• February 14, 2012

“Q: How will U.S. Sen. (Edward) Kennedy’s death affect things?

“A: I think it’s going to help us.”

Maybe the Democrats should consider finding a somewhat more artful point-man on the (totally necessary!) “we are going to exploit the shit out of Ted Kennedy’s death” communications front. Or just a new Senate majority leader? [Ben Smith]

{ 52 comments }

nbawriter September 1, 2009 at 1:44 pm

Seriously … Reid and Pelosi are two rotting albatrosses around the Democratic Party’s neck. I so wish they would hand over control to sharper, smoother people.

That Reid appearance on The Daily Show pretty much wrapped it up for me.

Monsieur Grumpe September 1, 2009 at 1:45 pm

Let’s see, who else could die for the cause? Any volunteers?
Lieberman? Did I see you raise your hand?

norbizness September 1, 2009 at 1:47 pm

Harry’s future/disposition might best be summed up from some “Michael Caine” (by Madness) lyrics:

His days are numbered he walks round and round in circles
There is no place he can ever call his own
He seems to jump at the sound of the phone

nbawriter September 1, 2009 at 1:47 pm

… I could change my mind if Reid came charging into the Capitol with Ted blood smeared on his face after recess, however.

qaf September 1, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Hmmm. It sez “1 View” up there but there are already two comments. Guess I always suspected some here weren’t reading before commenting, but it’s sad to see that confirmed. (Not that these two weren’t good.)

Gallowglass September 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Harry Reid, doin’ the ghoulish thing. For America.

AbstinenceOnly Ed September 1, 2009 at 1:51 pm

THE TIME HAS COME FOR DANIEL AKAKA. That is all.

SayItWithWookies September 1, 2009 at 1:51 pm

In all fairness to Harry Reid, he never saw a setback he didn’t like.

Noonan September 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm

or just a new Senate majority Leader?

I vote that one.

Noodle Salad September 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Obama can recover some of his political capital by delivering a swift and firm kick located anywhere south of Senator Reid’s belt, and then lighting up a smoke afterwards, with a “yeah, I just did this. Who else wants to botch health care reform? Grassley? You looking over here?” Seriously, Mr. President, the country needs this to happen.

Native of SL UT September 1, 2009 at 1:53 pm

If Harry were to suddenly die today, he would double the helpfulness.

MARCdMan September 1, 2009 at 1:56 pm

[re=399825]Noonan[/re]: me too.

Extemporanus September 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm

But you guys! Reid used to be a Mormon boxer, remember?

He’s magically scrappy!

Mr Blifil September 1, 2009 at 2:02 pm

Wrong question:

Q: Senator how the prospect of your own inevitable and eventual death affect things?

A: It will smell the same but be a bit quieter.

V572625694 September 1, 2009 at 2:04 pm

[re=399839]Extemporanus[/re]: Do you suppose he wore his Magic Underwear while pugilizing?

Chain Tattoo September 1, 2009 at 2:06 pm

He forgot to add:
“And if you don’t like it, you can suck my Hairy Reed”

facehead September 1, 2009 at 2:09 pm

He went on “I mean, that ole rapey bastard couldn’t have picked a better time to kick the bucket. We’re gonna get more mileage out of this than a re-usable silicon condom. Hell, we’ll could invade Canada right now, and no one would give a flying crap.”

user-of-owls September 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm

[re=399803]Monsieur Grumpe[/re]: Senator Ishmael?

proudgrampa September 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm

“Is that your age or your IQ?”

Death Panel Wagon September 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Maybe Spitzer Swallows can run for Harry’s seat? His platform could be based on shoring up the flagging prostitution industry.

AbstinenceOnly Ed September 1, 2009 at 2:19 pm

This is like that time Dick Cheney said “Thank God for 9/11.” Oh wait…

Extemporanus September 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm

[re=399844]V572625694[/re]: He actually wore a circa 1926 Mizpah Jock.

He no longer has need of testicularly supportive undergarments, and now usually just goes “M.I.A.”, which is a ball-less variant of “commando”.

shortsshortsshorts September 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Jesus wept when Harry became King Senator. He wept, and then he threw his own feces all over a wall.

TGY September 1, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Let us honor if we can
The vertical man
Though we value none
But the horizontal one.

