[Righteous Wing]

I agree with you regarding Simmons and his activism. Such hard headedness cost CT appropriations for a railroad bill when he angered the subcommittee Chairman, Istook. Yet, Simmons can't wait to break ranks from the President on Social Security. He should better choose when to be an activist. Simmons also frequently brags that he is a "independent minded." I hear that exact same phrase from most if not all RINOs. It's hogwash! It is easy to break ranks from the GOP when you are a liberal Republican Congressman in a liberal district in a liberal state. That is not being "independent."

[alexfromct]

Being "independent" in his case is just code words for having John McCain come out to CT and endorse him when he's in trouble.