DC Media to Sen. Scott Brown: Are You Comfortable With That Image of 'The Party of No'? (Video)
Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, January 21, 2010, 11:47 AM
Senator Brown: “I’m Here to Do the People’s Business”
Senator Scott Brown arrived in Washington DC this morning to meet with fellow senators.
The state-run media was there to greet him and ask him, “Are you comfortable with that image of “The Party of No” or will you work with democrats?”
(How’s that for media bias?)
Welcome to Washington:
Senator-elect Scott Brown, who won Ted Kennedy’s seat for the Republicans, arrived in Washington Thursday to get acquainted with his new work place, where he vowed to work across party lines.
This guy is good…
Media: Do you think Republicans will have to operated differently now that you’ve become the 41st vote in the Senate?
Scott Brown: I think everyone is the 41st vote now. It’s not just Republicans. It’s not just in Massachusetts by around the country, the lack of transparency and backroom deals and lack of solving problems is getting old. They want us to take care of the people’s business.
Media: Are you comfortable with that image of the “party of no” or would you like to work with democrats more on their legislation?
Scott Brown: I’m from Massachusetts where 85% of the delegation is democrat. And, I have a history of working across party lines.
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Published May 24, 2012 at 8:46 pm - 59 Comments
pamlinson commented:
Scott, you don’t need to cater to the Democrats, you need to work for the people. BE the face of the new way of doing business in Washinton.
Picric commented:
All I ask is that you stand in Washington, on the same values that you campaigned on. That will be a vast improvement on others.
seven commented:
Ignorant media. It seems they are clueless. Mass said no. What is it about no that was so hard to understand?
randyinrocklin commented:
Please dont be another McCain! cuz you’re sounding like him.
manateespirit commented:
I believe Brown can handle the MSM. He seems to be focused and knows who and what he is. Any man who drives a truck with more than 200,000 miles on it to make campaign appearances is well grounded.
I propose the media is absolutely mystified by this ethic…you know, keeping your cars, trucks, appliances, etc until they can’t be repaired or fixed any more. I think they are going to be surprised. They are getting used to the WH’s never ending parties and MO’s expensive clothing bills.
Just keep looking forward, Scott, and pay no attention to the media who would love to see you fail.
non_dhimmie commented:
Mass has mandated health care…he voted for it….he likes it….covering mitt’s you know…..
Corporal Vere commented:
Typical liberals: their response to anyone that disagrees with their stupid ideas and ruinous policies her/his mother wears combat boots; and then lie about her/him.
That’s all they have: lies and insults.
And they’re beyond stupid. They can’t perceive that real (people that work and produce and live outside DC) people see through their nonsense.
marroons.
Joel commented:
I accept that fact that our media is unAmerican and that they are more interested in politics than profits.
Greg commented:
The Party of “NO”? Would that be the the party that tried to offer over 100+ amendments to the Health Care Fiasco, got a few approved with bipartisan support only to have them eliminated after Dingy Harry took it behind closed doors to make it conform to the DemocRATS “Party Of No” propaganda? Sure can’t have anything in the bill that would prove that Mantra For The Masses to be a lie.
shibumi commented:
I have no problem being associated with a party that says “NO” to plans that would indeed destroy our nation.
wow commented:
Off topic: we can do this one seat at a time
http://www.votejessekelly.com/send-warrior-congress-2?id=2
And I too have no problem saying “NO”!
exceller commented:
I’m really concerned now that the current attempt has failed, that there will be pressure on Republicans to help find a compromise that will pass. I feel very strongly that this would be a huge mistake. We must not let this bunch pass any reform. They had their shot and they blew it. They CANNOT be trusted. NO major reform of health care should even be considered this year. it can only happen after the next election. Republicans must be the party of no this year. They must keep this issue and use it to take over the house in the fall. Any bill that comes out of this congress would be a loser.
Dell commented:
I no longer am a member of the “party of no”. I have joined “HELL NO”.
Scott commented:
If Democrats try to pass stupid bills, Republicans are going to try their best to say “NO.” Deal with it.
Joanne commented:
The Democrats have no interest in working with the Republicans when they don’t have to, and they haven’t been up to this point.
By the way, Scott Brown is pro-abortion – what a disappointment, but at least he doesn’t think they aren’t any terrorists in Afghanistan or that the Taliban are not harboring terrorists, being that they are terrorists themselves. I guess you have to take the good with the bad.
Atomic Lib Smasher commented:
Joanne, I dunno about that. The head of the Massachusetts (un)Planned Parenthood endorsed Croakley and said “There is nothing that I can see that demonstrates that he would support abortion rights,’’
Although from his campaign site it said he’s basically not looking to overturn Roe but wants to reduce abortions and also believes in parental notification (which the left is against) and is against partial birth abortion (which quite a few leftists are for)…. hopefully his stance will evolve even more and he’ll do the right thing when it comes down to it on every vote.
We’ll be watching him for sure, but for one, am glad he’s gonna be the 41st vote (if the Dims who have their feet held to the fire don’t also vote against HCR) against Obamacare.
mike191 commented:
Those loaded questions from our “fourth estate” ,would make Bagdad Bob proud.
Stand your ground Mr. Brown and vote no on any proposal that would put this Nation at risk.
Derak commented:
At 1:48 in the tape, check out how he subtly “poses” for the camera. Then “click”. He’s gonna eat these reporters alive.
He knows how to play this game.
His wife, no doubt, has coached him well.
Game on.
marie commented:
I sure saw a few starry-eyed female reporters in the crowd.
