From “You lie!” 2009 to Bob Turner 2011

In the beginning, the President was giving a live speech to the joint members of Congress in December, 2009. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) yelled out “You lie!” The President of the United States of America did nothing. Members of his administration said or did nothing. In my opinion, a lot of credibility was instantly lost for the President and his administration.

It is hard to respect a man who allows another man to call him a liar to his face. In an odd sort of way, giving no response is un-natural. For your friends in high places to not come to your aid is also un-natural and there have been shades of consequences for all.

“You lie!” being yelled at the President of the United Stats does not say nice things all around. It was a national embarrassment. Personally, I feel if you don’t defend yourself, what’s in it for me if I stick my neck out for you?

An irony is Republican Mark Amodei from Nevada won in this special election from a district that has never sent a Democratic candidate to the House and Republican Bob Turner won in a district that has never sent a Republican to the House.

As always,
BB

GOP upset win in NY portends challenge for Obama
By BETH FOUHY
Excerpt:
Retired media executive and political novice Bob Turner defeated Democratic state Assemblyman David Weprin on Tuesday in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Weiner, a seven-term Democrat who resigned in June.
Read more at:
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/14/politics-us-ny-special-election_8677338.html

And
Republican easily wins Nevada House election
By Timothy Pratt
Excerpt:
(Reuters) - Nevada Republican Mark Amodei easily won a special election on Tuesday to fill a vacant House of Representatives seat in a largely rural district that has never sent a Democrat to Congress.
Read more at:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/14/us-vote-nevada-idUSTRE78D0RI20110914