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Bad news from DC: President's Speech Could Black Out Game
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:49 pm
Boehner just told Obama to do a joint session on THURSDAY NIGHT instead of Wednesday (as he originally requested) to give a speech on jobs.
If the President accepts, the game will likely be subbed for Obama. This could really, really suck.
If the President accepts, the game will likely be subbed for Obama. This could really, really suck.
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Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:52 pm to Nick Papa Georgio
God I hate that man. I hate him so much. I'm talking about Obama
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:54 pm to 3HourTour
Obama= Hater...Chi-town fan...GB playing after just winning SB..coincidence? i think not.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:54 pm to Nick Papa Georgio
That's not going to happen. First of all, I doubt NBC would cut into the game: the ratings are simply too important. Secondly, it would be a big political mistake to schedule it for that night. It would create an unnecessary (and significant) backlash.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:55 pm to 3HourTour
Obama requested to give his speech on Wednesday night, THE EXACT TIME of the GOP debate that is scheduled to air that night.
So Boehner counters with this...
Politics.
So Boehner counters with this...
Politics.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:56 pm to 3HourTour
But it's actually Boehner that's begging him to delay the speech because there is a televised Republican debate at the same time that wednesday.
They better not frick up my football night.
They better not frick up my football night.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:58 pm to LSUFreek
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But it's actually Boehner that's begging him to delay the speech because there is a televised Republican debate at the same time that wednesday.
ding ding ding
Here is a link for what it is worth... WashPost
ETA - Much better link with full explanation of the bullshite that is going on up here... NYT
This post was edited on 8/31/11 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:59 pm to LSUFreek
quote:
They better not frick up my football night
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:02 pm to Deactived
This motherfricker can give his "speech" at 3am on a Tuesday. I repeat:
quote:
They better not frick up my football night
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:02 pm to Nick Papa Georgio
NBC would be nuts not to play the game.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:04 pm to thedogman
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NBC would be nuts not to play the game.
I agree but I'm afraid that a Presidential speech to a joint session of Congress will trump a football game.
I really hope they resolve this and not frick everything up.
This post was edited on 8/31/11 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:11 pm to Nick Papa Georgio
If it does happen then NFL network will pick it up. There is no way in hell this game isn't going to be televised. This isn't Detroit man, this is the game between Super Bowl Champions
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:11 pm to Nick Papa Georgio
I guarantee NBC would not preempt the game to air the Obama speech. It would be more trouble than it's worth for NBC. There are too many viewers and ad dollars at stake.
The White House and the Republicans know this. Boehner wants all of this to go down on Thursday so less people watch Obama's speech.
The White House and the Republicans know this. Boehner wants all of this to go down on Thursday so less people watch Obama's speech.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:14 pm to jmay2007
Frick him for wanting to screw up my ability to watch the B&G start their run towards a title.
ive always been indifferent about the government - but if they preempt my saints for this, ima be livid.
ive always been indifferent about the government - but if they preempt my saints for this, ima be livid.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:17 pm to Thracken13
You can trust the government for 1 thing only -- to screw up your life in every way possible.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:19 pm to liquid rabbit
sad but true brother....sad but true
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:21 pm to Thracken13
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Frick him for wanting to screw up my ability to watch the B&G start their run towards a title.
You're talking about Boehner, right? It's his idea.
The White House wants to do this on Wednesday when more people will be paying attention to them and not watching football.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:25 pm to jmay2007
yes - sorry - not Obama - the nimrod wanting him to push it till Thursday.
sorry for the confusion.
sorry for the confusion.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:32 pm to jmay2007
no me gusta.
Posted on 8/31/11 at 4:39 pm to vilma4prez
Not worried
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