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bigtree

(86,005 posts)
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 09:46 AM Feb 2013

Grayson: “They got rid of me for two years, but now I’m back”

Grayson Returns Emboldened

“They got rid of me for two years, but now I’m back,” Florida Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson said with a wide grin. To clarify, the Alan Grayson — the insult-dishing, left-wing lightning rod, cable TV mainstay — is back.

. . . Grayson said the House historian informed him the victory, a 43-point swing from his 2010 loss, was the biggest comeback in history of the House . . .

Asked whether Democrats, who fiercely protested George W. Bush’s aggressive use of executive power to fight terrorism, should be protesting President Barack Obama’s similar policies, Grayson quickly pivots to an attack on Republicans.

“They love the taste of blood,” Grayson said. “They’re consistently pro-war, consistently pro-killing foreigners. They view the entire world as either a massive inconvenience or something they feel is a personal threat. One or the other. They don’t recognize the world as full of human beings.”

“I’m just honest! OK?” he said, later adding, “Honestly, I get all sorts of atta boys from people because I have the chance to appear on TV frequently, and they don’t, and I say the things that everyone else is thinking here but nobody else has the chance to say . . ."


read more: http://www.rollcall.com/news/grayson_returns_emboldened-222299-1.html?pg=2


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Grayson: “They got rid of me for two years, but now I’m back” (Original Post) bigtree Feb 2013 OP
He is a national treasure,I hope he runs for president one day libtodeath Feb 2013 #1
Me too! ananda Feb 2013 #2
Oh, yeah!!!!! nt valerief Feb 2013 #8
Alan & Bernie would be my dream ticket in 2016. k&r Little Star Feb 2013 #3
Oh YEA! That would be awesome. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2013 #4
good choices bigtree Feb 2013 #5
Another good duo! Little Star Feb 2013 #6
If I read Alan Grayson correctly... Cary Feb 2013 #12
Carry on, Congressperson Grayson Berlum Feb 2013 #7
Beautiful!! hue Feb 2013 #21
I voted for him when he won and when he lost to the teabagger. I wasn't able to winterpark Feb 2013 #29
most people do not stop existing or vanish hfojvt Feb 2013 #9
He never stopped existing for me tavalon Feb 2013 #11
I donated to Rob Zerban and to my local guy hfojvt Feb 2013 #18
I love that man. Coolest Ranger Feb 2013 #10
Gotta love this guy MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #13
He supports nationwide concealed-carry Recursion Feb 2013 #14
LOL Shankapotomus Feb 2013 #15
Welcome back Alan! rgbecker Feb 2013 #16
A Clinton/Grayson 2016 ticket would be quite interesting BVictor1 Feb 2013 #17
yes BabbaTam Feb 2013 #25
I'm so delighted to have him back in congress!!!!! The Wielding Truth Feb 2013 #19
I so love this Guy!!! And I sure hope He is truly emboldened!! <3 President? YES!! hue Feb 2013 #20
I heart the congressman libodem Feb 2013 #22
Honest Al Smilo Feb 2013 #23
and I say the things that everyone else is thinking here but nobody else has the chance to say . . . loudsue Feb 2013 #24
I am happy Congressman Grayson is back. gademocrat7 Feb 2013 #26
I feel the same way! CADEMOCRAT7 Feb 2013 #35
I REALLY like this guy! More Grayson! joanbarnes Feb 2013 #27
You know Iwillnevergiveup Feb 2013 #28
He's awesome but Drale Feb 2013 #30
More so when he had the goatee quaker bill Feb 2013 #33
K & R Scurrilous Feb 2013 #31
he has the balls to say things others don't upi402 Feb 2013 #32
First time in a long time I didn't have to hold my nose to vote magellan Feb 2013 #34

bigtree

(86,005 posts)
5. good choices
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 10:06 AM
Feb 2013

. . . Warren/Grayson sounds even more awesome to me; both speaking truth to power as bluntly and succinctly as any who have served before them.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
12. If I read Alan Grayson correctly...
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:01 AM
Feb 2013

he has identified "conservatives" as the real enemy. I follow Bernie a lot too and while he does criticize Democrat's he too almost always has his eyes on the real enemy and when push comes to shove he is on the right side.

I wish I could say that about every leftie.

winterpark

(168 posts)
29. I voted for him when he won and when he lost to the teabagger. I wasn't able to
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 12:36 PM
Feb 2013

vote for him last year because his is a new district. I hope, though, that he learned a lesson from when he lost against the teabagger and focuses all his re-election campaigns squarely on his accomplishments/bills introduced vs his opponent and doesn't get down in the weeds like he did last time.

I love Alan Grayson and his brashness. It works on the House floor and on tv interviews, but not always in the campaign

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
11. He never stopped existing for me
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 10:59 AM
Feb 2013

I'm on the other side of the country but I donated to his re-election campaign.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
18. I donated to Rob Zerban and to my local guy
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:23 AM
Feb 2013

Grayson is a multi-millionaire who didn't really need my $20.

Who knows, Zerban could probably buy and sell me too.

(Zerban was running against Paul Ryan)

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
14. He supports nationwide concealed-carry
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:05 AM
Feb 2013

It will be interesting to see where he comes down on any coming gun control legislation.

Shankapotomus

(4,840 posts)
15. LOL
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:06 AM
Feb 2013

"They view the entire world as either a massive inconvenience..."

That is a perfect summation of the Republican approach to international diplomacy. "...a massive inconvenience..." just like reality is to Republicans.

 

BVictor1

(229 posts)
17. A Clinton/Grayson 2016 ticket would be quite interesting
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:19 AM
Feb 2013

and overall fun to watch.

As conservative heads esplode.

Smilo

(1,944 posts)
23. Honest Al
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:55 AM
Feb 2013

We need more like him - politicians that are not afraid to speak the truth, even when it reflects badly on their own party, in order for us to move forward.

You go Al - you are a wonderful person and an amazing politician.

loudsue

(14,087 posts)
24. and I say the things that everyone else is thinking here but nobody else has the chance to say . . .
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 12:08 PM
Feb 2013

No shit, Mr. Grayson! Tell it!!

CADEMOCRAT7

(583 posts)
35. I feel the same way!
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 11:19 AM
Feb 2013

He does seem to truly care about making a difference. He certainly is not in it for the money. I am happy he is back.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
28. You know
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 12:33 PM
Feb 2013

there are a lot of bold, brazen idiots in the House. They trash talk, lie, obstruct, etc., etc., etc.

But Alan Grayson's boldness is like a breath of fresh air and truly a beautiful thing to behold. Don't know if he would want to run for higher office, but if not, certainly hope he continues to sweep into whatever place he wants to be. I don't ever want to see him out again unless he makes that choice himself. His communication skills go a long way in exposing the hypocrisy and mendacity on the Right.

Congressman with guts - YES!

magellan

(13,257 posts)
34. First time in a long time I didn't have to hold my nose to vote
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:15 PM
Feb 2013

Redistricting put us in Grayson's district for the Nov election. I could only have been happier if he'd been running for President.

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