Comments on: Obama appointee to face bruising confirmation fight http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sherrol in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221821 Sherrol in Canada Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:23:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221821 It looks like the Senate Repubs are picking on Eric Holder. Why is that, is he the weak link, the one designate that wouldn't put up much of a fight? Something is rotten in Denmark folks. We're not hearing much ado about the other designatees being confirmed. What's the deal? It looks like the Senate Repubs are picking on Eric Holder. Why is that, is he the weak link, the one designate that wouldn't put up much of a fight? Something is rotten in Denmark folks.

We're not hearing much ado about the other designatees being confirmed. What's the deal?

]]> By: Moderate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221762 Moderate Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:00:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221762 You could fill all cabinet positions with lobotomized chimps and they could equal the success of the past 8 years. So right-wingers should just remain quiet and let intelligent people see if they can dig this country out of the Bush-Cheney hole. You could fill all cabinet positions with lobotomized chimps and they could equal the success of the past 8 years. So right-wingers should just remain quiet and let intelligent people see if they can dig this country out of the Bush-Cheney hole.

]]> By: Seth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221757 Seth Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:59:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221757 Holder will be approved. The GOP will grill him on some of the funny business with the Clinton adminstration, particularly the 11th hour pardons. All they are doing is providing a smoke screen so Bush can get his pardons through without much fuss. Holder will be approved. The GOP will grill him on some of the funny business with the Clinton adminstration, particularly the 11th hour pardons. All they are doing is providing a smoke screen so Bush can get his pardons through without much fuss.

]]> By: a little sad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221754 a little sad Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:59:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221754 Dow closed down 245 pts. Too many of our soldiers and marines overseas in harms way. Too many people losing their jobs, too many people uninsured. Doesn't the GOP have something better to do than 'score political points'? Like roll up their sleeves and work for the nation, rather than against it? Dow closed down 245 pts.

Too many of our soldiers and marines overseas in harms way.

Too many people losing their jobs, too many people uninsured.

Doesn't the GOP have something better to do than 'score political points'?

Like roll up their sleeves and work for the nation, rather than against it?

]]> By: Fed up before it starts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221739 Fed up before it starts Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:52:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221739 Obviously the Republicans see the opportunity, and the need, to bring Obama down a peg or two, and this choice is certainly fuel for the fire. I predict the return of Clarence Thomas tactics, this time on the part of the Democrats. Obviously the Republicans see the opportunity, and the need, to bring Obama down a peg or two, and this choice is certainly fuel for the fire.

I predict the return of Clarence Thomas tactics, this time on the part of the Democrats.

]]> By: Susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221714 Susie Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:45:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221714 Viv, Most of the Bush appointees were crooks, so yes, they were grilled and many denied the jobs he wanted them in. If Holder has things that will keep him from doing his job, they should be brought out by the committee. Viv,
Most of the Bush appointees were crooks, so yes, they were grilled and many denied the jobs he wanted them in. If Holder has things that will keep him from doing his job, they should be brought out by the committee.

]]> By: Albo58 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221703 Albo58 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:42:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221703 Anyone remotely connected to the pardonning of Marc Rich has absolutely no busness near the Office or parking lot of the Attorney General...puh-leez! Of course the word on the street is that the unbiased Congressional Balack Caucus will unanimously support this nomination anyway! Anyone remotely connected to the pardonning of Marc Rich has absolutely no busness near the Office or parking lot of the Attorney General...puh-leez! Of course the word on the street is that the unbiased Congressional Balack Caucus will unanimously support this nomination anyway!

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221701 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:41:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221701 Ask him if waterboarding is torture. There is only one correct answer in the view of a wide majority of credible people who have opinions. "Yes" gets him Justice. "No" or waffling should send him back to C&B. Ask him if waterboarding is torture. There is only one correct answer in the view of a wide majority of credible people who have opinions. "Yes" gets him Justice. "No" or waffling should send him back to C&B.

]]> By: Kurt C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221670 Kurt C. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:31:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221670 Corruption is already surrounding Obama's Presidency. We always knew it was a matter of time, but we never thought it would start even before he took the oath. Corruption is already surrounding Obama's Presidency. We always knew it was a matter of time, but we never thought it would start even before he took the oath.

