GOP Rep: Obama Could Destroy Us In The South

Florida Rep. Adam Putnam doesn't think Barack Obama can win the South. But he predicts Obama's campaign strategy will cause Republicans significant down-ticket damage:

No, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, doesn't think John McCain is in any real danger of losing Florida, given McCain's natural appeal to veterans, independents, and pro-Israel voters. But the Chairman of the House Republican Conference thinks Barack Obama's ability to turn out African-Americans voters across the south could pose trouble for some Republican incumbents in states that McCain will still carry.

"I think you'll see House members who won their last race by 60%-65% percent lose because of the turnout model that Obama brings,'' said Putnam after taping a Political Connections interview on Bay News 9. He wasn't talking about any Florida seats, but his pick for the five races to watch in Florida: the seats held by Democrat Tim Mahoney, by the Diaz-Balart brothers, by Tom Feeney, and by Ric Keller.

Another Republican congressman agrees -- but he thinks it's a good thing.

Meanwhile, McCain might be in trouble after all: a new poll of Missouri shows him only three points ahead.

Comments

[Raymondf]

The South is no problem don't worry about it.

[VolvoBirkenstock]

Raymondf
I'm not voting this year but if McCain don"t fire his adviser, ...
Posted 04:36 PM on 06/23/2008

As a non-voter, your opinion does not matter.

[Raymondf]

Al Americans opinions matter whether they vote or not I still have freedom of speech. The Constitution gives me that right.

[VolvoBirkenstock]

Raymondf
I'm not voting this year but if Mc Cain don"t fire his adviser, ...
Posted 04:36 PM on 06/23/2008

As a non-voter, your opinion does not matter.

[Raymondf]

Theres no one to vote for same old same oh!

[jaygatsby]

I read the other day that Howdy Doody (Putman) is going to actually have to defend his seat this coming November. I actually sent his opponent $10 - times are tight.
He's an obnoxious little weenie and deserves to join his distinguished associates Delay and Santuroum in the private sector. Maybe he could get a gig on Faux News.

[kellygrrrl]

great idea!

post a link for the opponent
I will gladly support him or her

[soithoni]

Trouble in paradise??

Awww.

I know! we'll send in the Honorable Robert Wexler to help you out.
He's a Floridian, and he can take charge; he'll know exactly what to do.

What? You don't know "my man" Robert? Oh, you should. He's a patriot. You know, one of the very few left. I don't think he's been wrong on any issue as long as he's been in Congress. 'Course, I'm biased, I admit that. You should look him up, see all the issues he's voted on, and how he's voted.

No, really. I mean it. Look him up. He's phenomenal.

But try him out. He'll fix it all just fine.
Just fine.... don't you cry.
It'll all be just fine...

[S1m0n]

I'm sure it feels good, but it's unwise to play the GOP's 'inflated expectations' game. Yes, the democratic party feels confident going in to the election that they have the candidates and the program that americans appear to want; no, they're neither cocky nor complacent about the election. They'll still have to work hard for every vote, and they plan to do just that.

[3Gs]

Funny, I wasn't aware that McDunce was carrying any of those voting blocs. In fact, I think latest polls show him behind in nearly every catagory; with the possible exception of white males from Kentucky.

[Raymondf]

Don't forget West Virginia a dem. state that will vote for McCain because of the 2nd amendent, and coal for fuel exploration. W.V. holds their republican conventions in a phone booth.

[luvobama]

Oh no WV willn't.

[klosskid]

It must be encouraging for him to know he has the support of white males from a state whose official flower is a satellite dish.

[orangepetal]

Obama will destroy America with his hatefulness and his ideas of CHANGE. It has names Obama and they are entitlements, socialism, redistribution, taxation, green at the expense of ecconomic stability ( ie. higher food and gas prices)
How about letting America know you prefer an Oligarchi to our beautiful free Republic. No you can't Obama, not on my watch.
Mc Cain Democrat

[Meggie]

who let you out of your cage again today?

[TerrapinCB]

Judging from your previous posts, you are most definitely not a democrat.

One of your posts:

"The count wont change how you think, you will now be loosing the majority that you actually wasted. Of course you wasted it, the Republicans are right Democrats cannot govern properly, this is obvious. America will not be held in your hands to destroy all that has been built. posted 06/25/2008 at 23:32:25"

[VolvoBirkenstock]

"loosing"?

