On That Dana Perino McInnis Endorsement

Proves 3 very big things...

1) Scott McInnis isn't going to bash the former President and fellow Republicans like his opponent Penry has done from the get go. And 2)Dana is loyal to the man who she worked for before she went to the White House press office. 3) Penry has no loyality to those that gave him his start in politics and would throw his best friend under the bus if it got him elected to the next highest office he's seeking.  

If you're not upset, you haven't been paying attention.  Mike Littwin

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 18:40:38 PM UTC

So you'll bash fellow Republicans for him?

Funny Dana mentioned all that fabulous support in Pueblo...

"There are a lot of reasons not to elect me." Mitt Romney in a moment of clarity

"I'm Mitt Romney and yes, Wolf, that's also my first name," Willard Mitt Romney demonstrating 'policy flexibility.'  

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by: ClubTwitty @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 18:49:25 PM UTC

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No Way

I'm an equal opportunity critic but then I'm not running for office as a Republican, Democrat, Green or Independent.

If you're not upset, you haven't been paying attention.  Mike Littwin

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:03:33 PM UTC

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Point me to your criticism against Scooter

All the posts I see are in praise of Scooter, many bashing Penry.

"There are a lot of reasons not to elect me." Mitt Romney in a moment of clarity

"I'm Mitt Romney and yes, Wolf, that's also my first name," Willard Mitt Romney demonstrating 'policy flexibility.'  

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by: ClubTwitty @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:10:55 PM UTC

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Go direct....

I've always been able to disagree with Scott to his face.  Once when he was in Congress we debated an issue in the middle of a grocery store and entertained those around us I'm sure.  He's never held a grudge.  In the campaign for Governor I have had one criticism but never had the chance to tell him.  Good thing - turns out I was wrong.

If you're not upset, you haven't been paying attention.  Mike Littwin

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:43:53 PM UTC

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ah-la Silverman

That's goofy

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by: Libertad @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 04:29:16 AM UTC

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Scooter is well-known

for his grudges

"There are a lot of reasons not to elect me." Mitt Romney in a moment of clarity

"I'm Mitt Romney and yes, Wolf, that's also my first name," Willard Mitt Romney demonstrating 'policy flexibility.'  

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by: ClubTwitty @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 15:24:48 PM UTC

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All politicians carry grudges

Republicans more than Democrats, from what I've seen. They nurture and cherish them. Scooter is no exception.

Sometimes, I guess, you have to let the inner bitch out.

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by: gertie97 @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 16:12:26 PM UTC

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There are a lot of Democrats

in Pueblo who love McInnis. Go figure.

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by: pueblogrouch @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:26:00 PM UTC

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perhaps if McLobbyist is really lucky, President Bush will come to Colo. to campaign for Scooter

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by: One Queer Dude @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 20:43:13 PM UTC

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High Road McInnis

First off, all Perino is doing is giving and endorsement to an old boss, which in my opinion are the best kind. It shows your staffers respected you and are willing to help you out even after you've parted ways, which is more than I can say for some other politicians.

Second, if you want to talk about a candidate palling around with good 'ol W then no need to look any further then the Penry campaign. He hired half of his old staff to work for him. Don't tell me that Penry is some type of different GOP candidate and he's going to "change" the party and this state. All Penry can do is bash McInnis and talk out of both sides of his mouth. If that's all he's got going for him then I hope he doesn't win the primary let alone becoming Governor.  He's chosen to take the low road and for good reason...it's his only option.  

I think McInnis is ignoring Penry for the right reasons, Penry is making a fool of himself and doing a very good job at it. Why should Scott look like a mud slinger when he doesn't need to?

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by: crazypoliticians @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:08:22 PM UTC

Refresh my memory, who did Penry work for?

I'm just saying.

ColoradoPols - A nice place where a slur is more offensive than the needless and random politicization of a minor's rape.

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by: droll @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 19:32:59 PM UTC

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Jamie Hamilton

But then Penry moved to Denver.  I wonder if he's still drawing his salary from Home Loan?

This is serious, you commie dolt  --davebarnes, 2012.

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by: Ralphie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 20:40:59 PM UTC

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Woah! Long time no see, welcome back

To your point: Penry was just following orders. If he was in charge, things woulda been different I tells ya!

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by: redstateblues @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 19:13:22 PM UTC

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Sure, Penry would have a crap endorsement now.

That's probably not fair, it is for a GOP primary...

When you say it like that, Penry's campaign does have a "Come on, Coach, just give me a shot!" feel.  Or maybe I just don't like him and see him as a punk bitch no matter what. :)

I read you all the time, so short time, plenty see.  No welcome back, I just happened to see my password and chuckle at that on the same day.  Thanks though.  OTOH, I may have a question for you, but I'd rather email it.  Does it bother you that your email and handle have become so outdated?

ColoradoPols - A nice place where a slur is more offensive than the needless and random politicization of a minor's rape.

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by: droll @ Sun Oct 25, 2009 at 16:52:50 PM UTC

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E-mail away

If things go all worst-case scenario next election, it might not be as outdated anymore.

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by: redstateblues @ Sun Oct 25, 2009 at 16:58:07 PM UTC

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Endorsing the old boss

I agree with you that endorsements from your former staff are very encouraging because it shows they respect you and are willing to help.

However, is the inverse true as well, that if your former staffers endorse and support your opponent you probably aren't that well respected?  If you line up former McInnis staffers behind the candidate they are supporting in this race, Penry wins in a landslide.
Just the facts.

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by: Eye in the Sky @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 21:51:11 PM UTC

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Agreed

I could see your point. But I guess I see Penry as more of a sockpuppet when it comes to befriending people. He wants to be everyone's friend and that's the reason he works BOTH sides of EVERY issue. If you don't make any enemies then did you ever really take a stand on anything? He doesn't seem bold or edgey just a little blah in the scheme of things. So yah, he probably would have those staffers endorsement because he's the Mr. Rogers type. Which just isn't my type of candidate.  

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by: crazypoliticians @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 22:17:05 PM UTC

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Penry tacts to 90 degrees, silverbullet!

Bennet, now there's an example of standing for nothing.  They call him Mr. Position-less.

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by: Libertad @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 04:38:36 AM UTC

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They call him Mr. Position-less.

"They" sure use clumsy phrasing, don't "they"?

But I thought that's what "they" call McInnis! I've also heard tell that's what "they" call Romanoff, since thinking of himself as a leader seems to be his only stated position this year!

A leader on the battlefield can be a leader in Congress. -- redstateblues

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by: RedGreen @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 04:41:50 AM UTC

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That's a weird little glance Perino makes toward the donate button.

New rule for political video-makers: Don't direct the person on camera to look at something that might not be there when the video shows up on YouTube.

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by: OneEyedOwl @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 20:55:53 PM UTC

I'm not sure if she was intentionally looking at the button.

It looked like maybe she was looking at a script to make sure she knew what she was saying.

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by: greality @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 21:09:34 PM UTC

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Reading from a script would make it an honest endorsement :)

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by: OneEyedOwl @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 02:14:35 AM UTC

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