Virginia and New Jersey elected Republican governors this week, and of course everyone blames the President. We’re all wondering if Governor Corzine was somehow harmed by the President’s appearances at rallies, and why; maybe the President has lost his magic touch with the young folks who were MIA on Election Day; maybe it means the Democrats have peaked and are sliding down the polls of effectiveness and popularity.
Newsflash: The White House doesn’t give a shit.
And I mean they really don’t give a shit. One of the best things about this administration is that they don’t let these things get in the way of the big picture, and most importantly, they stay focused heading towards their current goals. It shows in the way the top dogs perform their jobs.
The Gibbmeister’s press briefing the morning of Election Day showed very little concern for how the outcome would affect the party:
“I don’t think looking at the two gubernatorial races you can draw with any great insight what’s going to happen a year from now, any more than if Jake’s team wins tonight I can tell who’s going to win next year’s World Series.”
"I guess what I'm saying is, I don't give a shit. Next question."
After the election, Axelrod predictably kept it cool on MSNBC: “I sure wouldn’t draw too many conclusions from two state-wide races with their own unique sets of circumstances.”
As well we shouldn’t. What effect does this election have on the administration, its policies, or its overall popularity in the entire country now or in the future? Jack shit. Sure, the administration is supposed to act like they don’t care, but you have to admit the whole situation is being played up by the small, desperate part of the population that needs any reason to smile again.
O'Reilly, in a rare moment of smiling without the aid of sarcasm.
God knows the big boss doesn’t think this affects him now, let alone 3 years from now. Speaking to the head of the Navajo Nation, just yesterday, the Pres’ tongue slipped: “So for the next eight years…The next four years at least. Let me not jump the gun…”
You tell ‘em, Barry.
Wow, Good job Republicans, you won two gubernatorial races this week, what do you want, a cookie? The Republicans are acting like this is the start of a revolution, they believe that this is the beginning of a major come back that will lead to a major sweep in the 2010 midterms. Give me a break. I find it funny how they are being so pleased with themselves just because they took Virginia and New Jersey, well, enjoy your victories while you can.