War on Christmas … Rhode Island Outraged Over Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s “Holiday Tree”

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the Grinch who stole “Christmas” from the Christmas tree.

Yet another foolish PC politician and the war on Christmas. Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee decided to call the state tree a “holiday” tree and not what it obviously is, a Christmas tree.  Just curious Gov. Chaffee, what would you call a Menorah at the State House, holiday candle sticks?

A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling Gov. Lincoln Chafee “Governor Grinch” after he defied lawmakers and decided that the state would have a “holiday tree” instead of a “Christmas tree.”

The governor defended his decision by arguing that it is in keeping with the state’s founding in 1636 by religious dissident Roger Williams as a haven for tolerance – where government and religion were kept separate.

Question: Dear foolish mr. Governor, you know how you know it is a “CHRISTMAS TREE”?

Answer: The tree was donated to the state by Big John Leyden’s Christmas Tree Farm in West Greenwich, RI. What part about Christmas tree farm don’t you quite understand?

President Barack Obama Underwater in Wisconsin, Only 44% Approval Rating, 51% Disapproval

WISCONSIN, A SWING STATE?

My what a difference a couple of years makes and the failed and unpopular policies of Barack Obama. In 2008 Obama won Wisconsin by a 56% to 43% margin.  Flash-forward to 2011 and a PPP poll that shows that Obama has only a 44% approval rating, while 51% disapprove of the job he is doing as President. Democrats have won Wisconsin in the last six Presidential elections; however, that all may come to an end in 2012.  Obama and Democrats are worried that the need to carry swing states like Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania in order to win reelections; however, Obama’s job approval is so poor that even once considered solid blue Democrat states like Wisconsin are now in play.

Will Obama sport a cheese head to win over WI?

Obama continues to be unpopular in Wisconsin with only 44% of voters approving of him to 51% who disapprove. It’s yet another competitive state at the Presidential level where his standing with independents is abysmal- he’s at 36/57 with them. In mid-May, shortly after the killing of Osama bin Laden, Obama stood at 52/44 in the state. But he’s dropped 15 points on the margin over the subsequent five months.

As Jammie Wearing Fool reminds us, Republican Governor Scott Walker has a higher approval rating presently than Barack Obama in Wisconsin. So much for the LEFT’s and unions efforts to recall him. It is the underlying current across the country, the 2012 election will come as a surprise to many. There will be many “blue” states that are in play in 2012 that have always been considered true blue.

North Carolina Democrat Gov. Beverly Perdue Says,”Hey, Let’s “Suspend” Elections Until We Fix America” … Oh, I was Just Kidding

SHE SAID WHAT …

North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue stated at a Rotary Club meeting, “I think we ought to suspend, perhaps, elections for Congress for two years and just tell them we won’t hold it against them, whatever decisions they make, to just let them help this country recover.” Huh? Why would any one make a comment such as this where you would comment about suspending elections? American has gone through much worse, with all due respect to the Obama lying machine, than the present economic situation, like the Civil War, WWII, the Great Depression and the Carter years and as opined at Red State … the elections went forward.

File this in the random-things-politicians-say file. Speaking to a Cary Rotary Club today, N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue suggested suspending Congressional elections for two years so that Congress can focus on economic recovery and not the next election.

“I think we ought to suspend, perhaps, elections for Congress for two years and just tell them we won’t hold it against them, whatever decisions they make, to just let them help this country recover. I really hope that someone can agree with me on that,” Perdue said. “You want people who don’t worry about the next election.”

The comment — which came during a discussion of the economy — perked more than a few ears. It’s unclear whether Perdue, a Democrat, is serious — but her tone was level and she asked others to support her on the idea.

As stated at Weasel Zippers, upon hearing the Perdue comment, Obama was seen nodding his head like a bobble head doll. Why do we only hear about suspension of elections or a third term when a Democrat in President?