]]> By: CA Indie for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221666 CA Indie for Obama Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:31:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221666 viv in Utah, most of bush's appointees were not qualified...Harriet Miers??? Josh "down with the UN" Bolton??? Holder should be vetted, as should all appointees of any administration, but the bottom line question "is he/she qualified?" viv in Utah,
most of bush's appointees were not qualified...Harriet Miers??? Josh "down with the UN" Bolton???
Holder should be vetted, as should all appointees of any administration, but the bottom line question "is he/she qualified?"

]]> By: david sewell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221591 david sewell Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:06:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221591 There was no "bluff" . Remember the moto of the Democratic Party is "I did not have sex with that woman." There was no "bluff" . Remember
the moto of the Democratic Party is "I did not have sex with that woman."

]]> By: Barack Turned Me Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221571 Barack Turned Me Republican Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:01:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221571 "Eric Holder likely will face a grueling round of questions from Republicans during his confirmation hearings." -and- Eric Holder likely will NOT face a grueling round of questions from DEMOCRATS during his confirmation hearings. "Eric Holder likely will face a grueling round of questions from Republicans during his confirmation hearings."

-and-

Eric Holder likely will NOT face a grueling round of questions from DEMOCRATS during his confirmation hearings.

]]> By: Viv, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221557 Viv, Utah Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:59:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221557 I am sure that the democratic contributors to this column forget the often outrageous grillings given to any Bush appointee during his term. Most times, their behavior was appauling at best. They did their best to ridicule and insult, it was embarrasing to watch. I am sure that the democratic contributors to this column forget the often outrageous grillings given to any Bush appointee during his term. Most times, their behavior was appauling at best. They did their best to ridicule and insult, it was embarrasing to watch.

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221553 Cynthia Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:57:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221553 Please stop the bickering and get over it! Our country is facing a real crisis. Please stop the bickering and get over it! Our country is facing a real crisis.

]]> By: Baze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221547 Baze Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:56:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221547 Republicans need to be careful. If they blast Holden and he does a good job, then they risk to really look like a bunch of fire breathing boat rockers. Republicans need to be careful. If they blast Holden and he does a good job, then they risk to really look like a bunch of fire breathing boat rockers.

]]> By: Meh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221525 Meh Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:49:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221525 TCM> You don't have any proof that Richardson had "corrupt dealings". Unless you know something the people investigating the situation don't know. Which I doubt. Perhaps Richardson thought that if this investigation is going to take possibly *months*, that it is going to take away from him doing his new job. Perhaps? I don't know much about Panetta, but one doesn't always need experience in a particular industry to do well in it. There are skills that carry across from one industry to another. TCM> You don't have any proof that Richardson had "corrupt dealings". Unless you know something the people investigating the situation don't know. Which I doubt.
Perhaps Richardson thought that if this investigation is going to take possibly *months*, that it is going to take away from him doing his new job. Perhaps?

I don't know much about Panetta, but one doesn't always need experience in a particular industry to do well in it. There are skills that carry across from one industry to another.

]]> By: Irma in North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221508 Irma in North Carolina Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:42:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221508 We all know that the republican party is very bitter that there dear Sarah and Mccain never got in, so now every chance they get they will work against every thing Oboma is trying to do. They dont relaize they are the ones who brought this country down. There party is just going to keep getting less and less. And if Sarah comes anywhere near the republican ticket in 2012, I will be another one who will drop out of the republican party. We all know that the republican party is very bitter that there dear Sarah and Mccain never got in, so now every chance they get they will work against every thing Oboma is trying to do. They dont relaize they are the ones who brought this country down. There party is just going to keep getting less and less. And if Sarah comes anywhere near the republican ticket in 2012, I will be another one who will drop out of the republican party.

