Novak Takes a Swipe at Possible Obama VP Pick

[Dos Equis]

I like Novak, but I doubt picking a "national pro-choice poster girl" would hurt Obama, because pretty much any candidate he picks will be pro choice. 


Novak Takes a Swipe at Possible Obama VP Pick
The Fix is taking it easy on Memorial Day but couldn't resist a short post on a piece penned today by columnist Robert Novak.

Entitled "A Pro-Choicer's Dream Veep", Novak seeks to dismiss the idea that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) -- currently sitting in the top slot on the Fix's Veepstakes Line -- is a moderate by pointing out her record on the abortion issue during her time as the state's chief executive.

Novak calls Sebelius the "national pro-choice poster girl" and alleges, among other things, that "she is allied with the aggressive Kansas branch of Planned Parenthood in a bitter struggle with anti-abortion activist District Attorney Phill Kline" and that "there is substantial evidence she has been involved in what pro-life advocates term 'laundering' abortion industry money for distribution to Kansas Democrats."

Those are serious charges and, as evidence, Novak details Sebelius's ties to Wichita doctor George Tiller, who has been at the center of the abortion fight in Kansas for the last several decades. (Make sure to read the whole column.)

Sebelius spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran condemned the Novak piece as forwarding his "personal agendas and hyperbole." She pointed out that Novak's column failed to mention the 8.5 percent decline in the Kansas abortion rate since Sebeliushas been in office and added: "Clearly, the people of Kansas don't share Mr. Novak's narrow view of Governor Sebelius, having overwhelmingly voted to re-elect her in 2006 in an endorsement of Governor Sebelius's centrist, mainstream approach."

From a purely political perspective, being attacked by Novak -- a journalist and columnist who makes no bones about his conservative views -- does two things: First, it raises her national profile, and second, it affirms her Democratic bona fides to party activists who might otherwise be concerned about the possibility of Barack Obama picking the governor of Kansas (a ruby red state at the presidential level) as his running mate.

Being attacked by a national columnist may be a new experience for Sebelius, but as a leading member of the veepstakes list she'll need to get used to it. Over the coming months all of the potential picks for both parties will get a close look from the national media, as well as the chosen VP vetters for Obama (Jim Johnson) and John McCain (A.B. Culvahouse).

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/05/veepstakes_novak_on_sebelius.html?nav=rss_blog

[Benny B]

Novak is a racist asshole. Ever see the old interview he did on Meet The Press with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? The contempt he had for Dr. King was palpable. He is just as much of an arrogant bully now as he was then. Not to mention his blatant outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame. The fucker should be in jail.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sebelius would be a great VP choice for Obama. She's pro choice? Big deal...so are most democrats. And the democratic femi-nazis would have a woman within striking distance of the Oval Office, so they could let go of their contempt for Obama.

I like Novak, but I doubt picking a "national pro-choice poster girl" would hurt Obama, because pretty much any candidate he picks will be pro choice. 


Novak Takes a Swipe at Possible Obama VP Pick
The Fix is taking it easy on Memorial Day but couldn't resist a short post on a piece penned today by columnist Robert Novak.

Entitled "A Pro-Choicer's Dream Veep", Novak seeks to dismiss the idea that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) -- currently sitting in the top slot on the Fix's Veepstakes Line -- is a moderate by pointing out her record on the abortion issue during her time as the state's chief executive.

Novak calls Sebelius the "national pro-choice poster girl" and alleges, among other things, that "she is allied with the aggressive Kansas branch of Planned Parenthood in a bitter struggle with anti-abortion activist District Attorney Phill Kline" and that "there is substantial evidence she has been involved in what pro-life advocates term 'laundering' abortion industry money for distribution to Kansas Democrats."

Those are serious charges and, as evidence, Novak details Sebelius's ties to Wichita doctor George Tiller, who has been at the center of the abortion fight in Kansas for the last several decades. (Make sure to read the whole column.)

Sebelius spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran condemned the Novak piece as forwarding his "personal agendas and hyperbole." She pointed out that Novak's column failed to mention the 8.5 percent decline in the Kansas abortion rate since Sebeliushas been in office and added: "Clearly, the people of Kansas don't share Mr. Novak's narrow view of Governor Sebelius, having overwhelmingly voted to re-elect her in 2006 in an endorsement of Governor Sebelius's centrist, mainstream approach."

From a purely political perspective, being attacked by Novak -- a journalist and columnist who makes no bones about his conservative views -- does two things: First, it raises her national profile, and second, it affirms her Democratic bona fides to party activists who might otherwise be concerned about the possibility of Barack Obama picking the governor of Kansas (a ruby red state at the presidential level) as his running mate.

Being attacked by a national columnist may be a new experience for Sebelius, but as a leading member of the veepstakes list she'll need to get used to it. Over the coming months all of the potential picks for both parties will get a close look from the national media, as well as the chosen VP vetters for Obama (Jim Johnson) and John McCain (A.B. Culvahouse).

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/05/veepstakes_novak_on_sebelius.html?nav=rss_blog

[Dos Equis]

Novak is a racist asshole. Ever see the old interview he did on Meet The Press with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? The contempt he had for Dr. King was palpable. He is just as much of an arrogant bully now as he was then. Not to mention his blatant outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame. The fucker should be in jail.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sebelius would be a great VP choice for Obama. She's pro choice? Big deal...so are most democrats. And the democratic femi-nazis would have a woman within striking distance of the Oval Office, so they could let go of their contempt for Obama.

I think it would be a mistake to put a woman on the ticket.  He's going to have a hard enough time getting over the race barrier.  His smartest choice is probably a white male military vet. 

[240 is Back]

Here's the irony about complaining that obama's veep choice is pro-choice:

Mccain interviewed 3 people for the VP slot.  A homosexual, a man who looks like a muslim and is Indian, and a rich white guy with a strong economic credibility.

We all know the job is romney's.

Romney was a pro-choice governor.  He and his wife donated $ to planned parenthood.  He made it easier to get abortions.  Only when he decided to run for prez did he change positions.

So you have two veep choices, and both have pro-abortion voting records.  A repub and a dem.  People expect the dem to be pro-abortion.  They'll be a little surprised at mitt's record.