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With fighting chance, (RINO) Houghton willing to run again
Gannett News Service ^ | Friday, May 10, 2002 | By JOHN MACHACEK

Posted on 05/10/2002 6:15:52 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines

Edited on 05/07/2004 8:00:48 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Amo Houghton, R-31st District, who has waged a nearly two-year battle to save his seat from being axed by redistricting, says he won't back away from seeking re-election if matched against another incumbent in a district where he has a chance of winning.


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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: houghton; redistricting; rino
Houghton, for those of you who don't know, is KING of the Congressional RINOS.

He was the one who publicly stated DURING the impeachment hearings (before the evidence was presented) that he would not vote to impeach Clinton.

He is only slightly to the right, if at all, to Jeffords.

He often criticizes the party's conservative wing.

Even in NY, where RINOS are the rule, Houghton is major league.

1 posted on 05/10/2002 6:15:52 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
Houghton is the Republican of Evil?
2 posted on 05/10/2002 6:20:12 AM PDT by Clemenza
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To: Clemenza
Houghton is the Republican of Evil?

BWAH HA HAH!!!

3 posted on 05/10/2002 6:22:00 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
RINO's wear high heels and panties.
4 posted on 05/10/2002 6:25:44 AM PDT by Enterprise
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