]]> By: Because the Repubs have nothing else to do http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221507 Because the Repubs have nothing else to do Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:42:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221507 not surprising when you take a beating as bad as the Repubs got in the last election Close scutiny of the cabinet posts is not a bad thing though not surprising when you take a beating as bad as the Repubs got in the last election

Close scutiny of the cabinet posts is not a bad thing though

]]> By: 13 Days To Go http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221502 13 Days To Go Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:40:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221502 I trust a Harvard educated lawyer who taught the constitution more than a bunch of senators who have the lowest rating ever and who have demonstrated over and over that they are totally incompetent of working for a better America and world rather than feed their egos and pockets. I trust a Harvard educated lawyer who taught the constitution more than a bunch of senators who have the lowest rating ever and who have demonstrated over and over that they are totally incompetent of working for a better America and world rather than feed their egos and pockets.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221501 John Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:39:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221501 Kind of like how the Democrats have been throwing dirt for years. Worked for them, they won the whitehouse and congress with a gaggle of fools too dimwitted to turn on a light. Kind of like how the Democrats have been throwing dirt for years. Worked for them, they won the whitehouse and congress with a gaggle of fools too dimwitted to turn on a light.

]]> By: Kaye -Jacksonville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221486 Kaye -Jacksonville FL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:33:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221486 "Where they can score some political points around this corruption issue, they will try to do it." And that, disgustingly, is what this is all about. Political Points. Holder's credentials and potential are secondary to "political points" - this is exactly why the Republicans are falling into oblivion - they are oblivious! I am sick to death of political points taking the lead in important national decisions - grow up!! "Where they can score some political points around this corruption issue, they will try to do it."

And that, disgustingly, is what this is all about. Political Points. Holder's credentials and potential are secondary to "political points" – this is exactly why the Republicans are falling into oblivion – they are oblivious!
I am sick to death of political points taking the lead in important national decisions – grow up!!

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221466 Rick Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:26:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221466 These incompetent choices are exactly what one would expect from a guy who has done absolutely nothing that qualifies him to be the President of the U.S. These incompetent choices are exactly what one would expect from a guy who has done absolutely nothing that qualifies him to be the President of the U.S.

]]> By: empty people voted for an empty suit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221406 empty people voted for an empty suit Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:11:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221406 Matt "ridiculous and baseless, really? Holder was upfront in getting Marc Rich off, who denounced his citizienship, sold weapons to our enemies and ripped people off. He also was upfront in getting GROUP of terrorists off whose stated goal was to kill US, and they were not able to follow through with it only because WE CAUGHT THE FIRST. Richardson, do I even have to comment on this lack of vetting here... where have we heard lack of vetting before over and over, but funny how a certain segment ISN'T saying that here? Keith, Chris, Katie, Bueller, ANYONE? Panetta is getting quetioned from the right, middle and left because he has NO BUSINESS or experience in this type of field, NONE. So maybe your comments were baseless and factless, but then you are an Obama supporter. Ding, ding, school is now out of session. Matt "ridiculous and baseless, really?

Holder was upfront in getting Marc Rich off, who denounced his citizienship, sold weapons to our enemies and ripped people off.

He also was upfront in getting GROUP of terrorists off whose stated goal was to kill US, and they were not able to follow through with it only because WE CAUGHT THE FIRST.

Richardson, do I even have to comment on this lack of vetting here... where have we heard lack of vetting before over and over, but funny how a certain segment ISN'T saying that here?

Keith, Chris, Katie, Bueller, ANYONE?

Panetta is getting quetioned from the right, middle and left because he has NO BUSINESS or experience in this type of field, NONE.

So maybe your comments were baseless and factless, but then you are an Obama supporter.

Ding, ding, school is now out of session.

]]> By: Floridian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221386 Floridian Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:10:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221386 Eric Holder should clarify some of his positions during confirmation, but he is certainly qualified to be the next Attorney General. Obstructing to score cheap political points would not be wise for Republicans with their own image issues. Eric Holder should clarify some of his positions during confirmation, but he is certainly qualified to be the next Attorney General. Obstructing to score cheap political points would not be wise for Republicans with their own image issues.

