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Washington Prowler
Lost in Transition
Obama reaches out and touches some lobbyists. Plus: Senator Jeb before 2010?
REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE
For all the talk about an Obama transition team not using
Washington lobbyists for assistance, there sure are a lot of
private meetings being held with Washington corporate lobbyists
at Obama transition offices around the nation’s capital.
According to Obama transition insiders, senior Obama staff have held or have scheduled meetings with lobbyists from the telecom, health-care, pharmaceutical, energy, and automotive industries, asking for their input into stimulus packages and for their assistance in lobbying the House and the Senate for tax credits and line item funding items for appropriations and budget items to be placed in legislation that may come before Congress before the Obama Administration takes office.
“The transition team has not been making these meetings well known, but we’re seeking input from all sources,” says a transition source. According to one transition source angered by the meetings with lobbyists, a planned meeting in the upcoming days includes companies like AT&T to discuss ways to get federal funding for more Internet connections for lower income households.
“We ran against companies like that throughout the campaign, and now we’re getting in bed with them. It stinks, and we want it to end,” says the source. “I didn’t work my [tail] off for 18 months so we could become another Clinton Administration. I worked hard so we wouldn’t have an Administration like that ever again.”
NO VACANCY?
Those knowledgeable with the thinking of former Florida Governor
Jeb Bush say he is may be as much as 90 percent
committed to filling the Senate seat to be vacated by the man who
currently holds the seat, Sen. Mel Martinez. But
Martinez does not want to retire before his term ends in 2010,
and some Republicans in Florida are concerned that even if
Martinez did step down, current Florida governor Charlie
Crist would not appoint Bush.
But Jeb supporters, who have not spoken with the former governor, who has kept his specific opinions on the situation private, feel that conservative and Republican pressure could influence both Bush’s decision-making, as well as the thinking of Martinez and Crist.
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Daphne Kenward| 12.8.08 @ 6:56AM
I think Jeb Bush should not be appointed to any office in government, and no one should promise him anything.
Anyone who is associated to SKull & Bones should be excluded from public office.
They are dangerious and have hidden agendas, which is not intended for the public good.
Jeb Bush wants to position himself, to later run for President at some time in the future. And if George W Bush is anything to go by, every one who has any interest in America staying out of wars, and debt should remember the name GEORGE W BUSH.
Mark and Loretta Sochor| 12.8.08 @ 8:02AM
Daphne: Your Skull and Crossbones phobia is laughable. You really think Obama and a Democrat run House and Senate will reduce our debt? You ain't seen nothing yet! And 9/11 was the war starter, not Bush. Had to run for cover lately? Thank Bush.
tony| 12.8.08 @ 9:17AM
Daphne:
I'm sure you're a very nice person, but you really need to give these things a bit more thought before posting. For starters, John Kerry was also a member of Skull and Crossbones; does that mean he didn't get your vote in '04.
The war thing has been discussed at great length over the past few years. Suffice to say that we can have disagreements over whether we should have gone to war, but going to war is always premised on circumstances, not the occupant of the white house. If Obama receives intelligence that requires military action, then he will send our troops to war, period and end of story.
As for debt/deficits, my chief concern is government spending. I'd rather run a deficit with significantly less spending than have balanced budget at the level of spending we have now.
If you're really concerned about debt, where were you when Pres. Bush tried to reform social security? You must understand that social security is off budget, which means that it isn't even factored into the debt/deficit equation. When you do factor it in, our unfunded liabilities soar into the tens of trillions of dollars. Did you know that, Daphne?
I implore you to take off your ideological blinders and give some deeper thought to these issues. Complaining about Skull and Crossbones is conspiratorial nonsense on the level of Pres. Bush knowing about 9/11 in advance.
stu.b.con| 12.8.08 @ 9:28AM
Daphne Kenward=comic relief
Hey Daph, thanks for getting my Monday morning off with a big belly laugh! Any chance you could give us your views on 9/11? the moon landing? Pearl Harbor? of any of the other sophomoric conspiracy theories spouted by the immature and imbeclic?
mbd| 12.8.08 @ 9:50AM
Jeb Bush is an alumnus of the University of Texas; he did not attend Yale, and ,thus, is not a member of Skull and Crossbones.
tony| 12.8.08 @ 10:20AM
stu.b.con:
I'm trying to get Daphne to think these things through. While I might be with you in spirit, the name calling should be shelved. Leave that to the left wing bloggers and their ilk.
