(CNN) - Less than a day after Rep. Joe Wilson formally apologized to President Obama over his "you lie" outburst, a campaign aide confirms to CNN the South Carolina Republican has raised "more than $200,000" in the wake of the now-infamous moment.
News of that cash haul comes after Wilson directly asked in a Web video for campaign cash to fend off attacks from political opponents and said he's standing by his opposition to Democratic efforts at health care reform.
"On these issues, I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly against this risky plan," Wilson said in a YouTube video released Thursday evening. "The supporters of the government takeover of health care and the liberals who want to give health care to illegals are using my opposition as an excuse to distract from the critical questions being raised about this poorly conceived plan."
The congressman disbursed the video via Twitter and asked his followers to "please watch and pass on."
"[Democrats] want to silence anyone who speaks out against it," Wilson also says in the video. "They made it clear they want to defeat me and pass the plan. I need your help now... contribute to my effort to defeat the proponents of government-run health care."
Wilson also sent a fundraising appeal via e-mail, saying he is confident "my voice is serving as the voice for Americans across the country who are tired of irresponsible government programs that have only worsened our situation."
The appeal for cash came as Wilson's Democratic opponent in next year's congressional race, Rob Miller, reported raking in $750,000 as a result of the outburst during President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress. Miller ran against Wilson last year, losing by eight points. It was Wilson's smallest margin of victory in his five elections for Congress.
In an e-mail to supporters Thursday night, Miller said he is aiming to top over $1 million in the next 24 hours, a total that dwarfs the $67,000 he has took in during the entire first half of the year.
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How is having a government run OPTION for people with no other means of getting insurance a government "take over" of healthcare.
You lie, Rep. Wilson.
Instead of yelling out rude comments, where are your ideas? If you hate the health plan so much, WHERE IS YOUR ALERNATIVE PLAN?
Or as a Republican, do you NOT HAVE ONE? No ideas?
Luckily Obama will pass his health plan OVER YOUR HEAD AND WITHOUT YOU.
GOP = THE PARTY OF NO... NO IDEAS, NO BRAINS
With two words, Joe Wilson showed to the world exactly what is wrong with the political climate of the United States. I am glad I don't live in his district, because I would be embarrassed to have him for my representative in Congress.
Yes he did snap! Like an old forgotten mouse trap, catching nothing and making a lot of noise.
Sick people in this country
Is he telling all his constituents that receive Medicare and Social Security that they are "irresponsible government programs that have only worsened our situation"?
No, he's not. You lie, Rep. Wilson.
What's wrong with these people other than they are hateful and racist. You don't ever verbally assault the Office of President no matter who is in office.
Obama should have taken his shoe off, and thrown it at Joe Wilson ! What a bastard this republican is, thanks morons who voted for him.
"On these issues, I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly against this risky plan," Wilson said in a YouTube video released Thursday evening. "The supporters of the government takeover of health care and the liberals who want to give health care to illegals are using my opposition as an excuse to distract from the critical questions being raised about this poorly conceived plan."
The guy apologizes out of one side of his mouth, and continues to lie out of the other!
What about respect for the position? I worry that we look very disjointed and split in this country. How does this look to the terrorists? How does this look to the other countries of the world who view us as a strong country? I think this weakens our position in the world.
This man is just another example of the "hate filled" Republicans who have exhibited their hatred of anyone who disagrees with them. They are the worst of the worst and until they regain some sanity will always be the party of hate. Americans are very tired of listening to them as they are rude, crude and have no place in American life. He is also a hypocrite of the first order. He and his family have all the healthcare they need, thanks to the military system called
Do you honestly think that President Obama would lie with such an unequivocal statement as "we will not insure illegals" in a national, hugely promoted speech? Would he like in a statement that is so easy to disprove?
Illegals will not be covered. That's a FACT.
No he wouldn't. YOU lie, Rep. Wilson.
Wilson is party of the GOP group of Death Panel. He wants to kill off the poor and those who can't afford HEALTH INSURNACE. Yes something needs to be done so ILLEGALS can NOT get any benefits from TAX payer money. BUT Wilson outburst shows disrespect and no MORAL VAULE.
This jerk is typical of the GOP. They lie like Satan himself and expect everyone to agreee with them acting injured when they are caught in their lies.
Has comment sure hit the bulls eye but his timing was wrong.
Say whatever you want in whatever rude manner you want to Joe. We know that you are wrong. Unfortunately you just can't help yourself, what a pity.
Something is seriously wrong when Democrats refuse to allow amendments requiring proof of citizenship in this reform bill.
Instead of asking naive people for contributions, why don't you just get it from insurance lobbyists? They are the ones you helped.
Pathetic
I love how republicans do a 180 degree philosophical change regarding the rights of the opposition party when they're not in power. We certainly see through the hypocrisy.
Mr. Wilson (dennis the menace, type) open mouth and insert your foot
along with "wailing palin" and "fussing rushing" as a member of the "Death Panel" for insurance companies for decades. Right??
Disgusting. All there is to it – and to this politician.
Joe Wilson is a right-wing fringe wacko and needs mental help. He should NOT be a representative of any State.
We do not need hate and fear, we need cooperation and ideas.
VOTE HIM OUT
I, for one, hope that Rep. Wilson is removed from office by the voters of South Carolina during the mid-term elections. Not because he's a Republican, as am I, or because he opposes key portions of the President's health care plan, as do I, but because he has shown himself to be a most uncivil civil servant.
- Bob
Rob Miller's campaign slogan should just be one word. Discipline. As a former marine he knows the value of discipline and apparantly Mr. Wilson doesn't.
I think I light of this the Democrats should Move Forward Full Throttle on all Full Allowable Action Against this Extremist Right wing moron. His Apology to our President obviously meant nothing. Yet another scary look at what the GOP represents
He just got my $$
Crime and incivility always pays with the GOP.
There is no excuse for the disrespectful and unprofessional conduct by the congressman from South Carolina. We are a civil society and our elected leadership should represent the populace in same manner.
Here are my thoughts on the whole matter. If I wanted to derail Health Care Reform, a good way would be to heckle and harass the President and get a negative reaction from him, his staff and DNC. By doing this I and my followers could say this program would be a government takeover, etc. etc. The only difference is, I wouldn't have thought to continue lying to get out of the backlash.
""[Democrats] want to silence anyone who speaks out against it," "
Unbelievable. I hate US politics. Bunch of children.
The real problem is the people who actually buy this guy's bull and vote for him. What is it with South Carolina?
What an idiot.
Goes to show you how many 'cave people' still exist in the US.
Hey breaking news Joe – you are voted in office to LISTEN to the people and to represent the voices of the people. While you are apparently cashing in from other crazy-people, your official website is still shut down giving me and every other actual voter no chance to communicate with you. Pathetic and disgusting – your behavior and persona is a disgrace to the State of South Carolina.
Message to Joe:
The 'merican people are done with you redneck conservatives and your inability to even talk with anyone who doesn't agree with your viewpoint.
So the appology wasn't an appology now, huh? Had to get the message out on video via twitter that y'all really didn't mean it THAT much. It was as if your momma made ya say sorry.
The freaks at both ends of the spectrum need to go, we need results men, not yes men, and definetly not NO men.
