‘Opposition Research’: Dems Ask Pentagon For Info on GOP Presidential Hopefuls
- Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:03am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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ABC News has learned Democrats are already preparing cases against potential GOP presidential challengers. The Democratic National Committee has filed Freedom of Information Act requests for correspondence between military agencies and nine potential Republican presidential candidates.
From ABC:
An internal Army e-mail obtained by ABC News indicates that the DNC has filed Freedom of Information Act requests for “any and all records of communication” between Army departments and agencies and each of the nine Republicans — all of whom are widely mentioned as possible challengers to President Obama.
The agencies are asked to respond to the request by this Friday, just four days before Election Day.
The nine Republicans that Democrats are seeking information on are former Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska; former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass.; Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss.; Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn.; former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark.; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga.; Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Gov. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind.; Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La.
Such requests are typical in the world of opposition research, which involves casting a broad net for publicly available material that may at some point prove embarrassing or incriminating to political candidates.
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Comments (101)
OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:01pmSnow, best to work in the dark. Besides I’ve come out from the dark and told you exactly how we operate. You’re response is mocking me and calling me names.
Report Post »MattPSU
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:57pmThey’re not going to find anything anyway.
The real story that we are all overlooking on this blog is that Hillary is situating herself perfectly for a run in 2012. She is quietly watching the collapse from afar (literally, during her Europe trip) and will be in a great position to swoop in and save the day for the Democrats. Just wait.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:58pmOh, I can only hope that is true – I would love it if she runs!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-j5
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:55pmTheir dirty tricks bag is a bottomless pit!
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 2:01pmDag, you’ve nothing yet. We stated at the top of the bag. The really great tricks are yet to come.
Report Post »AlwaysHungry
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:50pmLook for the foul concept that has been called “smother in the cradle” in the bad old days. The Donks are known for going as deep as possible to find dirt. It’s only just begun.
Report Post »roberja
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:47pmOops, I forgot. Check those scout records and get the doctor to tell how long to took to potty train them. This absolutely ridicious! Elections should be about the issues.
Report Post »roberja
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:43pmThey left off the list many good names, but then again their list might be a little outdated. Don‘t forget to check with their future enemies’ grade school records, fouls made on the basketball courts, and best of all, Greek association stunts.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:06pmThey listed only those who the’re NOT worried about. A Paul/Chrsitie ticket would greatly set our ability to takeover.
Report Post »SSBN_VET
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:34pmIn all seriousness I am not comfortable with Ron Paul or Sarah Palin as POTUS candidates. Either one would be great as running mates (VP) but the MSM will run them through the wringer and throw everything, including the kitchen sink at them. Whereas a young gun like Cantor, who is sharp as a tack and quick on his feet, could break them down and deliver the knock out punch that causes the progressive movement to implode.
Report Post »Youthofthenation
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:51pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ_Z_XG0L2c
I think Dr. Paul knocks you out with nothing but the truth, and unfamiliar amounts of logic. I’m from Va originally (actually lived in Powhatan off genito :) and I know cantor. Hes the exact same as every other neo-con you’ve seen in the past decade. We dont need more suave. We need a good sand blasting.
I agree on Palin. I really dont feel safe with her anywhere near the white house. I like Dr. Paul for VP though. If such were to happen, he would really outdo whomever the sitting prez was.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:57pmVet, look likes our big bucks got to you. Thanks for coming over to our side.
We don’t want Paul as he would stop our major strategy for bankrupting America. We want continious wars and Paul wants to bring the troops home and nonintervene in other’s political isssues. Exact opposite to what we want. We want the American people to be globalist in their thinking so when we bring order to chaos, you will gladly let us rule.
Report Post »Proud American in Buffalo
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 3:10pmSarah will not run as a VP canadate. She could not be restrained as she was in ‘08. People know alot more about her, good and bad and would probably do more harm than good as VP.
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:31pmThis is getting pitiful.
