• February 11, 2012

HA! What have we here, buried in this nothing news item about Tim Pawlenty going to headline the “Ronald Reagan Dinner,” the proceeds of which benefit Republicans In Iowa, or Republicans From Iowa, or Republicans Without Iowa, something like that. Ummm… voila: “In July, organizers of the event had said they had tried to line up former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the 2008 vice presidential nominee.” It is too bad that the Iowa Republicans were unable to convince, with money, their first choice of speaker and instead had to settle for someone who did not quit their governorship. Tim Pawlenty this is embarrassing! Do not do this! [Des Moines Register via Ben Smith]

{ 67 comments }

mardam422 October 7, 2009 at 11:49 am

Nobody puts TPaw in a corner.

LittlePig October 7, 2009 at 11:49 am

But can Pawlenty bring teh sex-xay?

Sweet Baby Cheeses October 7, 2009 at 11:49 am

OMFG! They ate Reagan?!?! I knew they loved him but that is just sick.

hobospacejunkie October 7, 2009 at 11:51 am

TPaw has absolutely no reason to be looking like a smug cunt in that photo. He is soon to be unemployed, and will then spend millions of other people’s money, only to fail, in an attempt at finding another job.

freakishlystrong October 7, 2009 at 11:51 am

I heard the food at the Ronald Reagan Dinner is similar to Chinese in that, an hour later, you forgot what you ate.

Servo October 7, 2009 at 11:51 am

Now I know to who Sarah was winking.

ManchuCandidate October 7, 2009 at 11:52 am

TPAW, the Regent of GOPer Preznit Candidates.

Texan Bulldoggette October 7, 2009 at 11:52 am

A couple good things about this guy: he isn’t 100 years old and he doesn’t seem to be as stupid as Snowbilly (but really, who is?). That’s all I got…oh, yeah, Tim ‘Good ‘n Plenty’ 2012!

chascates October 7, 2009 at 11:53 am

Maybe now Pawlenty will replace McCain as the standard Sunday GOP TV guest.

Texan Bulldoggette October 7, 2009 at 11:54 am

[re=428603]Sweet Baby Cheeses[/re]: They would dig his sorry carcass up & blow him if Nancy would let them.

WhatTheHeck October 7, 2009 at 11:55 am

WTF does he know about huntin n’ fishin?

hobospacejunkie October 7, 2009 at 11:55 am

The nickname Tpaw conjures horrifying images of a lonely pedophile with a Bob Dole arm stalking elementary school bus routes.

jodyleek October 7, 2009 at 11:57 am

TPAW = number two. Yeah, that sounds about right.

SayItWithWookies October 7, 2009 at 11:59 am

“In July, organizers of the event had said they had tried to line up former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the 2008 vice presidential nominee.”

That can’t be right. Sarah’s MO is usually to accept the invitation and then, after her appearance is announced, to say she knows nothing about it. These Iowa Republicans are a buncha stinkin’ liars.

JMP October 7, 2009 at 12:05 pm

[re=428612]Texan Bulldoggette[/re]: Nah; for the past few months, in preparation for running for the Republican nom, Pawlenty’s taken a big turn towards the stupid (just like Romney last time). Not to mention his incompetency beforehand – just imagine traveling in the US under President Pawlenty, where you have to take a ferry over every river after all the nation’s bridges collapse.

Sarjo October 7, 2009 at 12:05 pm

[re=428609]Servo[/re]: To WHOM, dear.

Chain Tattoo October 7, 2009 at 12:08 pm

Are they selling tickets to the T-Paw vs. Huckabee Smackdown? I’d pay to see those two go at it in the rasslin’ ring. The Alaskan Anger Bear could be the referee.

WadISay October 7, 2009 at 12:08 pm

The Ronald Reagan Dinner is going to be in, uhhh, lessee, October, or was it November? They’re serving beef–or was it chicken? And the speaker is going to be that one governor, Tim or Sarah or something.

A Better American Than You! October 7, 2009 at 12:11 pm

I request a Sarah-esque Blinging of Timbo — with handicapped babies hanging from his nipples — and wolves.

germansteel October 7, 2009 at 12:13 pm

TPaw’s campaign slogan: “In a Party of retards, the merely dull and incompetent is King.”

V572625694 October 7, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Has TPAW moved to Iowa yet so he can campaign full time for the caucuses? That’s what President Dodd did.