Sorry Joe, you fall into the freak category. Do the honorable thing and leave. Oh wait, you are a Republican. Guess you'll hang on and whine as long as you can.
You lie, Mr Wilson. And you are wrong about the health care reform. Illegals are not going to be covered. All fact checks by CNN and other agencies have shown this. Do your homework before embarrasing yourself and this nation with your next childish outburst.
Again, the South Carolina GOP just makes up facts to fit their agenda. There is no universal healthcare for illegal immigrants. There are no free abortions. There is no takeover of healthcare. Mr. Wilson is either woefully ignorant, inept, or using this for political gain. Looks like the shameless advertising he is doing is making money, so maybe you don’t have to have your hand out to the insurance companies for support. There is not Christianity in the Christian Right…oh well. Your brother’s keeper has a gun to your head!
Wilson disrespected the office of President of the United States. I recall that my history book taught that D. MacAuthur lost his job over that?
He is full of crap. I am sure those donations came from the people over at Fox. How dare he show the lack of respect he did for the President of the United States. Who cares if you don't "like" the President but respect the position. He wouldn't have dared disrespected any foreign minister in that manner so why should it be "ok" that he disrespected his own. Tired of the Republicans acting as the we the people should not trust our President. The Democrats would have never done such a thing if McCain was elected.
He puts the "D" in denial. did you know his opponenet has raised over $250,000?
And his opponents raised $500,000. Obviously, sanity outgains crazy 2.5 to 1.
Find some real news. Yesterday's news is old news. Just let it die!
This guy shoots himself in the foot and then wants to twist it like it's someone elses fault. THIS GUY IS A TWISTED SISTER.
So much for his apology. What a sleaze.
Wilson is a complete embarrassment. He is the perfect face of the current Republican party–boorish and pathetic. If he stays in office, maybe he should visit some underfunded schools in his home state and observe the more civil behavior of the children there.
Rep. Wilson misspoke on Tuesday. He meant to say "You lie, BOY".
"On these issues, I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly against this risky plan,"
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No one is trying to "muzzle" you wilson, even though you sounded like a rabid dog when you disrespectfully spoke out on Wednesday. Your lack of respect towards the POTUS is indicative of what your Party is willing to stoop to, and foster. There is a growing "eye-opening" movement in this country vis-a-vis how the populace views Republicans. Your Party is fast losing the respect of the public at large. It is an embarrassment for many to be labeled as Republicans. Your behaviour the other evening is adding momentum to this movement, and for that I would lile to thank you. Bark on!
Maybe his intrusion was abrupt. But it was true. And, in fact, Obama and his administration has been everything but truthful and "transparent." This, on it's face, should outrage even the most devout supports. Obama is not delivering what he promised; and thankfully so.
Therefore, this is resulting in the vast mistrust and uprising by the American people; they only want the a president they can trust. Where the healthbill doesn't blatantly state it won't cover illegals, it also leaves vast loopholes to do so; and in addition to that, leaves loopholes for deep government intrusion and control into private citizen's lives. While we need reform, or enhancement, we desperately need governmental reform, starting with ousting more of this current administration.
They accuse the left of communism, but it's guys like this who are bringing a classless society.
Joe Wilson can come represent any district of our New Mexico anytime ! We'd love to get rid of the flipped-out Democrat bozos we have now – all but one were new in 2008, and all are totally flipped-out Obamanoids. BIG mistakes were made here in New Mexico, and elsewhere, in 2008.
So after breaking protocol, showing disrespect to the Congress, the President and lieing himself, CNN now wants to make Wilson a hero. What a joke!!
He's is the biggest idiot I have seen in a long long time..I am ashamed for him...
we are paying for the illegals now stupid...everytime they go into the emergency room....Joe is just another idiot in the republican party...I was a independant but I will never vote for another republican again...they could run Jesus and I would now vote against them...I have never seen so much hate and lies coming out of a party as the republicans...you guys are really scarry...the republicans are just to redneck for me.
Is this guy of legal age? Maybe not mentally! He's really acting like a kid...
Nobody wants to silence you, you just spoke out of place. I doubt you could've gotten as much funds if you hadn't pulled that stunt.. which makes one wonder if the was as spontaneous as he says...
I'm guessing you are okay with reporter who threw a shoe at Bush...
Joe Wilson apologized only at the behest of his party. I have no doubt that his outburst was planned. If it wasn't than he has less control over himself than 75% of the elementary school children that I teach. One would hope a Congressman would have better control than that! His outburst was entirely disrespectful and from all the facts I have gathered, he was totally wrong to begin with. Best wished and luck to his 2010 opponent!
Another racist, I mean Republican, shows his/her true colors.
Wilson now is attempting to make money off of his undignified and childish behavior. My hope is that the good citizens of South Carolina see through this opportunist. Wilson should be apologizing for embarrassing his state and the trust people placed in him to carry his office with honor and dignity. Grow up, Representative Wilson.
Hmmm....so his outburst during the speech was a ploy to kickstart his campaign? Sounds like a typical Republican to me. What an idiot. It's amazing that this ape got elected to Congress five times already. But then look at who the people of SC elected as their governor.
You should resign, Mr Wilson. I want you to know I will be donating to your opponent, Robert Miller, and can't wait to see you defeated. Incredible disrespect for the office of the president and President Obama – a man who is far superior to you in every way!
Fools and their money are soon parted.................
Joe is a jerk – disrespectful, classless. He is a slap in the face to our country.
Yeah, Joe Wilson got what he wanted, media attention and now money "for the cause". He's a little known politico from South Carolina who is politically expendable in the larger scheme of things. A lot like Palin was to McCain as a running mate.
And, like Sarah Palin, I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more about Joe over the coming months...
The "apology" was just a smokescreen to avoid censorship, I've got the feeling it was all planned well in advance...
Welcome to the "New Politics" in America.
So republicans are not against health care, they are against illegals getting health care coverage.
Who isn't?
This is the worst I heard yet. Consider this..if a person is hit by a car and badly injured is a doctor going to ask if they have insurance?
Republicans need to stop palying games and do what is right for all americans!
Soon they will say we are spending too much on education and they don't make enough money.
What an egotistical rude coniving man! I can not believe anyone would send him a dime! HisOWN PARTY condemned him! SHAME on him for being an embarrassment for us all!
He and his sons are all on the goverment medical plan – TRICARE – what a hypocrit!. Having personally had 20 years in the military – this is one "commander" who SHAMES the uniform. Almost as bad as the phony Louisiana "Lord". Republicans are the bottom of the scum bag.
This guy doesn't get it nor do his followers. Last week they didn't want the President of the United States to tell children to stay in school and study hard. This week they're putting this rude, barely literate joke up as an example.
Barack Obama declares that the American flag is red, white and blue. Joe Wilson calls him a liar and asks for cash.
Obviously, the vast amount of "contributions," to Miller is from corrupt sources; similar to the bundling efforts during Obama's campaign drive. If democrats are so "poor," it goes against logic that a large sum of money could be raised so quickly; compared to 67k, without some unscrupulous large, and illegal contributions....business as usual for the DNC
And here we have Rep Wilson who, through his statements, has made it perfectly clear that he does not regret making any statement to the President. Now the right has embraces him as the symbol that stands up to the President. Joe, you should have just faded away to the obscurity you used to be so comfortable with.
