Category Archives: Congressional Republicans

Tim Huelskamp for Speaker!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by mesasmiles

Oh, the treachery of John Boehner. I just got an e-mail from Congressman Tim Huelskamp. He is one of the three that John Boehner booted off of key committees because of their public disagreement with the leadership. I have heard … Continue reading →

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Republicans, don’t trust John Boehner

Posted on December 5, 2012 by mesasmiles

Today my two favorite radio talk show hosts, Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh, were both going after John Boehner. They see through his positioning, and warned against his recent consolidation of power through his purge of tea-party-oriented members of his … Continue reading →

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The Democrats Brer Rabbit negotiating strategy on the fiscal cliff

Posted on December 3, 2012 by mesasmiles

As a Republican, John Boehner scares me when he gets into negotiations with the Democrats. They run circles around him. He acts tough early on in the process, and then he caves and strikes the most horrendous deals. Chris Wallace … Continue reading →

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Mitch McConnell interviewed by Mark Levin. Really!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by mesasmiles

Hey, it’s a very hopeful sign. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to appear on the Mark Levin radio show. Levin has been highly critical of McConnell and has called for new Republican leadership. But last night, McConnell agreed to … Continue reading →

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Republicans Need New Leadership in the Senate

Posted on November 5, 2010 by mesasmiles

I was disgusted to hear the whining of Senator Lindsey Graham and Trent Lott about the Tea Party candidates who lost on Tuesday. In Delaware and Nevada, we nominated candidates who were too conservative, they said. If we don’t moderate … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham a Target for 2014

Posted on November 5, 2010 by mesasmiles

I watched Lindsey Graham’s interview with Greta Van Susteren on Fox last night. I was surprised to see him come out in favor of repealing Obamacare. Repeal it, he said, and replace it with better health care reform legislation. It’s … Continue reading →

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