]]> By: tess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221375 tess Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:08:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221375 if the senate questions holders pay to play then they had better be ready to question hillary's pay to play too! if they let her off because of her name they will show that it is all politics and nothing real! if the senate questions holders pay to play then they had better be ready to question hillary's pay to play too! if they let her off because of her name they will show that it is all politics and nothing real!

]]> By: mb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221366 mb Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:06:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221366 The republicans will split on this one. But Holder will be confirmed. The republicans will split on this one. But Holder will be confirmed.

]]> By: Rainy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221353 Rainy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:03:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221353 What is wrong with the Republicans and the Democrats working together to solve the problems of the country instead of finding ways to sabotage one another. Imagine what a different world we would live in ! What is wrong with the Republicans and the Democrats working together to solve the problems of the country instead of finding ways to sabotage one another.

Imagine what a different world we would live in !

]]> By: Rainy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221351 Rainy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:03:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221351 What is wrong with the Republicans and the Democrats working together to solve the problems of the country instead of finding ways to sabatoge one another. Imagine what a different world we would live in ! What is wrong with the Republicans and the Democrats working together to solve the problems of the country instead of finding ways to sabatoge one another.

Imagine what a different world we would live in !

]]> By: Former Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221335 Former Republican Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:01:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221335 What PLANET are some of you on ???? THESE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE THAT APPROVED JOHN ASHCROFT. NEED I SAY MORE ????? What PLANET are some of you on ????

THESE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE THAT

APPROVED JOHN ASHCROFT.

NEED I SAY MORE ?????

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221203 MD Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:44:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221203 Holder is a crook who helped Marc Rich get a pardon from Clinton. Holder should be escorted to jail after his hearings. And to "G", the dems were running the White House. Holder is a crook who helped Marc Rich get a pardon from Clinton. Holder should be escorted to jail after his hearings. And to "G", the dems were running the White House.

]]> By: Rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221193 Rachel Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:43:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221193 After the Republican Campaign (I should say circus) against Obama I'd think they'd start using some good sense. They always grill these people when appointed. Republicans and Demo's but I hope the Republicans don't go too far with their bias, slanderous remarks like the ones made during the Presidential campaign. Hey RNC...you asked for it now do what is right. You lost so now it is make up time.Let's do it by being smart rather than smart a--! After the Republican Campaign (I should say circus) against Obama I'd think they'd start using some good sense. They always grill these people when appointed. Republicans and Demo's but I hope the Republicans don't go too far with their bias, slanderous remarks like the ones made during the Presidential campaign. Hey RNC...you asked for it now do what is right. You lost so now it is make up time.Let's do it by being smart rather than smart a–!

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221163 carol Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:38:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221163 Of course he has to be asked questions if necessary, but they can't be grasping at straws with this business about Blago and try to make a point. Unfortunately as we've seen during the campaign the Repubs tend to find any little thing and hold onto it and milk it for all it's worth...hoping against hope something will stick. Of course he has to be asked questions if necessary, but they can't be grasping at straws with this business about Blago and try to make a point.
Unfortunately as we've seen during the campaign the Repubs tend to find any little thing and hold onto it and milk it for all it's worth...hoping against hope something will stick.

]]> By: HB IN LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221155 HB IN LA Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221155 Fight Eric Fight.... Fight Eric Fight....

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221142 Matt Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:35:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221142 @ LIP You think that was about it? *WOW!!!* Were you in a coma for the past 8 years of Republican nonsense? Did you miss 9/11, Iraq, Afghanistan, torture, political firings of US Attorneys, illegal wiretapping, refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenae with the fake legal defense of "Exec. privilege," Rovian campaign tactics, stolen elections, angering North Korea (who has nukes btw) and the entire muslim world, etc. etc. etc.? @ LIP

You think that was about it? *WOW!!!* Were you in a coma for the past 8 years of Republican nonsense? Did you miss 9/11, Iraq, Afghanistan, torture, political firings of US Attorneys, illegal wiretapping, refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenae with the fake legal defense of "Exec. privilege," Rovian campaign tactics, stolen elections, angering North Korea (who has nukes btw) and the entire muslim world, etc. etc. etc.?