This ever shrinking fringe group will, over time, come to regret this tactic. Rather than make Wilson the poster child for their opposition to the American people, it should have dropped him like a hot potato. They will get burned by this; the American people are not buying this incessant nonsense. If it does, it will write a sordid chapter in our country's great history.
Mr. Wilson is an irresponsible leader invoking fear rather than debate and discussion. The Democrat's plan does not allow for coverage of illegal aliens. What he may be hot about is that currently medicaid DOES allow for the emergency care of illegal aliens. That is already in place, and not part of the new reform being discussed. If Mr. Wilson feels the rules regarding the current state of medicaid, he should make that arguement where is needs to be made and cease with the fear-propoganda of using inflamatory language rather than speaking of alternatives and options.
This attitude make me sick. This guy likes being under the spotlight. he has been caught red handed for being disrespectful of the president and he is is bragging about it. What a jerk
I have no doubt that Wilson is pulling in donations like crazy as he expresses the sentiment of a lot of those angry folk taking their guns to town hall meetings and presidential appearances.
But his rival has collected $2 for every $1 Wilson gets. And the longer Wilson keeps himself in the spotlight, the more of us who will donate to Miller.
Does Wilson's outburst, being a man privy to the bill, not make you wonder what Obama did not say? He had less than an hour, is an eloquent speaker and certainly could not possibly tell all the pertinent details. Do you not understand, we do not have the right before medical treatment to ask for proof of citizenship? Yes, we will pay for illegals one way or another especially when he signs his amnesty proposal and Wilson knew this. I wish Wilson just had a press conference rather than an outburst but it has to be very hard to watch a man feed the nation a "spin" on his bill to get approval..
Another embarrassment to the Republican Party I used to love, and an embarrassment to the institution of Congress. I'll enjoy seeing him get crushed.
Aside from the obvious rudeness and inappropriateness of his comment, his outburst just might mean he believes that illegal aliens are getting health care monies. Is he willfully ignorant or just profoundly stupid? Or is English not his primary language?
"The supporters of the government takeover of health care and the liberals who want to give health care to illegals are using my opposition as an excuse to distract from the critical questions being raised about this poorly conceived plan."
Neither of these statements are true. Joe, really, if you can read, read the bills. Or listen to the President while keeping you mought shut.
Hurrah for Joe Wilson. Anyone have his website where I can contribute? Regular Congressional websites won't accept donations.
Regardless of his political orientation, this person is boorish, ill mannered and from his backtracking statements, apparently an individual of very poor character. He has dishonored his constituents and the office he holds.
Way to go! Stick to youre guns! Say what you mean and mean what you say.
That shouldn't be a surprise. Still the Dem has rised more than double that amount. Unfortunately that disiticts voting preferences is not driven by money. South Carolina as a state would not go BLUE even if a Billion Dollars were spent on an election.
Wilson's belief that Obama's health care reform will give health insurance to illegal immigrants is just plain ridiculous and unfounded. If you're an illegal immigrant, the absolute last thing you're going to do is draw attention to yourself by applying for health insurance. It's just common sense. I'm also tired of the Republican attitude in general. They need to stop complaining about everything and step up to the plate. Obama has reached out to them numerous times, but rather than take advantage and give their own input to the reform, they're going to attempt to destroy it altogether by spreading lies and nasty rumors. This country can't move forward until people learn how to cooperate.
So the Repubs are sacrificing a "nobody" now to hit the circuit and spew their disdain. Notice he's just a nobody that no one has ever heard of. If this turns out bad the Boehners etc can distance themselves quick! If it goes well they will all take credit for plotting this. All just a bunch of political chess playing and not helping me with my small business whatsoever!!!!
These guys don't care about the bill....they care more about taking back POWER, that's it. They had ALLLLLL the power for 6 years and the country nearly imploded. The new administration has righted the ship and things are looking stable (at least) for now. They just can't stand that their policies FAILED MISERABLY!!!!
CNN will probably not post this comment......but here it is. It is very disgraceful for someone to disrespect our President in front of the whole world. There are many people who didn't agree with Bush's decisions but no one disrespected him like it was displayed the other night. Even when that guy threw the shoes at him, we as Americans were outrage including those who didn't support him. Who ever says that racism doesn't exist please people open your eyes. It is so much more than our President's ideas...alot has to do with his skin color. It's funny that we all unify when others due harm to us, but we are the ones doing the most damage. The whole world is looking at how you all (Republicans) are treating OUR PRESIDENT and they are laughing at us. You rather win you petty war of words against him than look at the big picture. But what you all don't realize there is a higher power who will expose all those who are not doing right. Believe that !!!!!
"[Democrats] want to silence anyone who speaks out against it,"
Not so, but Wilson himself is the liar here. There is no provision to provide health care for illegal immigrants.
Let's have an honest debate.
Doesn't Wilson realize that his 'delibrate incorrectness' – his lie – has already been thoroughly rebutted not only by the actual language of HR3200 sec 246, but by countless commentators who have publicly pointed it out for him?
What an idiot............................
Good. 3 people in my family are sending him $1,500 each also.
The 2009 face of the GOP:
A quitter w/ an IQ barely into triple digits who LIES about "Death Panels" and a guy with the emotional age of a 5-year-old who continues to LIE to raise money. What has happened to the party that Reagan built?
He was wrong, but that does not matter to Hannity and the other right wingnuts. He is a liar and misrepresented the health reform. If he could have only read the section in all capital letters, he would have known that he was wrong.
This is no longer about what is best for America, it is now about this proud son of the confederacy.
Didn't he immediately apologize for the disrespectful comment right after the Prez' speech? So now he's claiming he's trying to be silenced? Well, what is it Mr. Wilson? Are you sorry for your outburst and recognize that it was wrong or are you proud that you disrespected the President of our country on national television and continue to misrepresent the bill's provisions? Once again – a Republican showing his hypocrisy
His opponent has raised a lot more money. 200,000 is nothing for an incumbent. I think he's still going to have an uphill battle to retain his seat. Also, I think he should take back his apology. He was not sincere and didn't really feel sorry for what he did. He's a poor soul. And so pathetic.
He apologizes for his outburst but does not hesitate to make political hay of it. Typical. I'd like to see this guy in a new line of work.
Typical republican polititcian: He sees where the wind blows, and then makes a bald faced reversal. Not based on ethics, or what's right, but what he can get away with. Shame on you, Mr. Wilson.
I agree with medical professionals who believe that the root of health care problems began in the 50's when it started the transition to a business driven by cash profit from a humane service to all of God's children..... shame on the carpet baggers and money changers.
This fool has done irreversible damage to himself through that one, childish outburst. He will never be taken seriously again.
Just because someone is loud and obnoxious doesn't mean they represent the majority of the American people.
This man is dangerous. It's apparent his apology was insincere. He and those of like mind prefer the uncivilized rancor of a mob mentality. If they can't get their way, they'll just disrupt civil process. It won't work for them. Vote this party out of existence! They didn't like it when slavery was abolished, or when civil rights were extended. Shame on them! Shame on him, the brute!
