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Are they really going to shove Kevin McCarthy down our throats? The House GOP better wake up!!
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Posted on 06/12/2014 8:20:03 AM PDT by ken5050

Are they kidding? Are they serious? Did they learn NOTHING from Tuesday's results? Are they really going to try and make us swallow Kevin McCarthy as the next majority leader? And HELLO!!!!!..in case anyone is paying attention, that would make him the presumptive Speaker in waiting. The conservatives in the House GOP conference have the votes to stop it..they need the cojones, and someone to step forward as an alternative to McCarthy.


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To: ken5050

McCarthy can’t be primaried. That’s why he’s there.

The check’s got to be paid. You saw Cantor’s donor list. You think Boehner’s is any different.

They are going to ram this home, even if it wrecks the party.

The check’s got to be paid.


21 posted on 06/12/2014 8:37:15 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs (.)
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To: wideawake

I sensed the sarcasm, but there’s a whole lot of truth to it.

I know a few people who worked inside the GOP. Its even worse than you think.


22 posted on 06/12/2014 8:38:12 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: cripplecreek
Absolutely correct..but they're not running..

Actually, I think that DH jr would make a superb Sec of the Navy, or an Asst Sec Def, in a GOP WH..

23 posted on 06/12/2014 8:38:43 AM PDT by ken5050 ("One useless man is a shame, two are a law firm, three or more are a Congress".. John Adams)
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To: ken5050
No need to rant here, though its OK.

Email, phone and fax you feelings to your congress critter, maybe he/she will pay attention.

Better yet, show up at your congress critter's office and have your feelings in writing and politely ask for his/her liaison in the district, again politely ask him/her to share your feelings with his/her boss!

FYI - I stress "politely" doing the above for a very specific reason: if you are rude, angry or threatening in any way, they are instructed to call the police after the Gabby Gifford shooting but be firm in your conviction while being very polite.

24 posted on 06/12/2014 8:39:37 AM PDT by zerosix (Native Sunflower)
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To: RinaseaofDs

But.but...conservatives do have the votes to stop it..that’s what is killing me..


25 posted on 06/12/2014 8:39:58 AM PDT by ken5050 ("One useless man is a shame, two are a law firm, three or more are a Congress".. John Adams)
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To: ken5050

Actually it’s us who needs to wake up.


26 posted on 06/12/2014 8:40:37 AM PDT by chris37 (heartless)
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To: ken5050

The GOPe left it’s base a long time ago. At this point, anyone that still thinks there’s any hope for the party is delusional, and I daresay it’s our patriotic duty at this point to leave the Republican party in droves. They certainly are not interested in having an (R) in the WH anytime soon. Sobeit.


27 posted on 06/12/2014 8:41:23 AM PDT by dware (3 prohibited topics in mixed company: politics, religion and operating systems...)
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To: ken5050; Linda Frances; Jane Long

Thanks for the heads-up, ken.

I am reasonably sure the Tea Party that ditched Cantor will have a LOT to say about who succeeds him.

Imagine the agita when the phone rings on Capitol Hill and the caller says, “I’m Jean Jones, and I’m with the Virginia Tea Party.”

ROTFLOL.


28 posted on 06/12/2014 8:42:15 AM PDT by Liz
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To: fieldmarshaldj
If it’s possible, McCarthy could be an even bigger F.U. to the base than Cantor. Outrageous and unacceptable.

Yup.

29 posted on 06/12/2014 8:43:45 AM PDT by BlatherNaut
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To: ken5050

NO! He is one of them. McCarthy wears the Scarlet Letter of R for RINO!


30 posted on 06/12/2014 8:44:01 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: ken5050
Ken, the GOPE view Conservatives as the enemy. Their primary goal is to destroy Conservatism. If it means Democrats being elected, so be it. They consider the Democrats kissing cousins anyhow. In conclusion, the primary goal of the Republican Elite is the defeat of Conservatives. Conservatives need to face up to this, at the present time, most are in denial.
31 posted on 06/12/2014 8:44:25 AM PDT by sport
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To: ken5050
"There are several conservative affinity "blocks" in the House that in one form or another, or combined, have more than the votes needed to elect a movement conservative as Majority Leader, and then the next Speaker.

2. The class of 2010..60+..were nearly all elected with strong Tea Party support."

How many of those 60+ have been corrupted by being in the beltway for almost four years?

32 posted on 06/12/2014 8:44:27 AM PDT by buckalfa (Charter Member of the Group W Bench)
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To: ken5050

See tag line.

See the light yet?


33 posted on 06/12/2014 8:44:27 AM PDT by Ray76 (True change requires true change - A Second Party ...or else it's more of the same...)
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To: centurion316

Let’s not just watch, call, email, tweet!


34 posted on 06/12/2014 8:46:26 AM PDT by Kenny
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To: Liz

Second Texas Republican considers bid to replace Eric Cantor in leadership (Jeb Hensarling)

http://washingtonexaminer.com/second-texas-repub-considers-bid-to-replace-eric-cantor-in-leadership/article/2549621


35 posted on 06/12/2014 8:47:01 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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To: ken5050
Look for the little purple triangle in the plot below and you will see that McCarthy is rated at the far left end of the GOP spectrum. He is not the worst choice. There might be 10 or so who are to his left amongst the Republicans. A random choice would be far better.

Click here for the link


36 posted on 06/12/2014 8:47:41 AM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: ken5050

California? That state hasn’t voted Republician in decades.
Hell no to McCarthy.


37 posted on 06/12/2014 8:52:34 AM PDT by tennmountainman (Just Say No To Cochran And Boss Hogg.)
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To: ken5050; Seizethecarp; LucyT; Fantasywriter
The House GOP leadership has scheduled a vote for next week to choose a replacement for Eric Cantor.

You need a fight?

Well kids, here it is. Boehner and the RINO establishment clearly ARE a conspiracy, not a theory. Let's take a week off from the CCP. I know Sheriff Joe won't mind.

38 posted on 06/12/2014 9:01:17 AM PDT by Kenny Bunk ( A disbarred gay Muslim lawyer from Kenya as POTUS? Sure! What could go wrong?)
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To: ken5050

The WSJ supported Hensarling as their first choice, followed by Ryan, this morning.

Hensarling has just dropped out. Ryan doesn’t seem to be on the short list (he’s not very personable, so probably the leadership didn’t even consider him).

Why do they want to pick somebody whose positions are exactly like those of the guy who just got dumped?


39 posted on 06/12/2014 9:01:49 AM PDT by livius
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To: ken5050
I felt the need to rant this morning...

Well done.
Carry on.

40 posted on 06/12/2014 9:02:50 AM PDT by grobdriver (Where is Wilson Blair when you need him?)
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