[BroncosFan]

I'm not a LaHood fan, but Shadegg and Wamp are excellent on most issues.

[writer33]

Members of that revolutionary class, which came to Congress 74 strong 11 years ago, are talking among themselves about the need to become more outspoken and to take at least an informal leadership role within the Republican caucus.

They need to take more than an informal leadership role. They need to get down to brass tacks and legislate conservative agendas. I believe that's what Newt was a talkin' about.

[aimhigh]

I consider the committee system and structure to be the biggest threat to democracy in America. We elect them to represent us, but when they get to Washington, they either represent the leaders or they're gutted.

[Major Matt Mason]

Some members of the class of ’94 said their revolutionary spirit has flagged over the years. “I don’t know if there are any reformers in the class any more,” LaHood said. “I think people have sort of melded in, sort of fit into the regular routine around here.”

This statement speaks volumes, I would think. It says to me that the old bulls that have been in office way too long don't really want anything to change- not that I should be surprised by that, i guess.

[Drango]

Wamp? Zach Wamp?

I know little about him but: he's a co-founder of the congressional "Public Broadcasting" caucus, which makes him a RINO in my book.