Perhaps Wilson should use some of that contributed money and buy himself a clue: that the vast majority in this country are weary of the immature and cynical tactics intended to smear or silence those with whom the fringe element on both sides would disagree. And if he finds a viable source for said clues, he might even consider buying extras and passing them out in the House.
this boy is a powerhungry dirtbag
his comment was definitely premeditated and intended to make him a star with the party and base of ultra Christians who will do anything to stop caring for the seek and needy as Chirst himself did!
So much for the apology...
The shame is that he called the President a liar, and then pulls of this video where he lies and distorts the facts about health care reform. How stupid do you have to be to buy wilsons hooey?
His actions were shameful and definitely not fitting a government official. I've seen 7 year olds with better control of themselves.
If money talks, Mr. Wilson is losing the opinion war by over 2 to 1.
I did my part, Mr. Millers campaign received my contribution.
Could this guy be a bigger imbecile?!?!?
He acts obscenely childish and disrespectful of his position and the Congress. Not to mention that what he said wasn't even right and now he wants to make money from his massive fau paux???
What a disgrace this guy is!!!
Each day the republicans continue to embarass themselves. who do they think they are? they act like spoiled brat children and DO NOT SPEAK for the majority of rational, sane Americans. They are very scary and by dissing the Pres – they plan right into the hands of our true enemies!!!
Between Wilson and Sanford, South Carolina has its problems. Hopefully it is not a measure of the citizens of that great state.
As a republican I'm ashamed of Senator Wilson. Really Joe, don't you know when to just shuttup? By continuing to run your mouth you're keeping the story alive. You've already proven you lack self control, now you're starting to come off as petchulant and immature.
"The supporters of the government takeover of health care and the liberals who want to give health care to illegals ..."
In typical RethugliKlan fashion, you will repeat a lie until even you and your more ignorant followers believe it to be the truth. Never mind the FACT that the Bill as it is proposed clearly states that there will be NO healthcare for illegal immigrants unless they purchase it.
You, crud bucket, are a LIAR.
$200,000 for you.........$750,000 for Miller.........Guess the verdict is in on what America thinks of your outrageous actions.........We need to get this guy out..HE IS THE LIAR
Standing for whay one believes is one thing ; public rudeness is another! What lesson did you give to our young people who already defy authority and have no respect for parents or teachers.
There is a civili time and place for oppostion, You were way out of line!
He looked like a beaten mule yesterday, but look at that defiance know. He apologized, but did not mean it. A typical right wingnut who nev er is bothered by facts.
That is no comparison to the more that $600,000 that his opponent has received.
This man is an embarassment to all politicians. I tried to e-mail him that message, but his website is down due to all the traffic. He can't even stand up and take criticism. Where was his outrage when Bush was making the deficit soar, when Bush led us into a ridiculous war, all the times Bush lied to the American people, etc.? This man just wants his name out there, not for the good things he does for this Country, but just because he has no other way of getting his name in the news. What a jerk. If he wants money, then money will be given, but NOT to him. I just made another donation to our President.
Tell it like it is, Joe.
"Speaking out" against health care reform is one thing, and I respect and support that. Interrupting the President's speech by shouting out "You Lie" is not "Speaking out", it is being childish and disrespectful. In that one statement, Wilson lost any influence he had in "Speaking out" against health care reform. By his outburst, Wilson labelled himself an extremist that has nothing to offer. Is this the *NEW* Republican party? I certainly hope not!
My (conservative republican) father used to say "If you want respect, give respect". By his disrespectful outburst, Wilson shows he deserves no respect.
Reprehensible, unprofessional, disrespectful no matter which party you vote for.
In 1980 the only medical or insurance contributions given to Wilson where from the American dental Association, and they where his 7th largest contributor. Today his largest contributor to his campaign is .............AN INSURANCE COMPANY!
Gee, do ya think some of that money came from insurance companies? Have a nice day!
This Congressman, after disrespecting the President of the United States unheard of at his speech to Congress and the American people...wants to be rewarded?
My concern is, that HE WILL BE REWARDED!! President Obama accepted his apology, stating we all make mistakes. Now, thursday Congressman Wilson sends out this video?
Oh, dear Heavens.......what is this country coming to?
I merely shake my head, and allow my vote to speak!
South Carolina? We want to move forward, not backwards...please let your voices speak at the voting booth!
As I understand, the man had to be TOLD by the Republican leadership in the House to call the White House and apologize. This was not a "spontaneous outburst". Professional politicians do not utter anything "spontaneously". They have trained themselves to present themselves in only the best possible light. This person, to whom some might refer as a schmuck, heard his "town hall" moment and was prepared to jump in with both feet, bellowing like a mad bull. Is he telling his constituents about the more than $500,000 given to his campaign PAC by health insurance companies? I have family in South Carolina. I would like to believe the populace of that state is too smart to be buffaloed by this sorry excuse for a member of the House of Representatives.
Joe you have my support. While Obama's plan doesn't say no to illegals it doesn't say they will turn them away. It requires clarification
Just another out of touch, politics as usual, Republican clown.
Read article in newsweek about Joe Wilson . He sounds a little hypocrtical. Hey whats good for his family should be good for all of us.
The military has single pay goverment run health care and he supports that!
Seems to me cnn you are coddling this this disgrace of a man, who cares. I mean what yall tryna say since he disrepected President Obama people like him more. Seems to me cnn is playing sides. cnn is full of mess.
What an embarrassment to our nation.
I did not agree with his out burst during the speech but do agree with what he says about the proposed healthcare plan. President Oboma was not to factual now was he?
The facts are there. As far as his heckling went, let us look back on previous speeches ... i.e. President Bush and when the Dems were very vocal ... yes heckling him ... come on CNN be fair and report all the news and facts ... you once reported the news now you seem to present only one side of the news. Try reporting the facts and not just your opinions. Errors of omission are just as deceitful as out right lies.
Mr Wilson was told to apology & he made a statement that he did apologize for his behavior toward the President. Wasn't your apology Mr. Wilson a LIE? Mr Wilson are you a member of a radical group? On the floor of the House one person showed they had class & it wasn't you Mr. Wilson. It was the President!
I'm sorry...but I'm not sorry...so send me some money! This guy is a clown.
As a footnote: Like all Republicans see how quickly this disgrace to the Congress is trying to make money on his feigned courage. I never heard Obama or anyone else in the Democratic Party try to silence the opposition or even shout them down as Limbaugh and other Republicans, do so where does this supposed injury and courage come from? It is merely a marketing ploy to get other numb-skulls to send him money to "fight for freedom" – freedom like the had in Nazi Germany.
His Democratic opponent has raised over $750,000. Who's your daddy Joe?
My contribution is on the way.
Try shutting up..you have no decency, morality and civility! You are an example of what not to be!
It seems that the medical industry is quick to reward it's warriors.
This year more than any other, We the People, will see most clearly which politicians fight for the people and which have been bought and paid for by the health industry,
This guy is an A!.. He is fake and just blurted out the comment because he plotted all along to use it and get money. If people want to give their money to him, fine be it. But Joe Wilson if this is the only way you can get people to give you money, then its kind of pathetic don't you think
WOW! Good Luck
While he uses the money to buy his new BMW.
Not to be trusted, he say's that Obama is lying......While he is the one that is.......He need's to be kicked to the curb as he know's no respect and cant stand the fact that A black president is accomplishing sonething that Bush didnt give a second thought to.
Oh Please.