A semi-literate, as well.

[whiskeytangofoxtrot451]

"higher food and gas prices"

Well, it's a good thing we had republicans to protect us from that these past 8 years!
/sarcasm

[jupitor]

orangepetal Mccain is the wife abuser, He's the one who lose's his temper. He's the one who curse's at his co-workers and reporters. He's the one who physically abused a co-worker. He's the one have seriousememory gapes. He's the who can't remember how he voted,and on what? He's the one embarrassed to speak to women about womens Birth control concerns! He's the one who got into trouble with the FCC overer his public funds. He's the one who says you are just whining about the economy and recession for no reason. he's the one who wants to stay in war with Iraq for years. He's the one who wants to go to war with the Iranians. And Obama would destroy America? And The gas price's are Bush's War fault and Mccain is right up Bush a@@ with all his policy's and programs . Things will not change with Mccain! He himself says he doesn't know anything abourt the economy! So what is it you like about Mccain or think Mccain will make better for you?

[sowhatdemos]

Go back to rushland & faux noise. We don't want you here, you are too dumb to understand the game, Forrest, run, run along now!

[eugenegerard]

A better thing could not happen. Southern Repugs are miserable people.

[marinemomof3]

Dear Adam Putnam:

Go ahead and think they you and McLame have the military vote behind you......
That is NOT what is behind you.......­For someone like Mc Lame who in '04, '05, '06 & yes '07
VOTED AGAINST VETERANS HEALTH CARE BENEFITS..­...the only thing he will be getting from
Veterans is an enema!

Oh and thanks for supporting the 21st Century GI Bill too!
Got it passed w/o Mr McLame or the DECIDER

[BADEN]

Perky Puppy Adam Putnam of the FREEPER WarRoom Patrol - Leaping to don his Confederate-style Leotard with the big ol' bullseye right in the middle.

He's a work of art. Nasty little freeper.

[doctorwang]

LOL! Nicely written, BADEN.

[protagonia]

BADEN,

A Poet-Warrior you are.

[VictorLudorum]

obama is a 'home and security ' risk to United States.... And i reassure Americans he is talking in this region not in posterity of Jhon F Kennedy or the revival of Green Revolution­..But instead he is mongering more vicious cycling for LOndon Club of Donors that i assure you gentlemen ,The Home and Security Chief Chertoff and other Federal Agencies are busy in Governmental Corruption Officially throutgh Political Parties ..........­..........­..........­..........­.....They do not deserve US Support...­.

[3Gs]

Can you assure us you are legally sane?

[doctorwang]

Someone's popped too many PUMA pills.
Forgive them, for they know not what they say.......­..

[fass]

Dear mr. Republican
I live in Fl and I am a veteran Guess what Mccain will not get my vote.

[luvobama]

Yay. There are smart people in FL. You are a perfect example. Aren't we all tired of this crummy group running our country?

[Axolotl]

vetran of what, pray tell. I will thank you in advance for your cervicx

[TheRebel82]

The GOP'ers are petrified! Obama might not win the southern states but he'll help on the down-ticket ballots! They know this!

[Highwind]

Aww...look at the little rethug with his red hair. Rep. Adam Putnam is so cute to me.

[protagonia]

Putnam'd get passed around the prison yard like a Frizzbee.

[aubrey8]

i've seen this little twerp before. he continues to try and take jobs away from the working class in the south.

[Meggie]

Dear FL Rep Adam Putnam:
Obama is not destroying you. YOU are destroying you. Quit Whining!
All retired Floridians who use any part of Medicare will need to have their heads examined if they vote Republican for ANY office. A DEMOCRAT saved their health program and their ability to go to a doctor if they need. It's time for them to quit worring about foreign countries they do not live in, pull their noses out of their neighbors' crotches, and vote for their own economic survival.
If Florida goes for McCain, they 'll deserve all they get - no Medicare, no Social Security Insurance, no security, no GI Bill or VA improvements, and their grandchildren dying in the middle east for big oil.

[marinemomof3]

Go get 'em Meggie!!!

You are 100% correct!

[protagonia]

Meggie,

"If Florida goes for McCain, they 'll deserve all they get - no Medicare, no Social Security Insurance, no security, no GI Bill or VA improvements, and their grandchildren dying in the middle east for big oil"

And that's just until the sea level rises, removing the state from the map.