“Be careful what you wish for; you may receive it,” wrote W.W. Jacobs, in ‘The Tale of the Monkey’s Paw’, in Harper’s Monthly magazine in 1902. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is the top congressional Democrat in all but title, should take note. In forcing Nancy Pelosi to launch an impeachment inquiry of President Trump, Democrats have severely undermined ex-Vice President Joe Biden – who, some claim, is the most electable contender for that party’s presidential nomination. Claims to electability aside, Biden’s candidacy is, effectively, over; whenever President Trump’s phone conversation with Ukraine’s President arises, Mr. Biden – having pressured the previous Ukrainian President – becomes central to the controversy. Biden’s lackluster performance in the October 15 debate against his fellow contenders proved he’s not the same man who had bested the 2012 GOP Vice Presidential nominee, Paul Ryan, in their debate. Mr. Trump rightfully inquired about Biden’s threats; Article Two, Section Three of the U.S. Constitution requires Presidents to ensure that U.S. laws “are faithfully executed”. Also, Presidents aren’t prohibited from requesting foreign help with corruption investigations. Not being a leftist lawyer, bureaucrat, academician or career politician, the acerbic, no-nonsense businessman in the White House has done nothing to warrant impeachment.
Likely voters know that Quid Pro Quo Joe’ interceded to help maintain the flow of some major dough to his son, Hunter Biden. Inevitably, this impeachment imbroglio will pull Biden down like driftwood in a whirlpool. But is there something deeper, and sinister, here? In politics, things aren’t always what they seem, and some well-organized, powerful, well-connected, highly determined, internal forces have opposed Biden from the start. In 2016, some shadowy forces, working with pro-Clinton operatives and Democratic National Committee-affiliated strategists, stacked the deck against Bernie Sanders. Given that he’s not favored by the calculating Leftists who dominate his party, it’s not implausible that the whistleblower’s secondary, if not primary, goal – by impelling an impeachment inquiry – was to derail Biden. Why not nail two targets with one shot? This strengthens Elizabeth Warren, who in the Iowa Poll has surpassed Biden, and leads in New Hampshire and California. But her nomination could mean that 40 states and 400 Electoral College votes go Republican, even if Trump is impeached, as appears likely. Among other pitfalls for Democrats: major corporate donors, top-level bankers, Wall Street titans, hedge fund managers and others who, for years, have provided BIG bucks to Democratic presidential candidates, now warn that if Democrats anoint Ms. Warren, their cash may sit idle, or go to Trump. CNBC reported on September 26 that in the last quarter, Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee raised over $125 million. But the Mercedes Marxists adamantly oppose Warren’s chief rival, Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders, if elected, would be 80 years old in his first year as President, and looks and sounds even older. The irascible Vermont socialist, who had heart surgery, would snag some former Biden supporters, but not enough to overtake Warren. Then there’s Bernie’s image problem: to some voters, he’s like a shuffleboard-addicted Florida retiree, who, during TV commercial breaks, yells at kids to stay off his lawn before shuffling to his recliner to watch ‘Matlock’.
In eulogizing Senator John McCain, Joe Biden quoted Shakespeare. But William Shakespeare, in ‘Henry IV’, wrote, “uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” Until early September, it appeared highly possible, if not probable, that Biden would be ‘crowned’ by the Democrats next July. But nowadays, he should feel very uneasy. After all, his campaign is already well into the process of becoming, at minimum, collateral damage. Count on it: this impeachment inquiry means that it’s bye, bye, Biden.
Todd Blodgett of Clear Lake served on President Ronald Reagan’s White House staff and as an adviser to the 1988 presidential campaign of George H.W. Bush. He also worked for the Republican National Committee and the FBI. Mr. Blodgett can be reached via his website, www.ToddBlodgett.us.
Todd, good read and spot on.
Reading the comments I see you have some “secret” admirers who are pretty jealous.
Texas will remain red for sure and Trump will be re-elected as the MAGA agenda has been proven healthy for the American economy. The Po’folk gets it! Democrats are going to have a hard time regaining their credibility with voters until the left wrestle control of the party from the liberals.
Let me know when you are in town and we can have dinner!
Thx, Larrey – great to hear from you!
I won’t get down to Texas until about mid-Dec., but will let you know, and we’ll meet up.
I’m glad you like this Op-Ed.
That would be the Democratic party. No integrity, no conscience.
