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The Spectacle Blog
Sen. Orrin Hatch came up just short in his bid to win renomination outright at the Utah Republican state convention. Instead he will face conservative state Sen. Dan Liljenquist in a June primary. Hatch got a sliver more than 59 percent of the vote; he needed 60 percent.
Hatch backers are spinning it as a victory of sorts, which it to some extent is. The six-term senator will be heavily favored in the primary, which features a wider electorate than the conservative activists at the convention, and he did much better than the 26 percent Sen. Robert Bennett got at the convention in 2010, which wasn’t enough to even appear on the primary ballot. But it keeps the Tea Party challenge to Hatch alive and some groups like FreedomWorks will reportedly remain involved in the race.
Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 4.21.12 @ 5:35PM
No more then he deserves.
Occam's Tool| 4.21.12 @ 5:52PM
We need more conservatives.
Clint| 4.21.12 @ 6:02PM
The Tea Party Rebellion Is In Utah.
Oldefarte| 4.21.12 @ 8:43PM
BOLO for those packin' MINO out there!!!!!!!!!!
WL| 4.22.12 @ 2:19AM
So Clint...you have been avoiding the question for weeks now...you phony.
Is it gonna be Romney or Obama?
Not voting is Obama...and you know it..Writing some other person in is Obama and you know it...
So who's side are you on...Obama's or ours.
You won't answer....but I am going to ask you at just about every stupid cut and paste job you post on this website...so you might as well let everyone know...
You Democrat PHONY.
WL| 4.22.12 @ 2:19AM
DEMOCRAT TROLL PHONY!!!!!
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 9:48AM
I'm Training Little WL & The Israel Firster Smear Bund RINO-CINO Romney Suck Up Mittens' Kittens To Follow Me Around.
Watch & Learn, Bibi Crybaby.
http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/.....people.jpg
Oldefarte| 4.22.12 @ 11:20AM
WL: Come on ...you know better than to ask that of this Media Matters Boytoy/RJ subversive WH operative/white supremacist/ tea party wannabe. A spook don't answer questions and if so it a FABRICATED-LIE. He'll vote for his bosses, Barry, Justice Eric and RJ@MM, which is to say for Democrats!!!!
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 8:59PM
That's Another One Of Your Sociopathic Lies, Oldefarte The Mittens' Kitten.
Obama's An Asshole, Like You Oldefarte.
Jack in Wi.| 4.21.12 @ 6:14PM
I would lovee to see that old goat retired, as a warning to all those other old rhino's running the party.
WL| 4.22.12 @ 2:07AM
I would like to see him retired too. But with idiots like you and Clint...we will never really get anywhere. Morons like the two of you closet perverts really muck crap up and always do your best to keep the circular firing squad alive.
That's why it is always safe to say that ingorant rubes like the two of you don't amount to much....People who never have created anything see no need for anything other than standing on the sidelines throwing tomatoes at everyone regardless of the side they are on....bleacher bums to be specific....you know nothing other than wah wah...
So get off this website and go to hell, you two dimwits.
WL| 4.22.12 @ 2:21AM
And how about you Jackass????
Obama or Romney?
A non answer is Obama and you know it...
So just tell everyone....
We are gonna expose you for the phony that you are.
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 9:53AM
Bibi Baby, WL Is Very Upset & Cranky & Up Past His Bedtime.
Go Sleepy.
http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/.....people.jpg
Oldefarte| 4.22.12 @ 11:23AM
No, it's a simple question, unless you're afraid to answer it. I'll lead, you follow....I'm going to vote simply and expeditiously by pulling the straight REPUBLICAN TICKET and be out of there in 5 minutes. Now, your turn!!!!!
Oldefarte| 4.22.12 @ 12:33PM
Care to comment, Clint?????