Since the inauguration of Obama, truth has been a commodity lacking in Washington. Wilson spoke the truth. Democrats and their media lackies are in an uproar because someone said the emperor has no clothes.
Congratulations Representative Wilson. Keep speaking the truth.
Democrats are not to trying to silence anyone. What we are trying to do is have an HONEST and civil discussion about the issue. When those like Joe Wilson refuse to even consider the truth and facts, when they can only rant and expel lies and personal insults, they have lost the debate. Plain and simple. To Wilson et al, if this is your approach, then you deserve nothing more than a deaf ear.
What's really going on is that Republicans have no solution-based agenda. After 8 years of complete ineptitude defined by greed and corruption, their only agenda left is to obstruct and try to deny Democrats any kind of victory that will play out in the next election. So when your kids are continually denied health care, blame the Republicans who have put the next election as their top priority.
This guy is the liar and shameless! It's ok to diagree with the President, but u should show respect and not purposely distort facts! This guy doesn't deserve the job he has been givin!
the man is a nutcase.
I suggest Congress censure Mr, Wilson and fine him , say, $220,000. .
What really sad about this is if this guy worked for corporate America he would have been fired.
Will heckle for food.
It's fine to disagree with the President, but I don't want a rude loudmouth assuming he's America's champion simply because a few extremists agree with his disrespectful outburst.
Mr. Wilson has other avenues to express his opinion. He is an embarrassment to our country, and appears to be yet another one of those who spreads false information. This is a serious debate and if we cannot obtain honest and truthful information from our elected officials (ha ha – as I write that I wonder if that's a type of oxymoron) who are we to rely on for information that will allow us to make an educated decision on this and other matters? We are a brilliant and wealthy country. That we have uninsured, homeless and hungry people is an indication that our greed has gotten ahead of our morality – regardless of how those people came to be uninsured, homeless and hungry.
Will someone please shut this guy up? As a democrat I am trying to silence any opposition to my party's plans and principles. Because I'm evil...and I can read. If Republicans could also read, they may find they just raised $200,000 towards more misinformation from a false martyr.
He's not a hero, he's disrepectful and now trying to capatalize on his childish behavior.
What's funny is Wilson had to ask for the boost in contributions after making a call-to-arms, propaganda You Tube video. His opponent raised twice as much immediately after his outburst as constituants simply were voicing their disadain for his actions.
Shame is his middle name.
Love him.......it is about time that Republicans stop being so luke warm and politically correct (think McCain).
He apologized to the President beacause the republican leadership TOLD him to, not because he meant it. He therefore LIED to the President.
Its OK to speak out against something, or to have an opinion, but there is a time and place for everything. This was neither the time nor the place. Anyone who can back a person who has ZERO respect for our president, has NO place in politics. Bubba Joe should join the ranks of the other Redneck politicians in SC...he really need to go away with Sanford, another "southern gentleman" with zero class.
I wonder what insurance coverage Joe has? Can someone please dig it up?
Joe,
You obviously get your misinformation from the Linbaughs of the world. Check your facts idiot!!
I am off to donate more $$ to Rob Miller!
This illustrates that Rep. Wilson apologized only because the House GOP leadership asked him to – as he said they did when interviewed yesterday morning.
His pigheadedness and drival illustrates that neither he nor fellow members of the Grand Obstructionism Party have anything to offer but fear, mud slinging and all other anti-social behaviors. All they offer is vitriol.
In the article, "disbursed" should be "dispersed". Disbursed should only be used when it is money that is being distributed. Since he was distributing a message, and not funds, the proper term is "dispersed."
"my voice is serving as the voice for Americans across the country who are tired of irresponsible government programs that have only worsened our situation."
Actually, the voice from disgraced S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson is the voice of white male, radical, extremism, which has become the voice for the Republican Party. He continues his tea bagging lies as his party dissolves around him. Joe Wilson is no more than “Joe the Plumber” in a suit! He does not represent the American people’s voice from Main Street America.
An honest politician is rare to find nowadays. Where do I send some $$$ to this man?
This person is pathetic. It worries me that people in one state can elect people like him and Demint and Governor Skirtchaser. Is there some type of natural local phenomena there that inhibits critical thinking or is just a sad history and lack of education?
The bill has language banning spending money on illegal immigrants. Instead of insulting the President and trying to defeat the bill, why doesn't he offer an amendment that will make the ban more air tight? The Republicans aren't showing up for the debate and they are not being honest. They are just saying anything they can to make political gains.
I truly doubt the sincerity of his so called apology.
Why would anybody send this guy money? There are some things that you just don't do. Heckling the President, when the world is watching is one of them.
This isn't about health insurance, this is about respecting America and what it stands for! The disrespect that he showed for America the President and the American people is staggering!!
How dare democrats want to "defeat him and pass the plan"! Because clearly, this debate is all about Joe Wilson and his potential defeat. Joe Wilson cannot accept that!
Incredible. First Wilson shows what a thug he is by accusing President Obama, during a formal address to Congress, of lying about coverage for illegal immigrants, all the while knowing that the health care reform bill specifically excludes illegal immigrants from receiving subsidies. Then Wilson himself lies about what is contained in the legislation in order to get campaign donations. Do these neocons get any lower than the sewer they're currently swimming in?
Clearly Wilson has no shame. Acting like a rude schoolyard jerk to make himself famous, then trying to profit from his misdeed.
Wilson does not believe in treating others as he would like to be treated. Otherwise he is asking to be heckled and disrespected at every public appearance.
You lie!!! And you lie again!!!
Typical Repubican Hypocrite! Apologize then..."On these issues, I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly against this risky plan," and then ask for cash? Feel sorry for the idiots that did, and do, contribute. This is ridiculous...I hope republicans realize how bad this is making their entire party look...oh wait, I hope they dont realize it...make it worse...and better for us...eventually the GOP will just implode!
I again say: It is fine to stand by and defend what you believe but there is a time and place for civil opposition.
What lesson in respect did Rep. Joe Wilson give to our young people who already lack respect for authority? He needs to hear that many people believe he was way out of line!
They don't want to silence opposition, they just want you to stick to the facts and be respectful of the office. Is that so hard? I seem to remember another president telling ACTUAL knowing lies from the same chamber. Yellow cake and aluminum tubes anyone? Lies leading to death and war anyone?
Too late, Wilson, I already gave to your opponent right after you heckled the President. Your lying defiance is an insult and mockery to most rational Americans and we want to see pathetic screeds like you run out of public office as quickly as possible. SC may like you, but the rest of America thinks you're disgusting.
Maybe, if the country is lucky, South Carolina will suceed again.
He raised $200K , but his opponent raised more that $500K. I could care less how much he raises....I want his resignation!!!!!
Not to mention that I want an apology too. I voted for Pres. Obama & I'm extremely insulted by this man's behavior. He apologized under pressure, not because he felt he needed too. If that behavior happened during the Bush admin, they would of buried the person under Guatanamo Bay.
We as Dems have to stand up to this behavior and give the Rethugs a taste of their own medicine. Time for us to unite and move on without them.
This man just needs to shut up. It's one thing to pursue public discourse; it's quite another to continue to appear irrational, misinformed, and - dare I say it - racist. If he had simply read the bill, he'd know he was wrong, but it's so much easier to be spoon-fed the talking points by the wingnuts who have derailed the Republican party.
