Shocking Huffington Post Headline: 'Obama Begs Donors: Send More $$$'
Here's a headline you likely never expected to see at the perilously liberal Huffington Post: "Obama Begs Donors: Send More $$$."
The sub-headline below the picture was just as shocking: "Phones Donors From Air Force One... Call Caught On Tape... Issues Warning: GOP Will 'Run Congress And The White House.'"
The link directed readers to a Daily Beast article titled, "President Obama Asks Campaign Donors to Send Him More Money."
Author Lloyd Grove teased, "President Obama sounded weary and maybe a tad worried late Friday during a rambling conference call with campaign donors whom he repeatedly begged to send money—and send it now."
This certainly wasn't what one would have expected from a President that supposedly won a tremendous victory the previous day having his landmark healthcare legislation declared constitutional by the Supreme Court.
Yet as many conservative commentators pointed out including yours truly, this wasn't close to the conquest his fans in the media claimed.
Judging by his pleas in this audio tape sent to the Daily Beast by an Obama donor, the President and his campaign know it:
“The majority on this call maxed out to my campaign last time. I really need you to do the same this time,” the president said in a highly unusual (and presumably legal) fundraising pitch from Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Colorado Springs, where he’d been assessing the terrible damage caused by uncontained wildfires. A special phone on the government aircraft is dedicated to political calls that are paid for by the campaign.
“I’m asking you to meet or exceed what you did in 2008,” he continued. “Because we’re going to have to deal with these super PACs in a serious way. And if we don’t, frankly I think the political [scene] is going to be changed permanently. Because the special interests that are financing my opponent’s campaign are just going to consolidate themselves. They’re gonna run Congress and the White House.”
Maybe this call took place after Americans for Prosperity and American Crossroads each created and started running ads Friday pummeling the President for his signature healthcare legislation now being a tax on the citizens, something he promised the people wasn't the case before it was passed.
“In 2008 everything was new and exciting about our campaign,” said the President. “And now I’m the incumbent president. I’ve got gray hair. People have seen disappointment because folks had a vision of change happening immediately. And it turns out change is hard, especially when you’ve got an obstructionist Republican Congress.”
The President then complained about being out-fundraised by Mitt Romney last month, and that the GOP Super PACs are likely to continue to give the former Massachusetts governor the edge.
Those on the call were warned he couldn't wait for contributions later in the year because ad time could already be gobbled up in key markets.
“We are going to see more money spent on negative ads through these super PACs and anonymous outside groups than ever before," Obama said. "And if things continue as they have so far, I’ll be the first sitting president in modern history to be outspent in his reelection campaign.”
Does that sound to you like a man the media claimed was dancing in the White House in the midst of a post-ObamaTax ruling victory lap?
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Boy Baraka continues to set
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:03am.
Boy Baraka continues to set new lows for 'classlessness'............and I don't think he's hit bottom yet. In fact, I don't think there's a bottom with him.
There isn't
Submitted by oldfart on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 8:19am.
He got his training from Bad Mouth Bill and Classless Chris.
Oh Mr. President....
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:31am.
"People have seen disappointment because folks had a vision of change happening immediately" - because that's what you lead the m to believe.
"And it turns out change is hard, especially when you’ve got an obstructionist Republican Congress" Let's not confuse "obstructionist" with people calling you on your BS. In any event, what about the first half of your presidency when you had control of ALL 3 BRANCHES!?!
"I’ll be the first sitting president in modern history to be outspent in his reelection campaign.” - Sounds like a nice pairing to being the first sitting President to have one of his cabinet members held in contempt of congress!
"I'll be the first sitting President"?
Submitted by UpNorth on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:50am.
"I've got grey hair"? It really, really is all about Baracka. This whining, mewling little man-child is pathetic. I'm sure Putin, Achmadinnerjacket and the rest of the despots of the world are eagerly awaiting Baracka's re-election. They already own him, and Hillary.
I'm pretty sure that Vlad the
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:27pm.
I'm pretty sure that Vlad the Impaler Rootin' Tootin' River-Pollutin' Gun-Shootin' Jack Bootin' Vote Lootin' Putin ALLREADY took l'il Barry to the woodshed, tore him a new one, put the fear of God into him, made him write 100 times on the blackboard, and set him down in the corner to sulk.
And Boy Baraka's remark about being the first sitting President to be outspent is as ludicrous and delusional as anything else that has spewed from his lying purple lips - this guy has outspent the history of the world, and I don't care WHAT category you're talkin' (Obamaspeak) about!!!
Killa,
Submitted by dyardley on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:35am.