Report Post »Youthofthenation
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:21pmI cannot believe Ron Paul is not on this list, but I suppose I’m happy to know they wont know what hit them. He won CPAC, 4 million dollar money bomb last time around, the only conservative that could have beat obama the last time around in my opinion.
Will we see the mainstream brush Dr. Paul aside again? The man is a good man and a good christian. He stands on a rock of principle. Young people favor his true conservative values, and i pray that everyone will start to listen. Lord knows he hasnt stop talking.
The Tea Party would be wise not to forget the father of the movement they cling to.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 2:01pmYouth, the MSM and the GOP establishment will again marginalize Ron Paul We will pull out ALL stops to make sure Ron Paul doesn’t get the nod. IF he does, we have all kinds of NeoCon support in the GOP to undermine his camapign Your wishes are HOPELESS and naive.
Report Post »cdfran
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:07pmI hope all americans truly understand what this regime is doing right in front of our eyes! Axelrod and all the others are already working on the re-election of this evil man! They will stop at nothing, so to me the fight has just begun. What president calls the opponent “the enemy?” Now I feel like I have a little understanding of how our founding fathers must have felt defeating british rule! May Our Dear Lord and Savior protect us from this coming overthrow! None of us can ever give up, or we can say goodbye to our lives as we have known them!
Report Post »SSBN_VET
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:01pmI would like to see the MSM spin it to make little barry look like he is a more green candidate than Kermit.
Report Post »SSBN_VET
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:48amWell, while they are at it they may want to check out other Republicans like Eric Cantor, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, Paul Broun, Sonny Purdue, Michelle Bachman, Jan Brewer and about 100 others because little barry is going to lose in 2012 even if he is running against Kermit the Frog and Winnie the Pooh.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:53amGo Kermit the Frog!!!
Report Post »TheBloodOfTyrants
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:03pmKermit/Pooh 2012 I lol’d
Report Post »Hoosier Daddy
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:47amThis is nothing. I expect far worse from the Democrats and I‘m confident they won’t let me down. I am likewise confident that they will fail.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:56pmOh grow up – don‘t believe for a minute that the Republicans won’t do the same or even worse – our whole political system is corrupt!
http://wp.me/pYLB7-j5
Report Post »TheBloodOfTyrants
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:36amPlease, God. Not another Sarah Palin run….. sigh. And why isn’t Ron Paul on the list?! :(
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:05pmTyrant, Ron Paul will never be on the list. Paul is the ONLY POTUS candidate that could stop our takeover. But the GOP dummies and people her will NOT support him. You may be the first person here that has sincve I’ve been monitoring this BLOG. And you’re being sarcastic.
Report Post »TheBloodOfTyrants
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 4:50pmNo sarcasm. Not sure why you thought that. I think Ron Paul should definitely run again. After all this BS Obama and his cohorts have put this country through, I think people would pay attention to him this time around. I couldn‘t STAND how he was all but ignored back in ’08. Oh, and when they booted him from the debates….OOOOOO! I was steamed. Anyway, Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »SonsOfLibertyRiders
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 8:17pmIts beyond me how the only 100% True Provent Constitutional conservative is ignored, time and time again. They think by ignoring him, that the people will not see through their BS. I like Beck and I like Palin, but its really disturbing how the republican version of the “anointed” one is taking shape.
Again, its “Acta Non Verba” actions not words that seem to elude everyone, even the so called conservatives. There only 1 leader who had walked the walk…….WE all know that man is Ron Paul. They can push forward whatever canidate they like, they can talk and talk and talk about freedom, liberty and conservative values. We know the truth ((((( RON PAUL 2012 ))))))
Report Post »tjdavid21444
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:30amWhen asked to comment on this story, the White House replied “SHUT UP!”