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221138 Steve Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:35:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221138 As usual, it didn't take long for the ignorant to make this racial! As usual, it didn't take long for the ignorant to make this racial!

]]> By: Tired of Whining Liberals! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221081 Tired of Whining Liberals! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:26:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221081 Awwwwwww poor baby. The obamanation is going to NOT get things handed to him easily. Awwwwww, my heart just breaks. Awwwwwww poor baby. The obamanation is going to NOT get things handed to him easily. Awwwwww, my heart just breaks.

]]> By: Democrats for Burris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221050 Democrats for Burris Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:22:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221050 If he is corrupt then he needs to be out! If he is corrupt then he needs to be out!

]]> By: ran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2221043 ran Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:22:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2221043 That people is what the Republicans are all about when they are not in power which is to be obstructionist and try every way they can to score political points. Let us say no not this time we want our elected officials to work together for the good of the country not for a party. That people is what the Republicans are all about when they are not in power which is to be obstructionist and try every way they can to score political points. Let us say no not this time we want our elected officials to work together for the good of the country not for a party.

]]> By: LIP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220994 LIP Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:17:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220994 I seem to recall an endless dirge of crap dumped unceremoniously at the feet of the Republicans everytime they messed up...homosexual stuff, a little bribery with Lobbyists and I think that was about it, but when the democrats do it they do it big. First Rezko is put in jail and then Bladojovich (remember that Emanuel worked directly for this guy) tries to sell Obama's Senate seat and then Richardson is being investigated for giving out a million dollar contract to someone who gave him money for his campaign and the list will get longer and longer. So, when you hippocrits are pointing your crooked little fingers at Republicans, remember that they can't hold a candle to you Democrats and your corruption. Center stage. I seem to recall an endless dirge of crap dumped unceremoniously at the feet of the Republicans everytime they messed up...homosexual stuff, a little bribery with Lobbyists and I think that was about it, but when the democrats do it they do it big. First Rezko is put in jail and then Bladojovich (remember that Emanuel worked directly for this guy) tries to sell Obama's Senate seat and then Richardson is being investigated for giving out a million dollar contract to someone who gave him money for his campaign and the list will get longer and longer. So, when you hippocrits are pointing your crooked little fingers at Republicans, remember that they can't hold a candle to you Democrats and your corruption.
Center stage.

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220986 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:16:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220986 dr.mimi de la cruz January 7th, 2009 3:01 pm ET THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT ON THEIR OWN BIGOTRY BY TREATING THE ONE AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIFFERENTLY FROM THE WHITE NOMINEES. THEY KEEP NAILING THAT COFFIN OF THEIRS & I LOVE IT. ================================================== If you take the time to read the article you will clearly see that they have good reason to question him. But hey, I guess you are right, he should get a free ride based on his skin color. It amazes me that you have the audacity to call anyone racist. dr.mimi de la cruz January 7th, 2009 3:01 pm ET

THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO SHINE A BRIGHT

LIGHT ON THEIR OWN BIGOTRY BY TREATING THE ONE

AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIFFERENTLY FROM THE WHITE NOMINEES.

THEY KEEP NAILING THAT COFFIN OF THEIRS & I LOVE IT.
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If you take the time to read the article you will clearly see that they have good reason to question him. But hey, I guess you are right, he should get a free ride based on his skin color. It amazes me that you have the audacity to call anyone racist.

]]> By: kaw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220984 kaw Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:15:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220984 Have all of you been asleep for the past several decades or what? The party not in control ALWAYS makes these confirmation hearings "grueling". This is nothing new and both parties have responded this way during every administration change. This isn't a republican against democrat issue. The mechanism of confirmation hearings was put in place to ensure there are checks and balances in the process and to protect us from cronyism and/or the appointment of less than qualified people. I'm not saying it always works...but that's the intent anyway. Have all of you been asleep for the past several decades or what? The party not in control ALWAYS makes these confirmation hearings "grueling". This is nothing new and both parties have responded this way during every administration change. This isn't a republican against democrat issue.

The mechanism of confirmation hearings was put in place to ensure there are checks and balances in the process and to protect us from cronyism and/or the appointment of less than qualified people. I'm not saying it always works...but that's the intent anyway.

