Copycat? Obama Admin Plans to Address Economy on Palin-esque Midwest Bus Tour
- Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:56pm by
Billy Hallowell
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If you haven’t heard yet, let us be the first to inform you: President Obama is planning to set out on a Sarah Palin-esque bus tour throughout the Midwest. The purpose? To invigorate political support in some key, battleground states.
A rare spectacle for a sitting president to undertake, the tour is set for the week of August 15 and will be run by the White House — not the president’s 2012 re-election campaign. Still, many of the themes being addressed will most certainly play a key role in the American public’s decision to either grant Obama a second term or send him back to Chicago. The Hill has more:
There‘s no set schedule yet for the president’s trip, but it’s almost certain to include a bevy of stops in states where the economy is sputtering, including states where Democrats suffered the brunt of their electoral “shellacking” in 2010.
Sarah Palin's "One Nation" tour bus
Now that the nation’s debt ceiling debate has been settled until after the 2012 presidential election concludes, the president can use this opportunity to change the discourse back to the issues of jobs and the economy. According to The New York Times, which first reported on the tour:
…Obama’s embrace of deficit reduction provides him an opportunity to help win back the independent voters who were crucial to his victory in 2008. But the president may need to do some repair work with Democrats angered by the deep cuts in the plan — and a perception, held by some liberals, that Mr. Obama was rolled by the Republicans in the House.
During his address to the nation on Tuesday, Obama made his commitment to changing the conversation apparent. In addition to, once again, advocating that the wealthy pay their “fair share,” he said:
“I’ll continue also to fight for what the American people care most about: new jobs, higher wages, and faster economic growth. While Washington has been absorbed in this debate about deficits, people across the country are asking, what we can do to help the father looking for work? What are we going to do for the single mom who’s seen her hours cut back at the hospital? What are we going to do to make it easier for businesses to put up that ‘now hiring’ sign?”
On Wednesday, White House spokesperson Jay Carney reinforced the notion that economic themes will be dealt with on the tour, but dismissed skepticism over the president’s plans:
“He looks forward to talking to the folks about growing the economy, creating jobs.
The idea that the president of the United States should not venture forth into the country is quite ridiculous. It is absolutely important for the president, whoever that is, in the past and in the future, to get out and hear from people in different communities.”
The timing of the tour is likely strategic, considering the fact that Congress will be on recess. Rather than fielding responses from the GOP, the president will likely have a clear passageway through which to communicate his views without much retort. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is less than impressed with Obama’s bus plans:
“I think everything that the president does is all political…He just so happens to be doing a bus tour throughout this Midwest, which is going to be a battleground during the upcoming election in 2012.”
Currently, the White House is withholding further details about the tour. President Obama is headed to Chicago tonight for two fundraisers and to celebrate his 50th birthday.
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Comments (176)
TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:35pmPerhaps the name of the O-Bus Tour 2011 will be called:
“Fast and Furious Part 2”
Too soon or are we not supposed to talk about that?
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:44pmNormally this is where I would say “know the limit, respect the limit” but considering the general malaise the media has taken with reporting on it I think as many people as possible should bring it up as often as possible. So carry on.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:56pmHow much will this fiasco cost? Something else to run into a ditch.
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:04pmIf it wasn’t so tragic I woulld say LOL…but he deserves to go to jail for Fast and Furious.
Report Post »HairOfTheDogSob
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:30pmThrow sharp nails all over the highway..
Report Post »Theleftisda
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:38pmThis video shines a light on Obama;s vision of America
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdTyUvY66Mw
fertlmind
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:57pmIf I were a republican senator or congressman I would demand a seat on that bus. Obamma promised that the republicans could get on the bus but they wouldn’t be allowed to drive and they would have to ride in back.
Report Post »Every time the bus stops the republicans should jump out and scream racism at the top of their lungs!
Fear The Voices
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:58pmPerhaps he and moochelle will make stops at every burger joint along the way! Just to save us common folks from consuming all those greasy burgers and fries.