[re=428608]freakishlystrong[/re]: Nice!

Monsieur Grumpe October 7, 2009 at 12:18 pm

Tim Pawlenty: Always the bride’s maid, never the bride.

BeWoot October 7, 2009 at 12:21 pm

Vote for TPaw–He’s affable but douchey, he’s UnHuckabee!

nappyduggs October 7, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Does this mean he’s a shoe-in as a sidekick on Sarah’s upcoming USO BJ tour?

Spiro Agnew October 7, 2009 at 12:28 pm

[re=428608]freakishlystrong[/re]: While im not as familiar with homosexuality as I’d like to be, I believe this idiom also applies to having homosexual intercourse with a Chinese male.

Servo October 7, 2009 at 12:29 pm

[re=428626]Sarjo[/re]:
Thanks for the red ink, teach.

gjdodger October 7, 2009 at 12:35 pm

[re=428608]freakishlystrong[/re]: “And your vegetable?”
“He’ll have the same.”

GeneralLerong October 7, 2009 at 12:53 pm

[re=428607]hobospacejunkie[/re]: Smug cunt, or smug prick? Oh, wait – you mean he’s missing the male giblets? Gosh, what happened? Was it by choice? I’m so confused. But I’m used to it.

taylormattd October 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm

God, could that “Obama’s War” background be more annoying?

Uncle Joe October 7, 2009 at 12:56 pm

Pawlenty? Really? Iowa Republicans should be outraged. If they can’t have Palin, they should at least get Oily Taints. Or maybe John Ensign.

Snarkalicious October 7, 2009 at 12:56 pm

Milquetoast, and unamusing, TPaw lounged in a moderately lit corner of the room. I was sure that the drink in front of him was water at room tempertature. In my mind, I could hear him blandly declining the waitress’ offer of lemon. Thinking of this, I passed out from boredom and drowned in my bisque. The End.

TGY October 7, 2009 at 12:58 pm

[re=428650]taylormattd[/re]: It could be raining.

Kingbee October 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm

They turned from Alaska, “Land of the Bridge to Nowhere” to Minnesota, “Land of the Bridge to Catastrophe”. Both representing Republican fiscal policy — putting Republican cronies on the public teat, while starving the public infrastucture that taxpayers depend on.

Hey, Pawlenty! Since your wife prefers fishing to sex (according to you), try sticking your thang inside one of those plastic mailbox largemouth bass — that ought to get her attention.

Snarkalicious October 7, 2009 at 1:01 pm

[re=428650]taylormattd[/re]: It could have theme music. I’m thinking adding in, say, some Hank Williams Jr would have an effect roughly similar to Ipecac.

bitchincamaro October 7, 2009 at 1:04 pm

I’d love to be a fly on the wall at that dinner. Or in the chicken cacciatore.

finallyhappy October 7, 2009 at 1:08 pm

[re=428650]taylormattd[/re]: Don’t make any more remarks about the advertising- it can get you banned- seriously.

bureaucrap October 7, 2009 at 1:10 pm

It’s a pity that the Iowans didn’t cough up, because Sarah would have taken in-kind payment in pistachios (she gets a 5% cut of any sales through the end of the year).

imissopus October 7, 2009 at 1:11 pm

…did not quit their governorship YET.

/fixed

Gopherit October 7, 2009 at 1:11 pm

[re=428626]Sarjo[/re]: sigh. AT whom. Really.

progressiveinga October 7, 2009 at 1:13 pm

[re=428654]Snarkalicious[/re]: After I pulled my eyelashes out one by one.

Barrett808 October 7, 2009 at 1:13 pm

So what’s up with the wall-to-wall OBAMA’S WAR advertising? I log onto my beloved Wonkette this morning and wham! Instant occupation.

Gopherit October 7, 2009 at 1:14 pm

[re=428668]Gopherit[/re]: as long as we’re being pedantic twats about it.

Johnny Zhivago October 7, 2009 at 1:17 pm

[re=428672]Barrett808[/re]: I wholly support any decision to declare war on stupidity in this country.

Decker October 7, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Makes sense, since TPaw is trying to set himself up as the safe choice nominee, the one who won’t take all the money and blow it on meth and designer fashions.

