11/4: ‘Gang of 12′ House Conservatives Taking on Party Leadership
Republican leadership, at all levels, should have learned a quick lesson about the mood of America’s conservatives from the Dede Scozzafava debacle in upper New York state. Unfortunately, the GOP House Leadership might need some remedial instruction. And a group of conservative Republican lawmakers met Tuesday to draft that lesson plan.
Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has been one of the more vocal opponents of ObamaCare. Last week on Sean Hannity’s television program, Ms. Bachmann announced the “House Call on Congress.” She urged Americans to come to Washington, DC, to a press conference on the Capitol steps at Noon on Thursday, November 5. After the presser, Ms. Bachmann will lead the citizens through House office buildings to confront Democrats on their own turf. She hopes to draw thousands to DC to tell the Democrats to their faces, “We don’t want a government takeover of our healthcare.” Yesterday, Ms. Bachmann announced that conservative talk radio host Mark Levin would join her.
Glen-The result in Upstate New York helps to prove your point. Hoffman lost the election for the House seat. It was given to the Democrat by the Republicans whose candidate quit the race and endorsed the Dem. I have had no doubt that there is no difference between these two organizations for years. Is Ron Paul on the right track. Who can we look to to organize a viable third party?