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kpete

(71,991 posts)
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 07:04 PM Jul 2015

Obama: Repubs almost have enough candidates for 2016 to throw their own ‘Hunger Games

“We’ve got some healthy competition in the Democratic Party, but I’ve lost count of how many Republicans are running for this job,” Obama quipped in a campaign-style event.

“They’ll have enough for an actual Hunger Games,” he said, referring to the popular fight-to-the-death young adult novels.

Though he did not mention Walker by name, Obama clearly had him in mind. The two men met at the airport where Air Force One landed, shaking hands and chatting amiably.



http://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/obama-repubs-almost-have-enough-candidates-for-2016-to-throw-their-own-hunger-games/

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Obama: Repubs almost have enough candidates for 2016 to throw their own ‘Hunger Games (Original Post) kpete Jul 2015 OP
Grace. Obama has grace. AND a cutting sense of humor. Cue the power hungry children's temper tantrum.... Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #1
I thought that was funny Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2015 #2
Perfect LOL Wouldnt a GOP Hunger Games be awesome NoJusticeNoPeace Jul 2015 #3
They would die of their own inept stupidity LynneSin Jul 2015 #13
Enough of them to start a reality show called "Last Idiot Standing". Solly Mack Jul 2015 #4
May the odds be never in their favor. -nt Liberal Veteran Jul 2015 #5
"We couldn't hear the first few things POTUS said because the applause was thunderous." Cha Jul 2015 #6
We could only be so lucky! Chasstev365 Jul 2015 #7
I love Obama and his wickedly smart sense of humor! n/t etherealtruth Jul 2015 #8
Must see T V. nt. Mc Mike Jul 2015 #9
I would pay to watch this. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2015 #10
Imagine the Republican debate game show... spinbaby Jul 2015 #14
Obama does come up with some zingers. jalan48 Jul 2015 #11
OMG This is precious Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2015 #12
"The only thing stronger than fear is hope underpants Jul 2015 #15
Can't wait to see who loses to Sanders! OnlyBernieBurnsBush Jul 2015 #16
True. Dystopia is what they aim for. kairos12 Jul 2015 #17
Yup. And the winning prize is d_legendary1 Jul 2015 #18

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
1. Grace. Obama has grace. AND a cutting sense of humor. Cue the power hungry children's temper tantrum....
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 07:10 PM
Jul 2015

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
13. They would die of their own inept stupidity
Sat Jul 4, 2015, 11:58 PM
Jul 2015

i doubt any of them could shoot straight. And none of them would survive long in the wild. It might be funny to watch the first hour but would grow old quickly.

Cha

(297,237 posts)
6. "We couldn't hear the first few things POTUS said because the applause was thunderous."
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 09:25 PM
Jul 2015

But in his speech, Obama panned the tax cuts that Walker pushed through in Wisconsin. The president praised the neighboring state of Minnesota, where the jobless rate is lower, and where a Democratic governor has increased taxes but raised the minimum wage and expanded early childhood education.

Tweet..

Arapaho415 ?@arapaho415
"We couldn't hear the first few things POTUS said because the applause was thunderous."
Reporter w/@POTUS in WI
. https://twitter.com/WHPublicPool/status/616685749086343169
9:26 AM - 2 Jul 2015

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/02/president-obama-speaks-on-the-economy-la-crosse-wisconsin/

mahalo kpete~

Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
7. We could only be so lucky!
Fri Jul 3, 2015, 09:34 AM
Jul 2015

It is very Republican though: There are no rules; just kill anybody who gets in your way!

spinbaby

(15,090 posts)
14. Imagine the Republican debate game show...
Sun Jul 5, 2015, 02:25 PM
Jul 2015

Divide them into two teams and ask them questions Family Feud style. For instance:

Name something Mexicans do.
How much does a gallon of milk cost?


The possibilities are endless.

 

Elmer S. E. Dump

(5,751 posts)
12. OMG This is precious
Sat Jul 4, 2015, 10:42 PM
Jul 2015

"Walker is expected to announce his presidential candidacy on July 13, bringing the number of Republicans in the race to 15."

Clown car up to 15. Can it possibly hold any more? Think of the over-inflated egos in that clown car!

 
16. Can't wait to see who loses to Sanders!
Sun Jul 5, 2015, 09:09 PM
Jul 2015

If Bernie can win GOP votes in Vermont, he can do it elsewhere. Remember how many people split Bernie-Bush in the Stolen Election.

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