Chisum commented:
The End of the Obama Mystique
Brown didn’t just overcome an unworthy, machine-produced opponent, or even provide the crucial vote to prevent the further socialization of the United States. He destroyed a legend — the legend of Obama the Omnipotent.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/01/the_end_of_the_obama_mystique.html
bg commented:
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i can’t believe they still believe that line works..
but eh, they’re right, they just haven’t realized
they’ve stepped through the looking glass yet..
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Westin commented:
“By the way, Scott Brown is pro-abortion[.]“
No, he’s not. You accusing him of being “pro-abortion” is the same as liberals accusing him of being “anti-woman.” Just because he believes women should have the right to choose abortion as an option doesn’t mean he’s a supporter of abortion.
It’s always disgusting to see our side using the same rhetorical dishonesty that liberals use.
wow commented:
WestinNo Gravatar
January 21st, 2010 | 2:07 pm | #23
I saw him characterized as fiscally, not socially conservative which is what he has said all along and as an independent who will do what the people want him to do. Give him a chance. Right now he’s the 41st vote against the government grab in the Senate, that’s all that’s important. His election has slowed down the runaway train. Don’t think that it has stopped completely.
bg commented:
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going to repeat the following question in the
hope that someone in here knows the answer..
okay, don’t live in MA anymore, and all i know about Scott Brown is what i’ve more or less gleaned from GP’s posts.. and i know he’s a Republican..
however, i recall him stating he was “independent” (whatever
that means to him, it did stand out in my mind) several times..
so pardon me for asking, but has Brown ever stated,
clearly or otherwise, that he was a Conservative??
thanks..
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Westin commented:
“so pardon me for asking, but has Brown ever stated, clearly or otherwise, that he was a Conservative??”
Kind of late to be worried about whether or not he passes the ideology test.
The countdown to calling Brown a worthless, traitorous RINO has begun. Since people were so happy yesterday, it’s only logical that they start looking for reasons to be miserable again.
I’ll pass on this craziness, since Brown hasn’t even been sworn in yet and hasn’t been given a chance to vote. Wonder what sort of attack on him Beck has planned for today? You know, just to make sure none of us get too optimistic…
bg commented:
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excellent read (don’t take my word for it, read it yourself)..
What Scott Brown’s Election Means
[Obama grabbed for control of the census – for whoever controls the census can fudge the results by "estimating" much larger numbers in states that support his party and make one-party rule permanent.]
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bg commented:
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Westin @ 2:38 pm #26
re: [Kind of late to be worried about
whether or not he passes the ideology test. ]
wow, don’t know what the heck you’re talking about, but i’m
not worried about whether or not SB passes whatever test..
get over yourself..
i ask because i don’t believe SB is a “conservative”, and cringe at the idea that he may be getting set up for failure via the “he’s not a conservative, he’s a RINO” route..
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StopObama commented:
When did you stop beating your mother?
bg commented:
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wow @ 2:15 pm #24
re: [I saw him characterized as fiscally, not socially conservative which
is what he has said all along and as an independent who will do what the people want him to do.]
albeit your post was not addressed to me,
you answered my question about SB, thx..
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bud commented:
The party of no. No to the “Louisiana Purchase.” No to the “cornhusker kickback.’ No to the “union cadillac healthplan exemption.” No to putting your vote up for sale, to those bidding with taxpayer cash.
howdareyouaskformyname commented:
I would have preferred him to say that he is uncomfortable with that image. He would rather they be seen as the party of “Hell no!”
When Obama acts in the interests of liberty he will be supported. When he acts in the interests of tyranny he will be opposed. That he has been so vehemently and consistently opposed says all we need to know about how much Obama hold to the American ideal.
Boglee commented:
Party of no….yep, adults know that you must tell the children no firmly and often.
Don Rodrigo commented:
I’m with Boglee: I’m very comfortable with the “Party of No” philosophy.
Besides, which ‘No’ are we talking about here?
The Democrats are the party of: “No, we may not go without insurance, No, you may not have unrestricted free speech, No, you may not keep more of your own money, NO, you may not complain at Town Hall meetings, etc.,”
sandy commented:
The media wants to be able to give Brown the treatment. They want to destroy the Rock Star before he can run against Obama in 12. Compared to Brown Obama looks like something left out in the rain too long.
sandy commented:
Rush said that AP is calling Brown a Right Winger. For me Brown connects with people so Rhino or Albino I love the guy. Besides he stopped Healthcare in its tracks. The fact that he was nice to Reid and Kerry doesn’t mean he is going over a cliff with the Democratic Party.
sandy commented:
Rush said this morning that Brown played it down the middle. He didn’t give the media any headlines.
sandy commented:
Remember guys this is the same media that sold Obama as a Messiah. We know how well that worked out.
bg commented:
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sandy @ 6:11 pm #37
credit where credit is due, but if the Republicans didn’t hang tough all this time, his vote wouldn’t have mattered.. at any rate, also think quite a few Dems are not only relieved that Scott Brown won, but feel as though they can speak out now, ie: Rep. Anthony Weiner – Brown wins – Pigs Fly Out of My Ass..
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AlaskaHome1959 commented:
I’m thinking the correct answer to the question, “Are you comfortable with that image of “The Party of No”…?” should be:
“To Mr. 0bama and all other socialists and fascists, to all those who seek to destroy our economy by incurring insurmountable government debt as well as seizing government control of major segments of our economy and to all those who would seek to destroy our freedoms by oppressing the rights and voices of the right by illegal enforcement of unconstitutional laws and by threats of force–be it the abuse of law enforcement, military force, or thugs-for-hire from unions–we are not the party of ‘no’, we are the party of ‘HELL NO’!”