We appreciate the RNC Chairman stopping by the front page. — Erick
In recent days, there has been much talk (and justifiably so) of Barack Obama touting tire inflation as the solution to America’s energy woes. Republicans, together with John McCain, have been arguing for some time that a truly comprehensive approach, including more off-shore exploration, more nuclear power, and enhanced reliance on alternative energies and green technology must be pursued in order to address our energy crisis. Yet all the evidence is that Democrat leaders refuse to play ball, with the latest proof coming in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision last week to adjourn the House before a vote could be taken on “all of the above” energy legislation.
Despite this Democrat inaction, House Republicans refused to adjourn last Friday for the August recess without a vote on a comprehensive bill. Speaker Pelosi shut off the cameras and turned off the lights in the House chamber in an effort to end discussion of this critical issue – but House Republicans continued to discuss the need for comprehensive energy legislation.
Republican Members of Congress are staying in the House all week to urge Speaker Pelosi to hold a vote on comprehensive energy legislation. And while the cameras are still off, visitors to the U.S. Capitol are witnesses to the unprecedented effort by House Republicans.
For that, I would like to offer them my thanks, and I hope you’ll offer them yours. Millions of Americans are struggling to cope with skyrocketing energy prices, and the Democrats’ refusal to address this issue, to be frank, is unconscionable.
Americans deserve a comprehensive solution aimed at bringing gas prices down and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Fortunately, while Speaker Pelosi is unwilling to give act (or even allow a vote on energy legislation), House Republicans and John McCain remain committed to addressing this critical issue in a timely manner. I hope you will join me in commending their efforts — and calling on Speaker Pelosi to stop the obstructionism.
Moe Lane
PG DeFreese
Victoria Coates
Daniel Horowitz
Dan Spencer
Please explain
SteveLA (Diary) Wednesday, August 6th at 7:37AM EST (link)Mr. Duncan,
Please explain why the leader of our party, President Bush, is absent on the leadership front when it comes to dealing with this issue.
While I am many others applaud the actions of the Rebel Republicans, we are left to wonder why the President refuses to speak out forcefully on this topic.
Is the President afraid of offending Congresswoman Pelosi and Senator Reid by pointing out that the “do nothing” congress has left town without doing anything about this critical issue?
We need all parts of the Republican party, the President, Senators, and the Presidential nominee for our party pulling and pushing on the do nothing Democrats, not just a few Rebel Republicans.
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Competency over ideological purity and litmus tests
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aroldka Wednesday, August 6th at 4:44PM EST (link)The {R}epublican {P}arty probably think{s} {that} the American people are stupid{:} where have they been when gas prices started rising{?}{*}. The President himself has failed to act to lower gas prices. I just want to know when {
that} the G{OP} start{s} feeling the pain of the American people at the pump. The protestation{s} of the G{OP} in the house {isare} just a political stunt{!!!!!}The reality is {that} they learn{ed} a lesson in the beginning of this year {when} they{} lost three {C}ongressional seats. And th{at} offshore drilling is {the} only {} issue {
thatwhere} the {A}merican people are on their side{:} that{‘s} why they{‘re} pretend{ing} {that} they care about the American people. I bet {that} this {N}ovember they{‘}re going to get crushed by {the} Democrat{s}.No McCain{,} no way{!} Obama {‘}08{!!!!!}
{*OK, this one I can’t resist commenting on: where has the GOP been? Out of power in Congress. The NRCC and NRSC would like to change that. – Moe Lane}
interesting use of the English language
David Hinz (Diary) Wednesday, August 6th at 4:50PM EST (link)fully as coherent as any other Obamessiah supporter.
The Minority Report — The HinzSight Report — TMRB.tv — MFOB “Miss Tagart, do you know the hallmark of the second-rater? It’s resentment of another man’s achievement.”
troll alert!!!!...contact form not working sorry Moe...n/t
Attack Mode (Diary) Wednesday, August 6th at 4:56PM EST (link)n/t
“Land of the Free and Home of da Whopper” Peter Griffin…Family Guy
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
Steel-Belted Radial Right Winger
“I’ll create 5 million jobs from out of unicorn farts and pixie dust” Justatron paraphrasing Obamessiah…yes I love it that much.
aroldka, keep on dreaming.
Tim_Schieferecke (Diary) Wednesday, August 6th at 4:58PM EST (link)FYI, the Republican Congress of the 90′s did pass legislation to allow offshore and ANWR drilling, but Slick Willy Clinton vetoed. You should really try learning some recent history unless you want to be pegged for speaking out of your a$$. Here’s a prediction for you: Obama WILL become just another in a long line of failed and angry D Senators that once ran for POTUS. You can take that to the bank.
America stands for bold colors!
Tim Schieferecke