About Face? NRSC Will Support O’Donnell, Give Her $42,000
- Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:02pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
- Print »
- Email »
If you Tweet it, they will succumb.
That might be the lesson today as the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has just announced that it will support Republican “tea party” candidate Christine O’Donnell in Delaware.
NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Republican Senator from Texas, released a statement announcing the committee’s support:
Let there be no mistake: The National Republican Senatorial Committee – and I personally as the committee’s chairman – strongly stand by all of our Republican nominees, including Christine O’Donnell in Delaware.
I reached out to Christine this morning, and as I have conveyed to all of our nominees, I offered her my personal congratulations and let her know that she has our support. This support includes a check for $42,000 – the maximum allowable donation that we have provided to all of our nominees – which the NRSC will send to her campaign today. [Read Cornyn's full statement at Politico.]
That’s a reversal from yesterday, when it was believed the NRSC would not support O’Donnell. However, NRSC spokesman Brian Walsh did leave the door open for a change of heart. “We reserve the right, as the Democrats do, to invest money in any race at any time,” he said.
As our own Meredith Jessup reported last night, the NRSC’s initial decision prompted a backlash on Twitter from grassroots Conservatives. O’Donnel spoke about her win, and lack of support, this morning on “Fox & Friends”:
Popular Stories
MSNBC Host Snaps in Heated Segment: ‘What in the World Is Riskier Than Being a Poor Person in America?’ 680 Comments
Does Misstated Marathon Claim Prove Paul Ryan Is Dishonest? (POLL) 639 Comments
‘Jumah at the DNC’ Speaker: ‘Muslims Visited America Prior to Columbus’ & ‘It Was a Muslim’ Who Guided Him to the ‘New World’ 523 Comments
Obama: RNC Like Watching ‘Black-and-White TV’ Because Romney ‘Did Not Offer a Single New Idea’ 360 Comments
Have You Seen the Giant ‘Sand Obama’ Sculpture in Charlotte? 312 Comments
Faith
This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 144 Comments- Pakistani Muslim Cleric Accused of Framing Disabled Christian Girl in Koran-Burning Case Read More
- ‘Made Up Religion’: TV Historian Enrages Muslims, Receives Threats After Producing UK Documentary Questioning Islam’s Beginnings 185 Comments
Meet the Controversial German Imam Accused of Brutally Beating His Wife & Pushing Sharia Law Read More
‘Self-Proclaimed Messiah’ & Unification Church Leader the Rev. Sun Myung Moon Has Died — Here’s His Life Story Read More
Business
- Germany’s Upcoming Court Ruling Will be Huge for the EU Read More
Ford Looks to Beat Toyota for Best-Selling Car in 2012 With This Model 146 Comments
Bernanke & QE3: Here’s What You Need to Know Read More- ‘Extortion’: Why Did the Labor Department ‘Drop the Hammer’ on Oregon Farmers? 300 Comments
Scathing New Ad Capitalizes on Rep. Ryan‘s ’Fading Obama Posters’ Remark 124 Comments
Technology
- This Is the Creationists‘ Response to Scientist Bill Nye’s Viral Pro-Evolution Video Claiming They Harm Children 144 Comments
‘TaserDrone’: Hackers Weaponize Quadcopter With Actual ‘Shocking’ Technology Read More
Ever Heard of the Wild ‘Burning Man’ Festival in the Middle of the Nev. Desert? Here’s Your Primer Read More
Stanford Develops Technology ‘Better Than Steroids’ for Athlete Recovery Read More
Have You Pretended to Know What ‘the Cloud’ Is? You’re Not Alone Read More
Submitting your tip... please wait!
Comments (123)
TexasGranny
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:25pmThank you John Cornyn for stepping up and correcting a stupid mistake by the spokesman for NRSC. Maybe someone from the RNC will have the cajones to do the same.
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:44pmAmen!
Report Post »DrEvo82
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:23pmI just read an article on Comcast that said the Democrats are happy that O’Donnell won. That really shows just how smug they really are. The GOP didn’t think she would win the nomination but she did. There is a big wake up call coming this November.
Report Post »Michigan Detective
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:22pmToo late RNC.
Report Post »No Soup for You!!