Hopefully, he’ll get to meet all those fine Midwest folks who are still without jobs since he has destroyed our economy. I at least hope all those folks turn out to “meet” him!
Regardless, I’m sure there will be a generous supply of Kool-aid for anyone who is still thirsting for more “hope & change.”
Report Post »hannahh
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:11pmGovernor Palin you are always welcomed to my city. Fast and furious obama stay the hell out!!
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 10:05pmI can’t wait until this next election season kicks off so we can kick this guy to the curb. It‘s bad enough his staff and congressional henchmen call Tea Party people ’Terrorists’, but now he‘s going to get a campaign bus after his supporters mocked Palin’s bus? Incredible. On that note:
http://markamerica.com/2011/08/03/the-fire-in-her-belly/
I hope she kicks his but all the way back to Chicago.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 11:19pm.
Report Post »All this is going to do is mess up traffic……………
Jaycen
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 12:05amHAIROFTHEDOGSOB – do you work for Media Matters or are you just immature?
It‘s the same socialist agitator rhetoric we’ve heard from President Obama since he was Senator Obama. So what?
The news is he’s going to be going around the country on a tour. Pay attention to any “man on the street” conversations. That’s where you hear truth even from his supporters, and it’s when he reveals himself when he responds. These are the best kinds of events to drive Obama’s numbers down.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:57amWill there be room for his TELL A prompter?
Report Post »I_Hate_Libs
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 8:57amIt better be an electric bus and he better be eating bugs and berries or he going to contribute greatly to global warming.
The horror of the Democrat mind.
Report Post »Seabee79
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:37pmI would suggest the poeple of these states come out in droves with anti obama signs so he gets the message.
Report Post »Hey if we are lucky maybe the bus will crash. one can always hope.
stogieguy7
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:01pmHe’ll be getting the middle finger from me. And that‘s because he’s the president and I still have some respect for the office.
Report Post »The Great White Buffalo
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:35pmThe BIG question is: WHO IS FOOTING THE BILL? Last I’ve heard is the “we’ll must do our part in cutting back on spending!”
Report Post »EP46
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:41pmYES !!! WHO IS PAYING FOR THIS????? Is it the Dems re-election committee or is it the American tax payer ?? Who pays for extra costs for Secret Service on a BUS TOUR???? CALL THE WHITE HOUSE and DEMAND…NO TAX PAYER MONEY SPENT
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:57pmAs a taxpayer, I am tired of paying for his Democratic campaign trips. That is just not fair for us, the taxpayers, to pay for his trips. All the other candidates pay for or raise money for their trips. I can’t see Obama sitting on a bus unless they redo the whole interior to fit the self proclaimed king with a luxurious interior.
Report Post »NightWriter
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 4:42pmJust read another article… We The People are paying… Carney told the WH press crew… ‘He’s the President.’ with a smirk.
BTW – He’d NEVER show up in NW Nevada – Uncle Harry ‘Reid’ stays away too… LOL
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:32pmPlease be careful not to just wildly insult Obama (and the Left) on EVER SINGLE PETTY THING THEY DO. If you do, you’re nothing more than the Bizarro Daily Kos (which is just embarrassing). There are certainly plenty of legitimate issues to hammer them on.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:44pmYou are kidding?
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:46pmBRAVO…………….i feel the need to say more but I’m waiting for more info .
btw … I traveled to the Midwest to see Sara but she was on the East Coast …darn it
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:52pmand Palin stole the idea From Kerry/Edwards campaign. Really how petty are tbaggers.
Report Post »BilllyWyatt
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:58pmYou mean misappropriation of public funds isn’t something to discuss? Just roll over? Is that you John McCain?
Report Post »HairOfTheDogSob
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:41pmMODEL..shove it where the sun dont shine
Report Post »E
bestartist
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:52pmI’m not wildly criticizing every boneheaded thing that this administration does willy nilly…..other than finishing what George Bush began and allowing the Seals to capture Osama, Obama hasn’t succeeded at a single thing that he or his ding dong czars and appointees have done since taking office…….he’s in WAAAAAYYYYY over his head, hasn’t a clue and is doing about what one would expect from someone with zero experience and curiously hidden credentials. If the shoe fits…..just sayin’
Report Post »fertlmind
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 8:01pm@encinom
Wrong again troll…
Report Post »if Palin really did steal the idea for a bus tour from a democrat every liberal progressive socialist nut like you would come out of the woodwork to crucify her.
