THE BEST FORM OF FLATTERY
I got a mailer yesterday from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at my downtown place that had a rather interesting message on it; “Had Enough (of George W. Bush), Vote Carson.” I seem to recall having seen the “Had Enough” message somewhere before. Oh well, I guess since it’s good enough the other guy, because it worked, it’s good enough for the DCCC.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:04 am
“Had enough” has been used for decades by political candidates and their campaigns. Please tell me you are not suggesting that you and Ballard are the first hacks to come up with that two word doozy.
March 9th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
How can Carson say “Had Enough?” His mother was an embarrassment to our state and he tries the “Had Enough” mentality? He preaches “Change in Washington,” but how can it be change by putting another Carson in? That would be like Jeb Bush running for president on the platform of change.
March 9th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Exactly. Democrats used that in ’06.
The reason people keep using it is because it’s easy. You don’t have to articulate a position. Everyone has had enough of something. That’s why it always works.
March 10th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Seems odd that the would-be nepotist Andre Carson would have the guts to approve a “Had Enough” campaign mailer. I think we all had “Had Enough” of his grandmother years ago.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:44 am
The other common one is “Fed Up?”
Nice try, Abdul.
By the by, I heard that brilliant strategist Brian Howey on your show this morning. Please, the next time Brian comes on your show, try to hold his feet to the fire on a few facts. Namely:
Gov. Bowen campaigned in 1972 on a tax reform platform—barely. He was not specific. He did not promise to raise the sales tax by 100%, which he did. He did not promise to create the PTRF, which has become a sugar teat for all things bad at the legislature. But he did.
As with most of his predictions and views, Brian is certainly entitled to his own opinion. But he cannot have his own facts.
Bowen was and is a big-tax governor. He set in motion a collosal overhaul, which was needed. Trouble is, he went rabbit hunting with a cannon.
The resulting carnage left us with the mess we have now. How’s that workin for ya, anyway?
The best thing to happen to Indiana taxes in history, was the Kernan-Shepherd Commission and its recommendations. They attacked the tax and spend sides of this equation.
And their results are being ignored. Tragically.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
The only thing I’ve really had enough of is the name Carson.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Abdul: are you going to run another 7th District poll before tomorrow. Would be interesting to see if any changes.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I’ve read that Gov. Spitzer, big time friend, loyalist, and supporter of Hillary Clinton has admitted to his involvement in a prostitution ring. My friends in NYC say he is ready to tell all, including the involvemnt of the former Pres., and get ready, a VERY significant Indiana politician, and all time Indiana favorite. YIKES
March 10th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Yeah, we’ve “had enough” of Andre and his change platform for sure. This morning I asked your panel about how having Carson occupying a seat left by a Carson is change. Jen’s answer was really not an answer but she did seem to put Julie down by saying that Andre will be “different” then her. So it seems that if Andre is different then Julie then I guess Andre didn’t approve of Julie’s service if he feels like he can’t “be the seed.”
Bottom line is Andre is just spouting the democratic blah blah blah with nothing to back it up, like…….how will fix the Social Security system? He keeps saying he’s gonna do it but not how. Same ol’ song and dance!