On That Dana Perino McInnis Endorsement

Proves 3 very big things...

1) Scott McInnis isn't going to bash the former President and fellow Republicans like his opponent Penry has done from the get go. And 2)Dana is loyal to the man who she worked for before she went to the White House press office. 3) Penry has no loyality to those that gave him his start in politics and would throw his best friend under the bus if it got him elected to the next highest office he's seeking.  

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 13:40:38 PM CDT

So you'll bash fellow Republicans for him?

Funny Dana mentioned all that fabulous support in Pueblo...

"Sen. Inhofe thinks global warming is debunked every time he drinks a Slushie and gets a brain freeze" Jon Stewart

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by: ClubTwitty @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 13:49:25 PM CDT

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No Way

I'm an equal opportunity critic but then I'm not running for office as a Republican, Democrat, Green or Independent.

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:03:33 PM CDT

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Point me to your criticism against Scooter

All the posts I see are in praise of Scooter, many bashing Penry.

"Sen. Inhofe thinks global warming is debunked every time he drinks a Slushie and gets a brain freeze" Jon Stewart

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by: ClubTwitty @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:10:55 PM CDT

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Go direct....

I've always been able to disagree with Scott to his face.  Once when he was in Congress we debated an issue in the middle of a grocery store and entertained those around us I'm sure.  He's never held a grudge.  In the campaign for Governor I have had one criticism but never had the chance to tell him.  Good thing - turns out I was wrong.

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by: Ellie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:43:53 PM CDT

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ah-la Silverman

That's goofy

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by: Libertad @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 23:29:16 PM CDT

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Scooter is well-known

for his grudges

"Sen. Inhofe thinks global warming is debunked every time he drinks a Slushie and gets a brain freeze" Jon Stewart

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by: ClubTwitty @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 10:24:48 AM CDT

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All politicians carry grudges

Republicans more than Democrats, from what I've seen. They nurture and cherish them. Scooter is no exception.

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by: gertie97 @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 11:12:26 AM CDT

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There are a lot of Democrats

in Pueblo who love McInnis. Go figure.

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by: pueblogrouch @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:26:00 PM CDT

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perhaps if McLobbyist is really lucky, President Bush will come to Colo. to campaign for Scooter

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by: One Queer Dude @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 15:43:13 PM CDT

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High Road McInnis

First off, all Perino is doing is giving and endorsement to an old boss, which in my opinion are the best kind. It shows your staffers respected you and are willing to help you out even after you've parted ways, which is more than I can say for some other politicians.

Second, if you want to talk about a candidate palling around with good 'ol W then no need to look any further then the Penry campaign. He hired half of his old staff to work for him. Don't tell me that Penry is some type of different GOP candidate and he's going to "change" the party and this state. All Penry can do is bash McInnis and talk out of both sides of his mouth. If that's all he's got going for him then I hope he doesn't win the primary let alone becoming Governor.  He's chosen to take the low road and for good reason...it's his only option.  

I think McInnis is ignoring Penry for the right reasons, Penry is making a fool of himself and doing a very good job at it. Why should Scott look like a mud slinger when he doesn't need to?

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by: crazypoliticians @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:08:22 PM CDT

Refresh my memory, who did Penry work for?

I'm just saying.

"Don't go all "Ralphie" on me now: Just let it go." - Steve Harvey

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by: droll @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 14:32:59 PM CDT

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Jamie Hamilton

But then Penry moved to Denver.  I wonder if he's still drawing his salary from Home Loan?

When I use lots of words, they always form an analysis (and, while producing high volume, also produce high information-density).
--Steve Harvey, 2009

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by: Ralphie @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 15:40:59 PM CDT

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Woah! Long time no see, welcome back

To your point: Penry was just following orders. If he was in charge, things woulda been different I tells ya!

We are all triguardian, but some of us are more triguardian than others.

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by: redstateblues @ Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 14:13:22 PM CDT

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Sure, Penry would have a crap endorsement now.

That's probably not fair, it is for a GOP primary...

When you say it like that, Penry's campaign does have a "Come on, Coach, just give me a shot!" feel.  Or maybe I just don't like him and see him as a punk bitch no matter what. :)

I read you all the time, so short time, plenty see.  No welcome back, I just happened to see my password and chuckle at that on the same day.  Thanks though.  OTOH, I may have a question for you, but I'd rather email it.  Does it bother you that your email and handle have become so outdated?

"Don't go all "Ralphie" on me now: Just let it go." - Steve Harvey

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by: droll @ Sun Oct 25, 2009 at 11:52:50 AM CDT

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E-mail away

If things go all worst-case scenario next election, it might not be as outdated anymore.

We are all triguardian, but some of us are more triguardian than others.

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by: redstateblues @ Sun Oct 25, 2009 at 11:58:07 AM CDT

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Endorsing the old boss

I agree with you that endorsements from your former staff are very encouraging because it shows they respect you and are willing to help.

However, is the inverse true as well, that if your former staffers endorse and support your opponent you probably aren't that well respected?  If you line up former McInnis staffers behind the candidate they are supporting in this race, Penry wins in a landslide.
Just the facts.

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by: Eye in the Sky @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 16:51:11 PM CDT

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Agreed

I could see your point. But I guess I see Penry as more of a sockpuppet when it comes to befriending people. He wants to be everyone's friend and that's the reason he works BOTH sides of EVERY issue. If you don't make any enemies then did you ever really take a stand on anything? He doesn't seem bold or edgey just a little blah in the scheme of things. So yah, he probably would have those staffers endorsement because he's the Mr. Rogers type. Which just isn't my type of candidate.  

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by: crazypoliticians @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 17:17:05 PM CDT

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Penry tacts to 90 degrees, silverbullet!

Bennet, now there's an example of standing for nothing.  They call him Mr. Position-less.

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by: Libertad @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 23:38:36 PM CDT

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They call him Mr. Position-less.

"They" sure use clumsy phrasing, don't "they"?

But I thought that's what "they" call McInnis! I've also heard tell that's what "they" call Romanoff, since thinking of himself as a leader seems to be his only stated position this year!

"Please don't eat any peanuts out of anyone's crap." - LaughingBoy

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by: RedGreen @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 23:41:50 PM CDT

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That's a weird little glance Perino makes toward the donate button.

New rule for political video-makers: Don't direct the person on camera to look at something that might not be there when the video shows up on YouTube.

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by: OneEyedOwl @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 15:55:53 PM CDT

I'm not sure if she was intentionally looking at the button.

It looked like maybe she was looking at a script to make sure she knew what she was saying.

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by: greality @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 16:09:34 PM CDT

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Reading from a script would make it an honest endorsement :)

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by: OneEyedOwl @ Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 21:14:35 PM CDT

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