'..... Breitbart.com Credit Where It's Due: Tablet Calls Out Media Matters, Center for American Progress, J Street on Antisemitism
by Joel B. Pollak 85 days ago 0post a comment
Tablet magazine, the new online Jewish-themed publication that focuses on a broad range of current affairs topics, has taken Media Matters for America (MMfA) and the Center for American Progress (CAP) to task for using antisemitic language in criticizing Israel.
Illustration from Tablet: Daniel Hertzberg
In two separate articles, Tablet takes on the organizations that are the core of the Democrats' media and policy strategy, joining a debate in which the defenders of MMfA and CAP have resorted to the worn-out fallacy that their critics are trying to silence debate on Israel.
One article by Spencer Ackerman--whose blog was once hosted by CAP--addresses "fellow progressives" and insists that while criticism of Israel is sometimes appropriate, those who use anti-Jewish tropes--like specious charges of dual loyalty and "Israel first"--undermine the case they are trying to make. He singles out Media Matters, CAP, and the radical pro-Palestinian lobby J Street, among others, for their rhetorical record of bigotry: Some on the left have recently taken to using the term “Israel Firster” and similar rhetoric to suggest that some conservative American Jewish reporters, pundits, and policymakers are more concerned with the interests of the Jewish state than those of the United States.... “Israel Firster” has a nasty anti-Semitic pedigree, one that many Jews will intuitively understand without knowing its specific history. It turns out white supremacist Willis Carto was reportedly the first to use it, and David Duke popularized it through his propaganda network. And yet [Media Matters' M.J.] Rosenberg and others actually claim they’re using it to stimulate “debate,” rather than effectively mirroring the tactics of some of the people they criticize....The attempt to kosherize “Israel Firster” is an ugly rationalization. It shouldn’t matter that the American Jewish right proliferates the term “anti-Israel.” The easiest way to lose a winnable argument is to get baited into using their tactics. I don’t fetishize false civility; bullies ought to get it twice as bad as they give. People disagree, so they should argue. Shouting is healthier than shutting up.The other article, by Lee Smith, addresses the effect that casual anti-Israel bigotry of the kind found at MMfA and CAP has had on allowing antisemitism to become legitimate in mainstream political discourse. Smith attacks the "gatekeepers" of the mainstream media, who routinely--and appropriately--filter out racism, but have been facilitating antisemitism:
The editors of magazines and newspapers have a responsibility as gatekeepers of polite society. It turns out the gatekeepers haven’t been vigilant. We live in a culture where the social taboo against anti-black racism is so fierce that violating the taboo means certain expulsion from polite company. But the very reverse process is taking place when it comes to anti-Semitism: The taboo is being rapidly eroded, and those who ought to confront it are enabling it.
Among the culprits: CAP, MMfA, and J Street. Smith notes that CAP attacked the Middle East Media Research Institute, which performs the invaluable service of translating Arab media into English--and which, as a result, has been maligned by CAP and the anti-Israel left:
How do the Jews who run this translation organization promote Islamophobia, according to CAP? By translating the opinions of those who want to persecute and kill Jews. Try fitting this twisted reasoning into Gude’s zero-tolerance policy against any form of discrimination: Women’s rights groups stir up male hatred by collecting statistics of violence against women; the NAACP fans the flames of racism because it advocates on behalf of equal rights for African-Americans.Smith also notes the hypocrisy of those left-wing Jews--like Rosenberg and J Street's president, Jeremy Ben-Ami--who try to defend the use of antisemitic rhetoric by claiming that pro-Israel Americans are using false charges of bigotry to silence debate on Israel: What makes people insensitive to racism is when American political and intellectual elites refuse to confront racist language. The use of phrases like “Israel Firster” and “dual loyalist” that are based on anti-Semitic tropes is anti-Semitic. So is the belief that Jews fan the flames of hatred for discussing the opinions of those who hate them. What is even more vile than the anti-Semitic language impugning the political motives of pro-Israel American Jews is someone like Ben-Ami crying foul when those Jews object to being slandered as disloyal. In effect, the message is, don’t defend yourselves against the calumnies heaped upon you, Jews, because the more noise you make the more trouble there will be for you in the long run.Tablet's message--not just in these articles, but elsewhere--is aimed at a liberal-to-left readership. Therefore, the fact that the magazine has confronted antisemitism at MMfA, CAP, and other left-wing organizations so forthrightly is both remarkable and commendable.....'
