Last week Kilpatrick spent a night in jail for a bail violation; he's been charged with perjury and assault.
The mayor of Michigan's largest city has been told that he can't travel outside of southeastern Michigan, and that he has been ordered to wear an electronic bracelet so authorities can monitor his movements.
Which means, for now, Kilpatrick won't be able to attend the DNC.
The Obama campaign essentially says they don't want the mayor to attend the convention, using one of their favorite words, stating that Kilpatrick's presence would be a "distraction."
Here's another distraction for Obama: The Cult of Change leader's fawning tribute, from last year, to the "Bracelet Mayor."
So I want to first of all acknowledge your great mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, who has been...
(APPLAUSE)
... on the frontlines -- has been on the frontlines doing an outstanding job of gathering together the leadership at every level in Detroit to bring about the kind of renaissance that all of us anticipate for this great city.
And he is a leader not just here in Detroit, not just in Michigan, but all across the country. People look to him. We know that he is going to be doing astounding things for many years to come.
And so I'm grateful to call him a friend and a colleague. And I'm looking forward to a lengthy collaboration in terms of making sure that Detroit does well in the future.
Here is the entire speech.
Look for this statement from Obama soon: "This isn't the Kwame Kilpatrick I knew." Sound familar? It should.
"This isn't the Tony Rezko I knew." That's what Obama said after his longtime friend and fundraiser was found guilty on 16 corruption charges two months ago.
Michigan is in play for the Republicans this fall, for the first time since 1988. Kilpratick's problems will make things easier for the GOP.
Don't kwit now, Kwame.
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Will Sen. Dave "diaper john" Vitter quit the GOP?
ReplyDeleteNo.
Will Sen. Larry "can I borrow some t.p. ... and your pants" Craig quit the GOP?
No.
Will Sen. Ted "extreme makeover, felonious home edition" Stevens quit the GOP?
No.
These 3 -- and Mayor Kilpatrick -- should all do the taxpayers a favor and stop taking our money.
I don't believe these three men have spent time in jail, although the mayor only spent one night.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, are you aware of any loving tributes--such as the one Obama gave to Kilpatrick--that McCain gave to these men.
On a personal note, I have posted--repeatedly in Craig's case--that he and Stevens should resign. Vitter should go too.
Fair enough, though the Obama remarks did come before this came to light because Detroit's mayor was keeping his secret goings-on ... secret.
ReplyDeleteIt's not like Bush and Putin, you can't just look into a guy's eyes and know his soul. ;)