Day: April 1, 2011

Check This List Before Addressing the Florida Legislature

Trish

censorhship

We could not possibly let this one go by. When Florida Rep. Scott Randolph (D-Orlando) was scolded by Republicans for using the word “uterus” on the House floor, the push-back was inevitable. In Randolph’s words:

I always say their philosophy is small government for the big guy and big government for the little guy. And so, if my wife’s uterus was incorporated… maybe they (Republicans) would be talking about deregulating. It’s not like I used slang.

Randolph’s wife contributed the analogy, to illustrate how to get Republicans to stop trying to restrict access to abortion. Randolph said Republicans voiced concern about young pages hearing the word.

The Democratic Underground has come up with a list of acceptable euphemisms to use around state legislative pages. We quote:

Women’s Body Parts

Uterus – Baby Bed
Vagina – Hoohoo or Cooter
Clitoris – Little Man in Boat
Crotch – Swimsuit Area
Buttocks – Cushions
Breasts – Gazongas
Ovaries – Egg Crates
Nipples – Pacifiers

Men’s Body Parts

Penis – Whopper or Peewee (as the case may be)
Testicles – Family Jewels
Scrotum – Jewelry Bag
Foreskin – Turtleneck
Crotch – Swimsuit Area
Buttocks – Rear End

Remember, if you’re a Republican, outlawing abortion is the decent thing to do. Discussing it like grownups is just bad taste.

What It Would Take for Obama to Lose

Buck Banks

First, the economy in 2012 has to be either stagnant or in decline in the 10 or so key electoral states (especially the ones in the Midwest) as he heads into the election … Second, no new major international crisis arises that causes people to rally behind Obama because of his competent handling of it … Third, a Republican nominee has to emerge who is charismatic; is a very good communicator; is in touch with the country’s economic and social needs; and is a new brand of GOP leader whom many younger voters can connect with.

— GOP strategist Matthew Dowd, on the three things that must happen — simultaneously — for Obama to lose in 2012, because the historical odds heavily favor the president’s re-election.

Weiner Roasts Boehner

Buck Banks

By the way, I do the wiener jokes around here guys and really, like, who is Boehner fooling? What am I, like Anthony Way-ner, what am I? Like I’m serious brother, just embrace it.

— Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY), performing a roast at the Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner, teasing House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on the pronunciation of his last name.

Scott Wildly Unpopular in Florida

Trish

57%

Portion of Florida Republicans who approve of Gov. Rick Scott’s job after less than two months, according to Public Policy Polling (PPP). Only 11% of Democrats approve. Scott’s race to the bottom is especially impressive compared to other Republican Tea Party governors: Wisconsin’s Scott Walker stands at 86% with Republicans, Ohio’s John Kasich is at 71%, and Michigan’s Rick Snyder has a 68% approval with GOP voters.

Buck Banks

48% to 39%

More Americans agree with unions than with governors in the budget battles playing out in various states. Democrats, union members, young adults and Easterners show the broadest support for unions. A majority of Republicans favor the governors, while many other groups are divided, according to Gallup.