Rahm nixes second term, DCCC has $24 million on hand

[wyldwolf]

Emanuel has been a leading strategist, fundraiser, cheerleader and recruiter for House Democrats as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since the beginning of last year. His uncommon pairing of cunning efficiency and profanity-laced outbursts has won him both plaudits and opprobrium, but nearly all Democrats concede that he deserves substantial credit for their rosy election prospects this year.

Although most DCCC chairmen serve only a single term, many Democrats welcomed Emanuel’s presence and held out hope he would serve a second term. Emanuel’s comments came just as the DCCC was releasing its latest fundraising total. The DCCC raised $5.5 million in May, slightly behind its rival, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), which raised $5.6 million. The Democrats finished the month with $24.5 million on hand, compared with $21.9 million for the Republicans.

The DCCC chairman acknowledges that he has had a rocky relationship with some colleagues.

“There’s no doubt I could change my style and be more patient,” he conceded, noting that his wife had suggested they name a fourth child Patience as a “subtle reminder.”

But he argues that he does not play favorites.

“I am impatient, I’m impatient with everybody. ... I push the Blue Dogs as hard as I push the New Democrats as hard as I push the CBC. Either you do or don’t believe this is a historical election.”

He lamented a lack of effort from some of his colleagues.

“I’ve ruffled feathers with a purpose. There’s a sclerosis that’s set in. I’ve ruffled feathers of elder members of caucus with intention of recruiting younger members. I’ve ruffled of New Democrats and Blue Dogs. I’ve ruffled feathers, no doubt about it.”

http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/062106/news1.html

[marmar]

1. He and Dr. Dean have clashed over the 50-state strategy...

I'm hoping the new chairman will be a little less middle-of-the-road and more progressive.

[wyldwolf]

2. I don't care what his/her Democratic stripe is, I just hope his successor

...can raise money the way Emmanuel can.

[LincolnMcGrath]

3. In typical DLC fashion, Rahm thinks this is all about him.

As if pleasing his 200 collegues has anything to do with anything, or that it would pull in enough votes to win in the fall.

Dear Rahm
This Progressive Democrat and others are tired of you and your fellow DLC member's failing election strategies and tired of your support of the corporatist agenda and tired of your support of Bush's failed war.

[wndycty]

4. In typical DU fashion the Rahm bashing has begun!

:kick:

[wyldwolf]

5. and typically, the Rahm bashing isn't even grounded in fact.

[LincolnMcGrath]

9. We get it. George Washington was the first DLCer.

Everything good in history was really a dlc idea.

Everything bad in history was really a leftist idea.

Different day, but sadly still the same tired song from some dlc apologists.

[wyldwolf]

10. we get it. Sarcasm meant to mask a lack of factual accuracy

[LincolnMcGrath]

11. Like stating a post is not grounded in fact as you did above?

We all get it.

dlc = good

everyone else = bad

[wyldwolf]

12. no. like stating YOUR post above is not grounded in fact

We get. Lefty would get elected prom king if he could just make it to the dance!

[William769]

13. He would have to find the dance first, wouldn't he?

[wyldwolf]

14. heh! You're right.

[LincolnMcGrath]

17. I was at the dance this w/e while you were busy saving 'The Internets'

from lefties.

[wyldwolf]

19. really? Which dance was that?

The Lefty Dance where the five of you ate hot pockets, played grunge, and discussed how NEXT TIME you're REALLY going to start that "proooogreeesssive" revolution?

[LincolnMcGrath]

22. I was at the State Convention Forrest.

Nice to see you still can not spell progressive yet.


SSDD

Too Easy

[wyldwolf]

25. Ah, your first state convention! How sweet, Gomer

No doubt you planted the seeds for that "prooogreeesssive" revolution. Did they call you an impetuous child?

SSDD

Too Easy

[LincolnMcGrath]

28. Actually I voted against a progressive caucus at the convention.

But don't let that reality get in the way of your self gratifying nonsense.

What did they call you at your State Convention?


SSDD


Too Easy

[wyldwolf]

34. Egads! A Heretic!

[LincolnMcGrath]

37. Nah, just proof that your fingers are miles ahead of your brain.

:shrug:

[wyldwolf]

41. you being a heretic is proof of that? Now you've veered into lala land

[LincolnMcGrath]

44. See post #5

Dodge, spin, we get it.

[wyldwolf]

47. see post #3.

Dodge, spin, we get it.

[LincolnMcGrath]

49. The critics all agree, post# 3 is right on the money.

Rahm is all about Rahm.

The article proves that. Deal with it.

[wyldwolf]

52. you being the only critic. Siskel and Ebert all in one!

Deal with it.

[William769]

24. Wasn't it Carrie?

[wyldwolf]

26. NO! He went to his first state convention! Aint't he the pro now!

LOL!

