Author Topic: Democrats raise concerns about Barbara Boxer  (Read 1290 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline BlueStateSaint

  • Here I come to save the day, because I'm a
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 32553
  • Reputation: +1560/-191
  • RIP FDNY Lt. Rich Nappi d. 4/16/12
Democrats raise concerns about Barbara Boxer
« on: July 23, 2009, 05:05:23 PM »
This senator was labelled "The Stupidest Person In The Senate" by Senate staffers--until Patty Murray (D-WA) got there.  It looks like Sen. Boxer is trying to reclaim that title.

Quote
Democrats raise concerns about Barbara Boxer

By LISA LERER & MANU RAJU | 7/23/09 4:13 AM EDT

A big chunk of the House climate change bill is in the hands of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer — and some of its supporters are worried that she’s not up to the task.

In private conversations, Senate staffers say that Boxer’s abrasive personal style helped tank the climate bill that Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and former Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) sponsored last year. And several recent embarrassing episodes involving the California Democrat have them worried about a repeat performance.

During a committee hearing in June, Boxer upbraided a brigadier general for calling her “Ma’am” rather than “Senator.” During another hearing this month, Boxer found herself in a testy exchange with the CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, who accused her of “condescending” to him.

For some Democratic staffers, the incidents underscored the danger of having an outspoken partisan liberal in charge of making the kinds of compromises needed to get cap and trade through the Senate.

“One of the criticisms that comes down on Boxer a great deal is that she takes it to really a very personal level,” said one Democratic staffer.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0709/25309.html#ixzz0M7f246O6

BTW, the tag above (Read more) was provided by The Politico's website.  I want to say this now:

Kudos to The Politico for doing this.
"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of Liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

"All you have to do is look straight and see the road, and when you see it, don't sit looking at it - walk!" -Ayn Rand
 
"Those that trust God with their safety must yet use proper means for their safety, otherwise they tempt Him, and do not trust Him.  God will provide, but so must we also." - Matthew Henry, Commentary on 2 Chronicles 32, from Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible

"These anti-gun fools are more dangerous to liberty than street criminals or foreign spies."--Theodore Haas, Dachau Survivor

Chase her.
Chase her even when she's yours.
That's the only way you'll be assured to never lose her.

Offline TheSarge

  • Platoon Sergeant
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9557
  • Reputation: +411/-252
Re: Democrats raise concerns about Barbara Boxer
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 06:53:10 PM »
Quote
For some Democratic staffers, the incidents underscored the danger of having an outspoken partisan liberal in charge

And water is wet.

I mean really...the entire Liberal Democrat party is this way.

The only reason their arrogant demeanor is so visible right now is because they think they've been returned to their rightful place of power and they are letting everyone know it.
« Last Edit: July 25, 2009, 09:20:52 AM by TxRadioguy »
Liberalism Is The Philosophy Of The Stupid

The libs/dems of today are the Quislings of former years.  The cowards who would vote a fraud into office in exchange for handouts from the devil.

If it walks like a donkey and brays like a donkey and smells like a donkey - it's Cold Warrior.  - PoliCon



Palin has run a state, a town and a commercial fishing operation. Obama ain't run nothin' but his mouth. - Mark Steyn

Offline NHSparky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24431
  • Reputation: +1280/-617
  • Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!
Re: Democrats raise concerns about Barbara Boxer
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 08:28:56 AM »
This is such a surprise?  This from the woman who when, while in the House, had more bounced checks than anyone during the House banking scandal?  The same woman who, after the Loma Prieta quake said, "For those who died, their lives will never be the same..."?  The same woman who blamed the CA wildfires last year on IRAQ????

This beyatch needs an extra staffer to make sure she gets watered twice a week, she's that ****ing dumb.
“Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him better take a closer look at the American Indian.”  -Henry Ford