A Politicians 'Deathbed Conversion'

Capitol Confidential ^ | 7/22/2010 | Tom Gantert

[MichCapCon]

One of his political rivals called Gary Peters' "revolt" over spending a "deathbed conversion."

The Club for Growth says the Democrat Congressman approved trillions in spending and gave him a worse rating than Nancy Pelosi for his voting on economic growth bills.

Yet Politico is reporting that Peters is part of a "rogue" group of four junior House Democrats frustrated with spending at the federal level.

The four "rogue" Democrats — Peters, John Adler from New Jersey, Jim Himes from Connecticut and Peter Welch from Vermont — are all facing contested elections in 2010.

Politico reported that Peters and his colleagues are forming a working group to propose "major cuts" estimated at $70 billion over the next 10 years.

But Tad DeHaven, a budget analyst for the Cato Institute, said $7 billion a year from a $3.8 trillion federal budget is "a rounding error."

"Whatever they are targeting must be pretty small potatoes in the vast scheme," DeHaven said. "People hear $70 billion and think, 'That sounds like a lot of money so that must be something good.' They count on the general ignorance of the population to make it sound like they are being aggressive. It demonstrates how unserious they are about cutting spending.They are just trying to sucker voters."

The Club rates all U.S. legislators with a score of 0 to 100. A score of 100 indicates the highest support for pro-growth policies.

Peters scored a "4" on his voting records for "pro-growth" policies. By comparison, Nancy Pelosi scored a "7."

Mike Connolly, a spokesman for the Club for Growth, said Peters supported trillions in tax hikes when he voted in favor of the federal stimulus, President Barack Obama's budget, cap-and-trade, cash-for-clunkers, the federal health care reform act and the 2009 "Omnibus" bill that included thousands of earmarks...

[MichCapCon]

MI ping

[caver]

“propose “major cuts” estimated at $70 billion over the next 10 years.”

Nothing but a drop in the bucket.

[Gay State Conservative]

A conversion on the way to Caracas.

[sodpoodle]

*nit-picking* some pork that was allowed by Pubbies, no doubt.

[equalitybeforethelaw]

It would be my guess that these fellows are facing an election? Who knew Democrats could be concerned about spending? Shoosh.

[N. Theknow]

Politico reported that Peters and his colleagues are forming a working group to propose "major cuts" estimated at $70 billion over the next 10 years.

$7 billion a year is a major cut"?!?!?!?

That's like 0bama eliminating one round of golf in 10 years.

[chuckee]

Politicians never cease to amaze me. These 4 clowns are only bested by Obama who promised during his campaign to reduce the deficit by going through the Federal budget with a fine tooth comb to cut duplication and fraud.After being elected, his review was able to find a paltry 100 million in duplication and fraud amidst his tripling the annual deficit to 1.4 trillion.

[summernite]

I had read that with the size of these ‘cuts’, it would take 120 years to recover. I’m guessing by Peters logic, that’s better than 230 years.

[MaggieCarta]

Thanks, MCC!

[SunkenCiv]

Gary Peters' "revolt" over spending a "deathbed conversion." The Club for Growth says the Democrat Congressman approved trillions in spending and gave him a worse rating than Nancy Pelosi for his voting on economic growth bills... Politico['s]... four "rogue" Democrats -- Peters, John Adler from New Jersey, Jim Himes from Connecticut and Peter Welch from Vermont -- are all facing contested elections in 2010... forming a working group to propose "major cuts" estimated at $70 billion over the next 10 years. But Tad DeHaven, a budget analyst for the Cato Institute, said $7 billion a year from a $3.8 trillion federal budget is "a rounding error."

It is less than 2 one-thousandths. Thanks MichCapCon.

[Publius6961]

A 'RAT facing reelection deathbed coversion?

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

I wouldn't believe a 'Rat even if he presented a notarized death certificate (Original certificate of dead death, signed and with original raised seal).

If he is running for reelection I might believe him if the Pope and the head of the Chicago Mafia both personally vouch for him on national television.