Ya know, the only people on DU that throw around their bona fides are those with so few of them.

[LincolnMcGrath]

30. I guess I should of stayed at home with the keyboard cowboys.

How many times have you posted your supposed bona fides here on DU? Think hard now!

Check that list twice....

[wyldwolf]

32. nah, even people like you need to see how the real world works...

[LincolnMcGrath]

33. How did the real world work for you last election cycle?

:shrug:

[wyldwolf]

35. Could have been better. But of course...

... you can't win if you don't play. And you? Just a spectator.

[LincolnMcGrath]

39. Yes, just a spectator, thats how I got the invite to the convention.

:eyes:

[wyldwolf]

43. you had to get an invite? OK...

LOL. I guess it was "Take your kid to work" day.

[LincolnMcGrath]

55. Nice edit! How did your Convention invite arrive this year?

How old am I again?

Borrowing a page from DUs finest flip flopper by calling me a teeny? How sad for you.

[wyldwolf]

61. Thank you. I thought so myself...

:)

[LincolnMcGrath]

65. How old am I again? Am I a teeny progressive today?

Or a Leftist Teeny?

[wyldwolf]

67. Guess you have an early curfew

[LincolnMcGrath]

36. lol nice dodge also on the point about posting of your bona fides.

:rofl:

Now do your best to get this tread locked, as is usually the case.

[wyldwolf]

38. lol poor dodge on your original factually challenged point

But I'll issue you a challenge: Link to my numerous posting of bona fides.

[LincolnMcGrath]

40. What factual point did you have issue with?

You never stated any, like usual! Just attack, attack.

[wyldwolf]

48. why should I have? Do I have to remind you of your own words...

..typed just moments ago?

[LincolnMcGrath]

50. So what you have is nothing? How sad for you.

Have a :hug:

[wyldwolf]

53. So what you have is nothing.

Not a question, but a statement about you.

[LincolnMcGrath]

56. How many times have you whined about personal attacks?

Poor wyldwolf.

[wyldwolf]

58. how many times have you personally attacked?

Constantly.

Rules are here for a reason.

[LincolnMcGrath]

60. Rarely if ever.

Feel free to link to any.

[wyldwolf]

64. can't link to what's been deleted. However, where is YOUR links...

... to your claim?

[LincolnMcGrath]

68. Oh, but yes, you can link to deleted threads.

They are called screen captures, I've got many. Many

I have had tons of threads deleted for violating the call out rule.

Very few if any have been deleted for personal attacks, It just isn't in my nature.

[LincolnMcGrath]

42. Speaking of challenges, where did I use the word numerous?

That right folks, I didn't.

But, you knew that already.

SSDD

[wyldwolf]

46. semantics. Post the ONE time I have. Or the couple of times...

Waiting...

[LincolnMcGrath]

51. Are you going on record here and now stating that you have never?

It's a yes or no question.

Just state for the record that you never have.



ready to pull the trigger.....

[wyldwolf]

54. nope! Just need a reminder. So pull the trigger!

You said there is a list, so remind me of how long the list is.

[LincolnMcGrath]

57. That is what we all thought, good answer.

Which means also that you are a hypocrite.

Thanks

[wyldwolf]

59. Pull the trigger. C'mon!

[LincolnMcGrath]

62. You might want to ask a few of your cronies first.

I don't bluff, and besides, you already admitted you are a hypocrite.

[wyldwolf]

66. c'mon! Pull the trigger!

[William769]

31. Ain't that the truth!

[LincolnMcGrath]

15. we get it. Sarcasm meant to mask a lack of factual accuracy

Your own words from above. Recognize them?

It's like shooting fish in a rain barrel anymore. :rofl:

Also, everyone is taking note that all you can do is attack me as usual without addressing the issue at hand.

SSDD

To Easy!

[wyldwolf]

16. we get it. Sarcasm meant to mask a lack of factual accuracy

Heralding back to your very first entry into this thread, you haven't discussed any issue, but rather something factually inaccurate.

[LincolnMcGrath]

18. You are precious. How many times does Rahm say I or I'm?

That is what we all thought. :eyes:

[wyldwolf]

20. You are precious. Who was the article about?

That is what we all thought. :eyes:

[LincolnMcGrath]

23. That very disconnect is why you and your chosen ones never win.

Rahm is all about Rahm.

Nobody expects you to get it, BTW.

[wyldwolf]

27. That very disconnect is why you and your chosen ones never win.

Reality somehow escapes you.

[LincolnMcGrath]

7. Yes, we all get it. Dissent is bad and not to be tolerated.

begin snip from the OP;

“There’s no doubt I could change my style and be more patient,” he conceded, noting that his wife had suggested they name a fourth child Patience as a “subtle reminder.”

But he argues that he does not play favorites.