Hugh Williams
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:20pmSo the **** roaches run when light is shined on them. Now they think we will forget the true colors they showed us last night. We all know the Democrat Party does not represent any of the values of most Americans. Now the Republican leadership has shown us they don’t either. I urge everyone to NEVER GIVE ANY DONATION TO THE RNC EVER AGAIN. Give directly to the candidates you support. SEND A MESSAGE TO THE RNC WE ARE NOT THEIR SLAVES ANYMORE. All the RINO’s must go.
Report Post »OutOfTheAether
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:06pmMy name is OutOfTheAether and I approve of this message
Report Post »wrayjl81
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:20pmits all about Washington versus the people they didn’t want to support a no name “tea-party.” candidate and upset the establishment, she is still a “republican” with tea party ideas. so if power if its what they want and that’s it and what they want 51 seats are 51 seats regardless of who is in there
Report Post »bocablaze
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:18pmIn my opinion any incumbent who voted for “cap and trade’ should be voted out of office.
Report Post »RightWingKookTank
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:16pm*Somebody* “heard it” from “the people” overnight and had a “change of tune.”
Report Post »mara123
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:16pmNRSC eats another piece of crow pie , LOL
Report Post »bocablaze
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:15pmI just called the Republican National Committee offices in Washington to express my opinion on the Senate race in Delaware, and hoping to communicate my expectation that the RNC would fully support Christine O’Donnell as the Republican primary winner in the senate race. They must be inundated with callers right now, because “all operators were busy assisting other callers” and the voice mail box they transferred me to was full and not accepting messages. Even pressing zero after that, per the instructions on the call, said it was an invalid extension.
I sincerely hope the Republican party listen to the voice of the registered Republicans who made their choice clear at the ballot box.
I really don’t care one way or the other what Karl Rove thinks. When he trashed her last night on Sean Hannity’s show on Fox, Rove made it clear that he is firmly on the side of the entrenched elite in Washington that helped get us where we are, not on the side of the little people, who are speaking up via their votes. We want change, real change that means movement forward, regardless of party. We definitely need some new thinkers and new policies in Washington!
Report Post »kduell
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 1:22pmI was sickened by Rove and Perrino, and hope Sean doesn’t have them back on his radio or TV show…ever…to hell with the Republican Party, that‘s why I’m an Independent. Christine O’Donnell represents the struggles of “real Americans”, I think the fact that she had financial problems drives this message home, she can relate to the rest of us, not like the politicians who have a hefty paycheck from the government and don’t have to worry about money.
Debrabate
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:15pmGlad they realized the messed up big…
too little too late. They still wont be getting ANY money from me…. direct to candidate ONLY
Report Post »heidi586
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:25pmI agree! Any and all money I give will be going to the candidate only!! One more way to show my displeasure with “party politics”!!
Report Post »Buck Bagaw
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 12:33amSpot on Debra. Direct to candiidate of choice is the only way to get the money where it is needed. The RNC uses a lot of it’s collected revenues for operational expenses, and not for campaigning. We work hard for money and should be able to control what it gets spent on, we don’t get that option with the national committees.
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:15pmThe NRSC is a front for Haliburton.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:37pmYou consistently use the Tyrant’s tactic of guilt by association and of course, you consider Halliburton evil. Halliburton is a private enterprise engaged in the creation of wealth. How will you and your cronies ever create the economic crisis required to convert the United States to a Dictatorship if private enterprise continues to create wealth? Although, Halliburton has used political pull, lobbyist, to obtain government action favorable to their enterprise, it still has to produce wealth to survive. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:43pmYou are a master of the use of “politics of personal destruction.” The tyrants demonize an enemy and then use the tactic of guilt by association to attack all your enemies. Of course, you consider Halliburton evil. Halliburton is a private enterprise engaged in the creation of wealth. How will you and your cronies ever create the economic crisis required to convert the United States to a Dictatorship if private enterprise continues to create wealth? Although, Halliburton has used political pull, lobbyist, to obtain government action favorable to their enterprise, it still has to produce wealth to survive. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »kduell
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 1:23pmThe Obama Administration is a front for George Soros.
Report Post »Gigantopithecus
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:01pmAnd the DNC is a front for the libturd butt pirates like Danglingbags that are trying to indoctrinate kids so their perverted NAMBLA dreams will come true.
Report Post »jessieH
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:32pmJust like the Democratic party is a front for George Soros?
Report Post »danglingbag's(therapist)
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:36pmDangling…. The FDA called AGAIN today. They would like to begin testing medication on you again. I answered for you (yes), as they couldn’t possibly do more damage than has already been done.
