Hard Rockin’ McCotter Officially Announces White House Run
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WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter has officially announced at an Independence Day celebration that he will seek the Republican Party’s nomination for president.
The 45-year-old attorney from the Detroit suburb of Livonia made the announcement Saturday evening during a festival in Whitmore Lake, 30 miles west of Detroit.
McCotter, who’s also a guitarist, performed with his band at the event.
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter Running for President: MyFoxDETROIT.com
McCotter was elected to his fifth consecutive term in Congress in November.
He will join a field of GOP hopefuls that already includes former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, pizza magnate Herman Cain, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota.
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Comments (168)
beerios
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:00amThad is the type of person who is very well-spoken, and very sure of himself when he speaks. He doesn’t seem the type to need to go for any hyperbole to jack himself up. Really, he‘s the guy who can use his intellect to cut someone like Obama to the core without BO even realizing he’s been verbally pimp-smacked – with McCotter smiling at him the entire time.
Report Post »Mary Jo
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:10amI do know one thing..he won’t have to be coached for debates. He’s a very smart man. Probably the most intelligent man/woman in the race at this point.
Report Post »GloWormy
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:59amWOO HOO! I love Thadeus. He’ll make it interesting for sure.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:38amSeen him on RedEye several times and have finally began liking this guys wit. He’s definitely an intellectual and he has a command of words like no other imo. He’s a true conservative which is a plus in my book. Now I have 3 guys (well one of them is gal; lol) that I can almost be happy about (Cain, Backmann, and now McCotter). :)
Report Post »LiveNation
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:33amAt this point, he’s just chaff in the mix of candidates. That’s ok, he’s learning and possibly could interject an idea or issue that turns out to be a great catalyst.
Report Post »In the words of John Mellencamp:
“Save some time to dream, Cause your dream might save us all”
SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:26amMcCotter was on Huchabee’s show last week and I see him on Red Eye a lot….he‘s always making sense but he doesn’t have that slick crooked politician appearance so I doubt if he has a chance to win.
Report Post »lisalake
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:22amsupport FOX News here–http://www.facebook.com/pages/Support-FOX-News/167124326686266?sk=wall
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:21amMcCotter…vey funny…smart man with an open love for America……..like him.
Report Post »Mary Jo
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:13amIf I remember correctly he was one who stood up against Obamacare over the abortion issue (the 10 hold outs) and Stupak caved. McCotter took alot of heat but never caved.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:09amThaddeus McCotter ……. He has my support, the guy is 100% conservative without any baggage I am aware of. Cant wait to see him shred the lib press…
Report Post »Doug Piranha
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:58amHe’s a lawyer. That‘s two strikes against him before he’s even stepped to the plate.
Report Post »Furious Styles
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:06amYes, lets STEREOTYPE EVERYONE that is the cure to this country. ::eyeroll::
Report Post »ShiningCityGirl
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:07amI live in Michigan, although not in his district. The few things that I know about him, I am really impressed with.
I heard him on a local radio show last night, and he said something really great in relation to China. He said that some are very mistaken when they think that prosperity leads to freedom. He said that it is only freedom that leads to prosperity!
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:06amIs it now required that people running for office play instruments???????? He will fade away., like a whole lot of them because we do not have any interest in the same old thing anymore!
Report Post »mutslie
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:15am……….. h’mmm……..‘would he form a band’ with Clinton ? …………….
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:00amWhats the big deal he plays the guitar i heard from barney frank himself that adolph obamma plays both the skin flute and the bone a phone perfectly
Report Post »101
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:00amWho? All I hear is banjos playing!
Sarah/West step up to the plate it’s your turn at bat!
Report Post »nomark
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:58amAWESOME! Thad is the man. A lot of people are going to be learning about Thaddeus McCotter and you will like what you see. He’s real. He’s loyal to the Constitution. He’s got a wit sharper than a ginsu knife. But most important, he‘s one of those guys who you just can’t attack without getting a black eye back. The left is going to learn very quickly, “the only winning move is to not play the game” cause Thad’s got the nads to stand up to the left like very few can.