Report Post »motorman
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:27amA clear sign the left has conceded defeat for this coming Nov. 2nd election cycle. We need to pay attention here don’t we? The left has seen the effectiveness recently of VERY negative campaign ads which falsely accuse their opponents of any number of “sins”. They are obviously preparing for the first salvos of 2012. They won’t hold the information for an october surprise moment this time. Instead, they will begin disqualifying candidates as soon as possible in an effort to delay any momentum by a candidate. In previous elections this was a much too costly strategy for a party to employ…draining much needed funds too early on candidates which may not actually make a run for the office. This time, however, the stakes for the left are too high. The Tea Party ideology must be forced to stall…run on a treadmill if you will. Expect to see negative ads in local districts very early. It used to be true that political parties would poison the crops of their opponents…now I fear they are going to poison the earth first.
Report Post »faddle
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:26amA reprint in my local paper has completely and undeniably put a lump in my throat. Apparently, some schools have decided to implement the Tony Blair Foundation’s ‘Face to Faith’ Program as part of the “Partners for a New Beginning” commitment instituted by Bill Clinton. All this stems from Obama’s call for a “new beginning” between the U.S. and the Muslim world!
So now, more than 120 American schools will be going beyond textbook discussions of world religion to engage directly with their peers in Muslim-majority countries by means of on-line video-conferencing. This is being instituted in order for students to learn and discuss their respective religious beliefs and values so that they might develop a better understanding and tolerance of each other’s religion. It’s all couched under “global issues of common concern” and “how individual beliefs/values shape a better understanding of these issues.” With all the problems our country is facing, is this really what is needed?
It’s all falling into place now. We get rid of the Pledge of Allegiance in our classrooms. We get rid of the reading of a Bible verse and bowing our heads in prayer. We take out the singing of “America” (My Country Tis of Thee) and our national anthem. And, we replace these things with the interactive study of ISLAM!! We abandon an understanding of our religious heritage, our history, and our Judeo-Christian ethic, and we replace them with revisionist history and a longing for a better understanding of ISLAM – radicals from which have caused nothing but death and destruction around the world for decades. On any level, does this make any sense at all?
It isn’t enough that NASA has been turned into a goodwill ambassador “feel good” organization to the Muslim world. It isn’t enough that our taxpayer dollars are being used to build mosques at home and around the world. It isn’t enough that while we kow tow to the Muslim regime in Iran, they continue to thumb their nose at our olive branches, criticize our every move, preach hatred and death to the infidels, and move closer and closer to the realization of nuclear weapons. It isn’t enough that our foreign relations policy consists of bowing to Muslim leaders and apologizing to them for every sin we’ve ever committed – real or imagined? That’s not enough?
It may have taken a few decades to accomplish this, but it is done. If some sanity doesn’t return very soon, we can kiss Christianity goodbye and say hello to Sharia Law. Ladies, pick out your head scarf material. Men, start collecting your stones. All that remains is for the American people to re-elect Imam Obama as Muslim dictator of the U.S. in 2012, and the deal is sealed. Obama, who believes in ‘collective/community’ salvation verses individual salvation is the perfect foil for this high priority transformation of America.
And the Tea Party movement is ‘extreme?’ Their candidates are ‘kooks?” Give me a break! Patriots, the time is nearing to pick up the pitchforks and lanterns and go about the serious business of taking our country back. It starts on November 2. Appeasement, excessive tolerance, and political correctness have no place in the “shining city on a hill.” These things are not what have made our country truly exceptional, and they will not serve us well going forward if we are to have the future we desire for the generations of Americans to come. Barack Obama was an experiment which went terribly wrong. It’s time now to put the ruling class out to pasture, and for the country class to come home again before we wake up one morning and fail to recognize the country we inherited.
Report Post »GardenoftheGods
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:51amAmen Faddle, Amen….Please people, get out and VOTE..it’s the only chance we have left
Report Post »TheBloodOfTyrants
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:26amOff topic- Did anyone else notice Barnes and Noble’s new e-reader? They called it the “Nook.” I mean, really? The Nook E-Reader….? Bad choice, but totes lulz!
Report Post »takingonissues.com
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:22amThe dems are soooooooooooo good at this Chicago style politics, aren’t they. Can’t wait to kick them out of office next Tuesday…….
Report Post »Gita
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:19amI don’t see Governor Christies name on the list! Hoist them on their own petard Governor Christie and do a last minute run for Pres! We the people should request the same on Obamazilla!
