Obama appeals to his base

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Obama appeals to his base. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/10/20/cousin-pookie-is-back-and-yes-he-is-still-sitting-on-the-couch/

Cousin Pookie is back, y'all.  Remember him?  Last we checked, he was on somebody's couch.  And Pookie  was not thinking about voting because that's not what Pookie does. Pookie basically does Pookie.
 
Well, President Obama, desperate to get out the black vote, has revived the folk hero that is Cousin Pookie once again. Here's Obama at a rally on the South Side of Chicago for Gov. Pat Quinn on Sunday night:
 

"You've got to grab your friends, you’ve got to grab your co-workers, you know, don’t just get the folks who you know are gonna vote, you’ve got to find Cousin Pookie. He’s sitting on the couch right now watching football, hasn't voted in the last five elections, you’ve got to grab him, and tell him to go vote.”

Obama said virtually the same thing at a rally Sunday for Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who is running for governor.
 
Yes, we are grateful that Obama name-dropped Cousin Pookie, because it means that we can recall all things Obama and Cousin Pookie.  They make such a good pair that the urban dictionary cites Obama's reference to Pookie under the definition of "Pookie n nem": "The proverbial ominous 'hood' characters and or family member that every person with a connection to the ghetto knows."
 
Prior to Obama's invocation of Cousin Pookie, the most famous version of this stock character was Chris Rock's crack-addicted version in the classic movie "New Jack City" (1991).

That's what Obama thinks of his base, and sadly, he's probably right. The lazy, the uninformed, the dead, just vote Dem! What's next? Maybe dance it up on Ellen's show? An MTV appearance?

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

And speaking of Obama accidentally being honest, he has just delivered another delightful round of political ads for the GOP as we near the final stretch of the midterms.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/10/20/obama-giftwraps-another-sound-bite-for-republicans/

A couple weeks ago, President Obama declared that, while he wasn't on the Nov. 4 ballot, his policies were. And just about every GOP candidate in a red or swing state soon launched an ad using that comment to tie his or her Democratic opponent to Obama.
 
Well, Obama appears to have just handed Republicans some more ammunition.
 
In an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday, Obama defended his support for candidates in top races who haven't welcomed Obama to campaign with them.
 
"The bottom line is, though, these are are all folks who vote with me; they have supported my agenda in Congress," Obama said.
 
He continued: "So this isn't about my feelings being hurt. These are folks who are strong allies and supporters of me. I tell them -- I said, you do what you need to do to win. I will be responsible for making sure that our voters turn out."

I'd expect the GOP ads within the next 24-48 hours.

[star seed 7]

Your life is very sad

[Spracne]

I would say history has shown that BO is very effective at getting folks to rock the vote. Not sure what your problem is? You hate all politicians for politicking, or just those you disagree with?

[star seed 7]

I heard sean hannity urging people to vote today, what a despicable person. Ugh, rare moment of honesty I guess

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

OK, let's go vote Pookie!

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Why is it, do you think, that Republicans enjoy such a turnout advantage during midterm elections?

[Benja]

Midterm elections are extremely boring.

[Rage Against the McKee]

Why is it, do you think, that Republicans enjoy such a turnout advantage during midterm elections?

The only politician the unwashed masses can name is the POTUS.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

Midterm elections are extremely boring.

people still talk about the 2010 midterms everyday. IT'S THE REPUBLICAN DO NOTHING TEA PARTY CONGRESS' FAULT!!!!!!!1!

[Cartierfor3]

voting blows. one person's vote doesn't make a difference

[star seed 7]

voting blows. one person's vote doesn't make a difference

Uh oh

[Dr Rick Daris]

for the life of me, i can't wrap my head around how boring your life would have to be to start following politics and care about this stuff. 

[Tobias]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Why is it, do you think, that Republicans enjoy such a turnout advantage during midterm elections?

The only politician the unwashed masses can name is the POTUS.

Yup. The Democrat base consists much more heavily of people who are stupid and/or lazy. The Dem politicians don't like to admit this, but it's funny when they do in a roundabout way.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I follow politics mostly for the entertainment value.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

[Benja]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

[Benja]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

That was a weird response.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

That was a weird response.

High income earners and business owners understand.

[Tobias]

 

[Benja]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

That was a weird response.

High income earners and business owners understand.

Oh ok. Good job Dougie.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

That was a weird response.

High income earners and business owners understand.

Oh ok. Good job Dougie.

Let us know how much you get back this coming year (if you're required to file). Maybe a new xbox is in your future. 

[Benja]

i use the time i could be spending on politics out making money to support my lovely wife and kids

The more money I make the more interested I become.

Trust me, you're not making enough to actually have a good reason to care.

I doubt you've ever written a check to the IRS.

That was a weird response.

High income earners and business owners understand.

Oh ok. Good job Dougie.

Let us know how much you get back this coming year (if you're required to file). Maybe a new xbox is in your future. 

I actually am buying a new Xbox tho.