You are FUNNY. You claim he wants cash. What did his opponent get????? CASH. Why is that so different? Oh I see, his opponent is a Dem. Got it.
I think the devil made you do it? A true God fearing family values Republican conservative would have known better. REPENT!
Too bad that Joe Wilson is number one in receiving monetary contributions from the insurance companies.
Hasn't Wilson committed slander?
What a loser and the poor suckers giving him $$
CNN certainly isn't going to call the White House
out on misused truths. All you liberals want to be
more like U R O P I O N S . Well, the British Parliament
allows outburst of this sort.
And we all know George Bush WAS NEVER JEERED
in the same setting.......RIGHT ????????
Again, the hyprocrisy. First, his apology was done because he was told to do, not because it was disrespectful, childish, rude...So where is the sincerity with this person. Now, he is going on the circuit asking people to support him and his outburst; I will not be muzzled. No Joe, you need to be muzzled like the mad dog you are. What a sham and an idiot. The good thing all those who send donations to his campaign and support him, well I guess the saying "birds of a feather flock together". We see who you are now!!!
Joe "The Liar" Wilson has become the new poster boy for the right wingnuts. Good Bye Joe the Plumber.
This is typical of the 'good ole boys' from the south. Mr. Wilson and those who support him, see themselves losing power, so they act out the only way they know how – in an infantile, stupid way and then try to make excuses as to how right they were. With people of his ilk in power, no wonder South Carolina is at the bottom of everything bad.
Is anyone surprised? He apologized and then came back the next day and said he was ordered to do so.
Fox News spent yesterday defending Wilson and basically said that Obama did lie.
Truthfully, none of the politicians in Washington have any class.
It's one big cartoon factory in Washington.
YOU LIE WILSON! Show us in the bill where illegasls get free healthcare? Please point that out. If you are on the side of the truth then you should have some FACTS to back it up. Perhaps your "Sons of the Confederacy" buddies have them hidden with Obama's real birth certificate? No wonder blacks avoid repubs like the plague.
This clown is a disgrace to not just SC, but the whole US. He is an arrogant ignorant bigot which has become typical of the Republican base. I hope all the radical right wing rednecks keep pouring money at him. We need to keep the true face of backward intolerance out in the open ~ this hill-billy can be the poster child. Natural selection works, let's hope his brand of vile perspective becomes extinct.
Maybe this clown can team up with Palin and run in the next election.
Joe,
You truly signify everything that's wrong with this country.
It is time for congress to censure Joe the Liar.
He's the face of the Republican Party today. Proud of his Ignorance and bigotry.
Yes, it appears he will not be muzzled - especially when it comes to being a new low among the members of Congress.
Even though I do not live in SC, I sent a donation to his Democratic opponent in the race...not because I really think it will make a difference, but because I do NOT want Wilson rewarded for being a new low-water mark for the GOP. If that was a spontaneous remark, I'll eat a $5 bill! Exquisite timing with the photographer who took the photo...and considering that there were approximately 534 members of Congress in that Joint session to focus on, it sure was a "lucky" break that he or she just "happened" to catch Wilson heckling the President.
This fool just don't get it! Yeah you can thank the insurance companies for your loot!
You Lie, Rep Wilson! There is no way you are going to spin your way out of this one.
The President of the United States should be respected but libs need to hold up a minute! They have trashed that very notion for the past 8 years of total disrespect given to President Bush. Now the wimpy talking heads are trying to make this a race issue.
After the way Bush, Palin and McCain were attacked by the left there is no longer room for civility and the libs who now call for it, only make themselves appear ignorant. Obama stood by and let his dogs do the attacking at least Wilson had the courage to speak out himself!
we must vote obama out, he does not tell the truth
To: Joe Wilson: Why would anyone want to contribute to your effort after you have so juvenilely insulted the president of the United States on national television? You have absolutely no credibility whatsoever and you should resign your post in shame and volunteer your services to help those who are out of work or do not have any health insurance. Your outburst was a disgrace to all Americans.
This guy is a pathetic, ignorant blowhard that needs to sit in timeout.
I hope the money makes up for the nationwide anger.
If you wingnuts would watch Hannity only until he tells his first lie, you would have 55 quality minutes everyday to spend with your family.
I hope he gets voted out of office in the mid term elections next year. This guy is a disgrace in the congress, and he should be ashamed of himself. The bill clearly states that undocumented persons will not have medical services paid for. What more proof does he want? Though, for Rep Joe Wilson, being a republican and making inappropriate comments has been the norm for his Party.
No matter his feelings an outburst like that is unacceptable. Can you imagine if it were a democrat to Bush? Republicans would be demanding resignation calling Wilson an unAmerican socialist. James Carver said it best – "Republicans are just meaner than us." And it's true.
I am convinced that this NUT CASE cannot read! INSURANCE COMPANIES JUST WROTE YOU A CHECK!
Stupid is as stupid does
- Forest Gump
He is welcome to work against legislation he does not agree with, but he obviously does not know how to do that. Yelling out rude remarks is not the way.
Well... I had refrained from contributing to Mr. Wilson's opponent, thinking he was doing quite well without my measly bucks. Mr. Wilson just talk me out of said restraint. Thanks...
I would question the validity of these fund raising totals. The Representative's web site has been down since the evening of his idiotic outbust. How is he collecting funds? Carrier Pidgeon?
This guy is a disrespectful jerk. Hey I have a good idea! How about I disrespect the president on national television and then try and profit from it? I have no problem with people being critical of policies or plans that another official may have; however, I do think that it is in poor taste to disrespect them and then profit from it. I think anyone who actually believes that he is sorry should use their brain and realize that he is loving every minute of this attention. James Carville said it perfect last night when he stated that the republican party has turned to talk radio in pushing forth their political agenda. It makes me sick to my stomach to hear Rush and Hannity praise a guy who is saying that its alright to disrespect your president. How does the republican party expect to get anything accopmlished when they have allowed these scoundrels to be the spokesmen for their party?
I all of my years watching Presidential speeches, I have never ever seen someone be as disrespectful as Joe Wilson. I think that Congress should reprimand him for his actions. If a Democratic congressman (or woman) would have yelled out like that, the Republicans would be calling for them to be torn out of Congress. It's so disheartening to see the Republicans do everything and anything that they can to make this President fail. They don't care that his failure would be this country's failure. However, President Obama is strong and tough and he will prevail.
Wilson is still a loser behind the all the emotionless apologizes. If he was pressured– would we apologized. He meant it form the heat, so I don't beleive him. Man, what's up with all the loser in SC. Sex lies and micorphones.
It just goes to show you...Republicans hear logic & reason...and just let it go in one ear & right out the other. They're dense. D-E-N-S-E. It's almost as if Wilson didn't even hear when Obama directly refuted the government 'take-over' allegations ALONG WITH...illegals being covered. Wilson is either deaf...or stupid. Probably both.
greedy sanctimonious jerk
So, you WEREN"T sorry when you gave apology to the president.. seems like YOU LIE too.
I would not pay a dime....i bet it is all humbug...
Embarrassing on so many levels....
I think that he should war more patriotic flair on his lapels. Only two pieces of patriotic flair usually indicates dangerous centrist thinking and a potential for leadership and compromise.