There is a bottom for him, it's call HELL.
I wish
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:38am.
I just wish he would go alone and stop trying to take the country with him.
Maybe I'm naive or something.
Submitted by ant on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:05am.
Maybe I'm naive or something. I just don't get it. How would a gazillion-trazillion dollars help you if most of the American People have had it with you and want you out of the White House?
Apparantly, Boy Baraka's
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:13am.
Apparantly, Boy Baraka's campaign is a mirror-image of his much vaunted economic policies - spend more than you have, and then beg, borrow, steal, print, or tax more of it, so that you can spend more of it, and STILL not have anything to show for it!!!
But, ant, ol' buddy - you KNOW that there is a very high percentage of people who WILL vote for Boy BlahBlah, just so long as they know that they can continue being 'on the take'...........and then there is a whole other contingent of people who can be 'bought', one way or another. Plus, it costs money to 'swing' the election, especially if it looks like it's not going your way - there's a lot of people and issues to pay for!!!
As I said on my other post, Boy Blunder has set a new low for 'NO CLASS'............and the guy didn't have any when he showed up, so that tells you how far down it's gone since then!!!!
ant*
Submitted by cajun2 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:15am.
Two possibilities. One, he needs all the money he can gather to pay for the thousand lawyers needed to contest the election returns in every state. If that doesnt work, he will need the money to live on when he gets back to Kenya.
killa and cajun
Submitted by ant on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:38am.
I see, said the blind man. Thanks for your answers. I guess I suffered a moment of naivety, I actually assumed a President would respect the results of a democratic election and the will of the People. And so I seriously considered that no amount of ads or speeches would help him, and forgot about the legions of lawyers and the fight he would wage in the event of his loss. Tis true, killa, we are dealing with the lowest of the lowest these days.
Actually,
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:47am.
Actually, ant..............and Ms. Caj (are we divorced yet?? Am I still sleeping in the doghouse??), I totally forgot about the lawyers (hi Jer!!!) that are being 'educated' and 'trained' for the possible outcome of this coming election - if we do, in fact, have one!!
And if it turns out against Boy Baraka, these hordes of locusts..........whoops, I mean 'lawyers'............will descend upon ANY situation in a way that will make ALGORE'S Florida challenge look like a Piker's Picanuny Protest!!!! Although ALGORE was, and is, a piker anyway................and Boy Baraka is basically a pike-ette!!!
"if we do, in fact, have one!!"
Submitted by Newsbubba on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:56am.
You hit it out of the park, Killa.
I'm betting that about a month out from the "Last Election in the History of the USSA," Da One will assess the situation, and if it looks like he can't lie, cheat, or steal the election, he will create a "situation" that will require martial law and delay of the voting.
Why not? Beats losing if you're a Marxist/commie/RBFSOB. Right?!?
BTW has anyone heard the name of the shooter at Ft. Bragg who killed his CO, yet? I'm betting it will be something like Kareem ah Wheat.
Sick minds think alike,
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:21pm.
Sick minds think alike, bubba..............because I was actually looking around, trying to find out the same thing about this guy at Ft. Bragg - and the big tip-off to me was that his name was NOT mentioned!!! If he was an 'angry white guy', we'd be the first to hear about it - U NO DAT!!! And if he was a 'victimized black guy', it would be reported in those terms. But, if he was a mooooooooooooooooslem whose name was something like Moooooooooooooooooohammed Hakeeeeeeeem al Sheik Yer Buti al Jihad, we WON'T be given that information - and, in the event that they finally DO have to release his name, he will NOT be designated as a moooooooooooooooooooooslem.
He's Dead
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:29pm.
The SOB is dead, and named.
OK
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:37pm.
OK good.......................have they designated his race yet?? I still think that if he were a WHITE guy, we would've allready known about it. If I'm wrong, I'll own up to it!!!
Picture of a Dead Man
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:45pm.
Here's his picture
Well, I stand
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 3:44pm.
Well, I stand corrected....................this sure didn't go down the same way as the guy who shot up Ft. Hood, when they went out of their way to cover who he was. I guess it was decided to just keep everything on the down-low until further notice.
if he tells the lie often enough
Submitted by almostacowboy on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 8:58am.
There are enough people out there who aren't tuned in that will believe it.
How About the Birthday Gifts?
Submitted by Ogundipe S.O. on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:31am.
