(2008-01-20) — In a week that saw Sen. Barack Obama align himself with the revolutionary legacy of former President Ronald Reagan, Sen. Hillary Clinton showed in the Nevada Democrat caucuses that she bears the mantle of another historic political figure, former Vice President Al Gore.
Just as Mr. Gore won the popular vote in the 2000 race against then-Gov. George W. Bush, Sen. Clinton Saturday won the popular vote in the Nevada caucuses, but Sen. Obama won more delegates.
“Like many Democrats, I’ve always said Al Gore is my president,” Sen. Clinton said. “And now the people of Nevada can say, Hillary Clinton is our nominee, no matter what happens at the Democrat National Convention.”
Clinton supporters in Nevada have already begun distributing bumper stickers that say, “Don’t Blame Me, I Voted for Hillary”.
Sen. Obama reportedly phoned the former First Lady to congratulate her on winning the headlines in The New York Times, The Washington Post and elsewhere, despite losing the Nevada delegate count.
“I’m all about hope,” said Sen. Obama, “and it’s good see that Sen. Clinton’s supporters can maintain theirs despite her strategic failure. As exciting as winning a caucus vote can be, when it comes to casting a ballot at the convention, it takes a delegate.”
42 responses so far ↓
1 bertie // Jan 20, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I think Senator Obama said “theirs” without the apostrophe.
2 Ms RightWing, Ink // Jan 20, 2008 at 1:16 pm
With the Speed Channel’s Barrett Jackson Car Auctions nearly finished in Nevada’s neighboring state of Arizona, my attention will soon be fixed on politics once more. They say money buys politicians, well it also buys Boss 429 Mustangs if you have a little pocket change lying around.
Thousands of hours, well seemingly thousands of hours of cars being strutted about like high fashion models and people throwing countless thousands, er millions of dollars about makes me realize several things:
1. There is no shortage of money in our economy
2. People don’t want Yugo knock-offs that get 45 miles per gallon, with or without extension cords
3. Even the poor can feel rich for one week out of the year if their imaginations still work. I’m sorry if you grew up and lost your sense of believing in the tooth fairy and other mysterious things that visit in the dark.
4. Mustangs still rule, though Hemi’s are still hot.
5. Men will still spend money on foolish things like steel car crushers that breath fire and weigh a gazillion tons.
6. Even women can enjoy hot cars, not necessarily hot men that drive them. Give me a Shelby Cobra, the open road and the only time I will need the quote/unquote hot man is to fill the gas tank, check the air in the tires and run over and get me a cold Coke Cola from the vending machine.
7. If you put a rebel flag on a big yellow Dodge with horns that play Dixie, the rednecks (dressed like rich good ol’ boys ) will go absolutely nuts.
7. And no, this is not a late night top ten list; Hillary ain’t got a chance when real men, who don’t eat Quiche, vote
8, 9, and 10 reserved for other Barrett Jackson viewers.
Coming soon to a brain near you: Hillary Falls and Republicans Wake Up.
And no, Hillary Falls is not a resort in Vermont
3 onlineanalyst // Jan 20, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Trouble in the Dem’s paradise? Nevada results part of Clintonian dirty tricks? Say it isn’t so!
Check out what Obama’s manager has to say.
WV: are bled
4 DrivebyMeteor // Jan 20, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hasn’t Barak heard that the Reagan Era is over?
5 Beerme // Jan 20, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Maybe when she was saying she would need to take things away from us for the common good, she was talking about votes?
6 prettyold // Jan 20, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I just love watching the Democrats fight dirty …against each other.
wv- dead is—anyone who gets in Hillary’s way.
7 gafisher // Jan 20, 2008 at 3:19 pm
po Re#11 “wv– dead is—”
Reminds me of pore ol’ Chad, jes a hangin’ there.
8 gafisher // Jan 20, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Bertie Re#1: English is a living, changing, flexible thing; letters come and go. Just as þ became th and Èœ grew to be gh, the old-fashioned letter “S” is now becoming, in school papers, on signs and now, the ultimate validation, on Scrappleface as the new construct “‘S” (sometimes pronounced “postrofyess.”) (-:
9 conserve-a-tips // Jan 20, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Gafisher # 8: What a hoot.
Isn’t it ironic that the Obama and the Hillary are getting civics lessons on Democratic Republic structure? And isn’t it ironic that one would love it and the other would be trying to tear it down (ala the lawsuit to shut down the precincts with the most delegates)?