Tony
Peter McGrath| 12.8.08 @ 11:07AM
Jeb Bush did a creditable job as Governor of one of the largest states in the country. While California was being hijacked by government employee unions, left-wing thugs, and political correctness, Jeb steered Florida to low taxes AND fiscal solvency. Jeb's steady, socially and fiscally conservative leadership resulted in Republicans dominating the Florida legislature (now nearly 2 to 1, despite the recent Democrat surge, nationally). As a result, today's Florida will be able to weather the current fiscal crisis without a bail-out, or a significant increase in taxes. All Floridians owe Jeb Bush a debt of gratitude. He's a shoo-in as Senator and (current) Governor Crist is flat wrong for not backing him 110%.
notmypresident09| 12.8.08 @ 11:48AM
Hey Daphne, I didn't know they gave you computer privileges in the psych ward. Just take your meds and be a good girl and maybe they will let you watch spongebob today and give you lime jello.
Dai Alanye | 12.8.08 @ 1:33PM
McCain would have done himself a favor had he chosen Daphne instead of Sarah for VP. I'm sure Daphne's views appeal to a large number of the electorate, especially on the left. Why should we resign the conspiracist vote to Obama and the Dems?
Dustoff| 12.8.08 @ 1:36PM
Daphne
+++++++++++++++++++
Your not real smart are you? Anyone can write a book on what ever they want, now proving what you have said is another story. You just got your words handed to you on the (Bones) statement. Go back to your corner.
gezzzz
DaveS| 12.8.08 @ 2:56PM
Both Jeb and Mitt blinked at the wrong time: Mitt when he let the Supreme Judicial Court (MA) run rough-shod over separation of powers; Jeb in the Terry Schiavo case. Either one, as governor, could have dared the authorities arrest him for actions he should have taken. Other than that, they're fine.
Daphne Kenward | 12.8.08 @ 4:42PM
You people are, very offensive, and stupid, because you choose to follow the status quo, opposed to checking the facts.
I have no interest in anything further, thank you.
dan | 12.8.08 @ 4:42PM
Tony, you are dreaming if you think you are going to get Daphne to think period. I happen to agree with stu that this lady hasn't a clue and probably does have some warped views on 9/11, the moon landing etc. Lets hear from Daphne and I suspect she will prove this to in fact be true. Besides, Who appointed tell others what they should think or write here. You have your opinion and expressed it. Let other do the same without any help from you.
tony| 12.8.08 @ 5:15PM
Dan:
Gee, so sorry I offended your sensibilities Dan. Although I don't recall telling anyone what they can and cannot write, I did suggest that we leave the name calling to the lefties.
Now, if you feel the way to debate someone is to sink to the level of an angry liberal blogger, that's your choice. I'd like to think that we can elevate the discourse here at the Spectator. After all, don't you find the name calling childish? Don't you think it reflects poorly on you when you can't get through a point without name calling?
Daphne is obviously confused and you're probably right when you say that I'll never get through to her. I just don't see how the next logical step is lower the debate to the level of a playground.
tony| 12.8.08 @ 5:17PM
Daphne:
Well, I tried. But I have to admit that on some level Dan was right. You're really not interested in debate, just name calling. For the future, could you at least figure how to use commas.
Carlos| 12.8.08 @ 5:48PM
Jeb, a Bonesman? Hah! Daph, lemme tell you. I was at the S&B;winter meeting last week up at the Rothschild estate in Bordeaux, France. The Georges were there, Jean-Pierre was there, Bill Buckley's ghost dropped in, and the Queen of England and Henry the K stopped by to be my guests for lunch. But no Jeb, no way. I do believe that young man went to some sort of college in the South...
Hawkhealer| 12.8.08 @ 5:56PM
PLEASE NO MORE BUSHES, CLINTONS or KENNEDYS. We are acting like a monarchy with associated barons and earls. Our elections have reverted from discussions of ideas and solutions into celebrity contests where the candidates are devoid of any reasonable qualifications other than how "cool they are." There are many citizens just as qualified as the members from the "chosen" famlies who would probably do a better job since they have not been contaminated by the political elite.
Daphne Kenward| 12.8.08 @ 6:06PM
Carlos.
Shame they never put a bullet in you dam ass.
Mike| 12.8.08 @ 6:19PM
A final word for Daphne....(drumroll please!)
Lighten up Francis....
ruth| 12.8.08 @ 6:39PM
I must congratulate the writers on this thread for handing Daffy Daphne her rear-end. Bravo. Faced with facts she threatened violence. Nice. Daphne, you still haven't revealed your country of origin--what are you ashamed/afraid of?
Daphne kenward| 12.8.08 @ 6:51PM
These are the same people who endorced John McCain after the Keating 5 probe.
Even the Senate committe recogonised something was wrong, yet the same criminal still has his senate seat, and had the cheek to run for president. McCain accepted bribes.
