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After Initial Flurry, GOP Mutes Criticism of Nobel

By John Johnson| Posted Oct 10, 09 12:52 PM CDT|

(Newser) – Michael Steele and Rush Limbaugh quickly heaped scorn on President Obama's Nobel win yesterday morning, but criticism from the rest of the GOP has been notably lacking since. Nothing from Palin, Newt, Romney, et al., perhaps taking Mike Huckabee's advice to heart about "right-wing whining" on the subject. Tim Pawlenty even offered congratulations, and John McCain said Americans should be "proud." Politico sees it as a "rare occasion" in which the party's leaders agreed the best response was "none at all."

"Being awarded the Nobel Prize with such a thin resume is embarrassing for the president and creates enough problems for the White House that Republicans don't need to pile on and end up sounding angry in the process," says a senior GOP aide. "There should be one comment only, and that is, 'Congrats.'

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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Republic National Committee chairman Michael Steele appears on CBS's "Face the Nation" last month. (AP Photo/CBS Face the Nation, Karin Cooper)

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

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easterner
Oct 10, 09 12:59 PM CDT

Sorry IT IS TOOOOOO LATE !!!! Reply

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Mad
Oct 10, 09 1:16 PM CDT

No shit, easterner, stupid fucks showed their true colors.... and that is GREEN with envy! This is the third time in my life an American politician won the Peace Prize, and not once was it awarded to a republican. Seriously, WTF do republicans do upon leaving office? Anything?

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jamerican
Oct 10, 09 1:34 PM CDT

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QueenAlli
Oct 10, 09 1:42 PM CDT

@Mad: They become Lobbyists. That's where the real money is.

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KurtRambis4va
Oct 10, 09 9:26 PM CDT

It's the weekend...Wait until Monday...I don't see Limbaugh or Hannity shutting up about anything these days

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schmidtkoff
Oct 11, 09 9:40 AM CDT

@mad - " Seriously, WTF do republicans do upon leaving office? Anything?" they WHINE mad, the whine.

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EileenRocks
Oct 10, 09 1:23 PM CDT

Humph... too late. They betrayed their real reaction yesterday... pure green envy. Reply

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foodchain11
Oct 10, 09 5:07 PM CDT

j-unamerican. nothing but nn, nothing but hate, nothing at all. nothing with george either, nothing good that is

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archibaldarmstrong
Oct 10, 09 7:17 PM CDT

Riiight.

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QueenAlli
Oct 10, 09 1:42 PM CDT

Sorry GOP, you already showed your ass - thank Michael Steele. Reply

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Gooner82
Oct 10, 09 1:52 PM CDT

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northeast
Oct 10, 09 2:31 PM CDT

...so when Obama himself held a press conference yesterday and was completely nonplussed at winning, it was because he was a member of the right-wing flock?

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Thinker
Oct 10, 09 6:02 PM CDT

Gooner, that comment regarding Jamerican was hilarious. 10 thumbs up! And I can't wait for all those comments about your being politically incorrect.

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Shannonals
Oct 11, 09 12:04 AM CDT

Let see if I undertsand you correctly northeast. The President states he is humbled by the award and you think that is himbeing nonplussed? So, the fact the GOp is echoing the Taliban and Iran doesn't mean anything to you does it?

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Rocket448
Oct 10, 09 3:10 PM CDT

NE- right. Of course Mr. Obama doubts himself with perhaps a bit of self-loathing thrown in. Oh, wait, no - I've just described the GOP! Now the cat is out of the bag, the horse gone from the stable, the train departed the station. The reactionary right's response to Mr. Obama's Peace Prize reveals all the hate there is for our President within the ranks of a movement which once excoriated anyone who cast aspersions on their President, G.W. Bush. Their response is more evidence of the deep well of loathing they draw from for a man who has promised to change the way things are done in America. Now we see them for what they really are: reactionary nabobs of negativism who impugn the President's motives, doubt his veracity and wish him ill. The dunghill of history awaits you all. Enjoy the smell. Reply

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dontlikenobody
Oct 10, 09 3:23 PM CDT

50 up!

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northeast
Oct 10, 09 11:16 PM CDT

You've done a good job of lampooning the GOP (and they are, to be fair, idiots), but...how is that relevant to the doubt (worldwide) that Obama has earned his Nobel?

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ezrider
Oct 10, 09 4:29 PM CDT

mike steele "the Token" and rush limplip the two legged hot air balloon,let's see ,i'm trying to think of something positive they have done Reply

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BlueAyez
Oct 10, 09 4:51 PM CDT

They're up to something. They're too damn quiet lately. Reply

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Derni
Oct 10, 09 4:58 PM CDT

When a political party can't even extend congrats to the seated President for the Nobel Prize-something is VERY WRONG with that party-perhaps no leadership-perhaps this country is so divided we have opposing firces that with not help it mend itself-all parties need to look inside themselves and work for the united front Reply

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archibaldarmstrong
Oct 10, 09 7:22 PM CDT

I don't think the right has a corner on the ungracious market. His own party wasn't so concerned with congratulating him as they were with pointing out how the Prize was really a commentary on how much the world hated Bush.

