By John Sykes
A Tea Party in the House GOP Conference? is very interesting read offering ammunition to those of us who think we need more serious conservative leadership in the House, particularly when it looks like the RINOs are winning.
Leadership change is possible, even if radical. Mr. Hewitt succinctly outlines how such change can take place, even with as few as 25 Representatives, adding,
None of this need happen. But what certainly won't happen is quiet acceptance of any "deal" that either raises taxes or cuts defense or increases the debt limit without significant domestic cuts and real budget reform.
The GOP won in November 2010, and its grassroots and the armies of Tea Party activists will not forgive a third stand-down. The first came when the conference promoted the old guard everywhere. The second came with the collapse in the first spending showdown.
The article closes with:
But as the endgame nears on the most important decisions of 2011, the betting is that the House GOP leadership will fold again and the fabled "Pledge to America" torn up a second time. Beyond that, "There be dragons."
Will the latest behind-closed-door negotiations lead us down the path again? Are our RINOs truly sheep? Are we sheep?
If so, bring on the dragons … !
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