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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Portmanapallooza

We've gotten lots of fun stuff about Rob Portman today.

The White House pool report from his goodbye press conference:

Pool Report #2
June 19, 2007

New OMB director in the Roosevelt Room

Two short rows of seats were set up facing the podium for the announcement. Portman, who apparently still has the run of the place, showed up early with his wife, found the room full of journalists, and quickly retreated. The trio of Bush, Portman and Nussle later arrived together from the general direction of the Oval. Nussle's family entourage included his mother-in-law, which the president noted with approval. All three spoke (see transcript), Portman made a few jokes, Bush mugged a little bit, and then it was over.



Julie Mason
Houston Chron


Portman himself:

This is a great opportunity at OMB to make a big difference. It can also be a tough job sometimes. Although my title was Director of OMB, other titles sometimes came my way -- Dr. No. (Laughter.) Tightwad. (Laughter.) Budget hawk. Penny-pincher. (Laughter.) And some not suitable for a television audience. (Laughter.)

And Tony snow on his "fellow Cincinnatian"

One of the things that Rob brought to this -- to OMB was long experience in Congress, and prior to that, as a member of the first Bush White House, as well as serving as a U.S. Trade Rep and the Budget Director. And we're going to miss him a lot. I mean, he and I are fellow Cincinnatians. But at this point, too, you take a look -- and Rob's kids are 12, 14, and 17; their father has been commuting back and forth to Washington for 14 straight years. His 12 and 14-year-old have never seen Daddy at home during the weekdays. As a parent of a teen -- and many who understand parents of teens -- it's very important for Rob to get back. Clearly he will remain engaged in politics in Ohio, there's a little bit of that going on. But on the other hand, he's returning home.


16 Comments:

at 8:44 AM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

THOMPSON-PORTMAN '08!

 
at 11:46 AM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:44am, sounds like a good plan to me but I think it is more likely for a 2010 race in our state.

 
at 12:34 PM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hmm, who'd a thunk it? Fred Thompson (TV guy) and Rob Portman (Bush Loyalist)

Sounds fine, since I'm a Democrat.

 
at 2:50 PM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

It was sure nice when Ohio's 2nd District had a Congressman who was competent and well respected. I hope after the 2008 elections we'll kick out Mean Jean Schmidt and return to the days of effective representation.

 
at 4:01 PM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Lung Cancer will get him before he can do very much damage !

Thank God for wrong wingnut whackos that support the tobacco corporate interests !

Maybe he could start 'hanging' with that southgate, Mich 'bush' pioneer ?

hack, hack, hack, hack ;)

whata

PATHETIC, hack !

HAD ENOUGH, VOTE DEMOCRAT 2007 !

 
at 5:39 PM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

The "lung Cancer" comment was a piece of garbage. A new low for someone with no class!!!

 
at 11:10 PM, June 20, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Especially since Tony Snow has colon cancer. You would think that someone who is so quick to point out other people's errors would be extra-sure to get his/her/its facts straight.

Like most Democrats, facts don't matter to him/her/it.

 
at 9:48 AM, June 21, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

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"...Especially since Tony Snow has colon cancer...".

Perhaps they should talk to their misleader about 'stem cell' research ?

PATHETIC Cry-babbies !

HAD ENOUGH, VOTE DEMOCRAT 2007 !

 
at 10:31 AM, June 21, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

"...Especially since Tony Snow has colon cancer...".

Perhaps they should talk to their misleader about 'stem cell' research ?

PATHETIC Cry-babbies !


Dear "HAD ENOUGH"

Way to go. You've outdone yourself this time.

Wishing cancer on someone and then blasting other people for pointing out your stupidity and unending caustic remarks?!

Well, guess what? We have had enough. Please just go away.

No, on second thought, continue to do whatever you want.

You see, with every ridiculous posting you make, you destroy the credibility of any argument, candidate, position, etc. for which you make an argument.

 
at 2:59 PM, June 21, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree. Ann. 9:48 has stepped to a new low. What a complete jerk to talk about someone getting cancer. He has proven that he can't have a discussion about politics. All he can do is throw out the same tired insults. But now talking about Tony Snow and cancer this way. What a complete jerk. I hope he keeps posting here because we can all continue to see what a loser he is.

The cancer comment was way below the belt. Grow up!!!! But we all know at this point you won't.

 
at 5:36 PM, June 21, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

To the guy who writes in BOLDFACE

What a jerk you are. You must not have a heart. There are millions who are out there dealing with cancer on a daily basis. And you make a comment like that. As one who recently had a family memeber who died of cancer I can only say that your comment was sad. You go beyond partisan politics. You are what is wrong with politics. Those on the extreem right and left have forgot what this is all about.

I can only hope but don't expect you to say you are sorry for your comment.

 
at 11:08 PM, June 23, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

yet the enquirer continues to let him post his drivel.

now thats TRULY pathetic!

 
at 1:53 AM, June 27, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

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"...There are millions who are out there dealing with cancer on a daily basis...."

So, since there are millions who face cancer, why should we be upset when one points out that chain smoking (and those who do) subject themselves and others to that demise ?

We point out wRong wingnut hypocrites !

We suppose it is O.K. for wRong wingnut whackos to wish that:

John Edwards be killed by a terrorist attack !

PATHETIC HYPOCRITES !

HAD ENOUGH, VOTE DEMOCRAT 2007 !

 
at 12:28 PM, June 27, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know nobody who would condone the comment about John Edwards. By the way who said that?? Give us a source.

Now I have heard you rip on Tabacco companies before and now you are ripping on "chain smokers" Just who do you blame??

Does not change the fact that you made a terrible comment about someone getting cancer. You mentioned Snow and hoping he gets cancer.

Funny you are mad about a comment about John Edwards(if it was really made) and then you seem to want to condone your horrible comment.

That is the true sign of a hypocrite!!!

 
at 6:35 PM, June 27, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

"....By the way who said that?? Give us a source...."

DUH, click the link, whacko !

Does not change the fact that you made a terrible comment about someone getting cancer. You mentioned Snow and hoping he gets cancer.

Liar, Liar pants on fire !

Snow already has cancer, whacko !

Typical wRong wingnut whacko spewing the elephant dung propaganda !

Get your propaganda straight, fool !

PATHETIC HYPOCRITE !

HAD ENOUGH, VOTE DEMOCRAT 2007 !

 
at 1:25 PM, June 28, 2007 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ann C. Ann C. That is your big quote on the John Edwards thing. Please she is so far right that nobody listens to her. You are actually going to point her quote out?? Please.

 
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