Big Union To Blitz Battlegrounds With 200,000 Anti-McCain Flyers During Convention Tomorrow Night
The AFL-CIO is readying a major anti-McCain blitz timed to McCain's big convention night tomorrow, unleashing 10,000 volunteers that will deliver fliers hitting McCain to some 200,000 households in five battleground states during the convention's final festivities.
Here's a look at the flyer, which hasn't been released yet and boasts a heavy emphasis on kitchen-table and trade issues (click on the image to enlarge):
The flyer seeks to directly counter-program McCain's message tomorrow, which (aside from POW-POW-POWing) will seek to paint him as a reformer with a career of independence from the GOP and a history of bucking George W. Bush.
To that end, it hits McCain on a triumvirate of economic issues: Health care, NAFTA, and Social Security. It emphasizes McCain's 26 years in Washington, the multitude of lobbyists working on or raising cash for his campaign, and the likelihood that McCain will continue Bush's economic policies.
The flyer will be delivered to households in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota (the site of the GOP convention), AFL-CIO spokesperson Steve Smith confirms. Volunteers will start hitting union households with the flier in the late afternoon tomorrow and continue into the night.
Late Update: The volunteers will actually be dropping the fliers in 24 states, with a special emphasis on the five battlegrounds listed above.
A conspiracy to commit riot if ever there was one.
September 3, 2008 3:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
Don't suppose you would like the Fact check link that shows the Medical benefits tax lie...?
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/factchecking_obama.html
September 3, 2008 3:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hi wallace, there you are again.
Nope, I'm not interested in your link, but I am interested in a little help here. I am confused about a few things and want to come over to your side. Can you explain some things for me.
1. What has mcbush done to warrant the maverick label? I just don't see it.
2. What facts warrant either palin or mcbush to be labeled a reformer? What have they done in the past to warrant that label as well?
Thanks in advance.
September 3, 2008 3:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Who's McBush?
September 3, 2008 3:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
And? Can't answer the questions, can ya.
September 3, 2008 3:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
Soory, I googled McBush and it keeps linking to this site.
September 3, 2008 3:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
Really, I thought that you were smarter than that. I guess not though based on your posts the last couple of days. Ok I'll play, if I can get an answer to my questions, which I doubt. Here you go.
1. What has McCain, the heir apparent for the third bush term, done to warrant the maverick label? I just don't see it.
2. What facts warrant either palin or McCain, the heir apparent for the third bush term, being labeled a reformer? What have they done in the past to warrant that label as well?
Thanks, in advance. Convice us.
September 3, 2008 4:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
SFC is cute.
September 3, 2008 4:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Isn't he though. I'd really like to get an answer from the horse's mouth on these questions. I just don't get it. They repeat the conclusions, but where are the facts?
September 3, 2008 4:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ummmm, she has more than Obama?
September 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
Children?
September 3, 2008 4:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
Children?
September 3, 2008 4:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
I don't know. SFC never would say.
September 3, 2008 4:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
Crickets.
Speaks volumes for the mavericky reformers. Hilarious. I wish the right-wing media would lose both words and just talk about facts.
September 3, 2008 5:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
I love this - we are a fucking army this time around!!!!!
It's going to take an army. The ugliness hasn't even warmed up yet - they'll unleash it right after the convention ends.
September 3, 2008 3:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
I didn't think so...amazing how they magicly appear on the threads for McCain ads. At least they can't beat you up for not supporting Obama as whole heartedly as they do anymore.
September 3, 2008 3:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Republicans are reeling..
September 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
Haven't heard that in a while. Nice to see you...hope you've been well.
September 3, 2008 3:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
...you will definitely hear it again, accompanying each hamfisted response no less. Nice to see you too.
September 3, 2008 4:12 PM | Reply | Permalink
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/02/AR2008090202730_pf.html
Palin speaks tonight. If she kills it and Obama looks weak on O'Reilly all bets are off.
McCain's speech is only relevant if Palin fails to deliver the goods.
September 3, 2008 3:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Now I know why Obama said yes to going on Bill O'Lielly.
Damn he is a smart man.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 3, 2008 3:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
Anybody seen this video yet?
http://caf.wsm.ga3.org/tv-ad.html
Campaign for America's Future has bought ad time and it's playing at the RNC.
September 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
LOL!!!!!
They are going to have a full page ad in the Dallas paper on Oct. 10.
IT's preaching to the choir in Dallas. Dallas is the 2d most gay-friendly city in the country.
September 3, 2008 3:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
freaking hilarious.
September 3, 2008 5:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
CAPAF has a paper that showed that the Mcain's plan to tax benefits is still a tax hike even *after* families get their $5000 credit...mostly because the credit doesn't go up with health care costs
http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/health_taxes21.pdf
September 3, 2008 3:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
Just got off the phone with my brother in NJ. He just played golf with some customers, pocketbook Republicans. They are FREAKED that McCain picked Palin. Angry. Can't imagine what he was thinking, and they're afraid he's blown it.
They still want him to win, but maybe they'll begin to question his judgment and take a second look at Barack.
Hopefully this is going on in all the non-Bible Belt parts of the country.
September 3, 2008 4:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
I wouldn't put it past a lot of the Bible Belt to have the same reaction, but like the mason jar in the pantry with the whiskey in it? They keep it quiet.
September 3, 2008 4:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
That's kind of what I'm feeling too. If politics is a sport, then the morale factor's going to come into play big time. It's like you're a player in the NBA and they just hired a elementary school coach as assistant.
(Ok, maybe my analogy is a bit off, but really, what is the average Republican's morale like? I'm getting the feeling that the average Democrat is feeling proud and almost confident about now.)
