Showing posts with label Tapper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tapper. Show all posts
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Christie On ABC's This Week, Sunday
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will be the guest on ABC's This Week with host Jake Tapper on Sunday, July 25.
The show will air at 10 AM on Channel 7 in New York and at 10:30 AM on Channel 6 in Philadelphia. Check your local listings for times throughout the rest of the nation.
Don't miss this interview with America's most exciting new political personality.
The show will air at 10 AM on Channel 7 in New York and at 10:30 AM on Channel 6 in Philadelphia. Check your local listings for times throughout the rest of the nation.
Don't miss this interview with America's most exciting new political personality.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Obama's Muslim Roots
ABC News' Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report:
The other day we heard a comment from a White House aide that never would have been uttered during the primaries or general election campaign.
During a conference call in preparation for President Obama's trip to Cairo, Egypt, where he will address the Muslim world, deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Denis McDonough said "the President himself experienced Islam on three continents before he was able to -- or before he's been able to visit, really, the heart of the Islamic world -- you know, growing up in Indonesia, having a Muslim father -- obviously Muslim Americans (are) a key part of Illinois and Chicago."
Given widespread unease and prejudice against Muslims among Americans, especially in the wake of 9/11, the Obama campaign was perhaps understandably very sensitive during the primaries and general election to downplay the candidate's Muslim roots.
The candidate was even offended when referred to by his initials "BHO," because he considered the use of his middle name, "Hussein," an attempt to frighten voters. . . .
The candidate's comment at a Boca Raton, Florida, town hall meeting on May 22, 2008, was typical: "My father was basically agnostic, as far as I can tell, and I didn't know him," he said.
In September 2008, candidate Obama told a Pennsylvania crowd, "I know that I'm not your typical presidential candidate and I just want to be honest with you. I know that the temptation is to say, 'You know what? The guy hasn't been there that long in Washington. You know, he's got a funny name. You know, we're not sure about him.' And that's what the Republicans when they say this isn't about issues, it's about personalities, what they're really saying is, 'We're going to try to scare people about Barack. So we're going to say that, you know, maybe he's got Muslim connections.'...Just making stuff up."
Back then, the campaign's "Fight the Smears" website addressed the candidate's faith without mentioning his father's religion:
"Barack Obama is a committed Christian. He was sworn into the Senate on his family Bible. He has regularly attended church with his wife and daughters for years. But shameful, shadowy attackers have been lying about Barack’s religion, claiming he is a Muslim instead of a committed Christian. When people fabricate stories about someone’s faith to denigrate them politically, that’s an attack on people of all faiths. Make sure everyone you know is aware of this deception."
The website also provided quotes from the Boston Globe and Newsweek mentioning his father's roots.
Since the election, however, with the threat of the rumors at least somewhat abated, the White House has been increasingly forthcoming about the president's roots. Especially when reaching out to theMuslim world.
In his April 6 address to the Turkish Parliament, President Obama referenced how many "Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim majority country. I know, because I am one of them."
The other day we heard a comment from a White House aide that never would have been uttered during the primaries or general election campaign.
During a conference call in preparation for President Obama's trip to Cairo, Egypt, where he will address the Muslim world, deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Denis McDonough said "the President himself experienced Islam on three continents before he was able to -- or before he's been able to visit, really, the heart of the Islamic world -- you know, growing up in Indonesia, having a Muslim father -- obviously Muslim Americans (are) a key part of Illinois and Chicago."
Given widespread unease and prejudice against Muslims among Americans, especially in the wake of 9/11, the Obama campaign was perhaps understandably very sensitive during the primaries and general election to downplay the candidate's Muslim roots.
The candidate was even offended when referred to by his initials "BHO," because he considered the use of his middle name, "Hussein," an attempt to frighten voters. . . .
The candidate's comment at a Boca Raton, Florida, town hall meeting on May 22, 2008, was typical: "My father was basically agnostic, as far as I can tell, and I didn't know him," he said.
In September 2008, candidate Obama told a Pennsylvania crowd, "I know that I'm not your typical presidential candidate and I just want to be honest with you. I know that the temptation is to say, 'You know what? The guy hasn't been there that long in Washington. You know, he's got a funny name. You know, we're not sure about him.' And that's what the Republicans when they say this isn't about issues, it's about personalities, what they're really saying is, 'We're going to try to scare people about Barack. So we're going to say that, you know, maybe he's got Muslim connections.'...Just making stuff up."
Back then, the campaign's "Fight the Smears" website addressed the candidate's faith without mentioning his father's religion:
"Barack Obama is a committed Christian. He was sworn into the Senate on his family Bible. He has regularly attended church with his wife and daughters for years. But shameful, shadowy attackers have been lying about Barack’s religion, claiming he is a Muslim instead of a committed Christian. When people fabricate stories about someone’s faith to denigrate them politically, that’s an attack on people of all faiths. Make sure everyone you know is aware of this deception."
The website also provided quotes from the Boston Globe and Newsweek mentioning his father's roots.
Since the election, however, with the threat of the rumors at least somewhat abated, the White House has been increasingly forthcoming about the president's roots. Especially when reaching out to theMuslim world.
