Posted on 12/03/2012 2:49:45 PM PST by newgeezer
Well, House leadership made sure to elevate like-minded members to leadership; they took care to co-opt the Republican Study Committee; they packed the Steering Committee, which chooses committee assignments, with a bunch of loyalists. Now we’re seeing the effects of those decisions.
Maybe it’s because he’s intent on repealing Dodd-Frank. Maybe it’s because he wants to use his committee assignment to advocate winding down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Perhaps it’s because of his opposition to the $1 trillion farm bill. Maybe it’s because he’s just too darn conservative to sit on an important committee.
Earlier today, we provided a list of those who made it onto the Super A committees. Well, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) is a conservative freshman member who was actually kicked off the Financial Services Committee. Members are rarely kicked off committees unless there is a scandal.
David Schweikert is one of those 2010 freshmen who is actually a Tea Partier in deed as well as rhetoric. While many freshmen folded under the pressure from leadership, Schweikert was actually removed from the Whip team because of his conservative dissent during the budget battles.
And who is replacing him on the committee? Our good buddy, Richard Hudson (NC-8), who was handpicked by leadership to run. Hmmm, I can’t remember the last time a sophomore member was replaced by an incoming freshman for no good reason.
Moreover, there are at least seven vacancies on this committee. It’s not like there were too many qualified candidates. Cantor and McCarthy went out of their way to banish Schweikert from the committee, even though he is one of the few remaining freshmen who were reelected. It’s pretty sad they are willing to let their personal vendetta lead their decision to knock off one of the most knowledgeable members on issues pertaining to GSEs and monetary policy from the committee.
Then there’s the case of Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). He is one of the most conservative members of the House. He was told today that his service on the Budget Committee would no longer be appreciated. Maybe it’s because of statements like this.
Update: Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) was also tossed off the Budget Committee.
There are more conservatives who are being left off any A or B level committee as we speak. Some don’t have any committee assignments yet for next year.
It’s becoming clear that there is only one faction that demands ideological purity. And it’s not the faction that upholds the ideology of the party.
“A “diarist” on DailyKos has been insisting for years that Boner is carrying on an affair with a lobbyist. Let’s find out and expose it, if true.”
I’d like to buy a hint. Are we looking for a Guy, a Gal, or a Goat?
” A “diarist” on DailyKos has been insisting for years that Boner is carrying on an affair with a lobbyist. Let’s find out and expose it, if true. It’s time to do whatever it takes to force this vile creep out of the Speaker’s chair. “
GOOD IDEA !!!!!!!! Can we hire a PI and get on with it ?????
We sure need something to keep us occupied while they fully implement death panels, they will just kill off all the old white republicans then;<> Happy days are here again!
Male or Female?
THe RNCC called over the weekend. Both barrels re NO MORE SUPPORT. The poor fellow did state my sentiment is what he has been hearing overwhelmingly
THe RNCC called over the weekend. Both barrels re NO MORE SUPPORT. The poor fellow did state my sentiment is what he has been hearing overwhelmingly
“Other than having Democrats take pot shots at his office, what has Cantor done for us ~ is he carrying his weight?”
The weasel isn’t carrying his weight. He needs a conservative opponent in both the primary and general election.
“I’m not voting R again either. Many on here whined when I first stated that. Ain’t no use.”
A lot of FReepers are republicand first and conservative...353rd.
“I’d like to buy a hint. Are we looking for a Guy, a Gal, or a Goat?”
Living or deceased?
Don’t use TAC fighter squadrons. Use 3,053rd.
“I’d like to buy a hint. Are we looking for a Guy, a Gal, or a Goat?”
Living or deceased?
GOOD ONE!
So good I am relieved I had finished my evening coffee earlier - my keyboard is still shaking.
;-)
Good. Let Boner own this.
“Not anymore I don’t. Eff the R Party.”
I changed my party affilliation to Independent last week.
Yup. And the sheeple will never learn.
““I’d like to buy a hint. Are we looking for a Guy, a Gal, or a Goat?”
Living or deceased?”
Guy goat, recently roadkill.
Boner sez they be nice and “tight”
>> Eff the R Party.
Better we reclaim it. The Conservatives in the House need to mobilize and vote for new leadership.
It’s like a freaking game to the Bonehead gang - High School antics - ‘you ain’t popular so you can’t hang with us’ mentality! They think America is their’s and WeThePeople are just their audience.
Been a pubbie since i started voting.
Will change to independant as this is NOT a conservative party.
To hell with it and being dem lite
Here’s the main article.
http://www.redstate.com/2012/11/28/the-incestuous-bleeding-of-the-republican-party/
Erick did post a couple followups, including response from at least one of the individuals in this article denying points in the article.
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