And besides,…everybody knows she got the idea from BUSH!
encinom
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 8:39pmW. and 1/2 term sharing ideas, really, are they scribbled in crayon?
Report Post »worthless
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:31pmOh, I forgot. His campaign is not paying for it, but we are!!!! What’s there not to like about this guy?
Seriously? No, really, I’m being serious……………………..NOT!!!!!!
Report Post »ME
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:14amJust like his vacations and everything else he does.
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:28pmFind out his route. If you are near it, show up with Tea Party signs. He should be greeted everywhere with disgust and distain.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:31pmJust ignore him.
Report Post »No signs.
Nothing.
SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:36pmYeah right…..the streets will be all blocked off and only supporters will be allowed in…..It will look like the whole country loves Obama.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:40pmIndustrial Light and Magic will be providing the CGI crowd scenes.
If you spot a Wookie or Klingon, it will be real. .. . just saying.
Report Post »brado9505
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:06pmsigns saying “get your butt back to work, moron!”
Report Post »worthless
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:27pmWhat’s he going to say other than the fact that his policies have not just failed, but failed miserably? (”If we pass this stimulus then unemployment will not go above 8%”)
Report Post »ruffnex
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:26pmIs This CAMPAIGN TOUR RUN by the WHITE HOUSE LEGAL????????
Report Post »Blazer123
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:31pmexactly my question, I assume tax dollars will fund it.
Report Post »jagr1850
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:21pmhe will no doubt fail at riding the bus , he has no clue and he has no plan …..i can hear the jokes and racist remarks that he is setting up about riding a bus…..i pray for obumma to retire and resign now…
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:28pmOh come on now, he’s just one of us.
Report Post »He had a burger today and will be riding a bus.
Besides, everyone has a party just like him on their 50th.
loriann12
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:28pmI can’t resist….will he sit in the front of the bus or the back?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:32pmStanding room only.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:03pm@ loriann12
Report Post »Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:28pm
“I can’t resist….will he sit in the front of the bus or the back”
You, Baaad !!!!! where ever he sits, the Question in the article
is a No Brainer, take him back to Chicago and don’t come back..
No mo, No mo, No mo, Hit the road Jack, and don’t come back !!
BOMUSTGO
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:20pmWhat a waste of time and fuel.Where can I get some of those spike stripps????
Report Post »GaryInTheMiddle
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:16pmAt least Gov. Palin has a message. Obama not so much. Hope the advance crew doesn’t limit the crowd. Obama is going to get an ear full. This clueless idiot doesn’t know what he is in for on the road.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:23pmThe media was pretty upset not ever knowing where the Palinpalooza Bus Tour 2011 was headed.
I’m sure security reasons, the media will more accepting.
((Chris Matthews in his convertable honking the horn at Obama’s bus and lifting his shirt to show off his pasty white saggy man boobs))
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:39pmNot only does he not have a clue, he can’t come up with one single original idea of his own.
Then again, imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery…..
Report Post »west1890
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:16pmPretty gutsy going out there among the “terrorists” they say populate this country. Sounds like desperation to me. They won‘t be able to ’stack the audience” the way they have in the past….and I’d be really careful about obeying all the traffic laws if I were them.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:26pmMarching orders will be given out for Unions en mass to be dressed accordingly and various locations.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:36pmCan’t wait to see the reaction from the OBAMA SUCKS signs on the overpasses
Report Post »mikenaby
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:15pmMaybe he will learn something. We should suggest a list of places to go. Couple of big battlefields next to D.C.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:14pmSo now the American Tax Payer gets to pay for his campaign bus tour?
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:36pmSee, I knew it!
Report Post »lvamervet
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:13pmWhat amount does mr. obama consider a FAIR SHARE????