This is the exact reason you have to be insane to allow your children to go to public schools.
The Earth is the insane asylum of the universe
So they got rid of home ec, cursive writing, how to tell time on an analogue clock, they have eliminated wood shop, and machine shop. Children no longer are taught any meaningful life skills. So what do we need teachers for?
Judging by your writing skills, you needed to pay more attention in English class.
The Grammmar NAZI strikes again.
I find it amusing how many people attack the messenger and not the message. Please, if you are going to comment, address it to the article and not the author. Thank you.
Darcey,
Pay no attention to Retired NIACC (BTW, he went really far with a career at Nic Nac.)
I applaud you for wanting to stay clean and for going to your Narcotics Anonymous meetings. I also applaud Mr. Blodgett, too. We all have demons we fight in our lives. Those that claim to be superior are truly inferior. Always remember that when people squawk loudly, this means you are doing the “right thing”.
Moreover, one doesn’t need to have the best grammar to be just as intelligent, if not more so, than the snotty retired NIACC person.
Keep shining—
Um, what the hell?
@ Anonymous,
Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement, to me, and to ‘Darcey’.
‘Darcey’ – I appreciate your support, my friend! Hang in there, and congrats on your sustained recovery. Pay no attention to the snob who think they’re superior to all of us.
Best Regards,
Todd Blodgett
kill’em all go Trump!
Let’s see if any Republicans take note of this. USA Today recently wrote: “It’s the final act in the corruption of the Republican Party. Trump stood in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue and shot the Constitution, and now he’s daring Republicans to call him on it.”
Mr Blodgett please, don’t you never change! Loved you’re back hand to the MC teacher, she is a real loser.
Just like you say shes a bitchy witchy, oh yes.
We love your article’s, please do more for us.
Go, Trump!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trump 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, well, Becky, once again, we have a deplorable (you) who defends the deplorable views of Todd Blodgett with incorrect grammar, improper usage, punctuation errors, and misspellings.
@ Becky
Ahh, so you’re also a fan of Donald T rump; no surprise there. My professional colleague, the Mason City Teacher, is absolutely correct about north Iowa being filled with deplorables just like you.
If I could afford it, I would be retired in Florida, but the Republitards prevented me from being paid a living wage.
Becky, do us all a favor, and enroll in a remedial English course at NIACC. Believe me, you need it.
Perhaps, once you have become somewhat educated, you will disavow your support of Mr. T rump, and stop reading the garbage that Mr. Blodgett writes.
We do not need a lecture from a retarded art teacher who was a failure in life. Go to your gay parade and have fun. Jerk.
Childish third grade comment.
That was eLViS who commented. He does have a 3rd grade education but that is about it. He has no class.
What matters most to me is that NO democrat under any circumstances gets elected to the highest office of the land! They all hate America and what she stands for.
The bait and switch method
hillary attacks the one person she thinks will run as an independent,aka democrat. It makes her look tough standing up to the leader of the dnc and tough enough to defeat Trump, therefore democrats win.
Hope I’m wrong
You are. If the DNC puts her into the race, then the fallout from the Dems who actually think will be quick. None will ever vote for Trump, but they won’t vote for her.
FOS…
What?
FOC, means he’s constipated.
I should have known better. Mr. Blodgett is correct, “In politics, things aren’t always what they seem”.
Do not fall for crooked Hillary’s scheme. She has brought forth attention to Tusli Gabbard, N.B., Tulsi is a co-sponsor of Omar’s ‘Boycott Israel’ bill. She has also been picture with the head of Antifa, Evan Duke etc.
****BEWARE FOLKS****
@ Anonymous, we do agree, Mr. Blodgett is right – which is very unfortunate. As a Democrat, I will vote for whoever we nominate. This is because of my dedication to education.
It should be all about the kids (public school students, I mean), and not the ridiculous and sickening bigotry of Donald Trump and his moronic supporters, or that of Mr. Blodgett.
Alas, Mr. Biden probably will go down, due to the impeachment of Trump, and it is also probably correct to predict a big GOP landslide if Senator Warren is the challenger in 2020.
Sigh …
I also must mention how disconcerting it is to see all these disrespectful posts, below, from these redneck Trump wackos. It is also disappointing to see that NorthIowaToday would publish such rubbish.
If such deplorable individuals would take time to educate themselves, they would not be fanatical Trump supporters. Such wicked, ignorant comments by these intellectually challenged bloggers make me ashamed to live in north Iowa.