“ I am impatient, I’m impatient with everybody. ... I push the Blue Dogs as hard as I push the New Democrats as hard as I push the CBC. Either you do or don’t believe this is a historical election.”

He lamented a lack of effort from some of his colleagues.

“ I’ve ruffled feathers with a purpose. There’s a sclerosis that’s set in. I’ve ruffled feathers of elder members of caucus with intention of recruiting younger members. I’ve ruffled of New Democrats and Blue Dogs. I’ve ruffled feathers, no doubt about it.”

end snip from the OP

Now tell us all how many times Mr. Rahm uses the words I or I'm in that tiny snippet? Pointing out the facts, is not bashing. Rahm thinks this is about him, his own words reflect that notion. Deal with it.

[William769]

8. With the infighting DU

Is it any wonder we can't win elections.

[Radical Activist]

70. I was surprised to see Rahm given much credit

If we have a good chance its due to Bush's unpopularity.

[LincolnMcGrath]

71. That fact goes over many folks head.

[depakid]

74. Hey, stop making sense....

:think:

Corporate Donations Shift Left

Companies in the insurance, pharmaceuticals and tobacco industries are boosting their share of contributions to Democrats this year, an indication that the traditionally Republican-friendly donors suspect Dems may soon end up holding the reins of power.

http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/20060620_corporate_donations_shift_left/

If you ask me- this is happening despite Rahm Emmanual- not because of him.

[LincolnMcGrath]

75. Careful, someone will end up calling you a teeny prooogreeesiiiive.

lol :rofl:

[flamin lib]

6. Raising money is only half the plan, spending it is the other half.

Rant on

If we have a 50 state candidate program why not a 50 state spending program? I look at Texas and see how the state party is spending money and it just pisses me off no end. Huge amounts of money spent on no contest races and nothing for the grass roots types that need the help.

My guy, David Harris, is running against Joe Barton. Barton has $2.5 million in oil and telcom money. Dave can't get a scrap from the DCCC or the state party 'cause he hasn't raised a quarter million on his own. Give me a fucking break! If a fresh start like Dave could raise a quarter million he wouldn't need the GD money from the state or DCCC. Shit, give the guy a hundred grand and he can raise the rest!

Meanwhile I get campaign donation solicitations from Hillary Clinton down here in Texas. WTF? She doesn't have a credible opponent and she's asking for money from me in Texas?? Why the hell is her campaign spending money like that?

Rant off

[LincolnMcGrath]

21. Look on the bright side, at least Rahm didn't run a hand picked loser

against your man David Harris.

That is something, isn't it? :shrug:

[DancingBear]

45. Hi Lincoln

I see you're only "battling" two this time.

Didn't the rest get the page? :)

Paraphrasing Deputy Dawg:

"Don't go away mad, DLC, just go away."

[LincolnMcGrath]

69. Must be an office party this afternoon at dlc central. lol

Maybe they are raising money for Rupert Murdock or something. :shrug:

[Adelante]

29. It takes a tough nut in a job like that

He didn't always do what I wanted him to do, but I never expected 100% satisfaction. He's done a great job for the DCCC.

[AtomicKitten]

63. He did his job.

Not appreciated by our more embarrassingly uninformed yet loud and obnoxious faux radicals here at DU, and I'm talking about a handful of people here. They are so obsessed with their own gnashing of teeth they have lost all sense of reason and, quite frankly, grip on reality. They won't be satisfied until America is in shambles, then they can contemptuously point to the pile of rubble and say, see, I told you so. They have no interest in a real plan to take back the reins of Congress from the real perpetrators of chaos - the Republicans.

But this time in our history is no different than the last several elections when the self-righteous but lazy and oh so angry disgruntled few bellow their epithets and jingos and scorched earth rhetoric, ridiculing any and all efforts to make meaningful progress, recruiting the confused and the downtrodden with their "us" versus "them" rhetoric, meaning them versus the majority of those left of center. Not content to participate in the primary process to make our representatives accountable, they spend their time and energy with their incessant day after day battle against HRC, DLC, HRC, DLC, HRC, DLC, seeming to forget the outrages de jour perpetrated by this administration.

Yes, Rahm did his job and kudos to him for that. I never expected to agree with him on everything. Those oozing vitriol on the internets haven't a clue what it takes to get down in the trenches.

[Capn Sunshine]

72. credit where due

Emmanuel pushed his organization a little farther down the road. He raised a lot of money for the Democrats. IMO the good far outweighed the bad.

Now, if he and the rest of you right-wingers could acknowledge the damage supporting the occupation of Iraq has wrought on the country, we'd be home free.

[LincolnMcGrath]

73. Well Stated Capn Sunshine

[iconoclastNYC]

76. Good now maybe we can get a Progressive in as the DCCC isntead

Of Rahm who is a DLCer.