November 17th 1990 McCain was on fraud charges. Savings and Loans FRAUD. You people have no standards.
And when any one speak about it you attack them as if they have no right to a voice of opinion. You folks are real wild west fools.
Buck Schotte| 12.8.08 @ 7:54PM
As a native Floridian/Cracker I would sooner see just about any orange picker from Polk County strutting around as my Senator than Fat Mel. What a colossal waste of time that poltroon has been.
I don't much care whether you New Yorkers replace Hillary with a Kennedy. You get the government you deserve. Just spare me the hot air of telling me who I should vote for.
"Getting the government you deserve "translates within the Gator Nation as: "Only a ***** would want to be represented by a *****."
Hakuna Matata Y'all.
Bucky
Shoshanna | 12.8.08 @ 8:00PM
Daphne Kenward wrote:
"the same criminal still has his senate seat, and had the cheek to run for president. "
***************************************
You refer, of course, to Teddy Kennedy.
Honestly, Daphne, while I don't for a moment dispute your right to use this forum to advertise your laughably abysmal ignorance, you really should be prepared for the amused commentary that will inevitably follow.
(Oh, and by the way, it's "endorsed", with an "s", not a "c". You are no doubt yet another living tribute to the effectiveness of the public school system.)
Tom Bruner| 12.8.08 @ 8:03PM
No Skull and Crossbones in office? Great idea, I'm all for it. While we're at it, let's make membership in the Turtles mandatory. Think about it, so far as I know not a single elected official has publicly acknowledged membership, and look at the mess we're in. If you have a chance, just ask one "Are you a turtle?" If they don't respond correctly, then it proves my point. If you don't know how they're supposed to respond, then you're part of the problem.
tony| 12.8.08 @ 9:00PM
Daphne:
Actually, McCain was not shown to accept bribes. Perhaps out at Area 51, but not within the context of the Keating 5. By the way, endorSed, not endorCed.
I think Shoshanna really nailed it for you. Ted Kennedy, in a state of drunkeness, drives his car off a bridge. Then, like the coward he is, he leaves the woman to drown in the car. He goes home and begs his cousin to take the fall for him, reasoning that he (Ted) is far too important to go down for a simple manslaughter.
Now, I don't know where you live, but I am willing to bet that if you live or lived in Mass., you would have voted for old Teddy. Am I right?
tony| 12.8.08 @ 9:06PM
Daphne:
Are you advocating violence towards Carlos? You've really got to check your meds.
Daphne Kenward| 12.9.08 @ 8:43AM
It seem Jeb Bush has a lot of supporters here, lucky for me I'll not be running in 2010. After the All Gore fiasco, I'm sure he'll manage to bribe his way in.
Bladerunner| 12.9.08 @ 10:39AM
Daphne,
A liberal and a glutton for punishment... but I repeat myself.
Audax| 12.9.08 @ 11:43AM
Lets see, Keating 5 Senators:
1.) Alan Cranston (D-CA),
2.) Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ),
3.) John Glenn (D-OH),
4.) Donald W. Riegle (D-MI),
5.) John McCain (R-AZ)
4 (FOUR) democRATS and, Golly Gee only ONE Repub in the Keating 5 (FIVE) and he was only brought in because the Dems in control of Congress didn't want it to be a DemocRAT only scandal. LMAO Daffy Daphne!
Jabba the Tutt| 12.10.08 @ 7:32AM
No more Bush's! I will never vote for any member of the Bush Family, they've screwed us over too many times.
Daphne| 12.10.08 @ 11:25AM
No body in their right mind could vote for any of the Bush family they are a bunch of super CROOKS.
Daphne| 12.10.08 @ 12:15PM
Shoshanna.
It's people like you, who vote for criminals in politics. Which has destroyed the American economy, I am so surprised so many of you think it's a laughing matter.
The Republican party lost the 2008 election based on the state of the economy, and the candidate, who was involved in Banking FRAUD.
He had to rely on the only person who would risk their career to be his VP, no one else would associate them selves with McCain. Hence lost the Election.
You people are right wingers, mainly far right criminal minded, but you have to remember you are a minority group.
Ramon1982| 2.15.10 @ 6:33AM
Now, if you feel the way to debate someone is to sink to the level of an angry liberal blogger, that's your choice. I'd like to think that we can elevate the discourse here at the Spectator. After all, don't you find the name calling childish? Don't you think it reflects poorly on you when you can't get through a point without name calling?
Daphne is obviously confused and you're probably right when you say that I'll never get through to her. I just don't see how the next logical step is lower the debate to the level of a playground.
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