|| President Obama can only laugh at the incompetence of his campaign staff. ||
“OOPS!”
Not that the Obama campaign is worried about telling the truth, but the President’s latest ad attacking Mitt Romney could not be more wrong.
Realizing that Obama’s reelection is in serious jeopardy, the President’s campaign today released a two-minute ad slamming Mitt Romney for layoffs made at a company controlled by Bain Capital. The ad is built around interviews with former steelworkers at GST Steel, a mill in Kansas City, who were laid off as the company collapsed in the wake of a downturn in the steel market. The ad is certainly gripping and emotional. It is also, however, completely wrong.
The company was shut down in 2001. Romney left Bain in 1999, long before the plant closing, to run Winter Olympics. Two years is an eternity in the business world. Blaming Romney for decisions made two years after the left the company is at best disingenuous.
However, there was a political power-player serving as a director of Bain at the time of the company’s bankruptcy and layoffs–Jonathan Lavine. Lavine joined Bain in 1993. He is currently Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer. He is also a major bundler for Barack Obama, raising between $100-200k for the his reelection. While we don’t know the specific role Lavine had in decisions regarding the bankrupt company, he certainly had more influence than someone who had left Bain two years before.
Perhaps Obama should use some of Lavine’s donations to help the steelworkers featured in his ad.
I’ll say it again. What Republicans need to do in order to win the 2012 election is to tell the truth better than the Democrats tell their lies.
Video - Obama’s ‘Steel’ ad bashing Mitt Romney for what the President’s campaign bundler did.
Obama Does Damage Control After Coming Out on Gay Marriage
|| After Obama came out on gay marriage the White House went into damage control. ||
The First Gay President.
Moments after Vice President Joe Biden came out in favor of same-sex unions the White House went into damage control mode. Days later when the President gave his blessing to gay marriages, Obama and minions at the White House were forced into double-secret damage control mode.
President Barack Obama’s “evolution” on the gay marriage front started in 1996 when he endorsed same-sex marriage and ended in 2012 when he, once again, stated his support for gay unions. The circular move, though, has some faith leaders up in arms, leading to the Obama campaign’s need to reassure these individuals, while pledging to protect religious freedom.
Last week, The Blaze reported about Obama’s faith adviser, the Rev. Joel Hunter, and his opposition to the recent pro-gay marriage announcement. Now, The New York Times reports that the president is in full-out damage control, as he attempts to explain his reasoning to Christian leaders who have serious ideological and theological disagreement with him regarding the Biblical definition of marriage.
Hunter, in particular, has voiced his discontent and has said that Obama’s views on marriage will make it harder for him to support the president.
But the White House is not all that worried. President Obama did not evolve into a more enlightened stance on gay marriage. At every point in his career he has taken the position on same-sex unions that is most beneficial to his current political campaign.
In 2012 the President needs money from the LGBT community more than he needs votes from the African-American churches. So without even blinking an eye Obama has thrown his Christian values under the bus and opened up his rainbow colored wallet.
|| President Obama's support for Gay Marriage has added some color to the White House. ||
|| The cover of Newsweek Magazine: Barack Obama, "The First Gay President." ||
|| Dry conditions have resulted in an early start to the Arizona wildfire season. ||
US News:
Is Obama the “first gay president,” Or just looking to distract from the economy?
Social conservatives claim Obama’s gay marriage endorsement could unite right.
No wonder Congress is so unpopular. Dems, GOP using popular bills to hurt other party.
Exceptionally dry conditions lead to 5 wildfires burning in Arizona.
Dim job prospects, crippling student loans. New GOP Super PAC hopes to woo young voters.
World News:
Top commander in Kony’s rebel army reportedly captured by Ugandan troops.
The war next door. Nearly 50 mutilated bodies dumped on Mexico highway.
Plane crash in Nepal mountains kills 15; 6 survive.
Business News:
“It’s all about Greece” and Spain, and Italy… Stock Futures Drop on European worries.
JPMorgan executives to resign over trading loss-sources. Bank could lose $3 billion.
Sports News:
6-0 on the road, Los Angeles Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 for another road win.
Los Angeles Clippers out-muscle the Grizzlies, advance to Western Conference semis.
Exploring their options. Florida State Seminoles consider a move to the Big 12.
Entertainment News:
Box Office Bonanza: The Avengers Breaks $1 Billion Worldwide.
‘Survivor: One World’ Winner Crowned. 29 year old Kim Spradlin won $1.1 million.
So long, Horatio Caine. CBS cancels ‘CSI: Miami.’
After 8 seasons on the air, ‘Desperate Housewives’ says farewell with grace and humor.
|| After 8 seasons, 'Desperate Housewives" ended it's run on ABC. ||
“There is no one like you, Lord, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”
|| The Clippers outmuscled the Grizzlies Game 7 win on the road. ||
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
|| Texas bridal shop owner Kim Spradlin won $1.1 million in the Survivor finale. ||
|| Kim Spradlin's partner in crime Chelsea Messiner went home with nothing. ||
|| Newsweek Magazine named President Obama America's "First Gay President." ||
|| Obama and Biden hug it out after this week's gay marriage controversy. ||
Setting An Example?
After creating a firestorm that upset just about everyone in the White House, Joe Biden joined President Obama for a round of golf on Saturday afternoon.
President Obama and Vice President Biden have gotten over their gay marriage spat and are out golfing on a balmy Saturday afternoon in Washington.
Obama and Biden hit the links at Andrews Air Force Base shortly after noon.
The foursome is rounded out by Biden’s second son Hunter, a lawyer, and White House trip director Marvin Nicholson.
This was the 97th round of golf Obama has played since being sworn in as president.
|| President Obama and VP Joe Biden praise 34 of the nation's top cops. ||
US News:
Obama and Biden honor 34 of the nation’s top police officers.
Without getting into any specifics, Actress Betty White endorses President Obama.
Romney speaks to Liberty University graduates about a “common worldview.”
Raising taxes leads to lower revenues. California facing $16 billion budget shortfall.
Records show Elizabeth Warren’s flip flop on Native American minority status.
World News:
Two US drone strikes killed 11 al Qaeda militants in southern Yemen on Saturday.
Iranian president Ahmadinejad: Israel “nothing more than a mosquito” to Iran.
Two British troops shot dead by Afghanistan police officers.
Sports News:
Lakers close out the Nuggets in 7 games. On to Oklahoma City Monday.
O-vechkin. Rangers end the Capitals season with 2-1 Game 7 win.
Josh Hamilton on torrid pace after hitting 18th homer. 9 in the past 6 games.
After months of frustration, Jimmie Johnson gives Hendrick his 200th victory.
Entertainment News:
Fourth Man Accuses John Travolta of Sexual Harassment. The actor denies it all.
At more than $700,000 an episode, Ashton Kutcher renews ‘Two and a Half Men’ deal.
Russell Brand Unfollows Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife Katy Perry on Twitter.
|| In the ultimate Hollywood snub, Russel Brand stopped following Katy Perry on Twitter. ||
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
|| Josh Hamilton hit his 18th homer of the season last night; 9 in the past 6 games. ||
Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
|| Ashton Kutcher finally signed his deal with 'Two and a Half Men.' ||
|| Katy Perry is probably not mourning Russell Brands Twitter unfollow. ||
