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David Obey won't seek reelection
« on: May 05, 2010, 11:44:39 AM »
Gang, when this guy is hanging it up, you know that's it's gonna be bad for Democrats.





David Obey won't seek reelection


By DAVID ROGERS | 5/5/10 11:33 AM EDT
Updated: 5/5/10 12:17 PM EDT


In a major blow to Democrats, House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey has told close associates that he will not seek reelection. An announcement of his plans is expected as early as Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Democrat faces tough poll numbers at home, but until Tuesday night his staff had insisted he was running aggressively and had hired campaign staff.  But a person close to him confirmed the decision to POLITICO Wednesday and said Obey was preparing to make a statement.

A news conference has been called at 1 p.m., and Obey staff indicated he would announce his plans then.

Elected in 1969, the liberal is a major institutional figure who played a leading role in the anti-war and reform movement of the House in the 1970’s.  As the Appropriations chairman, he has been a close ally to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) who came up through the same panel before moving into the leadership.  And his departure follows on the death of Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) this winter, a second Pelosi ally and veteran of the powerful committee. [/quote]


Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/36812.html#ixzz0n4exI4HJ

Cue "Another One Bites The Dust" . . .  :tongue: :hi5:
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 12:06:18 PM »
Hey Stretch, see the writing on the wall?    :evillaugh:
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 12:08:26 PM »
bump.

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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 12:09:06 PM »
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 12:09:42 PM »
Here are what his constituents told him at Gradegov.com:  

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Fatcatcongress09 (REP), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F.  You are an arrogant hothead and do not represent me or my family in the least.  My vote goes to Sean Duffy.  We've had enough of you - Wisconsin needs someone who loves this country, has values and...

[view complete letter]

Oriwi (IND), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F.  It's not like I haven't been emailing you, but your tax and spend policies on the bogus cap and trade and the fatally flawed health care reform, are not just votes, but you purposefully stearing the nation...

[view complete letter]

Bobfisher1017 (REP), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F because you don't represent me, only your liberal views. As we are now seeing, no one has damaged the United States more than you liberals. I hope you are defeated in 2010.10

[view complete letter]

Krauseac (IND), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F. You do not represent the will of the people but rather your own agenda. You did not schedule any town hall meetings because you are a coward and do not care what the people want or think. I hope this is your last term.

[view complete letter]

Bloveless (IND), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F.  Because there was nothing lower to select.  You do not represent Dist 7 in WI.  You work for special interests, lobbiests, Pelosi, Frank and the Democratic party.  Stimulus, bailouts and this health...

[view complete letter]

Twowings (IND), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F. We are fed up with all the spending. Now we worry about Cap and Trade, National Health Care. The stimulus was a joke. Bail outs, bail outs. Someone had better start voting no, no, no to all the spending. We need tax...

[view complete letter]

Tknoll (REP), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F. Time after time, you put the interests of your party above the interests of your constituents. You are the very definition of a Washington insider. You probably think that's a compliment.

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Pschroede (IND), WI writes
I gave you a grade of F. I think you have become a Washington insider and have forgotten about your district. You seem to be AWOL when businesses are failing in WI. You make a mockery out of your constituents who attend a tax protest.


Sayanora, asshat.  
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 12:29:27 PM »


Well, bye...
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2010, 12:34:37 PM »
If only Feingold would join him in retiring.
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2010, 12:40:29 PM »
I think I'll head over to the DUmp and see what they think.
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2010, 01:15:17 PM »
This makes me think 2 things;

1.)  What were these democratics promised to get them to vote for the shit they voted for then 'hang it up'?

2.)  These people are leaving because the democratics who come to replace them will be able to run a campaign saying "I didn't vote for it and wouldn't have voted for it.  Now we'll just have to make the best of what they put in place before I got there"

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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2010, 01:46:41 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on May 05, 2010, 01:15:17 PM
This makes me think 2 things;

1.)  What were these democratics promised to get them to vote for the shit they voted for then 'hang it up'?

2.)  These people are leaving because the democratics who come to replace them will be able to run a campaign saying "I didn't vote for it and wouldn't have voted for it.  Now we'll just have to make the best of what they put in place before I got there"

KC

Or......

3.  The Tsunami has appeared on the horizon......

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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 01:54:57 PM »
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2010, 02:00:17 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on May 05, 2010, 01:15:17 PM
This makes me think 2 things;

1.)  What were these democratics promised to get them to vote for the shit they voted for then 'hang it up'?

2.)  These people are leaving because the democratics who come to replace them will be able to run a campaign saying "I didn't vote for it and wouldn't have voted for it.  Now we'll just have to make the best of what they put in place before I got there"

KC

Many of these Rats are lawyers and are quite well off financially. Otherwise, a large firm will pay them well to peddle their influence.

Secondly, most liberals have a yellow streak running down their back. Being defeated would be a hard pill for these creeps to swallow. It will make it easier for the Repub to take that seat now that he is out of the picture.  
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2010, 02:17:11 PM »
Remember http://www.obiecue.com for all your dry rub needs. If your too lazy to make it yourself, there is Obiecue! With a retail location in Trader's Village in Grand Prairie!!

oh what were we talking about again?? lol
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2010, 04:33:24 PM »
I heard somewhere they don't get as much from the goodie bag if they are defeated in re-election.

I heard his speech today.  One of the most partisan, mean-spirited, and bitter goodbyes I have ever heard.
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2010, 04:39:24 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on May 05, 2010, 01:15:17 PM
This makes me think 2 things;

1.)  What were these democratics promised to get them to vote for the shit they voted for then 'hang it up'?

2.)  These people are leaving because the democratics who come to replace them will be able to run a campaign saying "I didn't vote for it and wouldn't have voted for it.  Now we'll just have to make the best of what they put in place before I got there"

KC

What was the average income of these elitists in congress posted before? Like he's goin' to take a pay cut! The lobbyists will give him a cush job rapin' us for years to come! I'm absolutely sure he has been promised the moon for voting the "Bummer" agenda!
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2010, 07:06:57 PM »
Just another professional politician who has stuffed enough money away to live comfortably in retirement, and the hell with the rest of us. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Now if we could just get the other lemmings to leap off the cliff with him.....
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2010, 05:39:57 AM »
Quote from: FGL on May 05, 2010, 02:17:11 PM
Remember http://www.obiecue.com for all your dry rub needs. If your too lazy to make it yourself, there is Obiecue! With a retail location in Trader's Village in Grand Prairie!!

oh what were we talking about again?? lol

Send me a jar of that rub, will ya?
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2010, 05:52:07 AM »
Bye don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
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Re: David Obey won't seek reelection
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2010, 04:15:40 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on May 05, 2010, 12:29:27 PM


Well, bye...

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