[Izzy Dunne]

he stayed with the GOP largely because it helped him bring federal dollars home to Rhode Island.

And that's what it's all about, isn't it, chump?

Who brings home da loot.

F'in pigs at the trough...

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

he stayed with the GOP largely because it helped him bring federal dollars home to Rhode Island.

And this (earmarks) is largely what sunk the GOP this term. Immediately after the 2004 election, they drew the shades, lit the cigars, and started spending like maniacs. They paid the price on November 7th.