Obamamania Hits the House Floor

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu May 8, 2008 2:32 PM EDT

Article Source: The Washington Post

The senator's escorts included Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Steven Rothman (N.J.), an early defector from a pro-Clinton state, who hovered nearby for the entire 40-minute session, whispering names into Obama's ear and beaming proudly. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (Calif.), a Clinton supporter, waited her turn to extend a warm handshake. Uncommitted Rep. Bart Stupak (Mich.) got a few minutes of quality schmooze time. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer bowed gallantly and gave Obama a big hug. The Maryland Democrat is neutral -- officially at least.

Republicans lined up too: David Dreier (Calif.), Jerry Lewis (Calif.), Dana Rohrabacher (Calif.), and Roscoe Bartlett (Md.). Rep. Judy Biggert, from Obama's homestate of Illinois, tapped him on the shoulder to say hi. Wyoming Rep. Barbara Cubin congratulated Obama and spoke to him briefly. While Obama was making his way to pro-Clinton Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (Mich.), Rep. Heath Shuler (N.C.) brushed by quickly, looking in the other direction. Although Obama won his state big, Shuler said yesterday that he would back the person who carried his conservative district -- Clinton.

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Freed

The King is christened?

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#1 - Thu May 8, 2008 2:33 PM EDT

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njb

MSNBC is reporting right now that he was greeted like a rock star on the house floor.

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#2 - Thu May 8, 2008 5:00 PM EDT

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Freed

Yeah, he is treated by a rock star often, is this good, or does it make him seem less presidential?

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#2.1 - Thu May 8, 2008 5:06 PM EDT

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Freed

Of course Clinton was treated like a rock star at times, or at least a polka star - not as much as Obama - and it seemed to help him

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#2.2 - Thu May 8, 2008 5:07 PM EDT

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njb

ROFL "polka star" That is the quote of the day....hehe

Maybe that is why she gets the old white vote?

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#2.3 - Thu May 8, 2008 5:29 PM EDT

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newbroom

After long years of Republican failure, Democrats seem poised to assume the Executive mantle. The voting John Q. is massaged by the Media, which has been touting Hillary's candidacy since the '04 elections were completed. I suggest that Limbaugh's Operation Chaos, and the early and often Hillary mentions are a conscious effort to have the specter of Bill's return as a means to mobilize reluctant Republican voters. An Obama candidacy may not be as loathsome/motivating to the GOP voting base.

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#3 - Thu May 8, 2008 5:57 PM EDT

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Freed

Oh, they'll find a way to make it loathsome - he's the child of an inter-racial marriage, they may subtly push that - disturbing as it is, the GOP loves to subtly stroke bigotry.

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#3.1 - Thu May 8, 2008 6:26 PM EDT

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newbroom

I realize that the GOP will do battle with ANY opponent....it's just that a Clinton candidacy brings instant brand recognition to the table.

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#3.2 - Thu May 8, 2008 11:55 PM EDT

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