GOP's 'exit strategy' abandons conservative incumbents

One News Now ^ | October 29, 2008 | Jim Brown and Jody Brown

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

The Family Research Council is accusing the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) of "abandoning" two socially conservative female congresswomen who are running for re-election.

FRC says the National Republican Campaign Committee has pulled ad spending from races involving freshman Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann and Colorado Representative Marilyn Musgrave. It was Musgrave who proposed the Federal Marriage Amendment in 2004.

David Nammo is executive director of FRC Action PAC. He says whether it was going to give Bachmann and Musgrave money or stop running ads for them, the NRCC sent the wrong message to social conservatives by announcing it was pulling support for the two conservative lawmakers.

"What conservatives hear when they hear that is, 'Wow, the Republican Party isn't going to back people who are strong on our issues on the Hill.' And it's also going to frustrate and even confuse the people who want to support these two congresswomen," Nammo laments.

"We want people to get out and to vote for these two congresswomen," the conservative activist continues. "They are shining stars on the Hill. They stand for social conservative issues."

Writing for Human Events, John Gizzi says the decision to withdraw television ad revenue from Bachmann and Musgrave was not made by NRCC leadership, but by a group of private political consultants known as an "Independent Expenditure Unit." NRCC chairman Tom Cole refused to identify for Gizzi who those consultants are -- but added he may be willing to do so after the election.

Musgrave and Bachmann both find themselves locked in tight races. Bachmann had a substantial lead over her challenger before she sparked an uproar among Democrats and the mainstream media with a recent interview on MSNBC in which she suggested that Barack Obama held some anti-American views. (See related story)

[OPS4]

Whatever, we are focused on McCain Paliln lets worry about them.

[Chaguito]

We’re heading for a three-party system: Conservatives, Patriotic Democrats, and Socialists. Only two will survive.

[goldstategop]

The RNC doesn't deserve a dime from conservatives. It thinks it doesn't need us. They're ready to abandon conservative candidates at the slightest sign of trouble.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Fred]

How is she polling?

[padre35]

Well, for better or worse, they are pretty much on their own.

I’d love to see them both win, but you’d better believe the NRCC’s counterparts will not miss the opportunity to pour money into the races.

[Regulator]

When I heard they rolled over on Bachmann like that I was shocked. They actually bought the MSM line that she did some sort of faux paux by telling the obvious truth about Obama?

Didn't even know Musgrave got the same treatment.

Beginning to think the RNCC is a front organization of the DNC.

[Fred]

Best to send the money directly to the candidate’s campaign

[St. Louis Conservative]

What are the reports on the ground from these two districts? I wouldn’t think one comment on Hardball would sink Bachmann who had a solid lead in a Republican district.

[DarthVader]

The Socialists must be politically cleansed.

[tomymind]

The worst thing is that we need Christian-values votes to win Colorado!

[Just A Nobody]

FRC says the National Republican Campaign Committee has pulled ad spending from races involving freshman Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann and Colorado Representative Marilyn Musgrave.

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[Antoninus]

Beginning to think the RNCC is a front organization of the DNC.

In my opinion, there too many "Ken Mehlman" types in the RNC who do their utmost to knock out conservatives who they perceive to be "anti-gay". Can anyone tell me if these two Congresswomen are so-cons? I'm betting they are.

[Outland]

The RNC has been polluted.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

This is actually the NRCC, focusing on House Races, apparently. But I understand if you feel that way about the other party organizations as well. The Country Club vermin must be removed.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Which one? And the answer is “I don’t know” to either one.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Musgrave is described as being in the fight of her life, and hopefully, Bachmann is doing well, even though she is being targeted by the left.

[Just A Nobody]

In my opinion, there too many "Ken Mehlman" types in the RNC who do their utmost to knock out conservatives ...

Why look any further than the RNC's new standard bearer?

Can anyone tell me if these two Congresswomen are so-cons? I'm betting they are.

Yes they both are! See post #14.