Boehner pushes back Majority Leader, Whip elections to November

The calendar for new House leadership elections has been pushed back, meaning that the scrambling for position, internal sniping and various bits of dirty laundry being aired is going to stretch on for nearly two more months. Originally we expected to see nominations for the new Speaker and the election of the new Majority Leader and GOP Whip taking place this Thursday, but this afternoon John Boehner threw a wrench in those plans and pushed things back to after he’s left the building. (Washington Post)

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The Revolution Has Begun

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when it started, but with Speaker John Boehner’s resignation announcement, there’s no doubt the revolution has begun. Perhaps it was the first time you bookmarked the Drudge Report. Or maybe, when at the Drudge Report, you said: “Who is this Breitbart?” Eric Cantor’s primary loss to Dave Brat was certainly a moment when the revolution was stirring and produced tangible results rather than just internet narrative.

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Beware of counterfeit conservatives groups

In politics, some groups like to masquerade as things they are not, and use downright Orwellian distortions of political terms to make their claims. Voters need to learn to recognize such groups and not be taken in by them. In recent years, moderate and even liberal groups have often tried to pass themselves off as conservative. Eastern North Carolina has seen its share of such behavior.

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Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) to Serve as House GOP Leadership Chairman

OREGON REPUBLICAN PARTY, 2/4/2010 (via email) - Tiernan says Walden Leadership Appointment well deserved and will be good for Oregon! Portland, Ore. – ORP Chairman Bob Tiernan said today, "The appointment of Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) to serve as House GOP Leadership Chairman is a testament to Congressman Walden’s dedication and hard work on behalf of the people of Oregon and the Republican Party. I want to congratulate Congressman Walden on this well deserved appointment and commend Leader Boehner on his selection. I look forward to continue working with Congressman Walden in this new role to promote the Republican agenda to reduce wasteful government spending and promote economic prosperity."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/4,/2010, CONTACT: Michael Steel - Boehner Taps Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) to Serve as House GOP Leadership Chairman: Oregon Congressman Joins Republican Leadership Team, Assumes Post Previously Held by Former GOP Reps. Walker, Paxon, Portman. Read More......

Health Care: No One Supports The Status Quo

Information we need to know that most media is not telling! --bc
GOP.COM, 7/17/2009 - Republican Proposals Decrease Costs, Increase Access Without Government Takeover

President Obama On Wednesday: “So make no mistake, the status quo on health care is not an option for the United States of America.” (President Barack Obama, Remarks On Health Reform And America’s Nurses, The White House, 7/15/09)

GOP PLANS CHANGE STATUS QUO, MAKES INSURANCE CHEAPER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE
RNC Chairman Michael Steele Outlines GOP’s Common Sense Solutions For Health Care Reform. “Republicans support common sense reforms that will control cost, preserve quality and provide the health care that Americans deserve. Our plans will: Reduce and control individual costs. Protect the doctor-patient relationship. Preserve and improve quality & choice. End lawsuit abuse in order to reduce costs to consumers. Responsibly reform health care without further bankrupting the country.” (RNC Chairman Michael Steele, Memo To Republican Leaders, 6/30/09) Read more at GOP.com... Read More......

Jobs?

President Obama says, "The Stimulus is working!"
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