench from the rotten pile of manure that is Obama's record.
What can't he accomplish
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:10pm.
What can't he accomplish anything? This is just more hero worship from buffoonish useful idiots.
Here's what we've gotten from
Submitted by Van Halen on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:34pm.
Here's what we've gotten from Obama's little finger:
An economy in shambles.
A foreign policy in tatters.
The Democrat Party broken, having lost 700+ seats.
The crown jewel of his presidency declared unconstitutional with over half the states suing to get out.
Gas, food, clothing prices skyrocketing.
Two endless wars, Afghanistan now with a record death toll.
The Middle East in turmoil and the President throws a Motown concert with his corporate millionaire Democrat pals.
Declares his loyalty to the unions versus the American taxpayer.
Imminent possible nuclear catastrophe.
Peace Prize President has launched War #3 with Libya.
EMISSIONS FROM LITTLE FINGER
Submitted by Mad-j on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 3:26pm.
You missed:
Suspension of oil offsore oil drilling
A news media that can't report anything that even comes close to resembling actual news
A $3trillion deficit (ONLY $4Billion under "W")
The necessity for States to reduce or eliminate collective bargaining from AFSCME
9% unemployment (rounded)
The necessity of his own party to actually agree to (very minor) spending cuts
"Shovel Ready" prjects that he himself admitted were not
Etc, etc., etc.
Smart Man
Submitted by Jerry Mack on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:42pm.
Many a pundit discribe the Messiah as a Smart Man or a very Intelligent Man. Buttttttttttttt they never give any examples of either. I e-mailed BOR who always says that he is a smart man several times and asked him to provide an example. So far no answer on his show or e-mail.
Who is this guy?
Submitted by Texndoc on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:46pm.
I've only seen him on MSNBC and he's a nobody. New York Magazine. Big whoop.
?????????????
Submitted by Jerry Mack on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 7:00pm.
Just another magazine writing lib that is available to appear on tv and bash Republicans.
The Left Unmasks
Submitted by stratman on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:57pm.
"Our Guy" - Zero pretense of neutrality.
The one thing Obama has done for America is provide the conduit to expose completely the activistic rank bias the national media has for all things Democrat.
It should be part of the RNC's blueprint for future elections to hang the failures of the Left and Obama on the Media, and vice versa, at most every opportunity. Never let the public forget the Left's and Media's contempt and manipulation.
“Most of you know that I
Submitted by Van Halen on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 6:59pm.
“Most of you know that I opposed this war from the start. I thought it was a tragic mistake,” Obama said to a crowd at the Springfield, Illinois town square on Feb. 10, 2007.
“Today we grieve for the families who have lost loved ones, the hearts that have been broken and the young lives that could have been. America it is time to start bringing our troops home. It’s time to admit that no amount of American lives can resolve the political disagreement that lies at the heart of someone else’s civil war. That’s why I have a plan that will bring our combat troops home by March of 2008.”
Eventually
Submitted by Jerry Mack on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 7:05pm.
Hopefully his lies, false promises and ineptness will reach the View, Oprah, Today and Gma watchers. Some of them might actually determine that these shows are not news programs.
I don't know how much
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 7:27pm.
I don't know how much 'talent' Boy Barry has in his skinny little finger, but I sure as hell DO know that he's been giving US his skinny MIDDLE FINGER for the past 2 plus years!!!
Since there are no
Submitted by HockeyKid on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 8:41pm.
official Republican candidates yet, I'd agree that Obysmal has as much talent as all of the R candidates combined.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
OFFICIAL GOP CANDIDATES
Submitted by Mad-j on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 3:14pm.
Which cabdidates are the official ones again? Where were the primaries and/or cauci held? Which one(s) has the Lame Stream Media backed to run against The One?
Just asking.
Wha?
Submitted by Kansasgirl on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 9:03pm.
Chrissie M. is scared.
Talent at what
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 10:50pm.
Reading a Teleprompter
Playing Golf
Basket Ball Handicapping
Spending Tax Money
Destroying America
Which talent exactly are you referring to?
YEAH, OBAMA'S DOING GREAT.
Submitted by StewartIII on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 11:01pm.