In his April 6 address to the Turkish Parliament, President Obama referenced how many "Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim majority country. I know, because I am one of them."
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Rendell, Biden Coaxed Specter
More from Jake Tapper at ABC News:
At 10:25 am, in the Oval Office for his Economic Daily Briefing, President Obama was handed a note.
“Specter is announcing he is changing parties," it read, a reference to Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn.
Seven minutes later the president was on the phone with Specter.
“You have my full support," the President said, adding that he was "thrilled to have you.” . . .
There's some pragmatic politics at place here as well. Facing a grueling primary challenge against former Rep. Pat Toomey, R-Penn. -- who almost defeated Specter in the GOP primary in 2004 -- Specter could well have lost to Toomey this time. In a Quinnipiac poll last month among registered Pennsylvania Republicans, Specter trailed Toomey 27-41 percent. That poll showed that Specter had a 29 percent favorability rating among Republicans, compared with 60 percent among Democrats. . . .
Last month, the irrepressible Gov. Ed Rendell told a Pennsylvania cable channel that he, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., and Vice President Biden from neighboring Delaware have all been lobbying Specter to switch.
"We've tried," said Rendell. "Myself, Senator Casey, Vice President Biden have tried to talk him into it, but he's bound and determined to stay a Republican," Rendell said. "He doesn't want to see Republican moderates banished from the earth."Asked what would happen if Specter ran as a Democrat, Rendell said, "he'd be unopposed" in the primary and "he'd win 60-65 percent of the vote in the general election."
At 10:25 am, in the Oval Office for his Economic Daily Briefing, President Obama was handed a note.
“Specter is announcing he is changing parties," it read, a reference to Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn.
Seven minutes later the president was on the phone with Specter.
“You have my full support," the President said, adding that he was "thrilled to have you.” . . .
There's some pragmatic politics at place here as well. Facing a grueling primary challenge against former Rep. Pat Toomey, R-Penn. -- who almost defeated Specter in the GOP primary in 2004 -- Specter could well have lost to Toomey this time. In a Quinnipiac poll last month among registered Pennsylvania Republicans, Specter trailed Toomey 27-41 percent. That poll showed that Specter had a 29 percent favorability rating among Republicans, compared with 60 percent among Democrats. . . .
Last month, the irrepressible Gov. Ed Rendell told a Pennsylvania cable channel that he, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., and Vice President Biden from neighboring Delaware have all been lobbying Specter to switch.
"We've tried," said Rendell. "Myself, Senator Casey, Vice President Biden have tried to talk him into it, but he's bound and determined to stay a Republican," Rendell said. "He doesn't want to see Republican moderates banished from the earth."Asked what would happen if Specter ran as a Democrat, Rendell said, "he'd be unopposed" in the primary and "he'd win 60-65 percent of the vote in the general election."
Obama: 'Mistakes Were Made'
From Jake Tapper at ABC News:
President Obama just spoke about the Air Force One incident in a photo op with FBI Director Robert Mueller.
"It was a mistake, as was stated. It was something we found out about along with all of you. And it will not happen again."
President Obama didn't answer a follow-up question on whether the head of White House Military Office, Louis Caldera, is the right man for the job.
Welcome to the Party, Senator Specter.
And get ready to overlook lots of mistakes and cover up for a lot of incompetence.
You'll be a back bencher and you'll be expected to do as you're told and to pay regular homage to Dear Leader.
Enjoy yourself, Senator!
President Obama just spoke about the Air Force One incident in a photo op with FBI Director Robert Mueller.
"It was a mistake, as was stated. It was something we found out about along with all of you. And it will not happen again."
President Obama didn't answer a follow-up question on whether the head of White House Military Office, Louis Caldera, is the right man for the job.
Welcome to the Party, Senator Specter.
And get ready to overlook lots of mistakes and cover up for a lot of incompetence.
You'll be a back bencher and you'll be expected to do as you're told and to pay regular homage to Dear Leader.
Enjoy yourself, Senator!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Blame Game
At ABC News Jake Tapper has tallied up 10 separate instances where Obama has blamed his staff for his own actions, statements, bunglings and gaffs.
This has been going on for nearly a year now.
There's a pattern here: Whenever Obama gets caught in a contradiction or misstatement he blames his staff. It's always "staffers, assistants, staff work" or the like.
It's almost laughable.
This is a guy with an enormously high opinion of himself who seems to be unable to admit to a mistake or a mess up or bad judgment. He just won't take responsibility.
Tapper's piece is worth reading if only to review the crazy catalogue of Obama's blame game.
Count 'em up the way Jake did. Then, ask yourself: "Do I really want somebody like this running the country?"
This has been going on for nearly a year now.
There's a pattern here: Whenever Obama gets caught in a contradiction or misstatement he blames his staff. It's always "staffers, assistants, staff work" or the like.
It's almost laughable.
This is a guy with an enormously high opinion of himself who seems to be unable to admit to a mistake or a mess up or bad judgment. He just won't take responsibility.
Tapper's piece is worth reading if only to review the crazy catalogue of Obama's blame game.
Count 'em up the way Jake did. Then, ask yourself: "Do I really want somebody like this running the country?"
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)