Which Blue Dogs Might Switch Parties?

Red Meat Conservative ^ | 10/22/10 | Daniel

[red meat conservative]

In an ideal world, there would not be a single blue dog left in congress on November 3rd. All of them reside in strong or lean GOP districts and in a year when congress critters like John Dingell and Barney Frank are in trouble, one would assume that all the blue dogs would be long gone. Unfortunately, there are a few districts that will retain some of their blue dog frauds unless there is a drastic change over the next 11 days. In some of these districts the Republican candidate never gained traction, while in others, the blue dog was successful in lying to his constituents by painting himself as more conservative than his Republican challenger.

However, the real question is this: If the Republicans are slated to gain full control over the House, will any of these guys switch parties (two D's flipped following the 94 wave)? Let's be clear, I have no illusions that any of these foxhole conversions would be sincere. Quite the contrary, everything that these blue dogs do are designed to perpetuate their power in the most effective way. This is why I wouldn't be surprised if some of these Pelosi lapdogs would bail on their master to join the winning team. Here is a list of Dems who appear to be holding on to their seats and might switch parties.

ID-1 R+18: Walt Minnick NC-11 R+6: Heath Schuler OK-2 R+14: Dan Boren PA-4 R+6: Jason Altmire UT-2 R+15: Jim Matheson VA-9 R+11: Rick Boucher

[9422WMR]

If the tide goes republican in a big way, watch for the rats who were not up for election in this cycle to change party affiliation. It’s what they do to maintain their position in power.

[nhwingut]

We dBlue Dogs turn into RINOs.

[GeronL]

There aren’t any conservative Democrats any more.

They should form a Moderate party to get away from the commies.

[darkangel82]

Only one who did was Parker Griffith and he was not renominated.

[hampdenkid]

Wouldn’t expect much from Schuler. Not the brightest light in the chandelier. When he was with the Redskins, they had to reduce the playbook to two calls: “Run,” or “Throw.”

[Texas Eagle]

"Blue dogs? We don't need no steenking Blue Dogs."

[randita]

Those on record as saying they will not support Pelosi for Speaker are ripe for the picking. Their future in the Dem party (even if it’s a minority party after 11/2) is nil as they have shown themselves to be disloyal.

There are 14 Dem incumbents so far who have disavowed Pelosi. Most of them are going to lose anyhow.

[Texas Eagle]

A Blue Dog is a RAT in RINO's clothing.

Copyright!

[glennaro]

Any “Blue Dog Democrat” who voted for Obamacare is a Socialist Democrat ... period.

[5thGenTexan]

I really don’t want any blue dogs becoming RINOS. If they are seeing they should go all in and become conservatives, then I welcome them.

[oldbill]

Nonsense.

VA Boucher would never switch parties.

[Jim Noble]

In other words, who are the future Trent Lotts and Arlen Specters?

F ‘em.

[red meat conservative]

I agree that we dont need these clowns. I’m just saying that I can picture some of them wanting to join the winning team.

[rashley]

There aren’t ANY conservative Democrats anymore.

[red meat conservative]

Jim, My wife drew a cartoon illustrating that point for my blog site.

[Fresh Wind]

Here’s the entire pack of Blue Dogs, with their lifetime ACU ratings. Patrick “Mini-Murtha” Murphy is tied with Mike Arcuri for the worst rating at 6.67.

The only ones that looks promising are Bobby Bright of Alabama at 72.00 and Gene Taylor of Mississippi at 66.63. The rest are either solid RINO, or hopeless libtards.

Altmire, Jason (PA-04) 24.00
Arcuri, Mike (NY-24) 6.67
Baca, Joe (CA-43) 15.2
Barrow, John (GA-12) 36.2
Berry, Marion (AR-01) 35.67
Bishop, Sanford (GA-02) 30.87
Boren, Dan (OK-02) 52.50
Boswell, Leonard (IA-03) 25.40
Boyd, Allen (FL-02) 33.79
Bright, Bobby (AL-02) 72.00
Cardoza, Dennis (CA-18) 25.57
Carney, Christopher (PA-10) 22.67
Chandler, Ben (KY-06) 25.20
Childers, Travis (MS-01) 40.50
Cooper, Jim (TN-05) 23.00
Costa, Jim (CA-20) 22.60
Cuellar, Henry (TX-28) 32.88
Dahlkemper, Kathy (PA-03) 13.00
Davis, Lincoln (TN-04) 47.17
Donnelly, Joe (IN-02) 32.00
Ellsworth, Brad (IN-08) 28.00
Giffords, Gabrielle (AZ-08) 14.67
Gordon, Bart (TN-06) 28.25
Harman, Jane (CA-36) 17.20
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (SD) 30.07
Hill, Baron (IN-09) 20.00
Holden, Tim (PA-17) 38.80
Kratovil, Jr., Frank (MD-01) 28.00
McIntyre, Mike (NC-07) 50.46
Markey, Betsy (CO-04) 8.00
Marshall, Jim (GA-08) 44.98
Matheson, Jim (UT-02) 40.67
Melancon, Charlie (LA-03) 42.37
Michaud, Mike (ME-02) 14.86
Minnick, Walt (ID-01) 44.00
Mitchell, Harry (AZ-05) 26.67
Moore, Dennis (KS-03) 15.55
Murphy, Patrick (PA-08) 6.67
Murphy, Scott (NY-20) 11.00
Nye, Glenn (VA-02) 32.00
Peterson, Collin (MN-07) 44.28
Pomeroy, Earl (ND) 22.19
Ross, Mike (AR-04) 36.00
Salazar, John (CO-03) 23.20
Sanchez, Loretta (CA-47) 9.49
Schiff, Adam (CA-29) 7.61
Schrader, Kurt (OR-05) 8.00
Scott, David (GA-13) 20.50
Shuler, Heath (NC-11) 30.67
Space, Zack (OH-18) 17.33
Tanner, John (TN-08) 40.47
Taylor, Gene (MS-04) 65.63
Thompson, Mike (CA-01) 10.34
Wilson, Charles (OH-06) 12.67

[onedoug]

Anyone in that democrat party is either a communist, an islamist or a complete fool. There is no other possibility.

[DesScorp]

“VA Boucher would never switch parties.”

When I saw his name on the list, I thought “What the hell”? You’d as soon see Barney Frank switching to the GOP.

[SC_Pete]

Some more unprincipled opportunitsts would fit right in with the Republican caucus.