Former Dem Congressman Who Seconded Obama’s Nomination in 2008 Will Speak at GOP Convention
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The former Alabama Democratic congressman who seconded President Barack Obama’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 will make another convention appearance this year — with the Republicans.
Rep. Artur Davis, once described as “Obama from Alabama,” served as a Democrat in the House from 2003 to 2011. He occasionally bucked his party during that time, even voting against Obama’s signature health care overhaul. He made a failed bid for Alabama governor in 2010, then in May said he was becoming a Republican.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus announced Thursday that Davis would be speaking at the GOP convention in Tampa, Fla., along with Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-Va.), Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.), Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla.)
“Former Congressman Davis especially will give voice to the frustration and disappointment felt among those who supported President Obama in 2008 and are now hungry for a new direction,” Priebus said in a release.
Davis told the Washington Post on Wednesday before Priebus’ announcement that he planned to speak for those Americans who have found themselves disillusioned with the president after initially supporting his message of hope and change.
“The one thing that I can bring to the table is to be something of a voice for that group of people,” Davis told the Post.
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Comments (43)
ginger100
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 3:28aminfiltrator
Report Post »kenboo1
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 8:26amDo you not believe that people can change??? Once you figure out that you let a fox into the coop, dont you want to get him out of there??? Obama is not good for anyone, especially black people. Look at their plight… Their unemployment rate is sickening… And just to let you know, there are black conservatives out there…
I could go on and on but I gotta go to work!!!
Report Post »team1blazer
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 12:09amUnless Artur Davis has had a MAJOR change of heart, he is a liberal progressive. I’ve watched and listened to this loudmouth for several years, and he is NO conservative…..watch him closely.
Report Post »yohannbiimu
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 5:41pmI hope that he can find a district that needs someone good to represent them. There are still way too many idiot Democrats in the House.
Report Post »suz
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 5:33pmi apologize ahead of my comment for i truly wish to not offend, but we are in the worst of times and the best of times.
trust but verify.
only last year this man took this step of crossing over. he has made common sense comments here and there and i agree w/his assessments if they come from truth. however, remember the old adage keep your friends close and your enemies closer? we have this man in a bear hug w/bho. my intellect, experience and, yes right along w/my cynicism, informs me.
take a brief walk on the what if: if he’s not true, he will be privy to party secrets.
brief enough?
the conservatives are desperate to have minorities represented and understandably so. but do we want to be so excited that we get rushy and sloppy?
all it takes is one plant.
Report Post »AnAmerican111
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 4:55pmDavis obviously has learned some intelligence over the years!………
But seriously! Were you that clueless on who OBAMA was back then?
…Obama is the same liar and criminal he always has been
Report Post »OVMAMA
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 4:07pm“woohoo. Red rover, red rover, Send Artur Davis right on over”
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 3:24pmFor some reason I don’t trust this guy. I will look at his voting record before and after jumping the aisle to our side. He made a failed bid for Alabama governor in 2010 THEN became a Republican? Once elected, will he become an Independent, swinging votes to the left? I will reserve judgment on this one!
Report Post »ExTex
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 5:21pmBingo! We don’t need a mole suddenly espousing conservative principles while his entire career has been demonizing them.
This is obviously the RNC’s attempt to renounce Obamavision with one of his (Obama) own, but I’m not buying it.
Knowing that Alabama is a red state and will likely (after the Obama-Pelosi-Reid debacle) vote Republican down the line on all elections (including governor), he’s (Davis) making his next bid for governor now by “suddenly seeing the light” and appearing on the national stage for the Republican party. Or maybe he has his eye on Capitol Hill. Nonetheless, he cannot and should not be trusted. He’ll have to earn it in a big way. And speeches aren’t gonna cut it. Proposed bills and voting records speak volumes.
Now, most of the country probably deducts a hundred IQ points when they here someone from Alabama talk (or anyone from the south)… But, just because folks from Bama aren’t all Cambridge educated,…doesn‘t mean they aren’t politically savvy. I mean, it is a red state. There’s a large black population in Bama (which overwhelmingly vote Democratic) yet, the state remains red. I’d say those folks are a bit smarter than we probably give them credit. Therefore, I don‘t imagine they’ll be falling for this blatant attempt at placating Bama Republicans for their votes in future elections.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 2:27pmConsidering that the two establishment parties are essentially the same, why would this be a surprise? Elect Obama/Biden in November and we’re skewed. Elect Romney/Ryan in November and we’re skewed. Either way we’re skewed.
