What's At Stake

I'm more optimistic about the GOP's chances of keeping the House in 2006. It seems even Kos is pessimistic.

Lest complacency overtake you, Hugh Hewitt reminds us who would be empowered in a Democratic 110th:

Eight voted against the resolution [supporting Israel] and four voted "present. All but one, the libertarian leaning Ron Paul, were Democrats, and not just backbenchers. Conyers, Dingell, Rahall, Stark and Abercrombie are ranking members --and presumptive chairs if Democrats regain a majority in November-- of Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Resources, the Health Subcommittee of Ways and Means, and the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee of Armed Services, respectively.

If Democrats win in November, all these gavels fall into hands of Members who voted against Israel even as she was under a massive and continuing barrage of terrorist rocket attacks.

Aside from Rep. Paul providing yet another reminder why I don't join the capital-L Libertarians, this should not be forgotten. Many think that losing the 2006 elections would teach Republicans a lesson. Their hearts are perhaps in the right place, but the price is too steep.

Politics Posted by jk at July 21, 2006 12:19 PM