This week, the President touted the resurgence of the American auto industry, challenged governors to invest in education, held a dinner honoring Iraq War Veterans, hosted the Prime Minister of Denmark, and urged Congress to end subsidies for oil and gas companies during a trip to New Hampshire.
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Week in one-liners: Biden, Romney, Obama
The top quotes in politics …
“Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans, but I have some friends who are NASCAR team owners.” — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on whether he follows auto racing.
“Maybe I should just do all the talking and let him just stand here and watch me.” — Ann Romney joking about her husband.
“I think his daddy must be turning over in his grave.” — Former President Bill Clinton on Romney’s opposition to the auto bailout.
“Now I get to introduce that rising sex star.” — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper making an awkward slip-up during a press conference.
“Jack O’Malley? Where’s Jack?” — President Barack Obama flubbing the name of Maryland’s governor.
“I came because I was expecting a duet tonight.” — Vice President Joe Biden encouragingPresident Obama to sing again.
“That makes me throw up.” — GOP White House hopeful Rick Santorum commenting on a speech given by JFK.
“This is like watching a Greek tragedy.” — Arizona Sen. John McCain talking about Republican primary.
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George Will Blasts GOP Candidates’ Meek Response To Rush: ‘They Want To Bomb Iran, But They’re Afraid Of Limbaugh’
I was never a George Will fan, but I’m learning to respect his opinions lately. The current crop of GOP candidates and their supporters are so far right on every issue,they make Mr. Will actually seem extremely reasonable…
Think Progress
This morning on ABC, prominent conservative columnist George Will blasted the Republican leadership’s meek response to Rush Limbaugh’s sexist attacks on Sandra Fluke. Will mocked Speaker John Boehner for calling Rush’s language “inappropriate ” as comically weak, noting “using a salad fork for your entree, that’s inappropriate.”
Will also attacked the GOP presidential candidates timid response: “They want to bomb Iran, but they’re afraid of Rush Limbaugh.”
Watch it:
Check out what all the Presidential candidates have said about Limbaugh’s sexist attacks here.
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- Will States Obvious: GOP Afraid Of Limbaugh (lezgetreal.com)
- Sandra Fluke vs. Rush Limbaugh: What you need to know, in a nutshell (shortformblog.tumblr.com)
- Republicans Turn On Limbaugh (lezgetreal.com)
- Rush: The Messenger (blogcritics.org)
- Rush Limbaugh apologies for language, sticks by Sandra Fluke argument (shortformblog.tumblr.com)
- Obama phones student Rush Limbaugh called ‘slut’ (sfgate.com)
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