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Conservative Revolt Splits House GOP Group [new RSC!]
National Journal ^ | January 13, 2015 | Daniel Newhauser

Posted on 01/13/2015 10:40:31 AM PST by mrsmith

...The new group, which does not yet have a name, is being de-facto led by former RSC Chairman Jim Jordan, although the formal leadership structure could change. It will also include Rep. Mick Mulvaney, who lost an election to become the chairman last year, disappointing many conservatives. The other founders are Reps. Justin Amash, Ron DeSantis, John Fleming, Scott Garrett, Raul Labrador, Mark Meadows, and Matt Salmon. Most but not all of those members are expected to renounce their RSC memberships, along with other members who will join the group. Many of the members will meet Tuesday evening with Sen. Ted Cruz to discuss their plans and other matters over pizza, though Cruz himself has not been involved in the formation of the new group...

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 114th; braking; conservatives; cruz; house; jimjordan; louiegohmert; rsc; tedcruz
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To: rockinqsranch

Interesting ...I didn’t know that.


61 posted on 01/13/2015 5:56:14 PM PST by caww
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To: caww

Thank you! Good news!


62 posted on 01/13/2015 6:00:02 PM PST by txhurl
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To: caww

I, too, stayed up to watch the filibuster and I agree, it was the best political TV I have ever seen, should be required viewing for middle schools.


63 posted on 01/13/2015 6:00:26 PM PST by moodyskeptic (Counter counterculturist)
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To: FreeReign

“...Raul Labrador,...
Infiltrated already?”
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Amnesty loving enemy at the gate or, perhaps, already in the henhouse.


64 posted on 01/13/2015 6:03:57 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: Jane Long

This is so awesome. The Tea Party will mess these sucking liberal bastard up real bad. And they deserve it. No Bush!! No Mushy Middle. NONE!! Ted Cruz !!


65 posted on 01/13/2015 6:07:20 PM PST by iowacornman (Romney is the father of government health care.)
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To: moodyskeptic

....”should be required viewing for middle schools”...

Heck all schools and colleges! What do they know???? Not to mention anyone who wants to vote.


66 posted on 01/13/2015 6:31:14 PM PST by caww
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To: mrsmith

We’re gonna need more popcorn!


67 posted on 01/13/2015 6:36:53 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: 1010RD

A lot of people joined the RSC just for the conservative credit, which watered it down.
And then Boehner actively attacked it and finally got his stooge installed to lead it this last election.

A sad end to a once great organization. But typical politics.


68 posted on 01/13/2015 6:48:24 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: BillyBoy; AuH2ORepublican; fieldmarshaldj; campaignPete R-CT; randita; InterceptPoint

Republican Study Commitee Scism, led by Jim Jordan.

Unfortunately the Paulbot Amash is also involved.


69 posted on 01/13/2015 6:50:55 PM PST by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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To: Personal Responsibility

I think my local guy, Ron De Santis, did vote for Boenher. That won’t work for me, Ron!


70 posted on 01/13/2015 6:59:49 PM PST by krunkygirl (force multiplier in effect...)
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To: House Atreides; Colonel_Flagg; FreeReign; davidb56; babygene

Wow! Personally I find little to criticize in Labrador and much to praise.

He did negotiate over “conprehensive immigration reform” but pulled out before the group could produce an amnesty bill.
I understand that can be suspicious, but is there some other act of his that has been repugnant that I missed?

He seems like someone who would do well by conservatives if given the chance, which Boehner has never and will never let him have.


71 posted on 01/13/2015 7:12:32 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: mrsmith

Labrador stepped in it big time when voting for Boehner. But I suspect you know that.

He didn’t do as his constituents told him to do. Now he’s going to be part of a “breakaway” group.

Now, that of course doesn’t disqualify him from the conservative movement, but it certainly calls his veracity into question.


72 posted on 01/13/2015 7:15:17 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (You're either in or in the way.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

What I ‘especially’ like about this group is that it’s a continuation of the battle against Boehner which so many congressmen find their voters are demanding of them.
That gives it solid immediate political gravitas.

I can be called cynical for it- but I believe the #1 job for a Speaker is to run the House in a way to get his caucus members reelected. The formation of this group shows Boehner’s not doing that; and can affect how the House is run so as to help their reelection chances.
Self-interest is the bedrock of politics, in my possibly cynical view.


73 posted on 01/13/2015 7:29:05 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: babygene; All

In other words,

“I know better than you do. You had enough sense to elect me but on other matters you are stupid. Now shut up and let me do what I want to do”

Signed Labrador, who wishes he had the loyalty of the Dog by the same name?


74 posted on 01/13/2015 7:35:13 PM PST by Shadowstrike (Be polite, Be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

If it’s any consolation, 33 of 36 TX reps voted for Boehner.

We’ll see which ones are invited into the new Conservative Study Committee. Those which aren’t, PRIMARY TIME.


75 posted on 01/13/2015 7:42:08 PM PST by txhurl
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To: mrsmith

With respect, I’d take a differing view. Boehner is getting his caucus re-elected by promising what he has no intention of delivering. He’s doing exactly what he’s supposed to do, though, but too many of the wrong people are getting re-elected.


76 posted on 01/13/2015 8:19:50 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (You're either in or in the way.)
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To: PoloSec
Who knows how many twenty, thirty, sixty, maybe many more used the same sick, sorry, lame excuse; once again they treat us like we are stupid, they can just bend over one more time like they did on 1/6/15 and kiss their butts good bye.

Reminds me of that fatal sigh of conservatives caving to a RINO in the voting booth, "He can win."

77 posted on 01/13/2015 9:15:31 PM PST by Carry_Okie (Those who profess noblesse oblige regress to droit du seigneur.)
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To: RedMDer

“I very recently quit them after 40+ years. (or they quit me)”

I quit them the day cry baby was voted in again.

They’re going to have to prove themselves to get me back.


78 posted on 01/13/2015 9:29:41 PM PST by Hardens Hollow (Formerly yorkiemom. I couldn't find Galt's Gulch, so created our own Harden's Hollow. Join us!)
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To: PoloSec

Yup. He left the real conservatives sit out on a limb while he stayed safe in the midst of the other cowards.

How is that anything to be proud of?


79 posted on 01/13/2015 9:34:34 PM PST by Hardens Hollow (Formerly yorkiemom. I couldn't find Galt's Gulch, so created our own Harden's Hollow. Join us!)
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To: caww

I second that emotion. This is the time for prayer. The Band of Brothers for our time, need our prayers as they move forward in the footsteps of our Founders. God bless then all.


80 posted on 01/13/2015 11:20:13 PM PST by itssme
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