HILLSIDE, N.J. — Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as a steppingstone to a possible White House bid — a congressional matchup that would pit one of illegal immigration's biggest critics against a champion for immigrant rights.
1. Comment by Ross J. (5973)— November 26,2009 @ 12:19AM
Ratings:-36+10
SUPPORT AMNESTY, VOTE FOR DOBBS
Lou Dobbs told Spanish-language network Telemundo he now supports a plan to legalize millions of undocumented workers, a stance he long lambasted as an unfair “amnesty.” Dobbs twice mentioned a possible legalization plan for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., saying at one point that “we need the ability to legalize illegal immigrants under certain conditions.”
5. Comment by sam w. (OklaWildcat)— November 26,2009 @ 4:10AM
Ratings:-14+27
From the article:......""I'm concentrated on jobs, not Dobbs," Menendez said after visiting a food bank in Hillside on Wednesday. "........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................................... . . ..
Oh, Menendez is NOW interested in jobs. How convenient. Timing is everything. THEONE ( & Menendez) take money we dont have to build the NJ/ Chicago pork barrel for votes, THEONE (& Menendez) vote for expantion of govt while watching jobless go from 6.8% (Bush) to 10.3% (THEMESSIAH)
Cap N Tax? Thatll bring jobs...to India..
Healthcare debacle? Thatll bring jobs. Not.. Thousands of layoffs from insurance & hospital staffs.
These hypocrit Dems like Robert Menendez hgave got to go!
Dont forget to campaign ACTIVELY against Meter Maid in 2010!
6. Comment by Jim N. (1685)— November 26,2009 @ 5:04AM
Ratings:-2+28
1 Ross J I read about Dobbs and Telemundo but dont know if it is true or how much is true. On the other hand, I and the voters in NJ know where Menendez stands on illegal aliens.
11. Comment by Juan C. (666999)— November 26,2009 @ 6:53AM
Ratings:-9+28
#9 Yes "Something smells mighty fishy" alright, Telemundo is pro illegal alien all the time so one has to suspect they are not telling the truth about Dobbs whom the have hated for years.
Clearly the Dems are starting their big pro-illegal alien push which is a effort to win elections using 20 million illegal aliens handed citizenship and a democrat voters card.
Telemundo is doing their part to help the Dems by attacking and or lying about any who oppose handing out citizenship to every illegal alien who manages to sneak into the US like the common thief they are.
The Dems want to make US citizenship more like it was a Cracker Jack prize to be given away but only to potential democratic voters.
It is how Obama and his gang of thieves plan on stealing the next election now that most US voters with a brain are on to them and their nefarious agenda.
13. Comment by Art H. (sandbags)— November 26,2009 @ 7:09AM
Ratings:-4+15
How in the world can Dobbs so quickly change his position on illegals? Something smells mighty fishy.
Politics, JT, politics. Dobbs will probably claim that his "position" on illegals was simply part of his CNN schtick and not personal. The Left will buy it, hook, line and sinker.
Sadly, I find myself in the position of many Dems I've debated over the years. "I don't care what he says as long as he gets elected." Given the dire need to reduce the Dem Senate roster, it kinda comes down to that.
I don't have cable but I've watched Dobbs twice, once when he interviewed the head of La Raza on his show and this interview on Telemundo. Both times he came across as an idiot. He's a poor debater and a shameless self-promoter and I can't imagine him as a serious candidate. Then again, Menendez is a loser too.
15. Comment by sally s. (on2u)— November 26,2009 @ 8:11AM
Ratings:-4+16
I heard some of these news people on television have great research and writing departments putting on the show. The stars are just great readers, with little talent for thinking on their own.
16. Comment by Allen N. (santiago)— November 26,2009 @ 8:28AM
Ratings:-8+14
Like the Titanic taking on too much water to be saved, our country has jaken on too many illegal aliens to be saved!
When a cancer has metastized this badly, the "patient" always dies!
Learn to "sprechen" Spanish!
They won, thanks to our sellout "leadership"!
17. Comment by Mike J. (Kundalini)— November 26,2009 @ 8:31AM
Ratings:-3+15
He doesn't have a chance. He made his move to be an independent to enhance his image for his show. Now he is shut out of either party's money machine. Both sides probably want no part of him and if he does switch to one side or another for expediency, that in my eyes makes him unfit for office. Another tool.
