Posted on 05/17/2006 8:14:36 AM PDT by .cnI redruM
Over the past year, conservative discontent in Pennsylvania has continued to fester - aimed squarely at a handful of so-called Republicans in the state legislature. At the head of the class - Senate President Pro Tem Robert Jubelirer (pro-abort, tax-hiking squish) and Senate Majority Leader Chip Brightbill. Thanks in no small part to the tireless efforts of folks like Chris Lilik at GrassrootsPA and conservative activists across the state - both of these worthless politicians have big fat bullseyes on their backs on this primary night.
Keep tuned into GrassrootsPA for results.
Update [2006-5-16 21:22:53 by krempasky]: WOW. Chip Brightbill has conceded defeat. WOW. And it doesn't look like Jubelirer is too far behind.
State Senate District 30 21 of 209 Precincts Reporting % of Total John Eichelberger --46.28% Robert Jubelirer -- 36.37% C. Arnold McClure --17.35% To give a feel for what's happening tonight in the Keystone State - look no further than today's Tribune editorial. "So, before you head to the polls today, do your homework. Learn if your local committee person is a subservient gutless wonder or a reform-minded patriot who's mad as hell. Dispatching the former for the latter is the only way to take back a state committee that's wildly out of control. Wow, is that some great advice or what? When you've got a sick party - sometimes a housecleaning is in order. Update [2006-5-16 At some time by krempasky but munged up by Dales and manually fixed to some degree by Dales]:
The AP notes:
The last time a Pennsylvania legislative leader was defeated in any election was 1964, when Republican Senate President Pro Tempore M. Harvey Taylor lost the primary.
Update [2006-5-16 22:7:44 by krempasky]: That's all folks. Again, according to GrassrootsPA - they got both of them. Jubelirer has conceeded defeat. This is FANTASTIC news for Republicans in Pennsylvania - and conservatives everywhere can learn a real lesson: don't give up, don't tune out. Get to work. Get it done.
May 16th, 2006: 23:25:28
Update [2006-5-16 22:10:35 by Dales]: It is looking really good for Mark Harris for state Rep in the 42nd. Not quite as big as the above, but if his lead holds (he's up by 7 points with 70% reporting) that is a good win for conservatives as well.
Toomey will be avenged. The RINO hunt is on!
Yeah, I know it's a blog. But, if you really want to get the RINOs, let's publicize this above the fold and let America know that it can happen.
Bring the RINO puke sellouts down!
Conservatism sells. The entire GOP needs to learn that.
Knocking out Jubilirer is HUGE.
THE R - I - N - O HUNT IS ON.....
I just love it.
Hey, everyone, OPEN SEASON ON R I N O's FROM NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 2008 !!!! GET YER GUN AND GIT 'ER DONE !!!
Now this is NEWS!!!! Way to go PA. I read another report on it earlier and it sounds like the people of PA have had enough. Kick them all out and the ones you elected last night, don't let them get too comfortable, kick them out after a few years also!!
lol, wa hoo!
Marc Harris rocks! He ran a GREAT campaign.
Garton wielded power for 26 years
By Mary Beth Schneider mary.beth.schneider@indystar.com
One of the longest political careers in Indiana will end this year after Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton, R-Columbus, lost his bid for a 10th four-year term Tuesday.
As a senator since 1970 and Senate leader since 1980, Garton has been a powerful figure in Indiana government. Here's a quick look at his political career:
• 1968: Makes first run for political office, running for Congress against Democrat Lee Hamilton. He lost.
• 1969: Is named chairman of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
• 1970: Beats incumbent state Sen. James Young in the primary, and in November is elected to the Indiana Senate. He was re-elected every four years until this year.
• 1977: Sponsors and votes for the Equal Rights Amendment, which passes the Indiana General Assembly.
• 1980: Elected president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate.
• 1991: In an angry exchange near the end of the legislative session, Garton calls House Speaker Mike Phillips, D-Boonville, a "Boonville blowfish" after Phillips calls him an unprintable name.
• 1993: Lets riverboat gambling be amended into the budget bill, thus becoming law -- something he later called his biggest legislative regret.
• 1995: In August, Garton launches a campaign for the Republican nomination for governor in an already crowded field. He withdrew that December.
• 2002: Helps secure an additional $4 million a year to reduce the DNA testing backlog at the Indiana State Police lab.
• 2005: Gets an ARC of Indiana lifetime achievement award for his work for Hoosiers with special needs. Persuades the state to keep open the Hope license branch, which the Bureau of Motor Vehicles had slated for closure, along with more than 20 others.
• 2006: Comes under fire for not ending a generous health insurance package for senators and some staff, while the House decides to end the benefits. On the last night of the session, he is blamed by some for not making anti-abortion bills a priority for a vote as time runs out and the bills die.
This needs to happen ALL OVER THE COUNTRY!
Nominate conservatives, DESTROY THE RINO!
Don't sit out, don't hold your nose and vote RINO , don't let Palosi in, JUST VOTE FOR REAL CONSERVATIVES.
If there's none running, encourage an effort to have one run against your neighborhood RINO.
Sweet! RINO hunting!
Jacque Chirac for Governor/President/Senate.
(/sarcasm)
And the folks at PETA ain't the least bit concerned!!!
The GOP House has passed Immigration bills most conservatives approve of (outside of the Unappeaseables). The GOP Senate has voted 68% against the bill most conservatives hate.
So now explain it again why we should be concentrating on attacking the GOP?
No bag limit!!!!
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