GOP Rep. John McHugh tapped as Secretary of the Army

politico.com ^ | June 2, 2009 | Jonathan Martin

[Theodore R.]

Chris Smith must be conservative on abortion but little else.

[PhilCollins]

Since Obama likes to appoint RINO’s, I hope that he’ll nominate my congressman, Mark Kirk (RINO-IL) to be an assistant secretary of state, treasury, or defense.

[neverdem]

He’s picking off liberal RINOs.

I didn't know McHugh was that bad, but the rats have been doing that since 2006. It wasn't that long ago when the GOP members were about half of NY's members of Congress.

[LenS]

Well, of course, Patrick Murphy is a liberal. He’s a Democrat, not a Republican. Though, with that score, I guess it could be argued that for a Democrat, he’s almost conservative.

[fieldmarshaldj]

McHugh is one of the most liberal Republicans in the House (60% liberal-40% Conservative in 2008). 1963-1965 was the last time NY Republicans had a majority of the House delegation (21R-20D).

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Lancey Howard]

Yeah, the first thing I did was check McHugh's ACU ratings - - 40 last year, 60 the year before. Good riddance. On the bright side, Republicans have a chance now to get a real Republican in that district.

"I know your deeds. I know you are neither hot nor cold. How I wish you were one or the other, hot or cold! But because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth." (Rev 3:15-16).

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Chris Smith must be conservative on abortion but little else.

Yes, I was an active Republican in his district back when he got the seat. He was never a solid conservative, but is now bad on most everything except pro-life issues. His district is based on the Trenton area.