Report Post »Muslim in Chief
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:16amYou have to love the Demonrats. If this was a GOP strategy, then Ohblahblahberman and the rest of the mutants at PMSNBC, (plus all the other bastions of the liberal media) would be screaming, about Bush, the patriot act, big brother….so on. You can almost see the losers at Cod Stink, and the retards at moveon.org heads explode at the thought of GOP doing this.
It just goes to show that the founding principle of the Demonratic party is hypocrisy.
Report Post »TheBloodOfTyrants
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:41amHow did you get your avatar to actually work…?
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:13amI think it’s fairly presumptive to consider some of the names on that list. Maybe 10 years to early.
Report Post »moreteaplease
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:13amAhhh yes, the Dems doing what they do best.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:11amHow about we research the commie background of the one we have.
Report Post »Muslim in Chief
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:17amMakes you think why wasn’t this done before the 2008 elections for the Liar in chief?
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:52am@Muslum in Chief
Probably was, and then the papers were burned or saved for blackmail purposes.
Report Post »LadyLiberty
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:17pmIt wasn’t done because nothing was left there to check out — transcripts missing, loan documents ‘unavailable’ and college papers, grades etc all sealed.
Report Post »It’s not a mistake Kagan is where she is. Read up on it.
SnapTie
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:34pmCampaigner in Chief. Flyer in Chief. Liar in Chief.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:00pmLady, they won’t do this because your great leader Glenn Beck has constantl mocked attempts by BIRTHERS. The funny thing is that he was born in Kenya. BUT, we have bought up most judges and many on thye Supreme Court. No suit will ever get past the issue of Standing. In fact, one of our judges in GA is put a Lt. Col in prison.
Report Post »OneRepublic4us
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:05pmObama spent $1 mill to suppress his records and yes Kagen was involved. I’m wondering who his Pakistani dorm mate was in college. Wouldn’t you just love to hear from him?
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:53pmMore that $1 million. Let’s talk justice rather then legal techicalities. There is NO jsutice left in America. Lawyers here play legal games because at $400/hr, they want to drag things out as long as possible. When we takeover, we will insure that the leag system is bases on justice NOT on who you know. We’re NOT all bad. We will bring order.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 2:00pmMaybe after Nov. 2 we can start checking on what we have in the WH.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 2:24pmI think if there is enough pus reduction in congress an investigation could get underway. Just the thought of that scars the hell out of them.
Report Post »Mirimichi
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:10amGetting ahead of ourselves, aren’t we?
Report Post »Steve Smith
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:36pmThey missed Jim DeMint! :P
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 12:57pmFreedom, I’ve tried to tell you folks that the JCS and top brass are with our coup to replace the Constitutional Republic with our Fascist Dictatorship. You reject this until its just too late. But I can say that I warned you dummies.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:37pmThe Freedom of Information Act was just a formality. They probably already have the info.
Report Post »Tripper
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 1:39pmmore like getting worried
Report Post »norway1516
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 4:22pmive been listening to conservative’s all over the place and we disagree on those names listed but I think everyone has agreed the man who has stood the conservative ground and we trust is non other than Jim Demint. Maybe he will be the conservative voice of reason?
Report Post »ru12
Posted on October 28, 2010 at 5:05pmI can‘t believe more Dems aren’t calling “a RED a RED” [I made bumper stickers: "IS IT ALSO BAD TO CALL A RED A RED?"] to show they don’t go along with the take-over of America by the communist party. Maybe one of them will also ask for info on the potential Dem candidates [I think Obama will be out] so they don’t have the same sealed files issues on their own candidates. They really need to know who they are putting forth. And I am happy to hear the background info they put out on any Republican! KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE!
Report Post »5000YRLEAPER
Posted on October 29, 2010 at 2:56pmIt is clear they want him in the White House for another term. They all doing all they can to stack the cards in their favor. I don‘t understand why this isn’t illegal; it seemed to be when there were requests to varify Obama’s birth records.
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