Report Post »nomark
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:57amAWESOME! Thad is the man. I can‘t believe I’m the first to post. Wow, I’m honored. A lot of people are going to be learning about Thaddeus McCotter and you will like what you see. He’s real. He’s loyal to the Constitution. He’s got a wit sharper than a ginsu knife. But most important, he‘s one of those guys who you just can’t attack without getting a black eye back. The left is going to learn very quickly, “the only winning move is to not play the game” cause Thad’s got the nads to stand up to the left like very few can.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:03amHes good people
Report Post »Till_Imcarriedby6
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:14amThads got the nads…..I’d like to see that on a bumper sticker!
Report Post »seemsew
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:03amThanks for your comments. I’ll be watching a little more closely as your description of him is quite favorable.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 4:56pmNomark,
Report Post »Sorry but McCotter is not loyal to the Constitution. He voted in favor of the Patriot Act which is a blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment.
If loyalty to the Constitution is important to you, Ron Paul is the only candidate that fits that bill.
Netsurfer2
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:53amI know nothing about this guy… I’m keeping up my guard regardless.
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:53amHe has an odd sense of appeal to me. Don’t know if he is dynamic enough for a peresidential run. Almost any one except BHO! No, BHO has gotta go!
Report Post »BlazingPatriot
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:49amDo not underestimate this congressman. He is brilliant and quite capable of being a great leader.
He does lack name recognition but just wait til you hear is plan.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:44amHis audience looks like a ****** convention.
Report Post »rickysteamboat2
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:08amWith a nickname like mossbrain you flatter yourself.
Report Post »me85
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:42amI really do not know who this guy is.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:45amHe is smart, articulate and hilariously funny
Report Post »saviorammo
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:51amI am not in a laughing mood. Would very much enjoy someone who is willing to kick a$$ and take names.
Sarah, please step up with the Col. and get to freak’n work.
Report Post »Fantastic Four
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:15pmAmen!!!!!
Report Post »firecracker
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:46amYes. He is crazy funny. He has been a frequent guest on REDEYE.
Report Post »What a delightful surprise for the political season. Could be a contender.
OKC08GT500
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:40amHe voted to end Bush-era tax cuts and has supported organized labor and government bailouts of both General Motors and Chrysler. With Republicans like this who needs Democrats?
Report Post »bikermama
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:27am@ Neverending, I agree. And all these people already ready trashing him before they know anything about him is sad .At this rate our side will never get a great candidate because we eat our own. How about folks stop saying negatvie things about him before doing a little research. Maybe he could be our George Washington, but we may never know if people don’t give him a chance. I really don’t want to get stuck with RINO Romney. Remember, we want to unseat Obama folks, not kill our chances for a possibly great President.
Report Post »joefboschsr
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:37amBefore one makes judgment shouldn’t we look into what he is about first?
Report Post »gabawol
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:12amMcCotter is an intellectual and a patriot and his message is astoundingly plain-speaking and serious. While he may be an unknown at this point, I believe he will become a true voice for conservatism.
Report Post »jmbogstad
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:51pmHe is on “Redeye” all the time.
Report Post »BuckleUpAmerica
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:42amObama didn’t play anything did he? besides us…..Instrument wise
Report Post »fightback
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:47amPlayed at being black.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:58amYes obamma plays the skin flute and the bone a phone barney frank said he is great at both
Report Post »jimmythebullet
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:54ami swear-ROFLMFAO!!!!!
Report Post »jimmythebullet
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:58amwtf?-i was replying to concealled9mms.i guess they jumped me to the next page(?)
Report Post »Laus Deo
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 3:37amobama played pied piper.
Report Post »Gripes
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:56pmYeah, George Soros’ skin flute.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:39amMore dogs at the bowl.