Yep, as the scripture says, “He who digs a pit, falls into it,” and the Democrats have got a mighty big shovel.
Fashion everybody: What Ron Paul hasn’t figured out yet.
10 camojack // Jan 20, 2008 at 6:45 pm
I’d like both of their heads mounted over my mantle.
11 gafisher // Jan 20, 2008 at 7:49 pm
C-A-T Re#9: #1 & #8 refer to a transient event which has now passed from view. Like the Clinton - Obama “cease-fire,” for example.
reCaptcha of the moment: “authorities beats” — how Dems what votes wrong be treated.
12 Fred Sinclair // Jan 20, 2008 at 10:34 pm
My favorite blonde:
” January diary entry:
Took new scarf back to store because
it was too tight. ”
Heirborn Ranger
13 mindknumbed kid // Jan 20, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Someone please tell me that South Carolinians are really smarter than it appears…..
Camo- Are you sure you could look at them up there on your wall all of the time?
14 MajorDomo // Jan 20, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Scott> “…congratulate her on winning the headlines in The New York Times, The Washington Post and elsewhere, despite losing the Nevada delegate count.
“…when it comes to casting a ballot at the convention, it takes a delegate.â€
Scott! You’re #1!!
15 MajorDomo // Jan 20, 2008 at 11:13 pm
MK #13: I used to live about 75 miles north of SC. They ain’t.
16 conserve-a-tips // Jan 21, 2008 at 12:06 am
MKK, #13: I’m hoping that Floridians are smarter…of course the MSM doesn’t think so.
Heh! Has anybody else seen the 40’s movie with Gary Cooper called Fountainhead, based on the book by Ayn Rand? Wow. Should be required watching for Mind Knumbed Kids in HS and all journalism students!! I realize that they don’t read so good anymore, hence the suggestion of a movie.
bid charges: the amount of money by which the taxpayers get shafted, with each entry into the presidential campaign.
17 camojack // Jan 21, 2008 at 1:21 am
mindknumbed kid // Jan 20, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Camo- Are you sure you could look at them up there on your wall all of the time?
¡SÃ, señor! Con mucho gusto…
(Yes, sir! With much pleasure)
“CAPTCHA”:
room cooperative; When a comedian doesn’t have to deal with hecklers.
18 mindknumbed kid // Jan 21, 2008 at 4:33 am
Anyone want to go to work for me today? I ain’t felt too good all weekend, and it is right cool out there this morning……no heat on the dock either! Hope the old truck starts w/o difficulty.
CAPTCHA
children offset - financial riches ?
19 JamesonLewis3rd // Jan 21, 2008 at 8:09 am
Personally, if I spotted such a bumper sticker, I would slow way, waaaay down in order to create a Maximum Assured Clear Distance Ahead and begin Heading For The Next Available Exit no matter where it takes me.
[aside]
The Wonders of God’s Creation-from dinosaurs to outer space to human beings and all in-between-have always fascinated me. Imagine what the Anasazi might have done with cool stuff like THIS that can get within 125 miles of Mercury and then snap and beam back hi-res photos by the hundreds.
While the Anasazi are-in a sense, I suppose-“Prehistoric” (Etymology: Navajo anaasázÃ, literally, enemy ancestors), it really wasn’t all that long ago. Projecting ahead an equal time span, in an attempt to logically envision the “future” of the aforementioned Wonders of God’s Creation, is quite the Mind Experiment.
[thank you]
20 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 8:14 am
Good stuff Scott!
How come the republicans are all trying to compare themselves with Reagan? Y’all are fond of telling me that George isn’t running, rightly so. But neither is Ronnie and that almost makes me sad!
hollywood team, that one is too silly to even comment
21 Libby Gone // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:13 am
Boberin,
Who better to want to emulate? President Reagan embodied the very best traits of not only conservatism, but of America as a whole. Maybe he seems a little deified in death, but whats wrong with heros? Is that not what inspires us? He made a huge positive impact on me in my formative years.
Maybe in time the nearly psychotic hate of President Bush will subside and history will judge him on his accomplishments, not just the negative assertations of unfulfilled, leftover hippies.
wv: unconscious Penn
Inspiration for Spicoli
22 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:25 am
Libby, no question that there are worse role models. i’m just amused that they feel the need to try to draw comparisons when there is so precious little any of them actually have in common with Ron.
jack international, camo goes worldwide?
