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12 Republicans Break Ranks on Iraq Resolution [Know who and where they are.]
New York Times ^ | 15FEB07 | JEFF ZELENY

Posted on 02/14/2007 8:49:45 PM PST by familyop

Representative Howard Coble of North Carolina . . . Representative Steven C. LaTourette of Ohio . . . Representative John J. Duncan Jr. of Tennessee . . . Representative Walter B. Jones of North Carolina . . . Representative Ric Keller, a Florida Republican . . . Representative Heather Wilson, a New Mexico Republican . . . Republican Senators Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Olympia J. Snowe of Maine . . .

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bums; chumps; cowards; creeps; howardcoble; iraq; liberals; northcarolina; republican; traitors; walterjones
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To: HitmanLV
I have a feeling you are correct in the case of Mr. LaTourette. His district is in NE Ohio, Kucinich territory. His website has several links allegedly showing support for the troops. This one is particularly ironic -- as we start holding these folks feet to the fire. http://www.house.gov/latourette/issues_toasty_toes.htm
61 posted on 02/15/2007 6:33:27 AM PST by wheelgun
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To: CheyennePress

I have written to him more than once, and if your questions are in disagreement with him he does not respond. My district needs to see an end to the Duncan empire.


62 posted on 02/15/2007 6:34:09 AM PST by eyedigress
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To: familyop; Flora McDonald; P8riot; iceskater; Darnright; GottaLuvAkitas1; Coop; Gabz

Add Virginia's Tom Davis to that list.


63 posted on 02/15/2007 6:35:57 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (http://www.virginiaisforrudy.com)
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To: Howlin

I'm not surprised. I walked out of a speech he gave 2 years ago. He was not supportive of the war then.


64 posted on 02/15/2007 6:46:51 AM PST by kalee (No burka for me....EVER!)
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To: Corin Stormhands

I'm not surprised, nor am I surprised about Delaware's Mike Castle.


65 posted on 02/15/2007 6:57:11 AM PST by Gabz (I like mine with lettuce and tomato, heinz57 and french-fried potatoes)
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To: wildcatf4f3
"a career ending move...we must see that they never get another penny."

Correct me if I'm wrong, but when the Republicans were in "control" (excuse me while I stifle laughter) of the Congress, didn't most, if not all, significant votes assume 100% lockstep agreement re the Democrats?

With the very rare exceptions of Ben Nelson and Joe Liebermann, you never, ever have to worry about Democrats breaking ranks.

These people suck.

66 posted on 02/15/2007 6:57:12 AM PST by daler (The best things in life...aren't "things.")
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To: familyop

Welll gee big surprise with Hopeless Hagel and Snowjob Snowe. Some of the others need a definite swift kick, but all that energy is wasted on Hagel and Snowe.


67 posted on 02/15/2007 7:01:12 AM PST by GLH3IL (Truth: The remedy for liberalism.)
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To: familyop

I just voiced my displeasure to Representative Walter B. Jones of North Carolina.


68 posted on 02/15/2007 7:01:17 AM PST by Garvin ("Who Elected The Media Anyway?")
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To: You Dirty Rats

Many see an (R) by the name and don't look any farther sadly


69 posted on 02/15/2007 7:02:55 AM PST by GLH3IL (Truth: The remedy for liberalism.)
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To: cva66snipe

So you are one of those believing a four year war costing 3,000 lives is badly run? Thank God you weren't not around when an HOUR'S time saw more deaths in some battles. Or when taking small islands killed TWICE as many men.

My God the media's brainwashing is almost complete.


70 posted on 02/15/2007 7:09:14 AM PST by justshutupandtakeit (Defeat Hillary's V'assed Left Wing Conspiracy)
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To: cva66snipe

Oh, and there was a "nation" of Iraq before we got there. What is happening there is the establishment of a government representative of the Iraqi people.

BIG difference between the reality and your claim.


71 posted on 02/15/2007 7:10:57 AM PST by justshutupandtakeit (Defeat Hillary's V'assed Left Wing Conspiracy)
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To: VeniVidiVici

When he first ran years ago I thought he was a twit, but over time I've come to respect him to a degree. I was REALLY surprised at his vote. I know a few soldiers in his district that won't be too pleased either.


72 posted on 02/15/2007 7:12:57 AM PST by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom

That was the impression I had too.

I was worried about his reelection last time with all the NewYoricans flooding into his district, but I didn't know it extended to Ocala.

But, perhaps he is pandering...


73 posted on 02/15/2007 7:18:15 AM PST by VeniVidiVici (¡El proletariado del mundo, une! - Xuygo Chavez)
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To: smoothsailing; Beagle8U
Mike Rogers,from MI. is one of them. he's our rep that covers the capital area.
http://lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070215/NEWS01/702150347

Beagle8U: this is your rep isn't it?
74 posted on 02/15/2007 7:20:35 AM PST by absolootezer0 (stop repeat offenders - don't re-elect them!)
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To: absolootezer0
No way is he mine...lol. Tim Walberg 7th district.

We boot liberal RINO's here.
75 posted on 02/15/2007 7:23:32 AM PST by Beagle8U (Jimmy Carter changed me into a Republican.......R. W. Reagan made me DAMN proud of it!)
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To: Beagle8U

ah. walberg's mine too. have you heard anything about how he's doing?


76 posted on 02/15/2007 7:26:21 AM PST by absolootezer0 (stop repeat offenders - don't re-elect them!)
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To: familyop

Reads just like a list of traitors, so it must be.