Skewed meaning tilted. That is to say we are still moving away from our Constitution and our founding principles. Literally, if you are thinking about voting R or D you may as well flip a coin just prior to casting your vote. With either party we end up in a dark, and stinky place.
Stand strong! Anyone but Obama or Romney. That’s the ticket. Peace.
Report Post »Altair
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 3:13pm“Stand strong! Anyone but Obama or Romney. ”
Intelligent.
Report Post »steveh931
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 2:19pmDoesn‘t matter to me whether he’s democrat or republican, I‘m just glad to see he’s standing up for Individual Rights and Freedom, Thank you Mr. Davis.
Report Post »Delores at CH WV
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 1:15pmThank you Congressman Davis for growning into a real man. Not many of today’s leaders will “MAN UP”.
With you, I find Hope. The Lord opening your heart; sees your strength; and will send his love and protection for you and your family. Welcome to our family. Thanks again, for honoring your God, your family, and your community before a “party” that has left your ideals.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 1:49pmReal Men are born Male… and Stand for Right, always!
Report Post »Minarchian
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 1:09pmThe DNC has some Republicans speaking at their convention and now the RNC has this Democrat at theirs.
Are they trying to tell us something?
Is the merge between the neo-cons and their brethren liberals coming to fruition, so we’ll end up with one BIG main party in the future?
I don’t trust a dang single one of them.
Report Post »MrKnowItAll
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:59pmWatching the Huge Success of Alan West, has just took this Guy Over!
Report Post »Lucky3000
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:41pmOnikaze, Love your comment…….
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:39pmif R and R get in, history will repeat itself again when it comes to buyers remorse and they should have some organized bet on that.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 2:34pmIndy, if history does repeat itself wouldn’t it necessarily have to be again? Can you spell redundant?
Alright, before you fire back I’m just kidding you a bit. Your overall point is well taken. Peace.
Report Post »Socco
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:37pmDon’t trust him. He’s going for a sound-bite. Republicans are just as stupid as the democrats.
Report Post »Amarilloan
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:22pmThere‘s a lot of buyers’ remorse regarding Obama. The so called polls don’t yet reflect the viewpoint of the voters, but they will.
Report Post »Simonne
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:20pmGreat choice. I want to hear him speak & find it very interesting that he turned away from Obama.
Report Post »Micmac
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:58amQuestion: Is he now just another RINO added to the rolls of the Republican party, deluting it???
NoBama > MoBama
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:00pmYou are ridiculous. Give the man a chance. You know nothing about this man. If he proves to be that, then he will be dealt with.
Report Post »OniKaze
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:10pmEveryone deserves a chance to prove they have “learned their lesson” and become a conservative…
I am proud he has the guts to do this publicly… I know the “black community” looks down heavily on people that “betray” the liberals and the left…. My student that I refer to from time to time, is now being shunned by his neighborhood because he has woken up and seen the light… He used to be on welfare and food assistance, until I chewed him out and shook him awake… and now he thanks me ALL the time for it… He told me just last week, that recently he has become proud of himself (for the first time) because he is now completely earning his way on his own.. with no assistance from anyone….
I couldn’t be more proud of him…. As a young 22 year-old black kid from the “hood” in the last few years of our friendship, he has really turned himself around… He told me that it was all thanks to me, and my training… But I told him, “No… You only have yourself to thank… YOU put in all the effort… I just showed you the path… YOU chose to walk it…”
One small success at a time…. Just like Mr. Davis…
Report Post »trinklefinder
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:25pmTrust no one. I agree my very first thought was oh a dem turning into a repub…he will likely be a RINO. He will have to prove to me he isn‘t a RINO because I don’t trust democrats. nobody gets the benefit of the doubt from me. i may have to take your word for it because i dont have evidence to the contrary but i will always be skeptical until you can prove it to me.
Report Post »bleuze
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:26pmYou forget that he is from Alabama – a conservative state even for Dems!
Report Post »Micmac
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:31pm@ Black and ONI
Just a rhetorical question. No harm no foul. I’m glad he saw the light, too. Just saying we need to watch how he votes, considering both Scott Brown and the fact this gentleman is given a voice.