]]> By: Former Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220978 Former Republican Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:15:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220978 THAT'S A GREAT REPUBLICAN "STRAGEDY". MAKE IT HARDEST FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BOYS !!! THAT IS THE GREAT COMEBACK MOVE. GO FOR IT. THAT'S A GREAT REPUBLICAN "STRAGEDY".

MAKE IT HARDEST FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN, BOYS !!!

THAT IS THE GREAT COMEBACK MOVE. GO FOR IT.

]]> By: sensible Cape Coral FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220947 sensible Cape Coral FL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:11:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220947 Here I go again trying to get printed. Would it help if I changed my name to one of those that get printed and re-printed every time? I would like to say that I think Leon Panetta is a good choice. There are times when it takes someone outside the organization to bring the needed objectivity to a job. The Director of a hospital does not have to be a doctor to be a good administrator. Eric Holder is also a good choice but the Republicans would rather start a fight than see the government work well. Wish me luck! Here I go again trying to get printed. Would it help if I changed my name to one of those that get printed and re-printed every time?

I would like to say that I think Leon Panetta is a good choice. There are times when it takes someone outside the organization to bring the needed objectivity to a job. The Director of a hospital does not have to be a doctor to be a good administrator. Eric Holder is also a good choice but the Republicans would rather start a fight than see the government work well.

Wish me luck!

]]> By: JJ12345 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220899 JJ12345 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:02:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220899 Do you think the Democrats would not do this if they had problems with a nominee? Do you think the Democrats would not do this if they had problems with a nominee?

]]> By: T. Loe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220895 T. Loe Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:02:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220895 That kind of partisanship, at the expense of America, is why the Republicans lost the election. That kind of partisanship, at the expense of America, is why the Republicans lost the election.

]]> By: dr.mimi de la cruz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220890 dr.mimi de la cruz Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:01:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220890 THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT ON THEIR OWN BIGOTRY BY TREATING THE ONE AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIFFERENTLY FROM THE WHITE NOMINEES. THEY KEEP NAILING THAT COFFIN OF THEIRS & I LOVE IT. THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO SHINE A BRIGHT

LIGHT ON THEIR OWN BIGOTRY BY TREATING THE ONE

AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIFFERENTLY FROM THE WHITE NOMINEES.

THEY KEEP NAILING THAT COFFIN OF THEIRS & I LOVE IT.

]]> By: Laverne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220857 Laverne Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:58:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220857 Well, he has not had a perfect political career, imagine that! Since the republicans are ethical, honest and clean it makes sense for them to grill Eric Holder.....geez! Well, he has not had a perfect political career, imagine that! Since the republicans are ethical, honest and clean it makes sense for them to grill Eric Holder.....geez!

]]> By: ga. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220854 ga. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:57:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220854 REPUBLICANS YOUR POWER IS gone, gone gone,( bye, bye.) REPUBLICANS YOUR POWER IS gone, gone gone,( bye, bye.)

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220842 Farrell, Houston, Tx Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:56:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220842 I am a true blook Democrat but Republicans must do what they have to do and there is no getting around it. Furthermore, the time Republicans spend attacking Democrats the less time they have to address their own party problems which are overwhelming. The democrats haven't stopped investigating republicans either. I am a true blook Democrat but Republicans must do what they have to do and there is no getting around it. Furthermore, the time Republicans spend attacking Democrats the less time they have to address their own party problems which are overwhelming. The democrats haven't stopped investigating republicans either.

]]> By: David Newport, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/obama-appointee-to-face-bruising-confirmation-fight/#comment-2220805 David Newport, OR Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:50:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34732#comment-2220805 Yawn...much better to focus on this than on trying to fix the economy. GOP's job...drag their feet on everything to prevent any potential for improvement. Democrat's job...to be stupid lap dogs and let it happen. Yawn...much better to focus on this than on trying to fix the economy. GOP's job...drag their feet on everything to prevent any potential for improvement. Democrat's job...to be stupid lap dogs and let it happen.

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