White House Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, recently ridiculed a Gallup poll which showed the President's approval ratings at a record low for this stage of his presidency, for seemingly no other reason than they showed the President in a negative light. Gibbs referred to the Gallup polling organization as a wildly fluctuating EKG, labeling their results as the equivalent of ‘a 6-year-old with a crayon.'
Predictably, this administration has managed to throw a temper tantrum at every instance of failure that has defined them. The only surprise here, being that Gibbs was capable of taking the pacifier out of his mouth long enough to make the analogy.
On the other hand, it was mere months ago that Gibbs himself used Gallup poll numbers to demonstrate support for President Obama's economic stimulus plan - a stimulus plan that a 6-year-old with a crayon would have voted ‘no' on.
Gibbs Gallup glorifying after the break...
Yes, Mr. Gibbs was so giddy over the Gallup survey - which showed roughly two-thirds of the public approved of the way Obama was handling the passage of the economic stimulus package - that he sent out an e-mail to reporters which praised the findings.
As the Washington Post reported on February 9th, 2009 (emphasis mine):
"As President Barack Obama heads to Indiana and Florida over the next two days to sell his economic stimulus plan to a somewhat skeptical Congress, White House and congressional Democrats are moving around new poll data that suggests the public is broadly supportive of the bill.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs sent out an email to reporters this morning touting the data -- from a Gallup survey -- that showed roughly two-thirds of the public approves of the way Obama is handling the passage of the economic stimulus package while just 31 percent say the same of congressional Republicans."
MSNBC also covered the then Gallup-loving Gibbs:
"Aides David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs, both of whom were fixtures of the campaign plane, accompanied the president to this swing state, which he won narrowly in November. The pair spoke with the press aboard Air Force One on the flight from Washington, arguing that the latest Gallup poll showed there was strong support for the stimulus package."
CNN also reported on how Obama echoed the comments made by Axelrod and Gibbs throughout the week, which continued the theme of citing Gallup as the be-all/end-all poll of choice regarding the stimulus:
Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One Tuesday, President Obama continued to make the case his top aides have pressed this week: that public support for his stimulus proposal is far stronger than many reports have reflected. "I think if you took a look at the Gallup poll yesterday, the American people don't need convincing," he said.
Apparently, Gallup is an important polling source only if the numbers support the President's decisions.
This is pretty much typical behavior for the Obama administration - cite polls and fuzzy numbers to push a radical agenda, and if any organization dares dissent, ridicule them as being irrelevant and partisan.
Gibbs condescension is rather stunning, considering he is the press secretary for the lowest rated President at this stage of the game since Harry Truman.
Then again, give a 6-year-old a podium...
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He is just the face of the daycare
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 01:45 ET by dark_dsHe is just the face of the daycare that is the White House ... they are children, very dangerous children
_______ Him and the Unicorn he rode in on
You are so right...
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 02:09 ET by unkeeafThey are a dangerous lot. Here's an example of what they are capable of:
http://bit.ly/4FBnid
MSM = PR firm for the Democrat Party
It's amazing
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 07:25 ET by CCsteelcityHow low all the Dems ratings are...
Nah, it's really no suprise. I can remember my folks constantly cussing Carter's stupidity. Now, the next generation is stuck with an even bigger idiot than Carter.
"I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." - Will Rogers
Unkeeaf
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 08:41 ET by HoosierEmQueen Michelle Obama's staff is a perfect example of this administration's lack of business knowledge and pure ignorance when it comes to any sort of budgeting.
It's easy to hire 26 ladies-in-waiting for the queen when someone else is footing the bill.
It seems that Barack Obama learned early on to use other people's money to achieve his goals.
As for the above pic, I was thinking something in the realm...
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 01:56 ET by R D Helm...of a pair of 45s.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
better make it sawed-off
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:46 ET by Rowanebetter make it sawed-off shotguns, ya might miss that pea-brain otherwise.
"You know, when I was asked earlier about the issue of coal, uh, you
know — Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would
necessarily skyrocket" - Barack Hussain Obama
I hate hypocrisy
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 01:56 ET by shawn228This administration only uses polls when it is to their advantange. How much more damage can this administration do in 3 years. God help us.
Most admins do that. But
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 08:08 ET by motherbeltMost admins do that. But the others just said "Well, we don't worry about the polls" when they're being shown out of favor. They don't ridicule and belittle them. One more sign that this administration is immature (in more ways than that). This is all right up there with Bill Clinton Petulance. Any day now I expect Gibbs to do a "nanny nanny boo boo" from the podium.
Absolutely right, MB. Every
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:24 ET by NewsbusterbrownAbsolutely right, MB. Every administration has had to answer that question at some point, but only this administration has done it so childishly.
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
Shakespeare's view
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 05:44 ET by Vivaldi5That'll certainly cover it, I was thinking also of Macbeth's famous words about life:
That description would certainly apply here--especially the "tale told by an idiot" part re: Gibbs.
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The Gallup pole
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 07:31 ET by CCsteelcityonly works when they want it to, which for the most part is 99.9% of the time.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Gallup mainly do poles in majority "liberal" area, such as NY, FL, CA, and pretty much the dem controlled states?
Nice to see that these polls are now showing the light of truth to what people are really thinking and what this administration is really about.
In government, I was always told, the prez is only as smart as his cabinet... well, I think we see first hand at how bad this stack of lawyers really is... I think a DISBARMENT is in order!!
"I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." - Will Rogers
Assorted MSM-kiss-a$$e$ follow-up question
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:01 ET by ThisnThatI saw the Fox News clip of Gibbs saying this last night. What I missed was the quick follow-up question from the assorted MSM-kiss-a$$e$ (known as the WH Press Corps): "Mr. Gibbs, you praised the Gallop Polls last February. Did you make a mistake back then -- Obama really wasn't popular -- or are you making a mistake now -- the polls are accurate? Which is it, Mr. Gibbs?"
Did I miss something, or did the assorted high-powered MSM-kiss-a$$e$ fall down on the job again?
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"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
Hey All !
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:30 ET by AGreerDoes anyone else think of Gibbs like Zeppo Marx ? You know, the 4th Gibbs brother (Jive Talkin'), like Leif Garret.
Or something like that.
What is most revealing is
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:48 ET by nadadhimmiWhat is most revealing is how the msm will accept being denigrated and insulted by Gibbs. Gibbs ridicules the few legitimate questions they ask and they just shut up and take it. The cult of personality is establishing itself quite nicely isn't it?
Obama's 47% Approval Lowest of Any President at This Point...
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 10:00 ET by vrwc13...from Fox
Just going to say this once....Told you so!
v
...an error was made in 2008
In his next press conference
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 10:23 ET by averageschmoeI would love to see a reporter ask him this question, "Why did praise Gallup in a poll on the stimulus back in February and today you are ripping Gallup saying that their results were the equivalent of a 6 year-old-with a crayon. Could you explain that to me sir"?
It would never happen but I would love to see his BS explanation. He would probably just laugh and say "next question."
The
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 11:22 ET by jessieHThe Soros- puppet is a little confused these days. obama is on life support & Gibbs can't find a doctor. Guess he was on the govt healthcare plan.
Typical
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 11:40 ET by StarAZGet on both sides of everything...and spend money while doing it. Sums it up. Our front page news story in Phoenix was Arizona won't benefit much from the next spendathon. My kid has been out of work for 6 mos.
Gallup Polls?
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 11:48 ET by DaMamaWow - I guess Gibbs only pays attention to the Gallup poll when the numbers are good. How ridiculous is that? Gibbs better start paying attention to these numbers. The people have adopted the "Network" attitude regarding the Obama administration - "we're mad as hell, and we're not going to take it anymore!".
I have so many friends to voted for Obama who are now kicking themselves for falling for the whole "hope and change" garbage. And yes, I do have friends who have now admitted that they voted for Obama because he's black.
I hope that all those who felt that having an African American president was more important than having a president who is actually qualified for the job have seen the error of their ways. Obama is a disaster as President, and we still have 3 years left with this empty suit. God help us.
Bahgdad Bob Gibbs.
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 12:08 ET by chessplayerBahgdad Bob Gibbs. Apparently he does`nt care what an embarassment he is to his relatives.
picture = 1000 lalalas?
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 12:21 ET by jon_torlinI look at that picture and I expect him to be saying "lalalalalalalala" a lot.
-Jon
Gibbs is the adult
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 13:06 ET by OxyConGallup and April Ryan are the immature brats.
couldn't find a good thread for this...OBAMA SNUBS KING...
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 20:13 ET by vrwc13...from bowing to kings to thumbing his nose to another...
Obama Snubs the King... and just when you thought he couldn't go any lower.
...reported today that 44 percent of the Norwegians found Obama's diss to King Harald V to be "rude."
v
...an error was made in 2008
"The remaining 56% of Norwegians were frozen in their Volvos."
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 20:15 ET by SickofLibsObama don't bow to no Vikings.
You mean to say Norway isn't basking in a Global Warming Winter?
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 20:25 ET by vrwc13You mean to say Norway isn't basking in a Global Warming Winter?
v
If nothing else, the Gore Effect proves that God has a sense of humor.
Norwegian girl sad...
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 20:32 ET by Georgia GirlHey! Hey! Enough with the Norwegian jokes. :( I'm getting a real complex.
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold." ~Helen Keller
Mr. Weiss made mention on Fox News Watch.
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 19:09 ET by JWFMr. Pinkerton of the New America Foundation is reading your posts here and gave proper credit. He was referring to this post specifically.
"Hats off to Rusty Weiss at Newsbusters, who pointed out that back in Febuary when the gallop poll showed enormous support for the stimulus package. The same guy, Robert Gibbs, was delighted to flack that as proof of what a great policy he had."
Just thought/
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
Re: Gibbs blog
Sun, 12/13/2009 - 18:51 ET by Georgia GirlI saw that as well. It's becoming more and more common for FOXNEWS to site NB...cool.
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold." ~Helen Keller
Fox
Wed, 12/16/2009 - 14:45 ET by Rusty WeissIt's definitely exciting to see NewsBusters being cited by thee major news network. :)
Rusty
Fox News
Wed, 12/16/2009 - 14:44 ET by Rusty WeissBoy, am I tardy to the party...
I just found out about this today. Very excited to see this though. Glad to see someone as prominent as Mr. Pinkerton found this worthy of mentioning.
Thanks!
Rusty