23 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:29 am
Wow, a completely pirated post. oh well
years protest, now that’s something an aging hippie can get behind! I can’t be this old…can I?
24 Libby Gone // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:40 am
Well even with Bush controlling the climate and economy at least our leaders aren’t doing this…..
Ahmadinejad had criticised parliament, which is dominated by fellow conservatives, for overturning his decision to dissolve several institutions — including the Monetary and Credit Council, a key financial policy maker — as well as his abolition of summer time in Iran.
Now abolishing summer time is truly evil.
wv: Lacey practice = sounds interesting.
25 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:09 am
Abolishing summertime? He may need Georges climate control machine for that. He had better start sucking up.
Or, are they developing their own machine? Perhaps they mean to wipe Isreal off the map with a tidal wave.
Ruthless bastages
the tips…of the icebergs?
26 Maggie // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:15 am
MKK re#13
They are a little smarter than a fifth grader.
27 conserve-a-tips // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:50 am
Boberin: I think that it has to do with the fact that Reagan verbally expressed, better than anyone, the real basis of conservatism. He didn’t just take action, but he explained so well, what he was doing. I agree with you that the candidates today have no right to claim anything in common with him because they are guilty of talking the talk (not very well I might add) but not walking the walk. To me, they are being very deceitful when they claim to be the next Ronald Reagan.
Except for Thompson and maybe Romney, they are trying to change the face of the Republican party and conservatism to fit a more liberal mindset. I really think that they think it will get them more votes. Unfortunately, they are going to find out that standing up for the truth and what is right will always win, while bending with the winds of what is popular will eventually take you down everytime.
ex explicityly: former explicity
28 conserve-a-tips // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:53 am
BTW, you do realize that this captcha thingy game is keeping us from Alztheimer’s, right? Brain exercise and all that.
and Lucille: ♪You picked a fine time to leave me, Roxanne…♪
29 Beerme // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:59 am
boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 8:14 am
Good stuff Scott!
How come the republicans are all trying to compare themselves with Reagan? Y’all are fond of telling me that George isn’t running, rightly so. But neither is Ronnie and that almost makes me sad!
The real problem is that they are only able to compare themselves-in a most hollow and shameful manner-with Reagan and unable to actually emulate the man. That does truly make me sad!
30 Beerme // Jan 21, 2008 at 11:05 am
c-a-t,
Very astute post! It makes me wonder whether it would be better to lose the election to the Dems and regain proper perspective, than to win a hollow victory by allowing the politician that wins it and all their ilk, to think that this new conservatism is what the people want…
And it is for that reason that I consider voting for a third party candidate instead of the Republican candidate. Haven’t decided, yet, but the idea of letting the power elite know that we’re dissatisfied is very appealing to me. Especially so if the Republican nominee is John McCain or Huckabee (or maybe even Romney).
31 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 11:06 am
c-a-t, no argument, the man could explain things. He kept the world guessing too, not a bad thing
practically need…a real Reagan?
32 boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 11:20 am
This wv just about sums up the campaign on both sides….
men cartoon…(and one woman)
33 MajorDomo // Jan 21, 2008 at 12:22 pm
While Scrappleworld fidgets over Republicans claiming to emulate The Gipper, important events unfold. Obama is taking it TO Clinton! Gotta admire a man who could be the first Democrat martyr!
34 Fred Sinclair // Jan 21, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I cannot “log in” on Scott’s latest Townhall Blog - If I could have done so”
Would You Recognize the Conservative Leader?
(His name is Duncan Hunter! Due to the liberalization of today’s Republicans, he was forced to drop out!) If Jesus, (for reasons of His own) was to run for the office in the Republican Party, you could recognize Him by the shoe polish on the seat of His britches!
If He (again for reasons of His own) chose to run as a Democrat, you would still recognize him by the nail prints in his hands!
Heirborn Ranger
ties sometime - doesn’t always win
35 Fred Sinclair // Jan 21, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I tried again for the third time to get on the Townhall blog It notes that I’m already registered - and wants my e-mail and password (I’ve never had but one password, which it won’t accept) When I click on the “Forgot your password” all I get is “The page requested is not available”
What do I do next Scott?
