Rahm Emanual to be on CSPAN's WJ to take credit for Dem win

[notadmblnd]

Please people, call in and let him know that Howard Dean is the person that won this election for us. IIRC, all the candidates that the DLC endorsed, lost. If that is true, How in the world can he take credit?

[thepurpose]

1. If not for Dean, Emanual & Co. Would have used the old tired and losing ways

we have run elections since 1980's. Dean brought to the table new ideas and included people that were losing hope. And it worked Mr. Emanual.

[michaz]

2. I prefer to think

that more than just one person had a hand in this victory. One person alone did not accomplish this! I do believe that All at the top contributed to this and that includes Emanual and Dean along with others!

[cmd]

3. Mmmmmmmm. No, this is not what Howard would want.

He's trying to unite the party. Don't work to defeat him.

[Cooley Hurd]

4. Kos said it best:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/11/10/1766/5834

Memo to Every Democrat
by kos
Fri Nov 10, 2006 at 02:06:06 PM PST
Dear Everyone Who Thinks They Singled-Handedly Won the Last Election,

The DNC and Howard Dean couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

The DCCC and Rahm Emanuel couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

The DSCC and Chuck Schumer couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

The netroots and grassroots couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

The 527s and unions and allied organizations couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

The big dollar donors couldn't have won this by themselves. They are not the source of all good in the world. Or all evil.

They were all part of a glorious puzzle. And working together, even if not always harmoniously, led to great, great things.

Hugs and kisses.

kos

p.s. As for the know-nothing pundits in DC and the DLC? Well, we won because they were ignored.

[orpupilofnature57]

7. Right on Neighbor!!

[Cooley Hurd]

10. Let's hope the DLC corporocrats are neutered for a long time to come...

:hi:

BTW - did you see my thread on the Gillibrand rally last Monday? I got to shake President Clinton's hand (way cool!):
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=2600540

[orpupilofnature57]

12. Cool Pictorial Dude , Sweeney never looked so at home! Nice work Lou

[autorank]

5. Any body know why we had races without Democrats in them?

There wre several, don't know how many. That seems like an oversight.

[orpupilofnature57]

6. fIRST HE NEEDS TO KNOW, IMPEACHMENT ISN'T A BARGAINING CHIP

[Cooley Hurd]

11. Impeachment isn't the start, but I'll bet dollars to donuts it'll be the result!

:thumbsup:

[Skidmore]

8. Corporate America has been trying to annoint the Dems they are willing

to work with this past week. Emanuel has been put out there by the media as the driving force behind this election. We wouldn't want any true populism happening here, would we?

[orpupilofnature57]

13. Which by definition would make them ,Sam Nunn dem's of the Ray-Gun regime

And at this point in history would be better exposed from the git go.

[William769]

9. It was a joint effort by several people

Giving credit to one is just being dishonest.

[Hav]

14. .

Or maybe after 6 horrible years, and when at times our campaigning wasn't the best, we can be thankful for the smart work of all the Dems who were involved without singling out certain individuals?
Because that was the best election night I ever witnessed and I'm damn thankful for everyone who contributed to that success.

[KharmaTrain]

15. The Elections Were Won By The Candidates

All Dean & Manuel provided was the support, it was each candidate that won or lost their race.

No one person made Tuesday's victory happen, it was the first real team effort Democrats have put together in memory.

[bigtree]

16. who the hell says he's going to "take credit for a Dem Win?"

you?


WHEN DID RAHM EMANUEL EVER TAKE SOLE CREDIT FOR THE WIN?

I'd like to see the direct quote, not some second-hand account from a biased columnist. Otherwise, this is just another 'chip on the shoulder' attack on a loyal Democrat. He's NEVER taken sole credit for the win. Good luck hearing him do so on c-span.

[jefferson_dem]

17. No shit. Sometimes irrational tribalism can get a bit too deep here at DU.

n/t

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

18. No shit #2

A loyal Democrat and an incredible asset.