77 posted on 02/15/2007 7:26:45 AM PST by JayAr36
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To: NonValueAdded; Joe Brower; aynrandfreak; SE Mom; oldglory; MinuteGal; mcmuffin; gonzo; ...

This is what I'm sending out to all the people on my email lists:

We are quite aware that the 60's radicals/anti-war left that comprise the base of the RAT party are demanding that they defund the war effort one way or the other. This "non-binding Resolution" these "Hanoi-Jane" Rats have come up with is merely an effort to see how many spineless Republicans they can peel off on the first go-round of the next SNEAKY steps they plan to take to do exactly that. The RATS don't have the guts to do what the Republicans want them to do - have an up or down vote on funding the troops and the war effort. They know the American people wouldn't stand for that and they will in no way go on the record voting for what they know will result in another Vietnam-type debacle. Instead - they have a devious "gradual" plan to defund the troops incrementally, behind the scenes so the public won't actually know what they're really up to.

Wednesday, 14 February 2007 "The most depressing --- and disturbing -- spectacle of this morning's House debates on the Democrats proposed resolution opposing the surge was the sight of a handful of Republican Representatives rising to speak in favor of the resolution.

We've made a point here at The Victory Caucus to highlight those leaders who are standing firm on the war and who are committed to victory. Now, however, it is time to focus on those of our leaders who are choosing what they perceive (wrongly) to be the politically expedient course instead of what they must know is the right course. The reality of the mathematics in the House is grim: it is highly likely, if not certain, that the Democrats have sufficient votes to ensure that their resolution passes. Our goal, then, is to minimize its margin of passage: and in particular, to convince those who should know better --- our Republican members of Congress -- to do the right thing.

I would therefore ask each of you to contact your own Representative, and ask their staff to go on-the-record stating that they will oppose the Democrats' resolution. If they refuse, ask why not, and express your disappointment in their decision. Only a definitive, on-the-record "yes we will vote against the resolution" will do.

Beyond your own Representative, I would also encourage you to contact all of the Representatives listed here: http://www.victorycaucus.com/ These are some of the Republican Representatives who rose today to speak against the troop surge, and in favor of the Democrats' resolution. Call them; fax them; email them, and make clear that to oppose the President's plan to win this war is simply unacceptable."

My Rep. is Ric Keller whose contact information I'm providing below for those of you who want to warn him not to follow through on siding with the DemocRATS "Non-Binding Resolution", or any of their other proposals.

Representative Richard (Ric) Keller Florida's 8th District
http://keller.house.gov/ (You can click this link to the left and read Chicken-Little Keller's speech yesterday if you're interested)

CONTACT
http://keller.house.gov/Contact/

Email Congressman Keller http://www.house.gov/htbin/wrep_findrep (use zip code 32808-0605)

Washington Office

419 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2176
Fax: (202) 225-0999

District Office (Orlando)

605 E. Robinson St., Suite 650
Orlando, FL 32801-0605
Phone: (407) 872-1962
Fax: (407) 872-1944
Toll Free: (888) 642-1211

District Office (Eustis)

301 West Ward Avenue
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (888) 642-1211
Fax: (407) 872-1944

District Office (Ocala)

3330 SE Maricamp Road
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (888) 642-1211
Fax: (407) 872-1944

*

I hope I am going to be able to get away to join the rest of the "Florida Eagles" group that will be heading to D.C. for the March 17th rally. This is a "must be there if at all possible" event!!!

INFO 'Gathering of Eagles' to protect Vietnam Veterans Wall
Please try to join this 'Gathering' on March 17 or if possible attend a local Veterans Rally to support them.......More details here: http://gatheringofeagles.org/

And Click here: 'Gathering of Eagles' to protect Vietnam Veterans Wall http://www.usvetdsp.com/feb07/eagle.htm

Click here: 'Gathering of Eagles' Flyer PRINT IT! GET IT OUT THERE! Defend The Wall March 17th!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1783589/posts

March 17, 2007
Saturday......10AM
Viet Nam Memorial Wall
Washington, DC

Move America Forward joins Gathering of Eagles

"...On Saturday, March 17th, Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark will lead a giant anti-war protest in Washington, D.C. - disgracing the war memorials there as they march to the Pentagon. A massive anti-war crowd is expected - March 17th is after all the 4th anniversary of the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Move America Forward [ http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org ] is proud to announce that we will be fighting back against all this negativity and disrespect towards our troops with a positive and patriotic national effort titled: "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN". ..." Read more in above link.

Ping your lists!! bttt


78 posted on 02/15/2007 7:31:18 AM PST by Matchett-PI (To have no voice in the Party that always sides with America's enemies is a badge of honor.)
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To: absolootezer0
He is doing great! Always a solid conservative vote. The Rats hate him and the RINO's that always want to play "Lets make a deal" with the Rats have found out that he wont play.
79 posted on 02/15/2007 7:31:27 AM PST by Beagle8U (Jimmy Carter changed me into a Republican.......R. W. Reagan made me DAMN proud of it!)
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To: familyop; A.A. Cunningham; Howlin
Representative Walter B. Jones of North Carolina

Doesn't Walter Jones district include Camp LeJeune and Cherry Point MCAS?

Regards,

TS

80 posted on 02/15/2007 7:33:00 AM PST by The Shrew (www.swiftvets.com & www.wintersoldier.com - The Truth Shall Set YOU Free!)
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