WELL, IF BY GREAT YOU MEAN HAVING MORE DISAPPROVAL THAN APPROVAL ON PRETTY MUCH VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE:
Obama Still Fares Better on Foreign Than on Domestic Issues
http://www.gallup.com/poll/146930/Obama-Fares-Better-Foreign-Domestic-Is...
By little
Submitted by Kansasgirl on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 11:19pm.
does he really mean finger?
So guess if the economy does
Submitted by eaglewingz08 on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 11:31pm.
So guess if the economy does in Obama, and the economy's Bush's fault, then Obama's loss in 2012 would be Bush's fault as well.
Bullshit
Submitted by Bill Brasky on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 12:16am.
"Obama has more talent in his little finger than..." well then why does he make so many stupid fucking decisions? The reality is Barack Obama is the black kid who was always told how smart he is all through school. This continued through his career as a community agitator, and his political career. He is a man of average intelligence who has always been surrounded by guilty white liberals eager to inflate the "clean, articulate" black mans ego and self image to make themselves feel good. It is one of the great liberal lies that Obama is some sort of brilliant intellectual. The man is no smarter than good old George W Bush.
Everyone isn't blessed
Submitted by Jer on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 1:12am.
with the brilliance of a Bill Brasky who apparently believes sprinkling each of his comments with scatological references, phallic humor, and/or F-bombs adds a charming irreverence to his sharp political insights.
Shape up newbie, or your stay may be painfully brief.
Jer
F bombs and Brasky
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 1:59am.
Sorry to break it to you, Jer, but Brasky only had 1 f-bomb, which I admit was out of place. On the other hand, he was absolutely correct in his assessment of Obama . You may not like it, but you're going to live with it, pal. It's unfortunate we have a media that was so wild about Obama that they looked past every one of his flaws and gushed over him as if he were the greatest thing sinced sliced cheese. The fact is, Obama is every bit as incompetent as people who don't gush over him say he is. What can we say for someone like David Brooks of the NY Times who decided the crease in Obama's pants was evidence that he would be a great President. David Brooks proved he was nothing but a stupid fool who gushes over people for their surface looks instead of their inner character.
Live with what, sport?
Submitted by Jer on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 2:41am.
Live with what, sport?
Are you living with something different? I can live with Obama, and I can live without him.
In any event, I wasn't commenting on his assessment of Obama.
Jer
Oh...in addition to "f*ucking, and the headlined Bullsh!t, there have been mulitiple references to micro-penis and penis tissue [admittedly not so bad], but also putz, d!ckhead, C*ntessa, tw*t--everything completely spelled out. Defend it if you wish, but a couple of posters were recently banned for that type of language. If young Brasky wants to continue with it, and it's acceptable to the mods, that's fine with me.
You're Right!
Submitted by GeneralAl on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 7:17am.
If the only way we have to express our agreement or disagreement is with vile and profane language, than perhaps we should refrain from doing so. I would strongly suggest that we return to a basic English class to improve our vocabulary. The use of expletives indicates a vary limited vocabulary.
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
Colorful Language
Submitted by Bill Brasky on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 11:39pm.
OK, so I am guilty of using the occasional naughty word to make a point. Most of the time it was in the context of mocking Bill Maher, Anthony Weiner, Ed Schultz etc. Perhaps the F word is in poor taste, but the rest are pretty mild. Not looking to offend, just vent a little steam and make fun of these ridiculous liberals in the media.
Re Colorful Language.....
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:12am.
I agree with you with respect to penis, micro-penis, putz and even d!ckhead. But referring to Contessa Brewer as a c*nt and a tw*t is mild? For heaven's sake, there have been a couple of very recent blogs solely devoted to the outrageous use of such terms to insult a female.
Jer
Ah, give it a break, Jer.
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:25am.
Ah, give it a break, Jer. You're a 1st class Obama kool aid drinker, so knock off the "l can live with him or without him" hogwash. I am also opposed to the publication of vulgarity on the internet, but unfortunately, some people cannot express themselves without using it. You are welcome to use it in response to my comments but I won't be returning the favor.
Sure, NFOL...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:39am.
That's why I've criticized Obama. How often have you complimented him? So drop the Kool-Aide talk, the lectures about who I can live with or without, and get your facts straight before popping off.
And, why should I start using vulgarity?
Jer
Jer, I've seen the 'bullsh*t'
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 2:17am.
