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.
"If we want to change things radicially - I would look at replacing Hassert."
I think that Hastert will be retiring either in 2008 or 2010.