The Jed Report: Gramm Asks Ron Paul To Endorse McCain, But Paul Says No
davidfromsandiego
· 1 year ago
i wonder how that conversation went down.
gramm: hey ron, how is texas? btw can you stop your revolution and tell your followers to vote for mccain? hey don't worry about your credibility, if we win you get a cabinet post in our administration.
so ron what do you say??
paul: god lindsey i thought you were a jackass on tv only, but you are a jackass on the phone also, and tell mccain to stepdown and i'll take over the nomination!!
Someone needs to straight out ask McCain if he would appoint Phil Gramm Treasury Secretary. Let's make him answer that question on the record for all to see. It'd be nice if it came up during the debates, but I doubt it will, even though the economy is THE issue right now and Phil Gramm is the one responsible for this debacle we're in.
LuZenMyMnd
· 1 year ago
HOW Embarassing. SERIOUSLY.
LOL This one truly tops them all. Ron Paul just smacked the hell outta McShame w/o raising a hand.
...and David, IF they were fortunate enough to get Ron Paul to step up and take their nomination the republican's would get the youth movement....but then, WHERE oh WHERE would the old folks go?
davidfromsandiego
· 1 year ago
luzen: they would go to barr and nader, remember these guys are really old also!!!!
Rogerrrr
· 1 year ago
I really like Ron Paul...he's refreshing and an indication of the kind of debate we'd be having if the neocons didn't hijack the GOP.
McCain's going to Tyler Durden himself over trying to appeal to the base while trying to bridge a gap to independents, and while trying to deregulate the economy while saying he's a regulator. And while saying he's for the workers, women and vets while voting against the minimum wage, equal pay, and vet programs. His psyche will split.
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, a maverick Republican from Maryland, endorsed Illinois Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president in an interview Wednesday with WYPR, Baltimore's National Public Radio station.
Gilchrest, who lost a primary campaign and is retiring from Congress, has already endorsed the Democrat running for his seat, Frank Kratovil. Justifying his endorsement of Obama, Gilchrest said that "we can't use four more years of the same kind of policy that's somewhat haphazard, which leads to recklessness."
Obama and his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), "have the breadth of experience. I think they're prudent. They're knowledgable."
His response to McCain's call to "fire" the SEC Comm. is perfect.
Hannah
· 1 year ago
Sarah Palin is mocking Biden's statement about taxes. Someone needs to ask her where she thinks the money comes from to pay for her stupid Knick Arm Bridge (which she still favors) and other earmarks.
I don't see this mentioned yet, but today in Cedar Rapids Palin actually promised to bring transparency legislation about government spending to Congress. Problem is, Obama already pushed that law through two years ago:
[McCain] said that he is calling for the firing of the Security and Exchange Commissioner. Well I think that is all fine and good, but here is what I say: In 47 days, you can fire the whole Trickle-Down, On-Your-Own, Look-the-Other-Way crowd in Washington who has led us down this disastrous path. Don’t just get rid of one guy, get rid of this administration, get rid of this philosophy, get rid of the do-nothing approach to problems and put someone in there who is going to fight for you.
waterprise2
· 1 year ago
Did anyone ask these rich people who don't want their taxes put back to where their *hero* Ronald Reagan raised them: how do they expect the government bailouts of *their* mistakes to be paid for?
WiscObama
· 1 year ago
Good for Ron Paul!! So did McCain really forget where Spain is located and thought it was in Latin America? The guy is losing his marbles, but it is nice that using his logic we dont ever have to worry about this sort of thing happening to the Dem ticket since Biden has soo much experience dealing with them, i mean Delaware shares a Latitude line with spain and is literally right across the ocean from them;)
Keep up the great work Jed, and lets put this old guy to bed on Nov 4
Obama/Biden 08
mr.ed
· 1 year ago
It was worth a try. Both are from Texas, and belong to the same party. It cost nothing to ask, with a potential for favorable result, "some say."
WithFeeling
· 1 year ago
To me, this is more remarkable: Former Publisher of William F. Buckley's "National Review" Backs Obama
A Conservative for Obama My party has slipped its moorings. It’s time for a true pragmatist to lead the country. Leading Off By Wick Allison, Editor In Chief
THE MORE I LISTEN TO AND READ ABOUT “the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate,” the more I like him. Barack Obama strikes a chord with me like no political figure since Ronald Reagan. To explain why, I need to explain why I am a conservative and what it means to me. ...
Bill
· 1 year ago
Jed,
It makes sense for Phil Gram to approach Dr. Paul. Gram was the senior statesman from the texas delegation for years while he was senator. He probably has the best working relationship with Paul out of all the McCain surrogates. The fact Paul not only turned him down but went on television to disclose the incident demonstrates how alienated Dr. Paul is with the party nominee.
ezpz
· 1 year ago
It's no until you ask, but in this case, the implied no from NOT asking would have been better for McCain.
But I'm sure glad he asked to get this emphatic unequivocal N O.
indepen
· 1 year ago
such a shame, what great debates we would have had with paul and barrack maintaining civility and staying on issues and facts. Is this all a plan? because the media quashed Dr. Paul, and it looks like McCain is throwing wrenches at his own machine. I think he realizes he does not really want to be president at this time in his life and actually wants to lose, or if by plan.
Tony
· 1 year ago
"Strident" doesn't mean what you think it means.
ezpz
· 1 year ago
Tony,
What doesn't it mean? What DOES it mean?
T I A
Plunge Protection Team
· 1 year ago
Ralph, Ron, & Cynthia:
Now they're planning the crime of the century Well what will it be? Read all about their schemes & adventuring It's well worth the fee
So roll up and see How they rape the universe How they've gone from bad to worse
Who are these men* of lust, greed, & glory? Rip off the masks & let's see
But that's not right, oh no, what's the story? There's you & there's me
That can't be right
RedFoxOne
· 1 year ago
How the heck can anyone with a single brain cell endorse McBush? I just dont get it. he is a proven LIAR which means his word means NOTHING. Can we afford that in the White House? I think not!
But war is awesome! it makes our superiors rich and happy!
PhiLLy in DaLLaS
· 1 year ago
Moved to TX 2 years ago and Ron Paul is the best government figure in this state....Had he won the republican nomination I would actually be divided between Obama and Paul....Mccain is just horrible tho
Drew
· 1 year ago
Ron Paul, such an extraordinary gentleman... it's a shame a man of his wisdom and integrity (*real* integrity, not "tv" integrity) did not receive more support or recognition in the primaries...
davidfromsandiego
· 1 year ago
wow when i saw the story on tv i thought it was lindsey graham calling him, since he is friends with mccain, but it was the other gramm? the one that does not work for mccain anymore??? ok great
Ralph Cynthia
· 1 year ago
Follow the money
Hurry up and wait Troops idle in the kill zone Our USN as ducks in a bathtub
Nader/Gonzalez McKinney/Clemente
Honor Ron Paul Mike Gravel Dennis Kucinich JFK RFK MLK Malcolm
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gramm: hey ron, how is texas? btw can you stop your revolution and tell your followers to vote for mccain? hey don't worry about your credibility, if we win you get a cabinet post in our administration.
so ron what do you say??
paul: god lindsey i thought you were a jackass on tv only, but you are a jackass on the phone also, and tell mccain to stepdown and i'll take over the nomination!!
gramm: click...................................................................................
T.
Did she cut the interview short or was there more before that part and time was just up? (I didn't see it.)
also question to ponder:
do you have to answer to a subpoena??
http://davidfromsandiego.wordpress.com/2008/09/...
LOL This one truly tops them all. Ron Paul just smacked the hell outta McShame w/o raising a hand.
...and David, IF they were fortunate enough to get Ron Paul to step up and take their nomination the republican's would get the youth movement....but then, WHERE oh WHERE would the old folks go?
McCain's going to Tyler Durden himself over trying to appeal to the base while trying to bridge a gap to independents, and while trying to deregulate the economy while saying he's a regulator. And while saying he's for the workers, women and vets while voting against the minimum wage, equal pay, and vet programs. His psyche will split.
On a happier note, tomorrow is national talk like a pirate day: http://tinyurl.com/6rdogr
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, a maverick Republican from Maryland, endorsed Illinois Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president in an interview Wednesday with WYPR, Baltimore's National Public Radio station.
Gilchrest, who lost a primary campaign and is retiring from Congress, has already endorsed the Democrat running for his seat, Frank Kratovil. Justifying his endorsement of Obama, Gilchrest said that "we can't use four more years of the same kind of policy that's somewhat haphazard, which leads to recklessness."
Obama and his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), "have the breadth of experience. I think they're prudent. They're knowledgable."
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0908/Rep...
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0908/Oba...
His response to McCain's call to "fire" the SEC Comm. is perfect.
DUH.
Palin supports $600 million 'other' bridge project
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5heg2jO4nPglP...
I don't see this mentioned yet, but today in Cedar Rapids Palin actually promised to bring transparency legislation about government spending to Congress. Problem is, Obama already pushed that law through two years ago:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/18...
[McCain] said that he is calling for the firing of the Security and Exchange Commissioner. Well I think that is all fine and good, but here is what I say: In 47 days, you can fire the whole Trickle-Down, On-Your-Own, Look-the-Other-Way crowd in Washington who has led us down this disastrous path. Don’t just get rid of one guy, get rid of this administration, get rid of this philosophy, get rid of the do-nothing approach to problems and put someone in there who
is going to fight for you.
So did McCain really forget where Spain is located and thought it was in Latin America? The guy is losing his marbles, but it is nice that using his logic we dont ever have to worry about this sort of thing happening to the Dem ticket since Biden has soo much experience dealing with them, i mean Delaware shares a Latitude line with spain and is literally right across the ocean from them;)
Keep up the great work Jed, and lets put this old guy to bed on Nov 4
Obama/Biden 08
Former Publisher of William F. Buckley's "National Review" Backs Obama
http://www.dmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?nm=Core...
A Conservative for Obama
My party has slipped its moorings. It’s time for a true pragmatist to lead the country.
Leading Off By Wick Allison, Editor In Chief
THE MORE I LISTEN TO AND READ ABOUT “the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate,” the more I like him. Barack Obama strikes a chord with me like no political figure since Ronald Reagan. To explain why, I need to explain why I am a conservative and what it means to me.
...
It makes sense for Phil Gram to approach Dr. Paul. Gram was the senior statesman from the texas delegation for years while he was senator. He probably has the best working relationship with Paul out of all the McCain surrogates. The fact Paul not only turned him down but went on television to disclose the incident demonstrates how alienated Dr. Paul is with the party nominee.
But I'm sure glad he asked to get this emphatic unequivocal N O.
What doesn't it mean?
What DOES it mean?
T I A
Now they're planning the crime of the century
Well what will it be?
Read all about their schemes & adventuring
It's well worth the fee
So roll up and see
How they rape the universe
How they've gone from bad to worse
Who are these men* of lust, greed, & glory?
Rip off the masks & let's see
But that's not right, oh no, what's the story?
There's you & there's me
That can't be right
JIff
http://www.anonymize.us.tc
Hurry up and wait
Troops idle in the kill zone
Our USN as ducks in a bathtub
Nader/Gonzalez
McKinney/Clemente
Honor
Ron Paul
Mike Gravel
Dennis Kucinich
JFK RFK MLK Malcolm