[in_cog_ni_to]

31. Maybe this interview will put this little feud to rest this morning?

Maybe he'll give some credit to Howard and then this little school yard fight will be put to rest? I HOPE SO! This is beyond silly.

[librechik]

19. Emanuel Himself is not on--the reporter who wrote cover story

I believe in Chicago Tribune? about Rahm and the Dem victory is on instead.

[rodeodance]

20. yes, reporter is giving the inside scope of Rahm.

[bigtree]

21. I wish we could get an 'inside scope' of the reporter first

anyone know the reporter?

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

27. No, but here is the story

It doesn't give all the credit to Emanuel. It does portray him as a driving force behind the scenes.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-061111rahm,1,6112136,print.story?coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

[bigtree]

28. And, yet, I've never heard Rahm speak of himself in those terms.

as the OP suggests.

It will be interesting to hear if he characterizes Emanuel that way.

[malaise]

22. I thought a broad alliance won the election n/t

[acmejack]

23. Democrats pushing the conservative line, or giving credit to Rahm Emanuel, don't get it.

Democrats have won back the House. Rahm Emanuel, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), nearly tripped over himself on the way to the microphone to claim the credit. In fact, while the tidal wave in the House looks like a bit of strategic genius by Emanuel--and pundits are starting to call it that way (Howard Fineman on MSNBC noted that the Democrats even picked up a seat in Kentucky, where the 3rd District candidate was John Yarmuth--"Emanuel's fourth choice!" Fineman exclaimed, as if in awe of the power possessed by Emanuel's mere table scraps)--in race after race, it actually represents the apotheosis of forces Emanuel has doubted all long: the netroots.

http://www.mydd.com/tag/Rahm%20Emanuel

[bigtree]

26. can you deny that this article is biased against Emanuel?

What proof is this of what Rahm Emanuel really believes? Can you find me the quotes from Rahm which in any way give credence to the characterization of the mydd author?

I haven't found any.

[acmejack]

29. Defend him blindly, everyone is just smearing poor Rahm.

He's really a prince, never mind all that knifing Howard Dean in the back every chance he got! None so blind as those who will not see. What, you think he is the second coming? He is a ruthjless Chicago style politican! In short, a fucking prick. Ask Christy Cegalis.

edit: Of course it biased against him! That's the point of it! It was written to be biased against him, Matt doesn't like him...

[bigtree]

32. I don't agree with Rahm Emanuel's political philosophy

that hasn't BLINDED me to the obvious smear going on.

This is OUR party. I'll defend them when I think they're right and I'll criticize when I think they're wrong. I WON'T smear our party members with RUMOR and INNUENDO.

That's what's been presented here so far.

So, your petty attack on my integrity won't wash away the bullshit that's been heaped on Emanuel in this thread and in others.

BTW politicians and candidates ALWAYS want more money and attention from the party leaders. This isn't anything new with Emanuel, althoug a few political newbies are falling for the obvious attempt by some to elevate themselves by dragging Emanuel's name through the dirt.

I want you to look at my defenses and understand that I haven't attacked ANY of the party leaders. I think this is a foolish and self-serving waste of time. The attempt by some to deny Emanuel ANY credit for the Democratic victiory is petty and despicable.

[rodeodance]

24. 3 times so far Peter has made an issue of Rahm's use of profanity

[rodeodance]

25. I am waiting for Peter to like he is the same as the 'Dean Scream"

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

30. How much bullshit can you fit into one post?

First you put words in his mouth when he hasn't even opened it. Then you make incorrect assertions about candidates endorsed by the DLC when you actuall mean DCCC and furthermore you're wrong about the number. I don't even know if the DLC makes public endorsements.

[AtomicKitten]

33. Both Dean and Emanuel delivered the victory.

I actually heard Emanuel on one of the talking head shows last week complimenting Howard Dean on cultivating the infrastructure in all the states and for the wad he raised for the Congressional races.

WTF do you people want from him? Both Dean and Emanuel have been gracious about this and each other. Is immaturity so rampant here at DU that some of you are incapable of mustering the good grace to embrace ALL those who rolled up their sleeves to deliver this victory?