Grow up, people.
Are you in the teachers union?
Of course I am. I am a card-carrying ISEA/NEA member and also have served, proudly I might add, as an officer in the Mason City chapter.
As we all know, it’s all about the kids.
MC Teacher, so you will vote for whomever the DNC tells you to vote for but the rest of the people posting on here are not as smart, eh? Bahahahaha!
You are the very definition of a Lemming.
@ Anonymous, and if you support Trump, or you agree with Blodgett, you are a moron.
Hey, preachy Teachy – What’s with the name calling? Do you also label your students as moronic?
Do you exhibit the same intolerance in your classroom as you do here? Do you indoctrinate your students to be as mindless as you are, as in your stated intention to “vote for whoever” is nominated by the DNC?
You’re not exactly a deep thinker, are you, ‘preachy Teachy’?
I truly feel sorry for the unlucky kids who have YOU as their instructor.
I actually hadn’t planned to jump onto this thread, but your nasty, clueless, insult-filled ranting deserves a response.
So, what’s your real name? Surely someone with such strong opinions shouldn’t fear identifying himself, or herself. (I’m guessing you’re a chick, but maybe you’re a guy who thinks like one.)
Your move, ‘preachy teachy’ … I’m thinking, maybe your students call you that, right? If not, they should.
Or are you known in your school as ‘Bitchy Witchy?
You are pretty condescending Mr Blodgett, much like your idol in the White House. I am sure it serves you well in some circles and your admirers love it when you use long sentences to express yourself and profess your love for Trump. I don’t know what you do for a living (I find it interesting you never discuss that) however, I would guess you have about the same amount of experience in everyday living that Trump does. I don’t think a lot of Democrats really care who gets the nomination just as long as whomever it is can beat Trump. That said, I believe Trump will beat himself. He has too much hubris to keep his thoughts to himself. Just like you.
Toddy’s high again
“Condescending”, ‘Anonymous’?
Nope.
The condescending blogger was the Mason City teacher – I merely called her (or, him) out for it. To answer your question, I work for a Texas-based marketing firm, in Tyler, TX. I also keep a hand in politics, although not on a paid basis.
Mr. Trump is not my “idol”, and never has been. I certainly admire him, as unlike Barack Obama or the Clintons, he’s not a leftist lawyer who is married to one. President Trump has created jobs, met payrolls, and can read a balance sheet. He’s not a career politician or a troublemaking Community Organizer; his career has been in the private sector.
To be proud of, and love America, as I do – and, as Mr. Trump does – doesn’t mean that one is displaying hubris. Far from it, as you should know.
You can accuse me of “hubris” all you want, but you’re wrong. I’m a simple Iowan who enjoys life’s simple pleasures. For example, right now, I’m watching ‘Green Acres’ – hardly a TV program for those who ooze hubris.
And you can return to NPR, or Masterpiece Theatre, or the latest issue of Mother Jones – which, I’m sure you and your fellow elitists enjoy, while sipping your latte’, eating your caviar, and quaffing your Courvoisier. As a real Iowan, ‘Dr Pepper’ Mac & Cheese, fried bullhead, and A & W Root Beer, are good enough for me.
hey his name is not Toddy and he don’t get high no more. I do know Todd, yes.
He goes to my nacrotic anonymous meeting, he has help us that wants to stay clean. He is real nice to, your not. You better watch it, Todd he know’s people.
If Hillary would of won it would of been the end of America you idiot. Your just wrong.
@ Darcey,
We know that Mr. Blodgett “knows people”, as you wrote.
Obviously, you deem it okay for Toddy Boy to sic his vicious thugs on those he disagrees with, or with whom he wishes to settle scores.
How very “Trumpian” of you.
Come to think of it, Donald T rump and your fascist, druggie friend, Mr. Blodgett, actually have more than a few things in common. Neither would be in a position to mouth off as they do, if it had not been for their well-connected, rich, Republitard families.
T rump and Doc Blodgett’s problem child both claim to not be racists, but in reality they are as bigoted as they come. Blodgett clearly shares T rump’s disdain for articulate, intelligent women who hold liberal views, and their fans are among the dumbest of the dumb … among them, you, Darcey.