TGY September 1, 2009 at 2:25 pm

[re=399871]shortsshortsshorts[/re]: WWJTPA: Who Would Jesus Throw Poo At?

norbizness September 1, 2009 at 2:26 pm

Don’t worry, he’s going to an executive leadership conference with tits on a bull and a fish with its bicycle.

yellowdogdem September 1, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Why is Harry Reid giving the finger?

facehead September 1, 2009 at 2:28 pm

OT, but I do believe this is Wonkette worthy (via Huffpo):

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/01/maria-bartiromo-presses-4_n_274024.html

ForTheTurnstiles September 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm

[re=399882]yellowdogdem[/re]: Because he’s a snivelling, passive-aggressive, resentful, henpecked pantywaist who can’t reconcile his Mormonism with his position in the Democratic party. And he’s a wuss.

saggyboobedhag September 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm

[re=399827]Native of SL UT[/re]: win.

yellowdogdem September 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm

[re=399885]ForTheTurnstiles[/re]: Thank you. I feel much better now.

Extemporanus September 1, 2009 at 2:36 pm

[re=399878]TGY[/re]: “Jesus died for your shits.” (John 10:17-18)

Doglessliberal September 1, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Oh, and Smooth Harry is being diplomatic with his home town newspaper, too

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2009/09/harry_reid_just_kidding_about.html

The Cold Sea September 1, 2009 at 2:48 pm

[re=399884]facehead[/re]: Ah, what to do with a shill and a slut like Maria? Quick Maria, what’s 65-44? The amount of years Rep. Weiner has before he can get the Socialist’s Medicarez. I remember her “interview” with Merrill Lynch Chairman & CEO John Thain. Is it great being rich?

Paul Tardy September 1, 2009 at 2:59 pm

It’s the power of positive thinking. Anyways Teddy’s star fell when he was put on the no fly list. Seriously what do you people think a faded old dude with a brain tumor whose affairs were being run by barely paid interns and a few lobbyist was going to do? So who should replace the Lion of the no fly list? Hint: Rome + Knee, serious who did the Mass Health plan, hmmmm?

norbizness September 1, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Putting a comment in the wrong post is known as “pulling a Bartiromo.”

GovernorGibbons September 1, 2009 at 3:03 pm

If Harry Reid has anything to say about it (inconclusive at this point), a health care reform bill will be a wimbly-wambly wussy thing liable to do more harm than good, no matter how many Kennedys die.

groove September 1, 2009 at 3:05 pm

“Well, I figure he’s like Michael Jackson: worth more dead than alive.”

zenferret September 1, 2009 at 3:15 pm

[re=399885]ForTheTurnstiles[/re]: He’s a Mormon convert. He was boxer before he was a Mormon.

He has no problem reconciling Mormonism with being a Democrat.

He might have a problem reconciling doing much to actually do anything.

But he was almost blown up once while a gaming commissioner.

problemwithcaring September 1, 2009 at 3:23 pm

I think what is being missed by the hyper-focus on his inelegantly phrasing is the fact that Harry Reid is also always wrong about everything.

schvitzatura September 1, 2009 at 3:25 pm

Nevada, one of the many rotten borough wastelands in flyover country…hoo boy!

The question stands: How many more will attempt to ride the now ever-so buoyant casket of Edward Moore Kennedy to policy success?

This seems the yin to the (R)’s Schiavo manoeuvrings yang…

WadISay September 1, 2009 at 3:25 pm

[re=399826]Noodle Salad[/re]: Good luck trying to find Harry Reid’s balls to kick. He is the largest invertibrate in the federal government.

Way Cool Larry September 1, 2009 at 3:37 pm

why oh why do the Democrats have this lame-ass as their Senate leader?

problemwithcaring September 1, 2009 at 3:54 pm

[re=400004]Way Cool Larry[/re]: It’s one of the platform planks.

Gopherit September 1, 2009 at 4:07 pm

[re=399993]WadISay[/re]: I bet he has a cloaca.

Fuck you Reid. You are the worst majority leader in the history of the senate. Drown yourself immediately.

hobospacejunkie September 1, 2009 at 4:39 pm

You folks better watch your comments. Don’t want Harry Reid to write a sternly-worded letter to Wonkett.

Jim89048 September 1, 2009 at 5:21 pm

OMG, you guys! My Senator-for-life Harry is going to be so angry with you!

Tommmcatt September 1, 2009 at 6:20 pm

Harry Reid is the turd of liberal fascism.

Quasi September 1, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Rack up yet another for his “Put brain in gear before engaging mouth,” department.

Custersdeadhorse September 2, 2009 at 12:37 am

If we are going to rank who is/was the worst Senate Majority Leader, don’t overlook that great merikan Trent Lott. Between them we are lucky to still have a country.
This photo of Middle Finger Leader cries for alt text also.

villageatrois September 2, 2009 at 3:51 am

In other Illinois news, Teddy Kennedy is finally qualified to vote in Chicago.

LoweredPeninsula September 2, 2009 at 5:08 am

[re=400408]villageatrois[/re]: Haw!

How many Ted Kennedy’s does it take to pass comprehensive health care reform? One; just one; the only one.

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