1. The drumbeat started on Tuesday, when RedState editor Erick Erickson issued his papal bull from Macon, Ga. Illinois [mc_name name=’Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL)’ chamber=’house’ mcid=’S001179′ ] had to go. (Source)
2. Conservative media outlets like RedState and National Review tell Schock to resign. “His lack of responsibility with the funds of others shows him to lack the necessary integrity to handle the power of the purse in the House of Representatives, which remains the chief power of the House,” writes RedState editor Erick Erickson. (Source)
3. “I don’t take my marching orders from (Red State blogger) Erick Erickson, I take my marching orders from the 750,000 people in the 18th District, who spoke rather loudly a few months ago,” Schock said. (Source)
4. Embattled Rep. Aaron Schock announced Tuesday he would resign his seat at the end of the month. (Source)
Glad he listened to the 750,000 people in the 18th District.
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