Heirborn Ranger
architectural adjacent - annex
[Editor's Note: Apparently the vast readership of ScrappleFace is too much for the server farm at Townhall.com. We will again initiate high-level talks with the person who answers the phone at their HQ to endeavor to ameliorate these anomalies.]
[Editor's Update: (19:02 EDT) Apparently the mere threat of more high-levels talks sparked action. ScottOtt.Townhall.com appears to be working now...at least for the moment.]
36 Fred Sinclair // Jan 21, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I was around during the Joe McCarthy period. It’s only today that people are coming to grips with the deadly accuracy with which he unearthed communists here in America. They were playing a quiet undercover plan to take over America from within. All that is necessary is to weigh “Father Knows Best” and “Leave It To Beaver” of the fifties against “Sex In The City”, “The Simpsons” and “Will and Grace” that we have today, to see and understand their primary target is the FAMILY. Promoting homosexuals and their lifestyle - liberal judges, reversing state laws against sodomy, etc. They decry discrimination EXCEPT for the only approved form of discrimination: Christian bashing.
Today America is (celebrating?) the birthday of a major, big ticket communist - Martin Luther King, Jr. whose main claim to fame was having sex with more fair skinned, blue eyed blondes than John F. Kennedy. The FBI under the directive of J. Edgar Hoover they wiretapped his every cough and hic-cup. Under “A True Historical Examination” - ‘FBI bugs reportedly picked up 14 hours of party chatter, the clinking of glasses and the sounds of illicit sex - including King’s cries of “I’m f—ing for God” and “I’m not a Negro tonight!” (see Newsweek Magazine - January 19, 1998-page 62) he was shot and killed later that day.
This is what has been accomplished in barely 50 years of work by the communists Joe didn’t uncover. We have (excluding Fred Thompson) a miserable mess of socialist (Democrats) running for President, wearing Republican clothing. “If the Clintons or Huckabee becomes President then in 4 or 8 years the only difference between America and a sack of doo-doo will be the sack”. (Rush Limbaugh)
Heirborn Ranger
37 mindknumbed kid // Jan 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm
It was below zero all day here, the electric pallet jack on the dock came from Yale and would not hold a charge , hence no easy loading of the truck today. Did I mention that it was cold here? The old truck started right up, and died repeatedly…..but eventually was cooperative! It felt much cooler than the thermometer read, or am I getting soft in my near old age? Then I hear that Fred is maybe going to call off his campaign….if this is 2008 (what I have experienced so far) I ain’t real happy about it. Good news anyone? Some days you’re the windshield, some days you’re the windshield in a baseball-sized hailstorm…..next!
Captcha- Co shunned : Fred and Duncan….
38 prettyold // Jan 21, 2008 at 8:12 pm
As you all know (or at least the ones who care) My Packers got whupped,so it was quiet around here ,today except for a few snarls and growls. But the Sun came up this morning ,I guess, it was snowing so I couldn’t see it.And there is always next year.Maybe . If Brett doesn’t retire.
Chicken one day ,Feathers the next.
earned Yorkers Those Old Yorkers who get paid to vote.
39 Fred Sinclair // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:48 pm
prettyold - I just knew it in my bones, Deanna should have quarterbacked that game.
Heirborn Ranger
40 Fred Sinclair // Jan 21, 2008 at 11:10 pm
ola & Beerme - Happy birthday!
Also today is a holiday to honor the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson.
Heirborn Ranger
VW: discharged Wagner - what Natalie was
41 camojack // Jan 22, 2008 at 3:53 am
boberinyetagain // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:25 am
jack international, camo goes worldwide?
I certainly do.
42 mindknumbed kid // Jan 22, 2008 at 5:53 pm
prettyold - thanks for stirring my memory. I have some friends in the USAF from down in Tennessee who used to sing this song written by Dee Gaskin.
The Sun’s Coming Up
Once again I faced Satan this morning, And I battled him all the day long: But in my weakness God sent reinforcements, And at sundown I sang victory’s song.
(Chorus)
And the sun’s coming up in the morning, Every tear will be gone from my eyes; This old clay’s gonna give way to glory, And like an eagle, I’ll take to the sky.
In a world filled with doubts and confusion, It’s so hard when you don’t understand; Oh, but I’ll stand on a solid foundation And I’ll hold to an unchanging hand.
Repeat Chorus
I do love that song and those special friends from Tennessee.
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