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So_Cal_Larry
Oct 10, 09 5:35 PM CDT

The best response by everyone would be to congratulate our President, Barack Obama. He did not seek the award. The announcement by the Nobel Committee giving its logic for the award can be seen at their website: NobelPeacePrice.org. Reply

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schmidtkoff
Oct 11, 09 9:48 AM CDT

i did that when it was first announced. and i got so many thumbs down i can't see up! lol.

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divetrader
Oct 10, 09 6:08 PM CDT

The GOP is simply waiting for their leader Rush L to make his next move. After he judges the empty heads of the Miss America Pageant, he'll get to own the only football team that will become the only all white team in the St Louis Rams. Detroit will be relieved. It will be the next team to go 0-16. Reply

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Reader64481089
Oct 10, 09 6:15 PM CDT

The GOP is simply waiting for their leader Rush L to make his next move or perhaps give birth to that calf it looks like he is carrying, oh wait..didn't I see he lost weight? Must have taken a laxative after being bound up on all his dope.

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AnnieOkie58
Oct 10, 09 7:55 PM CDT

jUNamerican...who is everybody? You and Limpbaugh...oh, and I must not forget Beck'd-up in the head ! Reply

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JimW
Oct 10, 09 8:15 PM CDT

HAAAA! Didja ever see a better example of sour grapes then the GOP over this ? ;-) Reply

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tran_tor
Oct 10, 09 8:34 PM CDT

In fairness, just because people belong to the same party doesn't mean they all have the same opinions or follow the party line. Given Steele's background and position, I can easily see why he takes offense to Obama being nominated and winning a prestigious award after two weeks and 8 months respectively. For minorities like myself who have gained a certain amount of success in life, I often wonder if what I've gotten was due to what I am as opposed to what I've done. Being awarded something of value based on what I am is incredibly offensive as I often believe what I've done is more than worthy of reward. I do not wish to be a symbol, which in many ways, Obama and others, for good or bad, have set him up to be. As far as Rush goes, who takes him seriously anyways? Reply

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schmidtkoff
Oct 11, 09 10:25 AM CDT

what he has done was to inspire a nation that was completely disenchanted by the former 8 year rule that turned the world against the us. the my way or the highway approach may have appealed to the hawks but it was not what the majority wanted. “… but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist” is what the world wanted to hear. In george bush’s words he said “i'm a uniter, not a divider.” in the end he not only divided the US, he divided the world. i am proud of the president receiving the nobel peace prize. he campaigned on change you can believe but it will not come in a millisecond. i do believe that he will fight tirelessly for the best interests of america . and is this not what all americans want?

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tran_tor
Oct 11, 09 8:03 PM CDT

@schmidkoff I didn't say one way or another if Obama deserved the nobel. Perhaps you should reread my post. The majority of the posts here are blasting the GOP for both criticizing and congratulating Obama's receiving the prize. For claiming to love Obama and his message so much (which the nobel should symbolize) it seems few supporters here care to follow him.

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OWLWOMANXXXX
Oct 10, 09 9:27 PM CDT

maybe the Repubs wanted George W. Bush to get it.......lol Reply

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riffran
Oct 11, 09 1:48 AM CDT

sorry owllady xxx...a lot of us just didnt give a shit either way....a non issue really

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riffran
Oct 11, 09 1:49 AM CDT

but I do like most of you're post......riff

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cochiserocks
Oct 11, 09 7:58 AM CDT

Jamerican - maybe the fact that he got it is a statement about how desperate for change the world is right now. We know where more of the same will land us - so perhaps even the 'system' is starting to reward new thinking, innovation or even the intention to change things. Don't think anyone was bribed or pushed though - it's the Nobel prize, not a senate seat! Reply

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odowd80
Oct 11, 09 8:14 AM CDT

He's already been elected President of the United States. Do those of you on the right really think he's going around bribing people for awards??? WTF? Reply

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stormkite
Oct 11, 09 9:26 AM CDT

It's a progressive award, actually. It works like this: Obama gets the Nobel, causing thousands of prominent loudmouthed wingnuts to foam at the mough and, eventually, die of apoplexy, which causes their followers to fall silent and, eventually, deactivate due to lack of programmed response, which causes silence and, eventually, a chance for the sane humans to be heard, which allows intelligent conversations and eventually a meeting of minds, which causes communication and, eventually, peace. This cannot happen until the wingnuts are made to shut up, and a million and a half to charity is a SMALL price to pay for that. Reply

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