NJ Democrats thank Obama

[brentspeak]

Last edited Wed Nov 6, 2013, 08:59 PM - Edit history (3)

Er, or maybe not.



No Obama campaign appearances on behalf of the NJ Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

Nothing from Obama about Christie rejecting a NJ state-based insurance exchange.

However, a May photo-op 'buddy-buddy' tour of the rebuilt NJ shore with Christie.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/11/obamas_last_minute_effort_for_buono_too_little_too_late_democrats_say.html

Obama's last minute effort for Buono leaves some Democrats cold

By Darryl Isherwood/NJ.com
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on November 02, 2013 at 12:15 AM, updated November 02, 2013 at 2:25 AM

President Barack Obama this afternoon blasted out an email exhorting Democrats to "go out there and win an election." The email included praise for Democrat Barbara Buono, who faces an uphill challenge against Republican Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday.

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But the email has some Democrats boiling as Obama did virtually nothing for Buono throughout the election season. In fact, Obama did more for Christie's reelection bid than he did for Buono's underdog candidacy.

"And hey, thanks for coming to Asbury Park in May," wrote Blue Jersey Editor Rosi Efthim. "So cool of you. But it was kind of icky that with all the time you spent buddied up with Gov. Christie, you passed right by Senator Buono, top of our ticket in the party you lead. Didn't single her out, talk to her, even throw a word of cheer."

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In May, the president visited the state to check on the rebuilding effort after Superstorm Sandy. During the visit, the president cavorted with Christie, playing boardwalk games with him and calling the Republican "Chris." (But) During his 10-minute speech in Asbury Park, Obama recognized Democratic Congressmen Rush Holt, Frank Pallone and Donald Payne Jr., but ignored Buono who was relegated to a seat behind the president, while Republican state Sen. Joe Kyrillos sat on stage.

[EC]

1. Yep it pissed me off

She seemed like a good candidate and they wasted her time.

[HereSince1628]

2. He didn't show up at all in WI for the special elections

We felt a little let down after he had promised to put on walking shoes in the protection of Union rights.

We got over it.

[EC]

3. Did we?

We're still stuck with Walker. Of course we didn't get much help from Feingold either.

[HereSince1628]

5. Well, we here in WI have pretty much reconciled ourselves with it.

Yes we are stuck with Walker...and the Dems here look to be getting ready to run a person who can't be distinguished from a moderate Republican CEO who believes outsourcing is demanded by American consumers.

[EC]

6. I really don't know what to do.

I guess vote for Burke, since she is still better then Walker...but for goodness sakes how did we get to this point here? We have better. Even Peter Barca would be better.

[HereSince1628]

7. Well we got here because the WI dem party chooses people such as Mike Tate

Said by DailyKos to be the least capable party operative in the country.

[AtomicKitten]

4. No Dem heavy-hitters helped Buono.

It is appropriate to spread the criticism:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Buono-Rallies-Democratic-Supporters-in-Final-Campaign-Days-230422941.html

[brentspeak]

8. kick