22. Comment by Joan S. ((#1726))— November 26,2009 @ 9:54AM
Ratings:-6+12
Too bad we can't vote for him!!
Lou Dobbs,common sense and intelligence something we need to see more of in our politicians.
To those who think Dobbs hates Hispanic's, he is married to a Latina lady. :))
23. Comment by Robert R. (gaijin)— November 26,2009 @ 10:15AM
Ratings:-14+9
#9 It's because he's a neocon. They hold their finger up to see which way the wind is blowing and go in that direction. A lie here, a lie there, no ethics...do anything, say anything to get elected. The conservative credo.
24. Comment by keith p. (ckp)— November 26,2009 @ 12:42PM
Ratings:-8+6
Even Dobbs can't pass the wacko right's purity test.
We should look into voting a state out of the union (Texas?) The wacked right can move there, put up a fence and blow smoke and waste time arguing amongst themselves about who is a "real" conservative.
25. Comment by Bruno O. (one.bruno)— November 26,2009 @ 1:10PM
Ratings:-1+3
Dobbs did suport amnesty of a kind on Telemundo. What an opportunist. I hope someone other than Menendez and Dobbs will run and knock Menendez out of the Senate.
28. Comment by Kenneth N. (Kenneth N)— November 26,2009 @ 5:12PM
Ratings:-6+3
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29. Comment by Kenneth N. (Kenneth N)— November 26,2009 @ 5:17PM
Ratings:-4+4
23. Comment by Robert R. (gaijin) — November 26,2009 @ 10:15AM
Ratings: -11 +5
#9 It's because he's a neocon. They hold their finger up to see which way the wind is blowing and go in that direction. A lie here, a lie there, no ethics...do anything, say anything to get elected. The conservative credo.
.........................
As opposed to the liberal credo??
Vote Early-Vote often. Never let a crisis go to waste. Appoint every anti-American commie POS to a cabinet position as possible. Trash the Country. Apologize to all Enimies. Insult all Allies. Get a Marxist, anti-American muslim appointed into Office. Etc, etc, etc.
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Ex-CNN host Dobbs taking a long look at NJ Senate seat
HILLSIDE, N.J. — Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as a steppingstone to a possible White House bid — a congressional matchup that would pit one of illegal immigration's biggest critics against a champion for immigrant rights.SUPPORT AMNESTY, VOTE FOR DOBBS
Lou Dobbs told Spanish-language network Telemundo he now supports a plan to legalize millions of undocumented workers, a stance he long lambasted as an unfair “amnesty.” Dobbs twice mentioned a possible legalization plan for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., saying at one point that “we need the ability to legalize illegal immigrants under certain conditions.”
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"Menendez, the Senate's only hispanic member" SUPPORTS Illegal Aliens and their criminal acts against OUR nation and it's society.
He is letting his RACE dictate what criminals from south of the border are allowed to do and needs to be REPLACED.
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BUT!! I do not believe dobbs is the correct choice to replaced menendez.
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From the article:......""I'm concentrated on jobs, not Dobbs," Menendez said after visiting a food bank in Hillside on Wednesday. "........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................................... . . ..
Oh, Menendez is NOW interested in jobs. How convenient. Timing is everything. THEONE ( & Menendez) take money we dont have to build the NJ/ Chicago pork barrel for votes, THEONE (& Menendez) vote for expantion of govt while watching jobless go from 6.8% (Bush) to 10.3% (THEMESSIAH)
Cap N Tax? Thatll bring jobs...to India..
Healthcare debacle? Thatll bring jobs. Not.. Thousands of layoffs from insurance & hospital staffs.
These hypocrit Dems like Robert Menendez hgave got to go!
Dont forget to campaign ACTIVELY against Meter Maid in 2010!
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If it's not illegal New Jersey doesn't understand it.
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Everytime you look up, the Senate is looking more and more like the Island of Dr. Moreau.
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How in the world can Dobbs so quickly change his position on illegals? Something smells mighty fishy.
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...Dobbs/Kouric in 2012?...
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#9 Yes "Something smells mighty fishy" alright, Telemundo is pro illegal alien all the time so one has to suspect they are not telling the truth about Dobbs whom the have hated for years.
Clearly the Dems are starting their big pro-illegal alien push which is a effort to win elections using 20 million illegal aliens handed citizenship and a democrat voters card.