Report Post »GeorgeSoros
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:18pmshhhh dont tell…
http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=40449
Report Post »orkydorky
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:15pmThe good ol’ boys at work to cover their asses! Also, Rove went well out of his way to make personal attacks on this women, get over it Rove, we’re taking our party back!
Report Post »FiveFreedoms
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:14pmPlease remember “DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS”. Trolls hide under bridges to rob travelers. They also hide on Blogs to distract and discourage thoughtful discussion that could enlighten all. When you respond to them, Trolls collect their payoff by stealing your time. Just ignore them, they are close minded and will not be swayed. The rest of us would like to know what you would say to an eager audience.
Report Post »heidi586
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:14pmGood…add that to the people’s money…and she can concentrate on winning -get her message out-not raising money. By the way…..Rove:I’ve lost all respect for you!!
Report Post »wecanhandlethetruth
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:14pmBetter late than never!!! Hope this means maybe they are finally getting it. It’s not about Republican or Democrat. It’s about our country and WE THE PEOPLE!!!!!!
Report Post »carrera
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:14pmI would not normally issue the following statement, however, danglingbags has won, she has many of us responding to her hateful and illogical rants. While I would not want her banned from the site, it is probably time to not respond, some have been reduced to her low standard and some have responded by mocking and ridiculing her, a tactic primarily used by Democrats. It is no longer a forum of open discussion as was intended, it has become a sister site of the Huffingtonpost. Freedom of speech is critical but Freedom to hate should in fact be ignored.
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:20pmIt’s lies of course.
Hugh Williams
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:23pmWell said. I agree.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 1:00pmHas anyone seen DBagger? It is almost 11/2 and he needs to take his indoctrination medicine. 2 pills at 11AM and you will wake up on Nov. 3 with some much needed comfort from Tea Baggers.
Report Post »Danglinbags mommy
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:41pmDANGS remember your kind words, and don’t forget your sister is going to rehab tonight
Report Post »braats777
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:12pmHmmmmm…. Are the establishment right finally starting to shake in their boots? I hope so! They are probably just playing C.Y.A. God help us see through this mess in November!
Report Post »El Paco
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:12pmRock it!! Good luck, please don’t be a dirtbag ^.^
Report Post »GitterDone
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:11pmMajor yolk on the face of the GOP. Premature communication on the part of NRSC last night.
Report Post »terryu1
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:11pmHa Ha Ha … unbelievable… We will be watching so be sure not to bounce that check…
Report Post »Rich HOffman
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:11pmI would hope they’d support her. What a stupid thing to ignore this.
Report Post »SPIKYHEAD
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:10pmFirst comment, maybe? Sweet! Anyway…yes, she may be a newcomer and she may be a Tea Party candidate, but the Republicans, whether incumbent or newcomer, whether traditional or outsider, need to UNITE. If they play this right, this wave of new blood will reenergize the party and draw more young people like myself to vote for them come a month and a half. Smart decision overall; it’s good to see them bury the hatchet and focus on winning.
Report Post »SPIKYHEAD
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:25pmD’oh! Not quite. Have to work faster! :P
Report Post »chiquelitz
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:47pmThe problem w/ a ‘coombayah’ is that when the new conservatives arrive on Capitol Hill, they’ll be eaten up by the RHINOS, told how to vote and become ‘liberalized’ in no time at all. It’s all about…I‘ll vote for this if you’ll vote for that. The newbies must first join the Tea Party Caucus. There is strength in numbers.
Report Post »MikeinIdaho
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:10pmSounds like you have finally heard We the People! No support for our candidates means no support of any kind for the Republican Party anywhere. We are taking back our Republic WITH or WITHOUT the Republican Party elites.
Report Post »Hugh Williams
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:21pmDamn Right!!!!
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:46pmThis story reminds me of an old quote, “When you have them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow.” I have always liked that quote.
Report Post »bigdeg
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 1:57pmI second that! I pledge my life,my fortune, and my sacred honor to WE THE PEOPLE!!! Why cant they get that??? We are standing up for america and the constitution, it is not about one election, or one party!
Report Post »WE THE PEOPLE are taking our country back!
tobywil2
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:08pmDo you suppose that even Senator Graham has changed his mind?
