'20 points behind and acting like he's ahead': David Gergen puts blame on Obama for Dem losses; Obamabots go nuts

CNN analyst David Gergen put the blame for the Democrats’ resounding loss this past week squarely at the feet of President Obama. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Gergen had this to say:

https://twitter.com/HodgesARK/status/531481307407478785

Free Beacon has video.

David Gergen: It’s the 4th Quarter and Obama is ‘20 Points Back and Acting Like He’s Ahead’ http://t.co/mbROxSe4aU pic.twitter.com/ocMyYGAf7M

— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) November 9, 2014

https://twitter.com/Heminator/status/531487771274522624

.@David_Gergen with the spot-on sports metaphor: "[President Obama] is 20 points back and he's acting like he's ahead." #FTN

— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) November 9, 2014

@FreeBeacon he's down 5 TDs and he just scored a meaningless TD and he's celebrating like its the game winner.

— Luke Oakman (@loakman) November 9, 2014

In addition to Gergen’s comments, Bob Woodward had this to say:

Bob Woodward: Democrats Tell Me Privately They Hate Obama Too [VIDEO] http://t.co/A4pBwNT1N3

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 9, 2014

Predictably, devoted Obamabots bristled, as they always do at any analysis that is remotely critical.

@FaceTheNation @David_Gergen The president won his election. When will the Republicans meet him in the middle?

— KevBark (@KevBark1) November 9, 2014

@FaceTheNation @David_Gergen Prez did not lose election. FaceTheNation except for MNorris was a GOP panel who bashed the prez. GOP, victim?

— Jim Watson (@jimj02155) November 9, 2014

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@FaceTheNation @missb62 @David_Gergen Because he was busy getting work of USA done vs forcing himself on candidates who didn't want him? 😐

— D. R. Dick (@granitevoter) November 9, 2014

@FreeBeacon @REALStaceyDash I think he is just carrying out the duties of his office.

— Keith Delahoussaye (@Cajun_Royalty) November 9, 2014

Bob Woodward needs 2 shove it! #FaceTheNation

— Zaire (@FiyaSturm) November 9, 2014

@FaceTheNation @David_Gergen No Mr Gergen was Candidates who refused to support the Pres &Democrat values & policies.Dem propositions passed

— sharonM (@sharm629) November 9, 2014

#Shame on @FaceTheNation – Bob Scheiffer, Bob Woodward, Peggy Noonan, David Gergen 4 continually, constantly dissing President Obama. Sick.

— Carole Chi (@CaroleChi) November 9, 2014

https://twitter.com/sasha3taylor/status/531518244176539648

Denial. Delusion. Defeat.

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