Jer, I've seen the 'bullsh*t' here on the website many a time - and I wouldn't call it 'scatological' in the way that it is used. I've also seen the 'f-bomb' in various configurations, but usually not spelled out completely, so maybe you have a point there - although the NB editors DID let it print, right?
Other than that, what part of Brasky's post (and I haven't seen him here before, so I've got no 'horse in the race' here) wasn't accurate - at least in my opinion - and I'm sure a LOT of other people's opinion also???
My only problem with his post is that he called Boy Barry a 'black kid'.........and the fact of the matter is that Boy Blunder is MORE white than black, and he has NO history or 'gravitas' in the 'black' American experience............
Aloha from Kauai..................
Aloha, killa...
Submitted by Jer on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 2:43am.
See reply to NFOL above.
Jer
Well, if his talent is in his little finger . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 2:51am.
. . . when is he going to discover how to get it out and use it?
The MSM is still true to their god Obama. He has disappointed them more than he has thrilled them, but they are still solidly in his court. As soon as he started screwing up, their unified reaction was "Well, at least he ain't as bad as Bush."
Now that the Libyan debacle can be added to Obama's list of accomplishments, it may getting time for all but the leg-thrilled to start looking around for a new candidate.
Well, if his talent is in his little finger
Submitted by dreamsincolor on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 1:58pm.
I wish he would pick his nose more, maybe some of the talent in his finger would transfer to his brain.
BHO's brain
Submitted by Mad-j on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 3:06pm.
I ain't so convinced BHO's brain is all it's been advertized to be. After all, his college transcripts are located with his birth certificate.
The Full Press in On
Submitted by Nightfly on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 11:06am.
The liberal press will waste no time pumping up their man child while demonizing all potential conservative candidates. If they can just create some kind of facade that makes the economy look good. I recently noted the the unemployment rate fell slightly and the headline proclaimed that it "plummeted". Convince those still unemployed that things are getting better. Convince those in my company who were laid off this past week. Haven't hit the unemployment lines yet. More high tech jobs lost. Selling a loser like Obama is a tough sell, but the lamestream media are all in lock step.
Re: Unemployment
Submitted by Model850 on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 4:22pm.
On NPR's "Weekend Edition" Sunday here was a report about unemployment, and surprisingly NPR made a small effort at objectivity. The story reported on the "good news" about the unemployment rate dropping slightly and 200K+ jobs being added, but then also mentioned that the unemployment rate omits a lot of people, including those who have stopped looking.
I was a little shocked by NPR's brief departure from cheerleading for BHO.
More Talent in Finger
Submitted by Mad-j on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 3:02pm.
BHO might have more talent in his little finger than all GOP candidates, but, maybe, just maybe, his little finger is larger than theirs.
The saddest part is...
Submitted by MacWell on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 6:49pm.
That the libtards actually do believe what they're saying. They really believe Obama is one of the smartest men in the world. Thing is, they've been waiting for the right person to come along with enough charisma to pull off communism/socialism/progressivism right in front of our noses.
I hate to sound like a broken record, but MORE reason to believe that the 2012 elections will be the most important in America's history.
We the people will make the choice to___________?
Will America remain the land of the free and the home of the brave?
OR
Will we allow America to become just another (fellow member) of the Borg, that is Europe.
America is GREATER than Europe.
Look at what we've accomplished is such a short time!
We the people can return America to the greatest society in the world.
We MUST elect only men and women of GREAT character, unafraid to take on the big boys.
The next president MUST have the courage to tackle the monster that is the FED, and TAKE America's real wealth from the hands of the modern day (robber barons), and return it to us.
What kind of talent?
Submitted by bannie52 on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 6:50pm.
There are many KINDS of talents. Now. if we were talking about brains, grace, or decency, I'd have to argue.
Liberals in the media
Submitted by NotFondOfLibs on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:09am.
There is nothing more disgusting than listening to liberals gush about liberals, especially on shows like Hardball. It is even more humorous to hear these people proclaim themselves to be journalists when it is obvious they are nothing but water carriers for fools like Obama, Reid, Pelosi, and the rest of those cockroaches. We have no objective media in this country, therefore it is important for those who want Obama out to discredit the NY Times, Washington Post, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and the rest of that ilk so they cannot choose the Republican candidate as they were able to do in 2008.