Say it ain't so Joe. Joe, you missing the point. Speak as loud as you want, but do not disrespect the Office of the President no matter whose in office. Its OK to disagree , but do it with style. You are a leader, Joe. Act like one.
"The supporters of the government takeover of health care and the liberals who want to give health care to illegals..."
Except for that whole provision (Section 246) that specifically prohibits undocumented aliens from receiving government-subsidized health insurance/care...
This congressman needs to be censure. I called the office of Minority Leader John Boehner yesterday to complain and all I was given was the same old condescending line. The republican leadership if you can call it that is straddling the fence and losing respect of many people. Politics aside, disagreements yes, defiance and disrespect is not acceptable , should not be tolerated and enough is enough. These republicans and their kind is determined to bring the country down with their racist, fear mongering tactics. and enough is enough already. I think Congress ought to take a stance censure Boehner, and Wilson. ASAP
Rep. Joe Wilson you have to proud becuase no one else in this country (elected officials – Allo knew his policy will make this country like a 3rd world country ofcourse I know practically....)have the guts to speak against the bad policies of the president.
I will not give this Ugly American one cent, he is a disgrace to our country. I will, however, donate to Mr. Miller. I cannot believe the nerve of this man to ask for donations after his disrespectful outburst, but then again, he is a Republican/Conservative so I guess I shouldn't be surprised at his gall.
this rude, disrespectful, uninformed man needs to go away. he should be censured as evidently his behavior is still inappropriate and his apology was not genuine and now he's drumming for money.
how low will they go???
Wilson is a stone idiot! He should resign his office. President Obama deserves our highest respect, regardless of whether we agree with him or not. Again, another degrading display of a Republican politician. It wouldn't matter what President Obama did, Wilson, and Republicans like him, would try to villify him! Now Wilson is receiving praise from low-lifes and he is trying to cash in on it. The only reason he apologized is because he was told to. He is not sorry for if he were, he wouldn't try to cash in on his display of disrespect.
Please extend a "big thank you" to United Health Care, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc. Yeah! They will write you a check any day while they deny the coverage of people dying of simple sickness!
I wonder, how much of the money came from drug and insurance companies ?
I hate to break this to Mr. Wilson, but his inability to control himself has made him the face of intolerance. Its not the fact he objects to the President's plan, its the way he did it. It will be very interesting to see how this outburst, along with the support Wilson has garnered from extremeists in the Conservative movement, affects the attitudes of independent voters. They hold the key to how the healthcare reform debate procedes from here, and if this is how a self-described low-key backbencher reacts, it will scare the hell out of independent voters in favor of the President.
I can't stand it when people lie like this moron. The bill DIRECTLY SAYS NO ILLEGALS WILL BE COVERED.
It also seems the Wilson did not pay attention to how to apologize in Kindergarten. It isn't an apology if you keep pressing your point. This guy is a tool, and South Carolinians should be embarassed by him.
Anyone who gives cash to this traitorous idiot is one themself.
CNN, the bias of your articles is exceeded only the the bias of the links on the main page. I would also appreciate it if you would remember the booing and the outcries against then-president Bush by the minority Democrats at a couple of his state of the union messages.
Public disrespect of our sitting president is always wrong. Why do you only think it is wrong now?
Irrespective of political preferences, the heckle raises the larger issue of respect for the Office of the President. We have always regarded that office with deference regardless of its occupant. While an apology may be owed the President Obama, an apology is definitely owed to the American people for the insult to one of our treasured institutions. As a nation, we have always welcomed dissent. We have come to expect that the dissent expressed by our representative leaders will be rational and articulate. The heckle is the first chink in our civility towards our government institutions and our heritage that sets us apart from other nations.
Oh, so now poor Joe is the victim? Still a clown.
What a tool.
Poor Mr. Wilson. Obviously doesn't understand the word "liar". Probably he needs to look in the mirror more often.
If that was done to Bush or any other President the man would have been drawn and quartered. Hey Congress, Senate give up your own health benefits until your constituents are taken care of. Stop doing the bidding of big money!
If the People of South Carolina do not throw out this trouble maker democrtas and republicans from that state deserve what they get. This man is not bi-partisan. He is and those like him are the reasons this country is in bad shape and getting worse.
God help us.
So far so good but I need to hear him say he hates gays and minorities too before I send him my check.
Obviously, his "spur-of-the-moment" outburst was anything but...this new action clearly shows that his shouting out during Obama's speech was clearly planned in advance, just so he could look like some sort of a hero and raise cash for his "cause." Asking for money and saying what he is saying now, both about the plan and Democrats, invalidates his apology as well. I miss the good old days, when an apology was heart-felt, rather than just a script someone states in a robot-like fashion in a lame attempt to dodge some of the shame or blame they so very much deserve. We should all be working together to make OUR country better-stop messing around and lose the ego!
For God's sake, no one is trying to shut you up, although that wouldn't be a bad idea. And I guess Wilson has no parent on the 'irresponsible government program' of Social Security or Medicare? These Republicans are about as subtle as a whale...they want no reform because they do not care about the poor in America. They want no reform because they think that will turn Democrats into Republicans who will then enable a Republican takeover of Congress in 2010...thus ensuring that health care reform will NEVER occur. What they are not seeing is that their obstructionism is also galvanizing borderline Democrats, who are going to be voting next year too.
I think its pretty funny all this huff about health care reform but when bush and his cronies took down the towers and started 2 unprovoked wars and also went to them wars against the wishes of 99% of this country while everyone just sat and watched it happen!! im tired of the republicans keeping our country in a noose!!!! apparently there way isnt the right way!!! they just need to realize that!
Many of today's politicians continue to set lower standards and set bad examples for todays youth. Years ago when the president spoke you sat there in silence out of respect for the office he holds. Joe Wilson is a perfect example of this. I cannot imagine any politician holding onto his office if this same situation occured when Eisenhower, Kennedy or Reagan were speaking to the nation. Both sides of the aisle have removed the dignity of the office and reduced to one that does not garner any respect as long as they can promote their own agenda. The apology he issued was half hearted and in my opinion he is a disgrace to this nation and a poor example to our youth.
Hmmmm.., Obama suddenly changed his 46 million unisured number to 30 million!
Thanks Joe..
Joe the Liar has suddenly developed an ego. He says democrats want to defeat him and pass health reform. While he is insignificant, it is hard to believe he thinks he is the one standing in the way of out of control premiums and 45 million getting insurance.
To paraphrase David Letterman I offer the following comment:
One week ago, who could have possibly guessed that Governor Mark Sanford would be only the 2nd biggest moron from the state of South Carolina.
THAT'S BLOOD MONEY!!! That money was received from the insurance companies savings as a result of letting people die without medical coverage!
Arrogant and obnoxious, what a combination...
So much for the integrity of his apology.
We can see just how sincere he was since, within hours, he was asking for people to send him cash so that he didn't have to live with the consequences of his actions.
What an incredible lack of integrity and honor...and what an inflated sense of entitlement!
Go, Joe and take Mark with you....Go as far away as you can get. We're so tired of your arrogant, self serving ways. You may have raised $200k from your followers, but Rob Miller has raised more than tthree times that amount from people who are sick and tired of you and your ilk.