Whatever happens to all the birthday, father and mother's day gifts he asked to be forwarded to his campaign? What's hindering him from monetizing those to raise funds? How about selling 'em in black market prices to Wal Mart? You can expect Obama to get lower than this as events takes a dive for him. The Thursday ruling might be his only reason to smile till he's voted out of us. Shameful!
hey O-gu.............he also
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:52am.
hey O-gu.............he also asked for wedding and anniversary gifts too!!! And he doesn't want to sell them in the 'black market' - JEEZ, O-gu, as a Nigerian, you should KNOW what a 'racist' statement that was!!! He actually wants people to send their CASH - as it was intended for these presents - to HIM!!!
I've seen cockroaches and centipedes who have more character and class that Boy Baraka Hussein Obama. In fact, my cat Oreo (not to be confused with the new rainbow-filled Oreo cookie - developed with Boy Barry in mind!!) bring home dead rats that had more ethics and morals than Boy BlahBlah!!!
Gonna see Obama out on the
Submitted by tcm14 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:42am.
Gonna see Obama out on the street corner with a sign:
"Will demagogue for food"
"A socialist and your money
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:45am.
"A socialist and your money are soon parted". " A penny saved is a penny you can send to me".
Cause we all know ...
Submitted by almostacowboy on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:01am.
...how generous dems are with their money. Right, Mr. Vice President?
Shouldn't that be....
Submitted by Model850 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 4:36pm.
A socialist and your money are soon parted.
Perhaps it should better be stated, "A socialist and your money are soon united" since their M.O. is to take your money and "spread it around."
So, what's weighing foremost
Submitted by trickle_down on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 2:25am.
So, what's weighing foremost on Obama's mind after seeing the devastating fires in Colorado? Not getting more fire-fighting planes fitted. Not the suffering. Not the sacrifices being made. Not the environmental impact, or even the economic impact.
Must call for campaign money.
What a great leader we have.
Right, trickle.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:00am.
You saw how fast he went to Texas when they had disasters to cope with.If you're a state still up for grabs you get "The Visit."
If not, 4Q.
Why so concerned?
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:35am.
I don't know why he's concerned about getting re-elected. All he needs to do is send the Black Panthers to the toss up states to intimidate the voters. Holder has already said that he won't prosecute them. And I'm sure they come cheap.
Perhaps comrade Soros has cut off the Kenyan POS POTUS fraud
Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 6:57am.
...for lack of performance.
:-)
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Air Force One
Submitted by billb on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 8:46am.
When the president is aboard Air Force One, the plane becomes the White House. I thought it was ILLEGAL to campaign from the White House!
Same here, Bill
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:13am.
I guess like Algore's fundraising from the WH, Air Force One must have "no controlling, legal authority."
Special Phone
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 10:37am.
The article stated that he has a "special phone"on Air Force One for political calls that is paid for by the campaign. It's probably the brown phone next to the red one.
It's "special" alright
Submitted by CobraMan on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:01pm.
It's "special" alright, especially illegal. I don;t care how many "special" phones are being used. It's illegal to campaign on federal property, which is what Air Force One is.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
DOUBLE POST?
Submitted by billb on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 8:51am.
When the president is aboard Air Force One, the plane becomes the White House. Isn't ILLEGAL to campaign from the White House?
It sure is
Submitted by CobraMan on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:03pm.
It sure is. It's illegal to campaign from any federal property.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Really, guys?? We ARE talkin'
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:30pm.
Really, guys?? We ARE talkin' about Boy Baraka here, right?? Since when did 'illegal' have anything to do with anything that he does??? In fact, he'd LAUGH at the idea that it was 'illegal'!!!
ILLEGAL?!
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 5:02pm.
That's for Chumps, not Chooms!!
Due Process
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:22pm.
Well, Obama is under the impression that the President decides what is, or is not, "due process," so I guess he decided that it's not illegal, for him, anyways.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Found the perfect card....
Submitted by bigdaddy on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:26am.
...for a wedding that I'm attending in August. It says in part,
Congratulations on your Special Day! Your Gift Has Been Donated to The Stedman Holder Criminal Defense Fund.
Forward!
That is hilarious, BigD!
Submitted by Blonde on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:11pm.
The perfect gift card for all of your liberal friends and family.
Then, of course, being a mean conservative....send your "donation" to Mitt Romney, and the good conservatives of your choice (hint: Allen West).
P.S. When I was a kid, one of our gang's fathers had a 54' custom built fishing yacht named the Big Daddy. So every time I see you post, your s/n makes me smile. Thank you for that.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Trying to raise money while
Submitted by Shreve on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:29am.
Trying to raise money while aboard Air Force One? Despicable.
Desperate pleas
Submitted by Big TJW on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:39am.
