Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Does the AP Have Its Priorities Right? (UPDATE: Yes)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From Politico’s Playbook: “Obama campaign targets Romney ties to oil,” by AP’s Ken Thomas: “President Obama’s campaign accused Republican Mitt Romney of siding with “Big Oil” in a new television ad released Monday, signaling an escalation of a general election campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AP, Associated Press, Barack Obama, Ken Thomas, Politico Playbook, Priorities USA Action | 2 Comments

Peggy Noodnik Writes Again (Obama The Operator Edition)

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

In this week’s edition of Peggy Through the Looking Glass, Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan pegs President Obama as the “Not-So-Smooth Operator.” Something’s happening to President Obama’s relationship with those who are inclined not to like his policies. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, contraception, Peggy Noodnik, Peggy Noonan, Peggy Through the Looking Glass, Ronald Reagan, Tip O'Neill, Wall Street Journal | 2 Comments

Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Paul Ryan And Mitt Romney Are An Item Edition)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Once around the PAC, James, and don’t spare the horses. Item: Paul Ryan Hearts Mitt Romney First there was the Democratic National Committee’s web video highlighting the man-love between Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan (R-You Got My Good Side?) and presidential hopeful … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Crossroads, audio, Barack Obama, Bloomberg, bro-mance, DNC, Dr. Transmitkov, Mitt Romney, Morning Score, New York Times, ObamaCare, Paul Ryan, Politico, RNC, Supreme Court, Vladimir Putin | 1 Comment

Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Rick Santorum Unenjoyment Edition)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The never-ending Mitt Romney beatdown of Rick Santorum continues with the pro-Romney Super PAC Restore Our Future (and Destroy Everyone Else’s) running this ad in Wisconsin (and outspending Santorum anywhere from 6-1 to 10-1): That thoroughly distorts Santorum’s quote … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2012, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Restore Our Future (and Destroy Everyone Else's, Rick Santorum | 1 Comment

Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Obamarama Edition)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Because we’re all about you splendid readers, the hardworking staff signed up for a preview of Barack Obama’s hagiographic video The Road We’ve Traveled, scheduled to be released this week. And so far we’ve gotten these emails: 1) 2) Note … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alabama, Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, gas prices, Mediaite, Muslim, Newt Gingrich, Obama-Biden, Obamabilia, Politico Morning Score, Sarah Palin, Saudi Arabia, The Road We've Traveled | Leave a comment

Bar(ack)ing Online Privacy Invasion

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The Obama administration has been far more aggressive than its predecessor in protecting consumer privacy, as witness its latest initiative (via Politico’s Playbook): Obama unveils online privacy plan The Obama administration is taking a two-pronged approach to online privacy, calling on Congress to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Computerworld, consumer privacy bill of rights, Facebook, Google, online privacy, Politico Playbook, Sneak ADtack | Leave a comment

Sancta Santorum (II)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From our Frying Pan into the Fire desk: Rick Santorum’s campaign just can’t stop digging that hole. Not bad enough he accused Barack Obama of imposing a phony theology on America – now a spokeswoman has accused Obama of pursuing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alice Stewart, Andrea Mitchell, Barack Obama, Casey Jones of the Crazy Train, CBS News Political Hotsheet, MSNBC, phony theology, Politico, power of the grassy knoll, Rick Santorum | 1 Comment

Sancta Santorum

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

GOP presidential bottle rocket Rick Santorum (R-Mommy Jeans) has recently latched onto a tactic first used by Sarah Palin in 2008: Barack Obama is not “one of us” and doesn’t love America. (Actually, she’s still at it.) Back then, Palin … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Daily Beast, not one of us, Rick Santorum, Sarah Palin | 4 Comments

Barack Obama’s Super PACcadillo (II)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

In suddenly rushing to embrace Super PACs after he had sanctimoniously rejected them, Barack Obama not only opened himself to criticism, he opened a family-size can of worms as well. When the Obamanauts announced the abdication of his principles – or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Jim Messina, Mitt Romney, Obamanauts, Politico Playbook, Priorities USA Action, super-PAC, Wall Street Journal | 2 Comments

Obamas Go Fundraising, After A Fashion

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The latest style among the Grand Old Pruneface set is bashing Barack Obama’s air-kissy connection to the New York fashion industry. Start with this item in yesterday’s Politico Morning Score: OUT THIS MORNING – RNC WEB VIDEO HITS OBAMA FOR … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barack Obama, Grand Old Pruneface set, Michelle Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion, New York fashion industry, Obama 2012 Fashion Show, Politico Morning Score, Republican National Committee, Wall Street Journal | 1 Comment