Obama Rips Angle: She’s ‘Even More Extreme Than The Republicans We Got In Washington’ (VIDEO)
From TPM:
President Obama campaigned last night at a fundraiser in Las Vegas for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — and directly took on Reid’s opponent, former state Rep. Sharron Angle.
Obama never mentioned Angle by name, but frequently singled out the view of “Harry’s opponent” on such issues as financial reform, oil industry regulation and jobs. “On a lot of these issues, she favors an approach that’s even more extreme than the Republicans we got in Washington,” said Obama, to the audience’s laughter. “That’s saying something.”
The TPM Poll Average currently gives Angle a lead of 46.0%-40.8%.
Video and more at link, and here’s a link to the transcript. Bonus quote:
She called the compensation we’re providing a slush fund.
Audience: Booo!
Obama: To compensate fishermen and compensate shrimpers and compensate small restaurant owners.
Now, a few hours later, her campaign puts out a memo saying, well, she didn’t mean that. (Laughter.) They said there was some “confusion.” (Laughter.) And I’m sure she meant “slush fund” in the nicest possible way. (Laughter and applause.)