Later in the day when the comment became a “SHE SAID WHAT” moment, her office released the following statement … “Gov. Perdue was obviously using hyperbole to highlight what we can all agree is a serious problem: Washington politicians who focus on their own election instead of what’s best for the people they serve.” Sure, that’s exactly what she meant. HARDLY. How is referencing the suspension of elections and going against the US Constitution a joke or hyperbole?  How does a politician even joke about suspending elections when one of “We the People’s” biggest issues with government is they already have too much power and overstepped their Constitutional authority?

Just curious, why would Gov. Perdue make a comments regarding reelection rather than concentrate on the business at hand of helping fix the US economy. However, we are witness once again to a Democrat that is more concerned about reelection than the present economic nightmare. What’s the matter, afraid to do the right thing? Yet another gutless politician who is afraid they might not get reelected for making tough decisions.

EXIT THOUGHT: Rather than suspending elections, why don’t we just have term limits to all political offices, that will force politicians to do the right thing knowing that their political career is not a lifetime appointment. 71% of Americans believe in term limits, why doesn’t the political class do the will of the People?

Will He or Won’t He … NJ Gov. Chris Christie Reconsidering a 2012 Presidential Run?

Might NJ Governor Chris Christie run after all?

Chris Christie, the outspoken Republican New Jersey Governor has stated in the past that he would not run for President in 2012. However, according to Newsmax, Christie might just be reconsidering his decision not to enter the 2012 presidential race as they report that the NJ Governor will let top Republican donors know soon. After so many “no’s”, pundits are still floating his name. Then again, there are others that are denying the report and state nothing has changed with Christie.

During the past few weeks, several leading Republican donors and fundraisers have been urging the popular Republican governor to reconsider his decision not to run and to enter the GOP primary.

These Christie supporters note that significant GOP support has remained on the sidelines of the primary fight. Many leading fundraisers have yet to commit to any current primary contender, including frontrunners Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.

Newsmax has learned that the effort to draft Christie culminated in a hush-hush powwow held in the past week with Christie and several notable Republican billionaires.

Christie entering the GOP primary, that would certainly shake up the mix. Earlier this week at an event at Rider College in NJ, Christie commented that the current GOP candidates are not answering the public’s appetite for real leadership.

“I think what the country is thirsting for, more than anything else right now, is someone of stature and credibility to tell them that and say, ‘Here’s where I want us to go to deal with this crisis,’” Christie said.

Christie continued: “The fact that nobody yet who’s running for president, in my view, has done that effectively is why you continue to hear people ask Daniels if he’ll reconsider and ask me if I’ll reconsider.”

What a splash Christie would make if he did decide to run. Many thought that when Texas Governor Rick Perry entered the race, he would fill the void of what GOP voters were looking for. Frankly, Perry’s position on illegal immigration is a disaster and he has been underwhelming in the debates.  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is looked upon as being to contrived and too much of a politician … Chris Christie would be a breath of fresh air, would never be at a loss for words and would never beat around the bush.

Bad Day for Blago … Rod Blagojevich Found Guilty & Convicted on 17 of 20 Counts of Corruption

BLAGO GUILTY ON 17 OF  20 COUNTS OF CORRUPTION … BYE, BYE BLAGO.

The only person who was stunned following the juries verdict today was former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was … Rod Blagojevich. Blago was convicted by a jury today on 17 of 20 counts of corruption. He will be going away fro quite some time.  They convicted Blagojevich on all 11 counts on the sale of the U.S. Senate and all three counts on the shakedowns of Children’s Memorial Hospital and a racetrack executive.However, why is anyone surprised, Blago was just doing it the Chicago way.

Saying he was “stunned,” Rod Blagojevich was uncharacteristically tight-lipped today after a jury convicted him on 17 of 20 counts of corruption against him.

Holding his wife’s hand, Blagojevich spoke in a somber tone to a crush of reporters in the federal courthouse. “Patti and I obviously are very disappointed in the outcome. I, frankly, am stunned. There’s not much left to say other than we want to get home to our little girls and talk to them and explain things to them and try to sort things out. And I’m sure we’ll be seeing you.”

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