Senator Graham (R, SC) states that the “Tea Party Movement” is unsustainable. Perhaps, that is just wishful thinking on Senator Graham’s part.
The fact is that it is that either the “Tea Party Movement” or Senator Graham will go the way of the Dodo bird.
A RINO like Senator Graham cannot survive in a nation of citizens that understand that FREEDOM RESULTS IN PROSPERITY AND THAT TYRANNY IS THE ROOT OF POVERTY AND DESPAIR. His statement proves that he understands his peril. Senator Graham’s early support of Cap and Trade proves he is an enemy of individual freedom (Capitalism) and a “Wannabe Peer.” RINOS like Senator Graham are more of a danger to the American Revolution than the admitted tyrants like Obama.
We the people will not yield to the tyranny of King George III even under “new management.”
THROW THE RASCALS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://commonsense21c.com/
SaneRoger
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:12pm$42K? Doesn’t sound like a whole lot of support to me.
Report Post »TallyGlenn@Gmail.com
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:23pmI would rather have a liberal democrat that Senator Graham who wants to play both sides. At least you know where most democrats stand. It is time to stand up for the Constitution.
Report Post »Ellie
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:35pmReally? $42K is the “most a party is allowed to donate to an individual campaign”?
What the heck are they good for then if that is all they are allowed to give?
I thought the DNC and RNC were able to provide 100′s of thousands at the very least?
With this kind of restriction on fund raising who needs either party machine any more?
Oh that’s right the lazy, no account, party puppet, Incumbents.
Report Post »Awakened One
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:42pmFrom what I understand 42K is the max they could donate.
Report Post »GmaJan
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 1:37pmContribution limits… http://www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/contriblimits.shtml
Report Post »Ice_Shade
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:08pmI think the true colors of the GOP Establishment and Karl Rove shown through last night. We won’t be forgetting this!
TallyGlenn@Gmail.com
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:19pmIf I were her, I would not accept it. She will raise plenty of money from us U.S. Citizens who believe the country is worth saving from the progressives, socialist, marxist, etc. – Oh – from the democrat and the republican parties also.
Report Post »TallyGlenn@Gmail.com
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:27pmOnce a snake, always a snake.. Karl Rove is just like any other politician. He will pay as he becomes irrelevant. He will probably try to become a shade darker pink, but he will never be a true conservative. He would have talked Bush out of being a politician and into being a Statesman.
Report Post »TomBurpee
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:29pmI hope she doesn’t take the money. This stupid, they flip-flopped worse than John Kerry!
Report Post »floridaborn
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:31pmYou are sooo right! And, don’t forget Newt Gingrich, who reacted the same way last election! Party partisianship is not dead, despite the push-back from real Americans.
Report Post »redneck
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:37pmRepublicans have a goal, win as many seats as possible. Democrats have the same goal. The Republican party of Deleware made their choice. Democrats have filled Washington DC with representatives with character proplems, who’s to say only Democrats are entitled. The national media is attempting to divide the Republican party. The Tea Party is successful for bring Republicans, Independents, and Democrats together and discussing important issues. Very simple process here, Support the Republician Ticket in November.
Report Post »KrazyCajun
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:39pmParty loyality is not on the ballot and they wonder why I throw the RNC letters in the garbage.
Report Post »redneck hickabilly
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:59pmfunny how karl rove says the republican party is about diversity-
Report Post »the only thing true genius about rove is his ability to tawk from bothsides of his mouth
Animator
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:30pmTell the NRSC to stuff it. She’s raised $350,000 so far on her website today alone. And I bet they were all from small grass roots contributions. I’ll never give one thin dime to the Republican Party ever again.
http://christine2010.com/
Report Post »dec143
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:20pmI Love it! You Go Girl! My Donation is coming
“Silent Majority – Silent No More”
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:50pmKeep your money.. you’ve shown your allegiance.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:54pm“Keep your money.. you’ve shown your allegiance.”
__________
That was meant for the RNC… not posters who are donating! lol
Report Post »left coast rebel
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 1:06amAgreed. The establishment (read: progressive) Republicans are as much a problem as democrats… just a slightly slower way to failure. I would be pointing out that since Bush 41…. everyone… Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43 and now Obama have been about bigger government. NAFTA, China’s WTO entry, More entitlements (up 50% in the last 20 years… scheduled for another 50% in the next 9); etc, etc, etc. are the problem Progressives are the enemy.
Report Post »