Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

7 Republicans abandon GOP on filibuster
Washington Times ^ | Tuesday, May 24, 2005 | By Charles Hurt

Posted on 05/24/2005 12:52:08 AM PDT by JohnHuang2

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-83 next last
To: Lazamataz

Cool off.


21 posted on 05/24/2005 1:41:22 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2

There would be 7 Republicans that should be worked against by their party for removal next election.


22 posted on 05/24/2005 1:42:41 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz; goldstategop

You're both being absurd.

Yeah, so there's 7 RINO's... and 48 Senators we can count on. But you want to ditch the 48 because the 7 have sucked. Brilliant.

2 more solid seats in 2006, and we don't even have to worry about RINO's anymore.

When we're -that- close, you want to bail.

I gave you both more credit than that.

Qwinn


23 posted on 05/24/2005 1:42:49 AM PDT by Qwinn
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Qwinn
You want us to support them when they didn't support us? Heck, hell no! We're going to vigorously support their challengers in party primaries and barring that, we'll sit on our hands in November and watch them lose to Democrats. When you double-cross your own party, expect to pay a price. They can celebrate their "deal" while it lasts.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
24 posted on 05/24/2005 1:46:07 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: goldstategop

If you want to go all out opposing the RINO's responsible tonight, particularly the ones in red states, be my guest. Hell, I'm with you 100% in that regard.

It's the "Screw the whole Republican party" rants that I find absurd. And those seem to be the majority around here tonight.

Qwinn


25 posted on 05/24/2005 1:48:00 AM PDT by Qwinn
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2

Well, I am disappointed, somewhat, but think what would have happened if Frist pushed the rule change vote and lost! 2000 term all over again.

I'm going to wait and see (anybody have any other choice?) how things go before I decide to get really upset.

And the Dems can start abusing the system again, and we'll be right back at the anti-fil vote.

In one sense, Harry Reid has eaten it again, since the first three appointees were those he said would never get past Dem opposition, same as last term. 8-) *big grin*

The fight's still on, just delayed a little, and we got some good concessions with these judges getting to a vote.

Lindsay Graham was one of my favorites (back in Clinton impeachment times). I wish he hadn't been a part of the "soft" group. Warner is a sage old man, and I like him too, so maybe the group isn't too much wrong.

I was worried about Specter. Remember that he made a promise he wouldn't participate in blocking Repub judicial appointees in return for maintaining his chairmanship of the Judiciary Committee. I had been concerned that he might decide that voting with the Dems on the filibuster issue was not part of that deal.

I wanted complete control for the Repubs. Full speed ahead! Not yet, folks, not YET! ;-)


26 posted on 05/24/2005 1:51:43 AM PDT by Randy Papadoo (Not going so good? Just kick somebody's a$$. You'll feel a lot better!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Qwinn
I'm not saying screw the entire party. Its not too much to ask the RINOs to stand behind something conservatives want. They're the ones who ask us to understand when they need to go "off the reservation" on some votes and we put up with it because we understand their political problems. But they don't seem to understand they owe loyalty to their party on a matter of principle. If they can't support it, they should become Democrats. Its at least being fair to the rest of us who've worked hard for Republican Party candidates to advance the conservative agenda.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
27 posted on 05/24/2005 1:53:51 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Randi Papadoo

Ooh! It's actually six judges. Broke my face smiling!


28 posted on 05/24/2005 1:56:09 AM PDT by Randy Papadoo (Not going so good? Just kick somebody's a$$. You'll feel a lot better!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2
WIN BACK A CONSERVATIVE
REPUBLICAN SENATE IN 2006!

29 posted on 05/24/2005 2:16:14 AM PDT by UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide (Give Them Liberty Or Give Them Death! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: goldstategop

Believe me they got their payoffs form the demons of the dem party. They must make their puppet master leader, George Soros just swell with pride.


30 posted on 05/24/2005 2:33:29 AM PDT by Bullish
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Yosemitest

These Rinos' have sold their souls!

Thanks for posting their filthy mug shots.


31 posted on 05/24/2005 2:35:49 AM PDT by Bullish
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2
Senator Frist ... resign NOW!
32 posted on 05/24/2005 2:44:54 AM PDT by jamaksin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2
My e-mail to Jawhn Wahner:

I am FURIOUS that you and 6 other so-called Republican senators have crossed over to support this so-called "compromise" on the Judicial nominees!!! I have supported you in the past with my money and my vote, but no longer. I will be actively working against you in any future elections. I am starting to believe that the Republican party no longer wants my conservative vote.

I have been a rock-ribbed Republican since 1980, but I feel like I don't have a home there anymore. Just damn!
33 posted on 05/24/2005 2:52:35 AM PDT by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Count Petofi will not be denied!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Qwinn; Lazamataz; goldstategop
We have a reason and a right to be Po'd. Come on, we're all pretty frustrated over this. Let's not start after each other though. I just witnessed another thread where age-old FReepers were tearing at each other. No, we can't all "just get along", but we need to remain clear that we are on the same side.

EXCEPT FOR THE STINKING RINOS!!!

There, I feel better now...

34 posted on 05/24/2005 3:04:03 AM PDT by Caipirabob (Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

The talk in my circles (Maine) is that Snowe will NOT be re-elected. Most Republicans will support a primary bid against her, or just not vote for her. We might as well have a dim in the Senate.


35 posted on 05/24/2005 3:13:12 AM PDT by Rocket1968 (Free Janice Rogers-Brown)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2

Now tell me Ms. Hillary STILL is putting those FBI files to GOOD use!!!!!!!!!!


36 posted on 05/24/2005 3:15:21 AM PDT by mo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2
These people are not Republicans. No money from donations to the party should be given to these turncoats who have gone to the dark side. As you will notice the only people who say this is great is the demo RATS.
37 posted on 05/24/2005 4:08:19 AM PDT by YOUGOTIT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Yosemitest

I will contribute. We should work in each state to defeat these democrats.


38 posted on 05/24/2005 4:10:11 AM PDT by YOUGOTIT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Yosemitest

contact list bump.

even when we win, we lose. I am so POd I can't see straight.


39 posted on 05/24/2005 4:15:22 AM PDT by the crow (I'm from the government. I'm here to help.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide
"WIN BACK A CONSERVATIVEREPUBLICAN SENATE IN 2006!"

What a pipe dream.

Most evangelicals will stay home in 2006 because of this. The democrats will gain the majority.

This really what the McCain seven want. Most of them are pro-choice and will sacrifice the majority if it means gaining ideological control of the GOP.

Bet on it.
40 posted on 05/24/2005 4:16:58 AM PDT by Preachin' (Keep the Kerry/Edwards tags on your cars so we can identify the root of your disease.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-83 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson