Republicans Taunt Obama As Spineless Over FISA Reversal

[helderheid]

M.S. Bellows, Jr.


In a press conference call this morning, John McCain surrogate Sam Brownback (R-KS) pointed at Barack Obama and essentially called him a spineless panderer -- and welcomed it, saying he expected Obama to cave in on Iraq withdrawal next. McCain senior policy adviser Randy Scheunemann, with tremendous self-assurance, described Obama's support for the FISA bill -- a bill McCain also supports! -- as an example of Obama's supreme commitment to his own "political fortunes" above all else. And then, to underscore how weak they now consider Obama to be, the McCain campaign then issued an "In Case You Missed It" press release with a transcript highlighting these statements.

In other words: it's not just MoveOn.org and others on the left who are questioning Obama's principles over the FISA flap; even his opponents are pointing the finger and laughing at him for being such a panderer and accommodationist. And Obama hasn't even voted on the bill yet!

Brownback said Obama's spinelessness on the D.C. gun ban, campaign funding, and, most importantly, on FISA, meant he probably would eventually cave in on Iraq. Brownback even "set down a marker" -- dared Obama -- to concede on Iraq just like he's said he'll do on FISA. It's a remarkable display of chutzpah on Brownback's part:

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[atreides1]

1. Saw this one coming

[babylonsister]

2. Proves to me they've got nothing. They're criticizing Obama

for possibly taking the same position McSame took, and he hasn't even voted? This is classic molehill politics.

[Triana]

3. It wouldn't matter WHAT Obama did or didn't do...Repigs would mock him..

...regardless.

[high density]

4. As 90% of America goes...

FISA? Whut is that? Got any Britney Spears news?

[KansDem]

5. "It's a remarkable display of chutzpah on Brownback's part:"

That asshole only votes 2/3 of the time! I'm surprised he agreed to a press conference. After all, it is "work."

We're paying this f**k a 100% salary for 67% work.

[zulchzulu]

6. You mean this Brownback?

What a fucking leader he is... :rofl:

As for campaign finance reform, Obama wanted McSame to agree to get rid of 527s... no deal, so now the Repigs know they are going to get their ass kicked.

As for FISA, that vote is down the road and telecom immunity will be contentious, but the Repigs want him to vote against it so they can put up their Terror Card

As for Iraq, Brownback and the Repigs are watching it go down in flames.

As for Offshore Oil Drilling, that has already been admitted by McSame as meaning squat for what's going on now.

They ain't got SHIT. Of course, they'll bring out Brownback since Lindsey is probably busy getting tan this weekend...

[anonymous171]

7. They would have called him weak on defense if he hadn't. You know the repugs.

Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.