Oldefarte| 4.22.12 @ 4:14PM
No Clint? Possibly regarding this:
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/.....a-Exposed/
Jack in Wi.| 4.22.12 @ 4:50PM
Israel Firster describes exactly what we are talking about. Old Farte is just a speech Zio Nazi. The antisemite canard is BS. Look at all the fools here calling for war and genocide on Muslims. Those are war crimes which got a lot of Germans hung after WW2. The only issue not getting the discussion it needs is the vast amount of blood and treasure we are expending to prop up the greatest welfare queen in the history of the world. It is an issue that is quashed in political discussion in this country. Congress is Israeli occupied territory. The vast majority of our political class is either bribed, blackmailed, or intimidated by the zionist lobbies. We all know that they can't yet control the internet. But they are working like mad to shut that down as well.
America First and formost. Let us have free discussion and free thought period. The old communists and leftists who have taken over the foreign policy of the USA need to be shown the door.
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 9:03PM
Apparently, The Term "Israel Firster" Has Pushed Oldefarte's RINO-CINO Mittens' Kitten Button.
Hey Oldefarte, Call Bibi.
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 9:01PM
Obama's An Asshole, Like You RINO-CINO Mittens' Kitten, Oldefarte.
Jack in Wi.| 4.22.12 @ 4:57PM
Obama and Romney is like choosing between death by firing squad and death by hanging. Which is, by the way, condemned prisoners in Utah had a choice between the 2. Almost all choose to be shot. When a condemned prisoner was asked which he wanted, he found out the state didn't even have a gallows. He chose hanging so they would have to build one.
Clint| 4.22.12 @ 9:05PM
Obama Is A Tarpster, Where Romney Is A Tarpster.
Obama Orchestrated Obamacare,Where Romney Orchestrated Romneycare.
WinnieR| 4.22.12 @ 10:16AM
Orin Hatch has no use for the freedomworks group, calling them radicals and fears that libertarians are trying to take over the republican party.
So now we know why the majority of talking heads and the gop were selling Romney. He fits right in with the socialized republicans.
albert constantine jr.| 4.21.12 @ 7:28PM
Perhaps Sen. Hatch might learn something when he has to go out and re-connect with the Republican voters of Utah instead of remaining inside of the Beltway.
C Bowen | 4.21.12 @ 7:33PM
At his age, it is all for show. Once re-elected, he'll punish his enemies.
And he voted for TARP.
He has to be defeated at this stage because when you go to kill the king, one must....kill the king.
Ned the Red| 4.21.12 @ 8:03PM
He should submit to a good and wet "Tea-Boarding" to prove his Senator Bennett inspired conversion is for reals, and not a temporary change of heart.
C Bowen | 4.21.12 @ 8:57PM
Whatever the case, the insurgents should do everything in their power to make sure he loses. Better a one-termer Democrat, than a Hatch scorned.
As noted, he already voted for TARP--lord knows what that person is capable of.
Drek| 4.21.12 @ 8:56PM
This is GREAT news!
Hatch, with all the time in the world to prepare the delegate field, with all the forewarning with the defeat of R. Bennett, still couldn't seal the deal outright.
And now must face a real race.
Those opposed to Hatch lacked the central organization to preselect the delegate field, and they lacked a central command structure to their opposition. Hatch enjoyed all manner of advantage and was able to rig the delegate field.
Let's see if he can rig the entire electorate of his home state..........
Now we just make sure that his challenger has the money necessary to run an aggressive ad campaign against Hatch, and remind the people of all the reasons they have to be thoroughly displeased with his representation of them and their interests, them and their views.
