Posted on 06/28/2007 9:58:14 AM PDT by dangus
Four Republican Senators who have betrayed America are up for re-election. It is imperative that all Americans do everything we possibly can to ensure that they are not re-nominated. Three of these Senators come from preposterously red states, so we do not need fear that any controversy within the Republican party will cause their seats to go Democratic.
The traitors are:
Robert Bennett (UT) Not up for election
LARRY CRAIG. Idaho's Senate is comprised of 28 Republicans and only 7 Democrats; the House has 51 Republicans and 19 Democrats. Bush won by 40 points, twice. Clinton got only 34%.
LINDSAY GRAHAM. South Carolina is the most Republican of the deep South. Democrats seem lately incapable of breaking 41% of the vote, which is quite something, given the state is 30% black. (Immigration is one of several issues in which a majority of blacks are very hostile to the Democrat's position.) Both Houses are solidly Republican
Judd Gregg (NH) Not up for election
CHUCK HAGEL (NE) Recent polls show Chuck Hagel already trailing Nebraska Attorney General Bruning. There is a Democratic Senator, Ben Nelson, but he is actually the last, remaining conservative Democrat, which is probably why he survives as the last influential Democrat in Nebraska.
John Kyl (AZ) Not up for election
Trent Lott (MS) Not up for election
Dick Lugar (IN) Not up for election
MEL MARTINEZ (FL) Mel may be Cuban-American, but he's voting like a Mexican, and even occasionally against Cuban interests. He is a certainly far better than any Democrat who might replace him, and on issues when he's not asked to be the White House's stand-in for a Mexican, he's at least moderately conservative. A bad dust-up might wound but not kill his re-nomination, leaving him very vulnerable in a state that isn't so Republican Red, but has many Marxist Reds passing themselves off as Rednecks. It's worth it to replace him in a primary, but some care should be taken not to had the seat to a Democrat.
John McCain (AZ) Not up for election
Olympia Snowe (ME) Not up for election
Arlen Specter (PA) Not up for election
One last bum to throw out: TED STEVENS (AK) is bad on conservativism in general, and, specifically on immigration. I think he simply found the wind blowing too strong against him this issue, this time, but it appears his "No" vote was just him acting as a rat fleeing a sinking ship. Stevens is very liberal on many social issues, including being for murdering unborn babies, and is probably the 2nd most corrupt Republican, after McCain. Alaska is a very safely Republican state; voters even re-elected Lisa Murkowski (another RINO), despite outrage over the nepotism through which she took office. If Democrats couldn't beat her, they can beat no-one.
“...he first voted “Yes” on cloture today, and then switched his vote to “no””
Shame on Voinovitch and Brownback for lacking the character and the conviction of their principles. I guess they only have one: Get re-elected. They both need to be replaced in the next primary they have.
That’s just it; these people weren’t for “healthy debate;” they failed at deceitful tactics to cram a new underclass down America’s throats, using completely novel parlaimentary tricks, skipping mark-ups, and some of the most brazen lies since Hitler tricked Christian Democrats into voting for his power grab.
I defended members of the Gang of Seven, saying I thought they were misguided, but that we couldn’t presume evil motives, since their professed concern was a valid one. This time out, though, these guys are just flat-out liars. They keep saying that it isn’t an amnesty, but the very first page of the bill promises all current illegals legal residency. All the stuff about learning English and paying fines and all that only applies to people seeking citizenship, not to the invaders.
These men are spinning facts, highlighting the lightness in shades of gray, or simply making mistakes or anything of the sort. They are just plain lying, and they would have destroyed America if we had let them.
Craig is a far better Senator than Martinez, but it sounds like you’re not to keen on dumping Martinez . Craig is probably the most steadfast defender of the Second Amendment in the Senate, and I would like know a little more about his motivation on this before declaring him in the “must replace” column . Craig is by no means a RINO .
The others on the list are RINO’s and deserve a good primary defeat .
I’d like nothing better, believe me. Sanford is a strong conservative and would grind Pandsey into taco meat.
But based on some stuff he’s said (and I’m sorry I don’t have a link), I think he feels pretty fulfilled managing South Carolina. He’s had several major run ins with the state legislature and AFAIK, he’s won every time.
I called SC Republican HQ this morning to tell them I will not vote for Graham under any circumstances.
Anybody but Lindsey - Senate ‘08.
>> I’d focus on Graham, Craig and Hagel. All three are beatable in a primary and still keep the GOP seat. <<
That’s exactly what I wrote.
Bennett of Utah is also not up for election. He is a traitor to those of us who have supported some of his projects in Southern Utah. Wrote several emails last week trying to get some response. Never heard a word.
I will be very vocal from here on out to everyone who visits our Living History project here.
>> Craig is a far better Senator than Martinez, but it sounds like you’re not to keen on dumping Martinez . Craig is probably the most steadfast defender of the Second Amendment in the Senate, and I would like know a little more about his motivation on this before declaring him in the “must replace” column . Craig is by no means a RINO . <<
I have to admit I am surprised, even shocked, at how bad Craig has been on this issue. I would not call for his ouster, if I were not confident we could keep his seat.
Hello South Carolina? Is there anyone considering running against Sen. Shamnesty???
I’d focus on Hagel. The Communist China-bought scumbag loves to backstab America. McCain’s becoming irrelevant quickly, and Hagel seems to be taking his place.
When I called his office, they were terse, and didn’t even ask for my name.
Is Susan Collins up for re-election?
I agree with the thought/questions but I do believe that the amnesty bill is a lot bigger issue than the ones you mentioned and therefore got more attention on both sides of the aisle.
I don't recall telephone calls/faxes/emails/outcry to the same extent on the issues you mentioned as on the amnesty issue. I don't think anyone has necessarily "forgotten." It's just that this amnesty issue is/was a much larger issue.
>> Contribute early and often to defeat Hagel.
Whaddayaknow? Bruning finally got something up on his website besides the “Donate To My Campaign” page (don’t you know that THAT was the first working portion of the site!)
His positions on the issues seem conservative with the exception of this, on farm policy:
“Government should provide support and economic incentives to family farmers in need of assistance, especially those developing crops used to make bio-fuel.”
NO THANK YOU!
But other than that, he looks like a good challenger to Hagel. I just might have to send him a few shekels.
Sue Collins is up for re-election. She voted the right way, on this issue, however, and he state is becoming very blue. I would certainly vote against her if I ever had the opportunity, but for reasons which aren’t germaine to this topic: she is a pro-abortion left-winger.
If I remember correctly, it was rumored bush considered that POS for his VP.
Need to focus on defeating the Republicans and Democrats who voted for this nonsense and are up for reelection next year.
Oh, I agree!
However, I just wanted to point out that failing to represent the best interests of Americans has been going on for quite some time, not just since the introduction of this bill.
Good points! Thanks
When is that turncoat up for election? I'll move to his state to vote against him.
Brownback did no such thing. He voted yes on cloture to debate and no on cloture to vote the bill.
Cite your “sources” or pipe down,
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