Then there’s the violence, which T rump encourages at his rallies, and Toddy Boy foments, right here in Cerro Gordo county, against his detractors. They both love guns and have hired some ruffians to get their way. They both adore the NRA and they share an insane, rightwingnut fantasy vision of America’s supposed “good old days”, which only really existed if you were not black, Jewish, female, Hispanic, gay, or poor.
And, yet, ignoramuses like you, Darcey, agree with and admire Messrs T rump and Blodgett – so, shame on you, you foolish child.
Go crawl under a rock, Darcey, and stay there.
Mr Blodgett, For dinner, I had broasted chicken and mashed potatoes purchased at HyVee. Last night was hamburgers. Right now I am watching MNF and have never watched Masterpiece Theater or listen to NPR. In our liquor cabinet is Fireball, Grey Goose and Cuervo Gold. You are just trying to characterize your opponents as out of touch elitists which is not true. Every time you post something about what you are watching, it is Green Acres. More than likely, it is Masterpiece Theater you are watching as you sit around with your Outing Club pals.
* Insane Indoctrination in OUR Schools….SMH
*You have to be vigilant of what they are taught in public schools! Union=Democrat=liberal
* It’s no longer education…..its indoctrination. There are thousands of awesome teachers out there …..but many are leaving for this very reason.
And this my friends is the state of affairs in our once great country. Several years ago the United States ranked #1 in education compared to others in the world. Now, with morons running our education system today, we’re ranked #26. God help us!
*I love how”history” teachers like to reinterpret history in order to fit their narrative!
*Boy, the Education system does a number on these young people. Even the trained Educators are sadly lacking in the ability for objective logic.
I see the bot is back at it.
*Boy, the Education system does a number on these young people. Even the trained Educators are sadly lacking in the ability for objective logic..
No bot here. Just the real deal. Nothing like the dumb ass troll.
What happened to the cry baby haters that said they would leave if Trump made it to the White House? People that don’t like Our Great team of Trump and Pence wake up. Hillary Clinton would have had America in a depression by now. God Bless America and our President
The left is obviously extremely desperate and will stop at nothing to undermine and destroy our liberties our beliefs and our nation. I am preaching to you, and the choir
The demos always criticize Trump’s conservatism, by crying about how insensitive and cruel he is toward illegal aliens or, as demos call them, “migrant workers.” The crats know full well their plan for free everything is merely an empty campaign promise not achievable in the real world. Is that not cruel?
All politicans and family suck and delusional people who are all out of touch.If you still think TRUMP is good president.Both parties have lost their way.But Republicans are way out in the idiot zone if you think Trunp is mentally sound you need to medicate and turn your Fox News off.Just bet ya when Trump is done being Pres. he’ll start his own fake news cha nnel wait and see.Hey idiots go buy your hat that has Trump made Russia great again
Hey Lady , You have to watch FOX News if you want balanced news. And why would you be so stupid to believe that the dumocrats fake news really are working for the workers of the USA.
I will admit CNN is biased against Trump, and yes, watching Fox will balance out, because they are so far up Trump’s rear end. Like a teeter totter, dumb asses on both ends.
What is going to bring Trump down is his manipulation of the stock market so that he and his ‘friends’ can make billions of dollars. That and his manipulation of the oil industry. He just turned the Kurdish oil over to his best buddy.
Another dummycrat throwing out more baseless criticisms. I guess
You are learning well from crooked Hillary. Hillary has a great term for her followers— “useful idiots”.
Not a Hillary supporter. Trump does like you “poorly educated”
Take a good look at the people attending Trump rallies and then take a look at the protesters outside and tell me again whose the educated ones. Continue on Lemming. BTW you still have not provided any proof what-so-ever of your accusations of our great, yet imperfect, President.
Trump has a great name for you – “poorly educated”
Ummm, take a good look at the caliber at Trump rallies then take a good look at the protesters outside. BTW, you have yet to bring any evidence to the table as to your claims against our great, yet, imperfect President.
Where would you like me to start? How about this? https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/14/opinions/disgusting-video-doral-trump-louis/index.html
It’s a CNN opinion article. That’s not proof of jack squat.
Hopefully, you can do better.’
Fox news https://video.foxnews.com/v/6094752780001/#sp=show-clips
“Poorly educated” is an appropriate phrase to describe fans of Donald Trump, and of the obnoxious politics of Todd Blodgett.
The stupidity and racism of Trump’s voters (and of Blodgett’s foolish fans, who never seem to tire of his ranting and raving about “liberal leftists”) is really deplorable.
