Comments on: The 220

By: JustLeaveMeAlone

JustLeaveMeAlone — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:18 +0000

Scope “We keep “forgiving” Republicans that vote against us, and, it is to our peril.”

Amen.

If I wanted to vote for a Dem, I’d do so.

By: IJB

IJB — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:46:30 +0000

By: Scope

Scope — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:50 +0000

then that means there are more Republican votes in that district than there were Democrats. We keep “forgiving” Republicans that vote against us, and, it is to our peril. This morning Van Hollen (D) on Crist Wallace stated that the bill was passed with “bi-partisan” support. One Republican makes the spin Bi-partisan. I could care less what the demographics were/are in Cao’s district. Jindal is the Governor, hasn’t he been considered to be a viable Republican/Conservative candidate in 2012? The Louisana Attornet General just raided the ACORN offices, before they complete their move to Washington. I am tired of hearing that all politics are local. Just like the recent 23rd district election. When you send someone as a Representative or a Senator from your area, it becomes far less than a local issue. Did we not see that last night. They can make or break the future direction of the US, not just their local area. Local politics means who you elect for City Council, Board of Supervisors, School Borard positions etc. Once you are a federal politician, your vote for legislation affects the entire United States.

By: Scope

Scope — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:49 +0000

By: Scope

Scope — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:25 +0000

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:49:19 +0000

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:46:08 +0000

By: JustLeaveMeAlone

JustLeaveMeAlone — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:44 +0000

is a traitor. I don’t care what letter comes after their name.

A traitor to America, and a traitor to our Constitution.

And I will remember it.

By: SteveLA

SteveLA — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:54:17 +0000

mom2oneson

I don’t think what I was trying to say is “excuse”, but maybe understand why he did what he did.

Facing facts, there is about no chance that a real conservative could hold a seat in New Orleans and Cao is about as good as you are going to get. The welfare state is real and people in parts of New Orleans are hooked on the narcotic called government handouts. Cao voted once again for the narcotic of free government handouts, which is the glue that keeps LA 2 going.

By: mom2oneson

mom2oneson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:18:32 +0000

He should do the right thing now. What is the point of them being in office if they are just thinking of their careers and not bing conservatives. I’m totally disappointed, I thought he was good.

By: mom2oneson

mom2oneson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:17:37 +0000

He should do the right thing now. What is the point of them being in office if they are just thinking of their careers and not bing conservatives. I’m totally disappointed, I thought he was good.

By: redtillimdead

redtillimdead — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:00 +0000

He has a countdown till election day 2010 on his website, and Mike Pence endorsed him Wednesday or Thursday. Endorsed him for what? I think that means a 2010 campaign us up

By: redtillimdead

redtillimdead — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:51:25 +0000

Voted against Cap-and-Tax.
Cao would not have cast the deciding vote. He waited until they got the 218 to vote. He was the 2nd to last Republican to vote.

By: SteveLA

SteveLA — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:03:07 +0000

IJB

I think Cao was wrong, but having said that, he is in Dollar Bill Jefferson’s old Congressional seat, facing enormous pressures when it comes to re-election from the African American community of New Orleans which does support this madness.

In practical terms, what can the Republican party do here in the way of punishment for this vote or for that matter support had Cao voted with the rest of the party in face of support for this nonsense in New Orleans?

I think Cao was wrong on this vote on the facts of the Nasty Nancy Democratic so called health care reform and what it will do to this country, but what is the practical political side of the issue?

By: IJB

IJB — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:42:54 +0000

I don’t care if his district is downtown San Francisco! Republicans should NOT vote for socialism. Period.

Cao absolutely be kicked out of the caucus. It’s a no-brainer.

Leaving him in there simply makes the Republican “Big Tent” ridiculously too large, and just encourages Tea Party people to go third party.

It’s one thing to do what Snowe did on a Committee vote. But it’s quite another to vote for a bill like this on Final Passage. It’s inexcusable.

Cao’s got to go. (And the 8 who voted for Cap ‘n’ Tax should be disciplined – they *still* haven’t been.)

By: Neil Stevens

Neil Stevens — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:28:50 +0000

Any mainstream Republican will do.

By: scarlos

scarlos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:17:16 +0000

Just a few more weeks . .

By: Hammer2008

Hammer2008 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:43:38 +0000

(meaning whenever I retire from the service)

By: ColdWarrior

ColdWarrior — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:23:42 +0000

where it matters? Specifically, will you spend a little bit of time and effort to become a precinct committeeman?

Thank you.

ColdWarrior

By: Hammer2008

Hammer2008 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:16:30 +0000

That’s what I’m waiting to see happen in NY23.

After Tuesday’s election results and now after this vote, it’s going to be interesting to see how many GOP challengers announce.

Considering Ralph Reed’s sage advice a decade ago, one needs the support of three in order to be a successful candidate for office, (a) spouse/family, (b) pastor and (c) boss. I’m willing to bet they’ll be a lot more candidates after Thanksgiving…