Posted on 06/25/2008 5:55:52 AM PDT by Aristotelian
Republican voters in Utah ousted Rep. Chris Cannon in Tuesday’s GOP primary, expressing their dissatisfaction with the six-term congressman over his left-of-center positions on immigration by nominating a challenger who made crackdowns on illegal immigration a central part of his platform.
Cannon was trounced by Jason Chaffetz, the former chief of staff to Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-Utah.) With 93 percent of precincts reporting, Cannon trails Chaffetz by 20 points – 60 to 40 percent. The AP has called the race for Chaffetz.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
But but but, how can this be???? I thought conservatism was dead...I mean didn’t the selection of McCain by Republican primary voters prove conservatism was dead??? /sarc
But but but, how can this be???? I thought conservatism was dead...I mean didn’t the selection of McCain by Republican primary voters prove conservatism was dead??? /sarc
On your idiotic comment: Their positions are miles apart.
On the GREAT news in the article: Thank God that some Republicans SOMEWHERE are starting to take notice and keep their party from falling apart.
On your idiotic comment: Their positions are miles apart.
On the GREAT news in the article: Thank God that some Republicans SOMEWHERE are starting to take notice and keep their party from falling apart.
Wonder what Johnny will tell LaRazza in July? That he is tough on illegal immigration?...Not....
Whoa! Results like this should scare the hell out of the open borders Republicans. Paging John McCain.
Since I’ve left the Republican party and am an Independent and won’t give any money to the GOP, I’d still like to support conservative R’s like this guy. Does anyone know of a central web site that you can go to specifically to support conservative candidates financially, that go directly to the candidate? Thanks.
GulfBreeze ... "On your idiotic comment: Their positions are miles apart."
Do please explain that one for we little people, will you?
Right here is proof that “we the people” did not really “choose” McCain, he was manipulated in to where he is today. The original pick was Rooty, he tanked, so McCain was reborn to make sure an open borders shill was the only choice we would have.
I did not fail to take notice in the primaries that tough on the borders conservatives were ignored and treated like dirt. On Purpose!
Very, very cool. Wish this would’ve happened to Graham of S.C..
McCain: Open borders. No Troops.
Obama: Open borders. No Troops.
McCain: Pro-Amnesty.
Obama: Pro-Amnesty...
Yeah... Miles. Sure thing...
Me too. Maybe, though, if it starts to happen to others, perhaps those who do not get ousted will begin to take notice?
RINO hunting season is in!!!! Bag limit, none. 1 down.
Good start, I’d say. We need more such incidents.
Yeah for real conservatism. Just say no to RINOs. Wonder how the MSM will spin this being as they constantly harp that strong polices on immigration in general and illegal immigration specifically are losers.
Yeah for real conservatism. Just say no to RINOs. Wonder how the MSM will spin this being as they constantly harp that strong polices on immigration in general and illegal immigration specifically are losers.
Sorry, I was wrong; the list is not on his page; however here is what he has comprised thus far (with the suggestions of FReepers of course):
The List:
House
- Florida 12th CD – Incumbent Adam Putnam
- Florida 16th CD – Tom Rooney
- Florida 22nd CD – Lt. Col. Allen West: http://www.allenwestforcongress.com/
- California 4th CD - Tom McClintock
- California 52nd CD - Duncan D. Hunter (Duncan Hunter’s son): http://www.hunterforcongress.com/
- Wisconsin 8th CD - John Gard http://www.gardforcongress.com/
- Kentucky 1st CD - Incumbent Ed Whitfield: http://whitfield.house.gov/issues/
- Kentucky 2nd CD - Brett Guthrie: http://guthrieforcongress.com/
- Kentucky 3rd CD - Anne Northup: http://www.northupforcongress.com/
- Kentucky 4th CD - Geoff Davis: http://www.geoffdavisforcongressblog.com/
- Kentucky 5th CD - Incumbent Hal Rogers
- Michigan 7th CD – Tim Walberg
- Pennsylvania 12th CD - Lt. Colonel William Russell: http://williamrussellforcongress.com/ (OPPONENT – MURTHA!)
- Pennsylvania 8th CD - Tom Manion: http://votemanion.stream-data.com/
- Ohio 1st CD – Steve Chabot
- Ohio 4th CD – Jim Jordan
- New Jersey 5th CD – Incumbent Scott Garrett
- North Carolina 10th CD – Patrick McHenry
- Louisiana 6th CD – Bill Cassidy: http://www.billcassidy.com/
Senate
- Kentucky Senate - Senator Mitch McConnell: http://www.teammitch.com/site/c.lsKWL9PKLpF/b.3532015/
- Virginia Senate – Jim Gilmore
- Texas Senate - John Cornyn
- Texas Senate – Kay Bailey Hutchison’s seat - Open Seat - 15 October 2007: Announced she would not seek re-election and may step down before the end of her current term.
- Montana Senate – Michael Lange (will need to vote for him as a write-in)
- Colorado Senate – Bob Schaffer: http://www.bobschafferforsenate.com
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