Good posting.
John Shadegg is the best man for the job, as he represents a break from the discredited way things are currently done. Roy Blunt is same cart, new driver. Boehner is not hugely different from Blunt, but would represent a slight improvement.
I'd write to my congressman, but I'm sure he's already committed. BTW, my congressman is Shadegg a really great guy and honest as the day is long.
I confess I don't know any of the candidates well, but after reading this I am not impressed by Blunt. The last thing we need in the leadership position is yet another operator with no convictions and no spine.
Lack of leadership in the House and Senate is killing the party. I'm sick and tired of wimps who seem to be incapable of keeping the RINOs in line or fighting the Democrat minority.
Shadegg BUMP!! He's the man.
You must be crazy if you think that Boehner is a conservative. If Boehner gets it, kiss the conservative agenda good bye.
Krempasky was completely incorrect about what Blunt had to say on the teleconference. I listened to it. He is simply mad because Blunt ended the questioning before Krempasky had a chance to unload on him. In my view, Red State has been doing a very, very poor job of covering this race.
Now, that said, I would agree that Blunt is not doing a good job of communicating with the new media. My guess is that his media advisors are probably telling him to run his campaign like Bush did in many ways.. like not responding to things that Boehner is saying etc.. But in all honesty he really needs to engage new media.
I will tell you that I am from Roy's district and while I do not agree with everything he has done - I know he is a conservative. the 94 rating is with him being in leadership and helping pass much of the president's agenda.
If we want to change things radicially - I would look at replacing Hassert. If you guys remember - Drier was supposed to be the acting majority leader, not Blunt.
If Blunt does not win, I hope its Shadegg. Boehner is doing this as a power grab plain and simple. He is not a dedicated conservative.
I am glad that Shadegg joined the race because it helps drive the discussion and tries to hit home our agenda.
How about a real conservative republican, one that wants smaller govt. NOT larger. One that doesn't want to take and spend my money. One that doesn't want any damn govt in every aspect of our lives.
I sure hope they pick someone telegenic and articulate. The republicans seem to have the most untelegenic and inarticulate spokespeople that have ever existed.
"Bloggers on both ends of the political spectrum have demonstrated an ability to have significant political impact in recent years."
Gee. Do you think that has ANYTHING to do with the fact that they're getting the real skinny directly from THE VOTERS, versus slanted/packed/stacked/crooked polling data?
You know, people DO show their true colors when they're voicing their opinions amongst their friends. Why our Congress doesn't LISTEN to us in the first place is our own fault because we're obviously electing people that don't listen to us.
(She railed, as she fruitlessly e-mailed her two (D) Senators and one (D) CongressLesbian from Wisconsin on her advice as to who to select for the open House Speaker position, LOL!)