The days of hateful people like you are coming to an end.
I sent Wilson $250 with a note to be decent and humble in the debate but keep fighting. He spoke the truth but it was disrespectful and there is no reason to sink the level of the Reids and Pelosis of the world. I never thought this President would turn out to be this deceitful in debate . Obama's far-left secular progressive agenda is ruining the country.
Greed once again raises its nasty head. Mr. Wilson is no better than a Bernie Maddof.
Where do I send the check? I am on Obama's e-mail list and he asks for money almost every day so he can spread his lies. The Democrats voted against amendments to their "health care reform" bill that would prevent illegal aliens from being covered. Mr. President "You lie!"
This little person is veing REWARDED for his bad behavior??? Even my kids know better than this moron rhat you don't reward bad behavior! And those who reward him are cut from the same bolt of cloth!
Part of the good ole boys from my home state. A bunch of backwards ignorant rednecks that keeps proving right what everyone thinks about people from South Carolina. IDIOT, IGNORANT, AND RACIST. Nothing else to be said.
The Congressman is not telling the truth. Worse yet, he knows it.
What is it with South Carolina and intentional ignorance? Can we have Congress do something to remove "Carolina" from the name of that State so that we won't be tarred by association with their politicians?
Ha! Looks as if Wilson has gotten his new talking points from GOP party leader Limbaugh . . .
*yawn*
I just cancelled our annual golf outing to Hilton Head, and will be going to Marco Island instead.
Rep. Joe Wilson should be suspended or removed from office. As a retired military member if we were to publicly call our Commander and Chief a liar basically live to his face, there would have been serious repercussions. Why shouldn't he be held to the same standards?
Joe Wison should be fired and run out of town. He is a disrepectful bigot!
What is Mr. Wilson's solution?? Does he have one? Oh, I forgot, he can only criticize but has no ideas of his own. Typical! Whether he agrees with the President or not, his outburst was classless and childish. Shame on him.
In the words of the infamous Bugs Bunny - "Whata maroon!"
The mere idea that disrespect for the President should be used as a way to raise campaign funds is disgusting. Not a single Democrat booed President Bush during an address to Congress despite a well documented list of lies, evasions, and omissions. President Obama told the truth, Rep. Wilson knows it, and he should be ashamed of himself.
the man is disgusting...............
Mr. Wilson.....What does it take to get it through you thick scull and into your tiny brain that YOU ARE WRONG about this legislation extending coverage to illegals? CNN, factcheck.org and numerous numerous other INDEPENDENT sorces have told you repeatedly that you are WRONG about that. Is it that you refuse to listen? Or are you intentionally lying?
Are we heading down the path of Idiocracy?
South Carolina, Wassup!
Gee I guess your Messiah is not as well loved as you project him to be huh CNN?
Gosh does this sound familiar? "[Democrats] want to silence anyone who speaks out. I thought that was a Republican line of speech. Come on, you already embarrassed yourself, your party, the people you represent in SC, so now it's time to SHUT UP!
Good for you. It is now time to speak the truth. thank you for expressing your views and the truth.
As soon as I can find an address I am sending a check to his OPPONENT. I hope others will do the same. This guy is a disgrace to our government.
IRRESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT??????
Where were you during the BUSH administration?
LIAR.
I'll be happy to give money...to Rob Miller.
Either Rep. Wilson or Obama is lying regarding people in this country illegally receiving health care. I take Obama at his word and believe that Wilson is the one lying.
Typical angry, rude, discourteous, inconsiderate republican remark!!! But that's what republican politics is all about. "The pot calling the kettle black" seems accurate here.
Typical conservative: he apoligizes for acting like a fool and then turns around and proudly asks for money from supporters to continue to acting like a fool.
I cannot believe that such idiots are in high places. How did he get the job? Certainly no one voted for him. Perhaps they drew straws, and said may the best man win. If he is the best, God help us all.
a true idiot. enough said.
He better start to cry for money on the internet because. He is going to loose the next election... I promiss
This guy is a complete idiot. If he's was worried about illegals getting free health care, why didn't he and the rest of the Republicans do something about it during the Bush years? Vote this clown out, he's only protecting the insurance industry.
I wonder how Joe Wilson feels about the lies of the last administration that brought us into war (a real death panel), a failing economy and a huge deficit. Have the Republicans no shame.
He is right. The donkeys began to bray about this even as the President forgave him.
well I am sorry too................sorry we have this loser in the White House
Thank you to Jo Wilson for standing up for us ! Obama is a LIER !
All you need to do is read the bill ! I will send JO my MONEY .
and we will clean house in 2010 !
Regardless of how he feels on the issue this man needs to show some respect!!!
Shameless.
Ill give him money. About time someone speaks up against the lying Messiah
Wilson is sick! ... and what does it say about his supporters?
After Googling Fact Check sites, I have found that Joe Wilson is twisting the facts on the WH healthcare plan and illegal immigrants. Please check for yourselves before trashing the President's plan.
I ma glad these idiots were voted out. He is also a known racist. i wonder whether is's coincidence that they all in the repub party.
This guys a complete and utter fool!!! He's not at all apologetic or remorseful for the disgrace exhibited the other night at the capitol! He should be punished for this disgrace!
This guy graduated from college? Law school? Come on ...let's see his degree...some qualifications for the job. His behavior would lead one to question his upbringing, maturity, and concern for the office he holds. Way to go Joe! You really helped the Republican cause.
And as for "serving as the voice for Americans across the country", he is there to represent the people of South Carolina. Period. I have my own representative thank you very much.
He says he "will not be muzzled". Yeah, we noticed that he needed a MUZZLE during Obama's speech.
A predictable response to his begging video is, of course, "You lie!"
you have GOT to be kidding me
His three kids and he himself gets free healthcare...hypocrisy abounds!
Ah yes...he said he's sorry....but not really. Just like Palin, I guess...a real "whak job"
Hypocrisy at its best !!!!
Now everyone saw what Republicans truly stand for. I wonder if Wilson's reaction would have been the same if it a white man had been delivering the speech. Something to think about.
It has been such an embarrising affair that proves lack of respect for the US Government.
oh gee now isn't that such gracious behavior after his apology.
and the right wingers wonder why they lost the election.
Thanks to Keith Olbermann ( in his special comment segment last night) for exposing this anti Obama idiot for who he really is.
He should be sanctioned. He is a disgrace and will loose his re-election bid. Believe that!
Low life scum looking out for big business that pads his pocket.
Wow, that's a whole lot of whining from somebody who was such a tough guy on Tuesday night. Who said anything about silencing this loser? We just want you to act your age-not like a spoiled toddler who hasn't been properly taught to show respect to the adults in charge.
Good to see that he still hasn't actually read the bill. Illegal aliens are NOT covered. Ah, GOP, you kill me.
After Wilson's predecessor Preston Brooks beat Charles Sumner into unconsciousness on the Senate floor with his cane, people from all over the South sent him canes. Seems like they're at the same thing again.
Joe's about to find out how much better it feels to NOT have government provided health insurance.
Whoever donated cash to this guy's campaign is just as low as he is. What a waste of space.
200K, 200K, 200K??? Big deal. That doesn't mean jack in the politcal arena. Look, let's stop this nonesense, this man disrespected the Pres of the United S