Posted on 11/03/2004 7:08:29 AM PST by NCPAC
Now if we could just teach them to shoot out - at the other guys...
Crane led the fight on the House floor against Carter's Panama Canal giveaway. That is where and how Crane made something of a national name for himself, and the podium from which he launched his Quixotic campaign for Presidency.
I'm sure you'll love Crane's replacement when it comes to actually voting in Congress.
"But as with all great stars in the galaxy, we best remember them when they were at their apex."
Yes, we do!
Thank you for your kind words on behalf of Congressman Crane. While I agree that the years had taken their toll in a number of ways, the good he did for this country and for the consertive movement is immeasurable.
To answer your question, I was the National Conservative Political Action Committee's press secretary and second spokesman (to NCPAC Chairman, Terry Dolan) from between 2/82 - 2/84.
Looks like Alan Keyes will have to get a real job after the party leadership pins the blame on him and doesn't invite him to any more carpetbag parties.
FYI my county, Macon and 10 other surrounding counties went red last night for Bush.....2/3'rds of Illinois is red.....
I don't disagree with your assessment, ken5050. Phil Crane likely should have retired before he was booted out. However, I so vividly recall the time when Phil Crane was conservative before conservative was "cool."
Back in the day, when Crane walked into a room - you knew it. He was fearless, always outspoken, and "right" nearly all the time. Yes, his time had past - but, man, he shone brightly and blazed trails.
As I recall, after he came out of rehab, he was never the same person, and being a recovering alcoholic in DC has to be pretty tough..
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