Folks, wake up. Notwithstanding the many qualities of Bachmann and other firebrands, we need an experienced legislative team to manage the House. We are now responsible for running a portion of the government.
A leadership slot is NOT the place for a bomb-thrower, unless you want us to be in the majority for 2 short years.
Boehner-Cantor-McCarthy-Sessions have proven capable of the promotions. They kept every GOP member voting NO against BOcare, and nearly all voted NO against the stimulus when BO was at the height of his popularity. This team also just engineered a 60 seat pickup in the House.
Freepers need to learn that American politics and public policy are played within the 30 yard lines. Learning at National Review is a good start.
We are now responsible for running a portion of the government.
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That’s like saying you are holding the reins to a horse-drawn hay wagon on fire. Good luck.
The art of compromise will be of paramount value, eh?
The DEms don’t practice it, why do we?
Sorry, I wish I had yours and others optimism over the new emboldened GoP leadership... but many things have not changed and I as many don’t have much hope it will anytime soon.