September 3, 2008 6:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
200,000? Do they really think every person needs 100 copies?
September 3, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Damn. I thought they were targeting the convention itself. haha.
September 3, 2008 4:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
They should dump them at the convention itself, so that the right-wing media might ask some of these bozo teddy roosevelt republicans some questions about the fliers. Hello, I hope they dump a bunch in minnesota.
September 3, 2008 4:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Query -- is it just my browser or is TPM not displaying any of our avatars.
September 3, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
They seemed to have turned them off to reduce bandwidth and improve the performance. The site was reeeeaaallllly bad last night.
September 3, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, it was pretty terrible. I think one post had over 600 comments, so that's a lot of icons to stream out to a lot of people. Still, I miss them. With them, it's easy to scan comments and know who is who.
September 3, 2008 6:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
Small point of correction: the AFL-CIO is not a "big union" -- it's a federation of 56 unions.
That said, this is a good piece, getting out the facts about McSame's anti-worker record.
September 3, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
The open mic from Todd/Murphy/Noonan is perhaps the most devastating thing I have heard yet.
McCain has lost the press, the key press, the press he needs to get elected.
I hear a door creaking shut forever on the McCain campaign.
"I talked to Kay Baily Hutchenson and she's realy bummed. This was a bullshit decision." OUCH!
And we now have Master Obama keeping his enemies closer and venturing directly into the arena when the lions are at their hungriest.
We call that balls as big a church bells.
Pax,
M.
September 3, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
I need a transcript.
Noonan said they went to the "political bullshit of [ ]"
What's that last word?
Nooan: It's over. Is she the most qualified? No.
Murphy: The worst thing about it is it's cynical.
September 3, 2008 4:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
"...political [bs] of narrative."
September 3, 2008 4:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks.
Anyone have any luck with what Peggy is saying while Chuck Todd is still speaking?
September 3, 2008 4:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
Ben Smith's got more now on what they said:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0908/Noonan_Murphy_trash_Palin_on_hot_mic_Its_over.html#comments
September 3, 2008 4:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Lawd have mercy...
September 3, 2008 4:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
It's beyond maddening to hear what some of these GOP hacks really think and then contrast it with what they say on the record.
September 3, 2008 4:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Marioth!!! I was just coming to tell everyone to listen to that.
Amazing conversation! Jayzuz!
I can breathe freely again for real.
Noonan: "it's over."
September 3, 2008 4:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
It is a heavy blow to this nomination because they are not alone, and not by a little. Roger Simon on MSNBC is phrasing it now as how McCain recovers from this awful decision. The speech is gaining less importance by the hour.
What speech can she give tonight to undo this train wreck?
Only the announcement she intends to care for her family instead will do. This is her exit door, and I think she knows it very well.
September 3, 2008 4:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
New polls from Time/CNN:
Obama beats McCain by 2 in Ohio, opens huge leads in Minnesota, Iowa. (Aug. 31-Sept.2)
September 3, 2008 4:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
Don't Slam SFC Wallace
Follow his link; it shows that McCain will tax employer paid health benefits!
Even those retired will suddenly see a 1099 or W2 for their health benefits!
McCain has said that his tax plan will be revenue neutral or revenue positive ...which means he will collect the same or increase taxes.
So whenever he gives a break someone will pay.
McCain said he will get rid of the AMT (mainly to those making over 75K per year wtih passive income).
Who will make up the difference?
He said he supports making all income subject to tax including all of Social Security and Veterans disability benefits like he receives....
Now this isn't in his "tax program" - he doesn't really have one - he just spouts goals he never gives a plan.
I've never heard him say he would raise any corporate tax - so where will the billions he has promised to insurance come from?
Russell Long "Don't tax you. Don't tax me. Tax the man behind the tree!"
Obama may be a little low on his estimated costs for programs but McCain --- he is just looney when it comes to promises and taxes.
September 3, 2008 4:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
If Obama wins, I bet somehow they will spin it that it was mostly McCain's poor Veep choice.
September 3, 2008 4:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
O darlin - who cares? '
And it's not "if" - it's when Obama wins.
September 3, 2008 4:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
Shit, I have rehearsal tonite. I never thought I'd say this, but I ACTUALLY want to watch this...
September 3, 2008 4:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
O darn! Well you know there will be vid.
:)
September 3, 2008 4:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
BUAHA!
I'm actually torn. It feels too much like watching a car accident. You don't want to, you know it will give you nightmares, but my god how dumb dumb dumb was this pick?
I do not expect for an instant for her to give up. And then we enter the Gonzo Era, in which everyone KNOWS she needs to go, but there is, in fact, no going anywhere. How long does THAT last?
tick tock tick tock
Et Tu, Murphy/Noonan! You may have saved the Republic!
September 3, 2008 4:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Tell me - every day I say: Ok, not going to do it, going to go do something else.
But I can't - at least not until this part of the wreck is over - I've never seen anything like this -
September 3, 2008 5:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
OT: Fundies are praying for McCain's quick death in order to make Palin president.
Can I get a 'Holy Crap' from the congregation?
September 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
GREAT HOLY AND MERCIFUL CRAP!
September 3, 2008 4:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
HOLY CRAP!
September 3, 2008 4:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
Damn, I've had MSNBC on as background music all afternoon, and I missed the open mic while I was on the phone.
So here's what I want to know: they pay these pundits for their honest, expert opinions. Why aren't they speaking truth?
September 3, 2008 4:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
I mean, speaking truth on purpose, not off guard.
September 3, 2008 4:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
well, the horse's other end is what he will reply from.....
September 3, 2008 9:09 PM | Reply | Permalink