[John R. Guardiano]

I wish you were right, but alas, Norquist is an extraordinarily influential Washington, D.C.-Capitol Hill activist.

(He’s not an editorialist or an opinion writer, though he occasionally pens an editorial or an opinion piece every now and then.)

Norquist may not have Rush’s cultural clout, but he has tremendous D.C./Capitol Hill clout and influence.

[Seeking the truth]

Are those Wednesday meetings still well attended or has he lost some there also?

[circlecity]

"Norquist may not have Rush’s cultural clout, but he has tremendous D.C./Capitol Hill clout and influence."

Given what I've read above regaring his positions maybe not so much anymore in the Tea Party era. But, hearing what you disclosed, I'll bet he's got McCain, Lugar and McConnell on his speed dial.

[crusher]

“Norquist may not have Rush’s cultural clout, but he has tremendous D.C./Capitol Hill clout and influence.”

As someone with a little bit of a connection to Washington of the “conservative” ilk, I can attest to Norquist’s gigantic footprint among conservative insiders. I am acquainted with him, and am sorry to confirm the power of his influence. He has turned completely wrong on foreign policy (he is simply a jihadi from Harvard at this point) and social concerns. I mean 100% wrong, and I am someone who thought the Afghan incursion was a chuckleheaded move in the absence of a vision and will to win.

[Mrs_Stokke]

Norquist may not have Rush’s cultural clout, but he has tremendous D.C./Capitol Hill clout and influence.

With whom?