Telemundo is doing their part to help the Dems by attacking and or lying about any who oppose handing out citizenship to every illegal alien who manages to sneak into the US like the common thief they are.
The Dems want to make US citizenship more like it was a Cracker Jack prize to be given away but only to potential democratic voters.
It is how Obama and his gang of thieves plan on stealing the next election now that most US voters with a brain are on to them and their nefarious agenda.
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#9 Based on past postings I don't look at poster #1 as being all that credible
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Politics, JT, politics. Dobbs will probably claim that his "position" on illegals was simply part of his CNN schtick and not personal. The Left will buy it, hook, line and sinker.
Sadly, I find myself in the position of many Dems I've debated over the years. "I don't care what he says as long as he gets elected." Given the dire need to reduce the Dem Senate roster, it kinda comes down to that.
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You can see the interview here
and, yes, he says he supports legalization.
I don't have cable but I've watched Dobbs twice, once when he interviewed the head of La Raza on his show and this interview on Telemundo. Both times he came across as an idiot. He's a poor debater and a shameless self-promoter and I can't imagine him as a serious candidate. Then again, Menendez is a loser too.
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I heard some of these news people on television have great research and writing departments putting on the show. The stars are just great readers, with little talent for thinking on their own.
Report this comment
Like the Titanic taking on too much water to be saved, our country has jaken on too many illegal aliens to be saved!
When a cancer has metastized this badly, the "patient" always dies!
Learn to "sprechen" Spanish!
They won, thanks to our sellout "leadership"!
Report this comment
He doesn't have a chance. He made his move to be an independent to enhance his image for his show. Now he is shut out of either party's money machine. Both sides probably want no part of him and if he does switch to one side or another for expediency, that in my eyes makes him unfit for office. Another tool.
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Juan #11 Telemundo is pro illegal alien all the time so one has to suspect they are not telling the truth about Dobbs whom the have hated for years.
The story was first reported by Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal website.
I suppose Murdoch's WSJ and Fox News may be soft on immigration. After all, they support allowing Australians into the country.
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10. Comment by mike o. (thud68) — November 26,2009 @ 6:38AM
Ratings: -2 +4
...Dobbs/Kouric in 2012?...
........................................................
The dream ticket! Maybe Palin can ambush Couric?
The state of politics today would bring a smile to the face of Will Rogers.
JT
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Lou Dobbs for senator? I'll stop laughing by the time dinner has started, I hope.
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"I suppose Murdoch's WSJ and Fox News may be soft on immigration. After all, they support allowing Australians into the country."
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#18 Ross J
Yea, all seven of them! A reasonable comparison.
JT
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Too bad we can't vote for him!!
Lou Dobbs,common sense and intelligence something we need to see more of in our politicians.
To those who think Dobbs hates Hispanic's, he is married to a Latina lady. :))
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#9 It's because he's a neocon. They hold their finger up to see which way the wind is blowing and go in that direction. A lie here, a lie there, no ethics...do anything, say anything to get elected. The conservative credo.
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Even Dobbs can't pass the wacko right's purity test.
We should look into voting a state out of the union (Texas?) The wacked right can move there, put up a fence and blow smoke and waste time arguing amongst themselves about who is a "real" conservative.
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Dobbs did suport amnesty of a kind on Telemundo. What an opportunist. I hope someone other than Menendez and Dobbs will run and knock Menendez out of the Senate.
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#23 You just described how BO got himself elected
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23. Comment by Robert R. (gaijin) — November 26,2009 @ 10:15AM
Ratings: -11 +5
#9 It's because he's a neocon. They hold their finger up to see which way the wind is blowing and go in that direction. A lie here, a lie there, no ethics...do anything, say anything to get elected. The conservative credo.
.........................
As opposed to the liberal credo??
Vote Early-Vote often. Never let a crisis go to waste. Appoint every anti-American commie POS to a cabinet position as possible. Trash the Country. Apologize to all Enimies. Insult all Allies. Get a Marxist, anti-American muslim appointed into Office. Etc, etc, etc.
At least you are consistant.
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Dobbs doesn't have a chance at a political life and can't seriously be considering it. This is just bluster to keep his name in the press.
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Dobbs is a lushbo wannabe.
He doesn't have the hysteria and, at first glance, appears to be sensible and makes sense.
Keep listening.
He's just another fruitcake.
BTW, he got $8MILLION to leave CNN. He can buy any new toy he wants. Including a senate seat.
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