Moreover, ridding the world of Hatch AND Lugar, IN THE SAME ELECTION cycle will have a tremendous impact on Capitol Hill, and will scare many who desire to become pathetic squishes from doing so.
This is great news!
Drek| 4.21.12 @ 8:59PM
Within the last few weeks, many here openly decried the ability of conservatives to influence the legislative agenda of the GOP.
Well with this win, which ensures that Hatch MUST face the voters, -- we'll be able to direct fire against those on Capitol Hill who have gone native, and become thoroughly pathetic.
This is really huge!
Castle? GONE!
Bennett? GONE!
Lugar? ------------------ GOING!
Now throw Hatch up on the ash heap of history along with the rest of these deadbeats!
RJ| 4.22.12 @ 2:02AM
My recollection is that Hatch was a pretty good conservative Senator for his first term or two, but he eventually was absorbed by the political establishment. After Bennett was deposed, Hatch's voting record improved, but that is only because of his fear of the voters. I suspect he will go back to his Beltway views once he is re-elected. He has become an example of why term limits are needed. 36 year in Washington should be enough for anyone. It is time for a new Senator.
Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 4.22.12 @ 9:37AM
Well stated.
gojo| 4.23.12 @ 1:41PM
Your recollection is spot on. During his first couple of terms, it was Sagebrush Rebellion, defeating common situs picketing (along with Lugar, BTW), carrying the fight on abortion on demand. Since then, it has been Department of Education, NCLB, TARP, CHIP, stem-cell research, spending and more spending.
Quite a change!
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PattyMor| 4.22.12 @ 1:16PM
Hatch was best of friends with the vile Teddy Kennedy. And he voted to confirm the evil "Eric the Red" as Attorney General. With that alone, he should be tossed out. Support Sen. Dan Liljenquist and Mourdock, if you are financially able. We'll purge the RINO's one by one until they're gone.
Indy| 4.22.12 @ 2:35PM
interesting graphic, chart on where senators stand
http://www.leftcoastrebel.com/......html#more
Hatch tacked right once he realized Bennett's fate but will it last? I'm already worried about the upcoming Lame Duck session since Reid's strategy is to do nothing until after the election when the huge tax increases are about to hit. What will someone like Hatch do if (big if) he is defeated? I trust Lugar less than any of them...I will leave this up to the good people of IN an UT to decide.
Indy| 4.22.12 @ 2:38PM
Big win in UT, Mia Love
http://legalinsurrection.com/2.....n-in-ut04/
good luck to this candidate in the general.
PassingBy| 4.22.12 @ 2:49PM
Hatch is the epitome of the elemental destruction of our citizen government. Seventy eight years old, his thirty eight years “service” is the first item on his resume, it is the essence of his priorities. His entire focus as we stare at his miserable continence is re-election, not averting the destruction of all we hold dear, not the economy, , and certainly not the debt we have accrued to destroy our grandchildren - all he offers is a continuation of four decades of elitist self-preservation. There he stands the steward of American way, arrogant to the end; secure, even if defeated, that he will live out his life in the continued luxury of the sweat of our brows.
It is hard to imagine but what will come to be is the demise of all we hold dear, to Hatch this calamity is not foremost – it is not the focus of this arrogant fool, instead it is the sum total example of incumbency. He is the poster boy of the Senate; his indignation at this “inconvenience” is astounding; how dare we question his narrative? His vacillating from outrageous claims of “conservatism” to the mid-term dictatorial safety of cronyism cannot be doubted - after all, six more years – that is all he wants or needs.
Bob K.| 4.22.12 @ 7:33PM
Hatch was born in Pittsburgh, PA., went to Law School there and practiced law there. He went to Utah to run for the Senate, was elected and for the last 36 years he has only returned to Utah to run for re-election.
Let's hope he stays there this time. He has always been an Eastern Establishment RINO.