I cannot recall the level of desperation in fund raising ploys from an incumbent presidents in the past. And, he's even claimed to have raised more than Romney since the Court's decision was announced, but declined to cite the figure. That is completely out of character Obama, if he had raised more money, you would know how much more he had raised and it would be all over mainstream media stations...last I checked no numbers had been made public from his campaign.
Win/Loss
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:19pm.
The ACA (ObamAA+care) ruling was a Strategic win for the Left in so much as they got new powers of coercion for the Federal government.
The rulling was a Tactical loss for the Left regarding the upcoming election.
Unless we get an ammendment to correct this, it will prove to be a long-term win for the Left.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Not sure if an Amendment will do Free
Submitted by Boudin on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:29pm.
Considering they absolutely ignored the 10th and 14th
A very good point . . .
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 3:00pm.
A very good point . . .
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
No more trackbacks! Yeah!
Submitted by CobraMan on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:05pm.
I see NB got rid of the trackbacks. Woo Hoo!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Indeed. The trackbacks were
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:22pm.
Indeed. The trackbacks were a major FAIL.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
The internal links are still screwed up
Submitted by CobraMan on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:27pm.
The internal links are still screwed up, though. Now when you click on any of the "recent comments" links, or the "new comments" links, it brings you to the trackback URL.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
MO MONEY
Submitted by cocodrie on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:06pm.
I want mo money from you. That's Present O's message to donors, taxpayers sick people, workers, etc, etc.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
Taxman
Submitted by Jimbo on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:11pm.
If you don't donate to me, I will tax you......grrrr......
_______________
Let me tell you how it will be,
There’s one for you, nineteen for me,
‘Cause I’m the Taxman,
Yeah, I’m the Taxman.
Should five per cent appear too small,
Be thankful I don’t take it all.
‘Cause I’m the Taxman,
Yeah, I’m the Taxman.
(If you drive a car ), I’ll tax the street,
(If you try to sit ), I’ll tax your seat,
(If you get too cold ), I’ll tax the heat,
(If you take a walk ), I’ll tax your feet.
Taxman.
‘Cause I’m the Taxman,
Yeah, I’m the Taxman.
Don’t ask me what I want it for
(Haha! Mister Wilson!)
If you don’t want to pay some more
(Haha! Mister Heath!),
‘Cause I’m the Taxman,
Yeah, I’m the Taxman.
Now my advice for those who die, (Taxman!)
Declare the pennies on your eyes, (Taxman!)
‘Cause I’m the Taxman,
Yeah, I’m the Taxman.
And you’re working for no-one but me,
(Taxman).
Ahhh, the great - and highly
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:35pm.
Ahhh, the great - and highly underestimated - George Harrison!!! And let's not forget John Lennon's send-up of the British National Health system - 'Dr. Robert' - which I referred to the other day as 'Dr. Roberts', in dishonor of John Roberts traitorous decisioin that actually put us on the road to the same failed system - 40 years AFTER the song was recorded!!!!
I like to corelate Beatle songs (and others) to Boy Baraka - such as 'I'm a Loser', 'Nowhere Man', 'Misery', and countless others.
O'taxcareboy, sic the IRS on the competitors.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:20pm.
IRS steps up scrutiny of tax-exempt political groups.
This month, Democratic President Barack Obama's re-election campaign asked the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to force Crossroads GPS, a tax-exempt group founded by former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove, to register as a PAC and disclose its donors.
The IRS declined to comment on specific groups, but some analysts said Crossroads and other Republican-affiliated groups that have been particularly aggressive in fundraising this election season seem likely to be examined.
Tea Party movement, received IRS questionnaires asking about their qualifications for tax-exempt status.
Chinese funds for o'taxboy never mind...
You Didn't Build That.
Truth
Submitted by rammingspeed on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:50pm.
Obama and his minions know they're still in deep trouble. I believe they are painfully aware of the "Pyrrhic Victory" scenario waiting with jaws held wide for them, this coming November. They don't lack brain power or academic credentials, so they can figure it out. They DO lack wisdom, which makes them stupid, but I digress.
Don't give up yet, Killa.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 6:58pm.
They had a whole family of rednecks turned moooooooooslem convicted not long ago for planning terrorist acts.
Send your money to me...
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:20pm.
Al Franken. As seen on Saturday Night Live. Coming to a Fundraiser soon in your neighborhood. Special guest appearance by President Obama.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
“And now I’m the incumbent
Submitted by Kubrickfilmfan73 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:29pm.
“And now I’m the incumbent president. I’ve got gray hair."
No, Mr. President, you've got gray-ER hair. That "Just for Men" never really did cover it all up, did it?