ONI – great story!! Kudos!! Need more like you – I taught in the Community College system while I had my business (I called it my “Inspiration in lieu of perspiration” commitment) off and on my whole life as an adjunct and I saw 1st hand the indoctronation and the villification I received blunting the liberal dogma the kids were subjected to.
NoBama > MoBama
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:56amA mix of ideas is what spurs debate and debate is a good start at fixing what’s wrong in the US.When I consider what we have had in Government for decades to the new direction we started in 2010 I’m inspired. I hold no malice toward Liberals, I just think we should add a little more debt and use that money to send them to Greece for a year and then see how they feel about the ideas they hold now. Anybody but Obama in 2012!!!! Go somebody else!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »tindall
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:48amRNC should also ask Senator Manchin he is primed to switch parties as well.
Report Post »thibx
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:56amif he don‘t he’s a dumbass. oboma plans to shut down all the coal industry. that’s all some of those counties have to make a living working in the coal mines. oboma’s wind and solar is a bunch of crap it will destroy this country.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:09pmIf the Senate flips without him, I’ll bet Manchin flips. He won’t do it if his seat is the one to flip it though. Yea, profiles in courage.
Report Post »woodyee
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:46amWelcome Artur Davis to the Republican fold, and let’s see how much Conservatism is in him. Republican or conservative Republican, it won’t be long before the Left=wingers start tagging him with racist names; speaking of racists,
it’s been 40 minutes since this article was posted, and CNN and the rest of the hate-mongers haven’t criticized Davis yet…Yet…
Like him or not, he is truly a free man now!
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:45amWhen a person is in this country decides to change parties or complains about a party does not make them a traitor. A traitor is someone like Obama, Biden,Holder, Napolitano, Jarret, Pelosi, Ayers, and the rest of the Marxist/Socialists who are trying to overthrow this government.
Report Post »The man who is changing parties is no traitor. Why are you maligning this man who has every right as an American citizen to engage in what he deems is right? Get yourself checked for you seem to have a bad case of Jungle fever.
OniKaze
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 12:04pmAs usual, I agree….
Proud to be an American, and I am proud that Mr. Davis is with us…
Everytime I see someone wake up and leave the “left” I feel that MAYBE our country can be saved after all…
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:31amWe learned a great deal about the RNC and Romney by who is and who isn’t going to be there speaking. I got to say, I’m not all that impressed. I’m so happy the taxpayers on the hook for TWO 18 million dollar liberal progressive conventions.
Report Post »BetterInformed
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:52amI agree ! It could be worse, nutty Ron Paul could be invited to speak.
Report Post »sbrown
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:52amthe conventions are paid by the national parties, not the taxpayers. That being said, I LOVE the speakers, Bob Mcdonald, Bobby Jindahl, Christie, Rubio…. What is not to like?! Romney/Ryan 2012!
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 4:42pmI don’t know much about Jindahl and McDonald, but Rubio and Christie are progressives. Of course, I’m one of the few that actually cares about progressives in the RNC. I wouldn‘t even pay any attention to it if i didn’t want to konw how the R’s are going to expand government, which amendment in the Bill of Rights they plan to abolish next and what 3rd world pissant country they plan on invading.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:28amBetter late than never Art. Welcome aboard.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 11:28amI don’t seem to remember. After the Revolutionary War, did Gen. Benedict Arnold get a lot of speaking gigs back in London. He’s the WW2 Italy of the Republican Party.
Report Post »lefty5005
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 3:34pmI was watching some history on TV the other night, I don‘t look at regular TV and it was brought up that right before the Revolutionary War 700 New Yorker’s signed the “Declaration of Dependence” to England. I also like when Nicolas Cage says in National Treasure that if we had lost the Revolutionary War all the signers, Jefferson, Franklin, etc., would have been “drawn, quartered, hung and had their entrails removed while alive.” He said, that’s my personal favorite, having my entrails removed while alive. This country exists through the Will of God and anyone who knows and understands any American history would have no doubt. Once we bring God back into the picture the country will again become strong. I haven’t been to church twice in 10 years but I am going to start going back. The past 2 years have convinced me of the existence of a Supreme being, God, someone of which plays a part in our lives and existence but of which we could not ever understand until we die and hope to go to heaven.
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