Report Post »GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:38amyuck……………….
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:38amLet‘s hope he’s for real and can help The U.S. of A.
Report Post »BernieKittyCat
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:02amOur Liberty is from God not the government.
Our sovereignty is in our souls not the soil.
Our security is through strength not surrender.
Our prosperity is from the private sector not the public sector.
Out truths are self-evident not relative.
Thaddeus McCotter on Red-Eye March 2009
youtube.com search: Red-Eye McCotter
Report Post »GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:37amHe is a lawyer.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:43amGoing to detroit in a few days. I’ll talk to people up there.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:04amCan anybody in detroit hold a conversation you can understand?
Report Post »Public Enema
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 8:39amI know YOU could not hold a conversation with this guy.
Report Post »Kurty C Wipe
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:29amTed Nugget knows whats f..k up with this this country more than most.
Report Post »Nugget/Palin just to piss of MSM and the Larry O’ donells of the country.
Carry the water, don’t sit around and wait to drink the water.
Shot the spotted owl and eat it.
Liberals and unions have destroy our country! Look at Detroit! Thats where the real animals live.
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:43amHard Rocking I won’t be voting for him.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 1:49amFor all those who have never heard of him, when you see him in a debate, you will know why many like him so much.
Report Post »Browncoat359
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:56amSo were Jefferson,Lincoln and more than a few of the Founders. Your point would be?
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:46amI tried to donate $ but it wouldn’t take it, either that, or I donated 3 times, still not sure which. Ha! I like to hear this man talk about the country and generally make the conservative point. He’s VERY good at it!
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:47amSAMIAMTWO You forgot spend other people’s money!
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 7:02amWho? I never liked to “welcome back McCotter”
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:34amWe need someone who understands the Constitution. I’m not inclined to vote for another stinking lawyer.
Report Post »Midwest Blonde
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 10:16amObama is a lawyer too. So is being a lawyer better or worse? All you say is “he’s a lawyer”.
Good? bad? what??
Report Post »Down2TheC
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 10:54amBut he’s really good. Hear him talk and you’ll see. But sadly this will dilute the tea party impact even more and the empty shirt chameleon (Romney) will win with our votes spread out between Cain, Bachman, and McCotter.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:01amIf this is the guy I think it is ,he’s hilarious, I mean a very witty guy.Don’t know much about him though.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:10amWatched a few clips of this guy he is sharp as a tack. Smart and humorous ,want to know more.
Report Post »leftcoastslut
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:27amkinda reminds me of Abraham Lincoln
i think we need about 20 more candidates because sorass is spending a lot of money employing all the personnel hired to dig up dirt on all the candidates, now this is what i call stimulating
Report Post »rickvb
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 11:41amHe is a patriot, a true conservative and would make a great leader. I find it hard to believe how few of you hear have heard of him; he’s a frequent guest on Dennis Miller and Jerry Doyle, and has been on Bill Bennett and Sean Hannity too. He’s been a consistent vote on conservative side of economic issues; up to and including voting NO on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Check out his positions and his record; he’s easily as dependable as Bachmann or Santorum.
Full disclosure: he’s my representative.
Report Post »Tankertony
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 12:04pmTwo strikes automatically for being a lawyer, but I like the guy. Michelle is also one of ‘those’, as is a family member. Love em’, but …
Report Post »Sarah Palin will win the Presidency of the United States of America in 2012
Dale
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 2:44pmGBMBulletsSKNRD
Report Post »He is a lawyer.
—————
So is Judge (cousin) Andrew N.
justafollower
Posted on July 5, 2011 at 10:01amMichigan is a trainwreck. Hell it‘s on it’s way to be coming a third world state! Tell him to just stay home and fix his state. At this point, I’m not interested in hearing any ideas out of Michigan until they clean up their own state. It would be like asking an addict for advice on getting clean.
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