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BlueStreak

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4. And if we go off "the cliff" maybe more of them will et demoralized

Reply to Proud Public Servant (Original post)

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:38 AM

Dec 2012

After all, what have the teabaggers accomplished? They have created a lot of animosity, but what have they accomplished? They ensured we hold the Senate in each of the last two cycles. They couldn't stop the ACA. They are going to lose the Bush tax cuts.

OK, they did stop the international disability treaty. Very impressive.

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Sen. Jim DeMint to Head Heritage Foundation [View all] Proud Public Servant Dec 2012 OP

Yes it is ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #1

Excellent. There won't be a seat gain but Mr. Tea Party is no longer banned from Kos Dec 2012 #2

Unfortunately... GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #5

Go with God, Jim.--or not lastlib Dec 2012 #39

wow, with 4 years left to serve Enrique Dec 2012 #3

he will net $8 million for stepping down CatWoman Dec 2012 #6

That was Dick Armey she was referring to. subterranean Dec 2012 #14

Getting a cushy job in D.C. is the whole point of being in congress for most of these GOP CTyankee Dec 2012 #11

Yep. He'll be a bigger fish in a smaller pond now. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #23

Oh, I'll bet he had this whole thing figured out long ago and was just waiting for The Offer. CTyankee Dec 2012 #25

I think that is the most likely scenario. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #29

He's a private service Republican. Old and In the Way Dec 2012 #15

And if we go off "the cliff" maybe more of them will et demoralized BlueStreak Dec 2012 #4

Senator Nikki Haley? onehandle Dec 2012 #7

I had the same thought. :) n/t factsarenotfair Dec 2012 #10

As you should. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #24

Good riddance MissNostalgia Dec 2012 #8

Rep. Tim Scott is the early favorite banned from Kos Dec 2012 #12

My money is on Trey Gowdy. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #31

Senate is statewide julian09 Dec 2012 #35

Yes, but if Haley chooses a US Congressman to replace DeMented... GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #38

I wonder if Nikki Haley will appoint herself to the Senate. factsarenotfair Dec 2012 #9

She's got a net negative approval rating NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #17

Good point. Also, the GOP desperately needs female and minority faces in D.C. factsarenotfair Dec 2012 #21

Did anything happen with the rumors NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #27

I haven't seen anything about that lately. factsarenotfair Dec 2012 #30

wow, that's very rare NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #33

Maybe he doesn't know that some of Obamacare comes from the Heritage Foundation. iandhr Dec 2012 #13

I'm sure he does NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #18

Of course iandhr Dec 2012 #19

So...maybe there is a god after all. tosh Dec 2012 #16

Please take Graham with you, DeMint, pack of liars SaveAmerica Dec 2012 #20

He probably thinks he can do more damage from there liberal N proud Dec 2012 #22

What Do You Bet that DeMint Is Already Running For President in 2016? n/t Vogon_Glory Dec 2012 #26

He'd have an even worse chance than did Santorectum Roland99 Dec 2012 #37

kind of a dimwit wilt the stilt Dec 2012 #28

ooooo! Early holiday gift!! THANKS, Santa! TygrBright Dec 2012 #32

Wow, that's a big surprise, don't let the door hit ya Jim! Mr.Turnip Dec 2012 #34

Lunatic in charge of the asylum.... lastlib Dec 2012 #36