MT-Nation: Bush Backs Burns Despite Abramoff Connection

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If you ever doubted that Republican owned voting machines provide “irrational exuberance, here it is. These people think they’re invulnerable. Surprise, they’re not.

Bush backs Abramoff-linked Montana senator

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1774520

Mar 27, 2006 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush expressed support on Monday for U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns, who is under pressure over his links with Jack Abramoff, a Republican lobbyist at the heart of an influence-peddling scandal.

Speaking at a fund-raising event for Burns' re-election campaign at a Washington hotel, Bush praised the Montana lawmaker as a strong supporter on national security and tax relief.

"He's the kind of person the people of Montana need here. They need somebody who's steadfast when it comes to defending the country, who's wise about how we spend your money," Bush said.

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Burns, who faces a tough fight for re-election in November, became ensnared in the corruption investigation involving Abramoff, who pleaded guilty to fraud in January and is cooperating with prosecutors.

[Atman]

1. "who's wise about how we spend your money?"

At this point, it is obvious they are appealing to their last possible constituency...the terminally stupid.

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3. (((LOL))) What did P.T. Barnum say, "There's a sucker born every minute."

[rocktivity]

2. DON'T DISCOURAGE THEM!!!

The more Repubs we can tar with "the Bush brush," the better. Jon Corzine asked of his opponent, "He's Bush's choice--is he yours?" He won the New Jersey governorship by ten points, giving him a both victory AND a mandate. So let's cheer them on--strengthen those Bush ties, rah rah rah!


rocknation

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4. "He's Bush's choice -- is he yours?" Corzine...f'ing brilliant!!!

Is this the end of little Caesar?"

[Doctor_J]

8. That IS good

gawd, we should adopt that nationally.

[RaRa]

5. Why should * act any differently?

when he hasn't paid one iota for his crimes? Life is telling him to do whatever the fuck he wants. So, he does.

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17. "Why did you rob the bank?" "For the money & because I can."

Spike Lee's latest. Burns is "so special." He doesn't have any rules, just like the rest of the phony in the Republican Senate & House. They wrap themselves in the flag but are no more convincing that Colbert doing his gross parody.

Burns is a horses ass.

[Doctor_J]

6. Will Schweitzer be backing the Dem?

Will this be a referendum of * vs. Brian? If so, how will that turn out?

[Ediacara]

9. Of course!

And Schweitzer is much more popular (like by 30% margin) than Bush is in Montana. There are two Democrats running, Jon Tester and John Morrison, both are standup guys.

[Doctor_J]

11. That pic of Tester is interesting

are flat-tops in in MT ;-). I can't wait until he and this guy:

http://www.corybooker.com/main.cfm

are big in the national party. People will be asking, "What ever happened to the Republican Party?"

[Ediacara]

12. No, flat tops aren't in

But I think that's part of the appeal. Plus he's a farmer from a town population ~700.

[LynnTheDem]

7. ROTFL!!!

There is no doubt! Rightwingnuts ARE the stupidest MFing suckers ever!

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10. Check out the new pic;) and, YES they are!!!

[Judi Lynn]

13. Bush backs Abramoff-linked Montana senator

Bush backs Abramoff-linked Montana senator
Staff and agencies
27 March, 2006

4 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush President George W. Bush expressed support on Mond, , ), who is under pressure over his links with Jack Abramoff, a Republican lobbyist at the heart of an influence-peddling scandal.

Speaking at a fund-raising event for Burns‘ re-election campaign at a Washington hotel, Bush praised the Montana lawmaker as a strong supporter on national security and tax relief.

"He‘s the kind of person the people of Montana need here. They need somebody who‘s steadfast when it comes to defending the country, who‘s wise about how we spend your money," Bush said.

"I‘m proud to stand by this man. I strongly urge the people of Montana to reelect Conrad Burns to the United States Senate," he said.

Burns, who faces a tough fight for re-election in November, became ensnared in the corruption investigation involving Abramoff, who pleaded guilty to fraud in January and is cooperating with prosecutors.
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http://localnewsleader.com/jackson/stories/index.php?action=fullnews&id=165215



_Bush and Burns share a fondness for hats.

[MadMaddie]

14. Well * touch is the touch of death for any politician...

bye...bye...mr big hat guy!!!

[waiting for hope]

15. Did anyone hear the NPR piece

this morning outlining the trail of palm greasing this pig and his Chief of Staff did? Bush really is a fucking idiot....

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16. It's like that Pacino movie...???...oh, yeah, "CRUISING" n/t

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18. Please note...this is the first time I had two "street legal" LBN posts.

I generally get called, appropriately, for dupes, timed out posts, or things like this:


Well known artist & Montanan Shakira says NO to Burns

Odds are against three in a row, however.