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2016 Postmortem

dmallind

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20. Things like this are counterpriductive

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Tue Oct 30, 2012, 12:31 PM

Oct 2012

We cannot credibly rail against the hyperpartisan gotcha-obssessed nature of politics when we participate in it. One Republican saying that a Dem POTUS is doing a good job in one non-partisan area is not even remotely akin to an endorsement, and by trying to make a partisan image out of it we are demonstrating to Reps what happens to any of them who dare unbend from unyielding utter hatred even a tiny bit - we will shamelessly capitalizen on it and use it as a partisan soundbite, truth be damned.

What's wrong with saying, "good for Christie - it's good to see a Republican acknowledge a good job by a Democrat these days"?

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Do You Approve Of Governor Christie's Tacit Endorsement Of President Obama? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 OP

Yes, but I wouldn't really consider it an endorsement. gateley Oct 2012 #1

More like Christie looking out for Christie... polichick Oct 2012 #2

Ha Faith9326 Oct 2012 #7

Doing the right thing for the wrong reason Shivering Jemmy Oct 2012 #11

Just so we don't forget who he is. polichick Oct 2012 #13

Absolutely. LisaL Oct 2012 #3

Yes, especially as it came right after he slammed Mitt's craven fishing for a photo op. beac Oct 2012 #4

By this weekend, if not sooner, Christie will be DonViejo Oct 2012 #5

I doubt it. I think Christie knows how popular Obama is, and won't jeopardize his own chances... Beaverhausen Oct 2012 #8

Clean Up Efforts Will Still Be Ongoing. He Would Look Craven/nt DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #9

Not until the FEMA check clears... scheming daemons Oct 2012 #10

No, he won't obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #12

it does not Tenleytown Oct 2012 #6

yeah, i guess mil_5529dem Oct 2012 #14

Yes. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2012 #15

I don't know what his motives were/are, GallopingGhost Oct 2012 #16

No. I think he's a political opportunist shitbag like all conservatives. In front of cameras, LovePeacock Oct 2012 #17

All politicians are opportunists... Comrade_McKenzie Oct 2012 #18

Nope. False equivalence. Real democrats take opportunities to help people. LovePeacock Oct 2012 #19

Things like this are counterpriductive dmallind Oct 2012 #20

Because one act of kindness does not equate to all the horrible policies Christie will enact. LovePeacock Oct 2012 #22

His "endorsement" means our President is doing his job justiceischeap Oct 2012 #21

I'll take it, regardless of its sincerity Marymarg Oct 2012 #23

Only if it hurts Robme n/t ejbr Oct 2012 #24