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:18pmEverthing you have, everything your children would make, and everything your greatgrandchildren would make. Jeffery Immelt and GE are exempt,
Report Post »jim
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:12pmDon’t stop in Compton, Barry, all your tires will be gone!
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:19pmIt’s merely a form of redistribution.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:12pmAre they going to place gigantic ears on the sides of this short bus??
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:18pmThat was rude.
They are “solar panels.”
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:11pmUnemployment 9.2%
Manufacturing down.
Stock Market down.
Inflation Up
Regulation way up.
Layoffs way up.
What exactly is he going to talk about on this fun filled trip?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:17pmSpreading the wealth
Report Post »Class warfare
Social Justice
Unspecifics
Collective Salvation
Bush’s fault
Accountability
More unspecifics and generalizations
Rob
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:09pmGet out there and protest his bus! Not as Tea Partiers, but as Americans angry that he is out there raising money for himself while we are out of work!
That would make for some great media….
Report Post »lvamervet
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:26pmTea Party ….. Are AMERICANS
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:32pmAnd using our dime to boot….the whitehouse is paying for it and not his re-election campaign…can you imagine the outrage if Bush had sone something like this?
Report Post »ancientpaths
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:08pmThe only difference? Sarah Palin puts the Constitution on the SIDE of her bus…Barack Hussein Obama throws the Consitution UNDER his bus.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:14pmYou need to consider the roads that the Obama stimulus plan paid for. Those buses leak evil oil and that would ruin those roads.
Report Post »Hence, the floormat to preserve the roads.
UBETHECHANGE
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:17pmLOL! Truth!
Report Post »ancientpaths
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 10:43pmOh, blast! I didn’t think about Big Oil. At least we have social justice…we can employ some illegals to build new roads anyway.
Report Post »wewantchillywilly
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:06pmi’d like him to give ONE reason why this bus tour is even a remote step towards helping solve the problem…
will this bus use self righteousness to fuel it’s journey? it better not get less than 50 mpg, right mr. president?
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:04pmIt’s obvious obama is more interested in saving his job than the America workers jobs.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:30pmI do not think you understand what “laser-like focus on jobs” means do you?
It has been his “top priority” to get the American worker paying taxes. . I mean working.
Report Post »SkiTuna
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:02pmWhat a BOZO!!!
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:02pmFitting, [a bus] for transportation from the guy who constantly throws everybody underneath one.
Report Post »Juniemoon
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:11pmLOL, good one.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:49pmjust follow the blood trail ………
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:01pmGee Barry giving up on the Marx and Stalin playbook and stealing an idea from Sarah.
Yep the good old “Ted Knight” President is nothing but an empty shirt with a script!
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:01pmObama should be met with angry protest!
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:07pmHey his buddies from Philly are coming with their billy clubs and protecting the bus..since Eric and the DOJ let them off for voter intimidation!
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:14pmYou are SO RIGHT!
Report Post »Steverino
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:19pmBRILLIANT opportunity for our congressman and women to speak in these cities before he does. Lay out the actual, NON cuts to spending and clarify his utter failure with the economy.
Go RIGHT at him! He will, I’m sure, be mostly preaching to the choir, but will get plenty of LSM coverage.
Our conservative contingent needs to strong and VISIBLE.
Contact all of your congress members – I will. Go to
http://www.cutcapandbalanceact.com/pledge.php
And fill out the pledge form for an easy resource to reach them…
Report Post »Steve
lvamervet
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:21pmmr. obama the pretend president and his JOCK SNIFFING, A@@ Wipes need to be removed from office. What ever it takes.
I hate wishing my life away but the sooner 2012 gets here the better.
Unless his bus hits a stump!
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:25pmNah.
Report Post »He will be met with paid adoring fans from various Union groups.
Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:47pmWHY? Don’t you think its just odd that he uses 3 helicopters, 2 Campaign 1′s a couple “beasts” to go golfing. . . .Gettin’ folksy?? ?SOMETHING REALLY STINKS!
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