I wholeheartedly agree with the MC teacher, who is ashamed to live here in north Iowa.
MC J.D., Good! MOVE. Don’t let the door hit where the good Lord split you.
Hey I think where the good Lord split the MC lawyer is a great place for two or three of my golf club’s.
Being he is liberal Democrap lawyer, I bet four of five of my club’s might could fit there. All at one time, yes.
Maybe a driver too.
It would sure be fun to see.
I would seriously love to see a Tulsi Gabbard and crooked Hillary debate. I would
make some popcorn & definitely watch. Tulsi, should be one of the top three.
AGAIN: HILLARY IS NOT RUNNING FOR ANYTHING.
Well duh!
Ok, so Hillary is not be running for anything, well if she ever comes back here, she will have to run “FROM” some of us, let me tell you.
That ugly old B!+c# best stay put, on count of the kinda welcome she’s in for, if she ever brings her fat liberal butt back here.
I will say, it wont go good, for her I mean.
You gonna hit her? Tough guy huh? You should stick to beating your meat. That is all you can beat.
Here is comes, the keyboard tough guy strikes again. It is so easy to be tough when hiding behind anonymous. There are no tough liberals only idiots that think they are.
She isn’t? Stay tuned and pay attention, Mr. CAPS!
The DNC is a crooked as can be. Why haven’t the Democrats figure out that they don’t have a vote? Biden has the nomination, unless crooked Hillary decides to jump on board the sinking ship. So much damage has already been done by the squad, Pelosi & Schumer. I don’t think anyone, at this point, can stop people from abandoning the party.
They do have the votes, including many Republican votes, and Hillary is NOT running for anything. She is NOT a factor.
Do you even understand the discussion? The DNC nomination has nothing to do with Republican votes.
Democrats will create any type of distraction to keep him off of our minds, hence the impeachment. Worked didn’t it? They are so despicable. But truth will be found out.
The truth is coming out now, and the very least that will happen to Trump is impeachment. He and his criminal kids will be very lucky to avoid prison.
You are as delusional as Hillary Clinton.
Ok..Time for you to name one single politician that didn’t use some kind of leverage to get what he needed/wanted. HINT: They All do it, that’s a huge part of politics.
These politicians have sworn to uphold our constitution. When they pass legislation or executive orders to circumvent the constitution, they should be pulled from office and arrested.
Trump is the one circumventing the Constitution, by his daily violation of the emoluments clause alone. His other crimes occur weekly, and are all impeachable offenses.
Okay shifty Schiff. Bahaha!
The Democratic party are out to destroy our country.
The Republican party IS DESTROYING our country right now!
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP!
God will send Trump to hell where he belongs, and he’ll do it soon.
I bet you think people who believe in witchcraft are automatically stupid.
Nope, just you.
5 more years!! Who’s your daddy?
I know my daddy unlike you and your mommy.
5 more years. Again, who’s your daddy??
I know you mommy, she gives good head.
so does his wife and daugters
Winning, winning, winning. 5 more years. Who’s your daddy?
Democrats have wasted most of Trumps first term on Russia and now Ukraine we want our country back and yes I’m voting Trump 2020
Instead of attacking republicans, maybe you could tell us the great things about the democratic party and all the marvelous things they have done for us. I’ll wait.
Is that what you did with Democrats when Obama was in office?
Who is Obama?
Democraps hates America and Obama, well he tried to destroy this country. If Hillary would of got in we would be in a shooting war right now, that evil broad is damn lucky she lost I will tell you.
Democraps they should just leave America while they still can, if they don’t go well then us real Americans will make them go, you bet we will it won’t be pretty neither.
Been 48 years since I fired shots for my country there is still some fight left in me, I hope to make it to help with the coming fight, save this beloved U S of A.
PeeWee Herman, no doubt
Good article, I bet Mr Blodgett is right. We do not want Donald T rump back in, only way to beat him is Miss Warren, she will win.
No one in their right mind would ever vote for Warren. She changes her opinion and her story as much as she does her panties.
Pocahontas doesn’t stand a chance. Trump will mop the floor with her. Would be fun to watch but truly she will never be the DNC nominee.
Then if it’s not Biden, who will be, do you think?
It will be Biden, they have to maintain the swamp. He’s the only conservative Democrat although he’s trying to not appear conservative. I think more air time should be given to Tulsi Gabbard.