[re=428603]Sweet Baby Cheeses[/re]: Once they finish writing the Conservabible, they’ll probably rebrand all the communion wafers as the Body of Ron.

freakishlystrong October 7, 2009 at 1:24 pm

[re=428663]bitchincamaro[/re]: or in their Chardonnaaaaay…

glamourdammerung October 7, 2009 at 1:26 pm

[re=428678]Johnny Zhivago[/re]: I support any decision that gets Wonkette money.

Even if I think calling Afghanistan “Obama’s War” is offensively stupid.

KilgoreTrout_XL October 7, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Ouch. It’s like having a girl marry you only after she was completely sure that Gallagher wasn’t interested.

Gopherit October 7, 2009 at 1:32 pm

[re=428685]glamourdammerung[/re]: Yeah. Must be the last vestiges of the Bush appointees at PBS.

And where the hell is Newell? This is not fair to Juli, you lazy bastard. Write something!

Chickensmack October 7, 2009 at 1:35 pm

[re=428672]Barrett808[/re]: Something has to tone down the upcoming story about Bristol’s babydaddy and his playgirl pictorial. Might as well be Obama’s war.

Hey, everybody! We’re about to see the also-ran Second Ex-Son-In-Law’s HOT CAWK!

finallyhappy October 7, 2009 at 1:45 pm

I like Nevada Barr- but I really liked the FIT training guy.

El Pinche October 7, 2009 at 1:48 pm

[re=428650]taylormattd[/re]: Thanks to Wonkette, I bought me first AR15. Neilist will be proud.

Gopherit October 7, 2009 at 1:50 pm

[re=428720]El Pinche[/re]: It’s a recession. Who the fuck can afford assault rifles?

user-of-owls October 7, 2009 at 1:52 pm

[re=428665]finallyhappy[/re]: [re=428650]taylormattd[/re]: The first rule of the Annoying Background Ad Club? You do not talk about Annoying Background Ads.

Servo October 7, 2009 at 1:57 pm

[re=428717]finallyhappy[/re]:
Anna Pigeon kicks ass.

hobospacejunkie October 7, 2009 at 1:59 pm

Tpaw has 3 favorite comedians: Gallagher, Carrot Top & Leno. They each elicit a mild chuckle from Tpaw, so naturally he thinks they’re cutting edge.

Extemporanus October 7, 2009 at 2:02 pm

[re=428685]glamourdammerung[/re]: Agreed!

Everyone knows that Obama’s real war will be fought on the moon.

hobospacejunkie October 7, 2009 at 2:03 pm

[re=428665]finallyhappy[/re]: We should let the complainers complain. Banning is one of the most entertaining spectacles Wonkett has to offer.

Extemporanus October 7, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Since when has Pawlently had two different colored eyes?! He looks like a sheep dog or Siberian husky, or something.

Oh, wait, the whole “TPAW” thing…now I get it!

user-of-owls October 7, 2009 at 2:08 pm

[re=428743]hobospacejunkie[/re]: Right after grammar fights, of course.

Extemporanus October 7, 2009 at 2:19 pm

[re=428743]hobospacejunkie[/re]: [re=428750]user-of-owls[/re]: I hate grammar fights.

Servo October 7, 2009 at 2:24 pm

[re=428720]El Pinche[/re]:
My condolences.

the problem child October 7, 2009 at 2:34 pm

[re=428750]user-of-owls[/re]: I apologize unreservedly for starting it, yesterday, with that stupid owl thing.

Gopherit October 7, 2009 at 2:39 pm

When do the blog wars start again?

ttommyunger October 7, 2009 at 4:04 pm

2nd fiddle to Sarah…. Gawd! Does not bode well for TPaw, and yes; smug, PUBESCENT cunt.

CaiteeCruelle October 7, 2009 at 4:37 pm

Y’know, he should be grateful for any bookings at all, considering his last hit was that Human League-knockoff British rap song “Heart and Soul”. Has his voice deepened any since then?

Jukesgrrl October 7, 2009 at 5:42 pm

[re=428620]SayItWithWookies[/re]: I think they were GOING to ask her, then they found out the thing about the monies. TPaw = FAIL.

Jukesgrrl October 7, 2009 at 5:48 pm

[re=428628]Chain Tattoo[/re]: “The Alaskan Anger Bear could be the referee.”

You mean you aren’t going to demand that she put on a bikini and parade around the ring holding up a big sign? Even I’d go for that. I dig that fancy pageant walking.

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