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by David Freedlander Oct 23, 2013 5:45 AM EDTForget defending their House majoritysome Republicans who angered the Tea Party during the shutdown must first beat back primary challenges. Even Boehner isnt immune, reports David Freedlander.
Republicans in the House of Representatives have such low approval ratings, according to recent polls, that a Democratic takeover looks possible. But before Republicans can defend their majority, they first must stave off a slew of primary challengers who are targeting incumbent members of Congress.
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The new spate of primaries mostly target those Republicans who failed to toe the Tea Party line during the recent budget standoff, voting to open up the government and raise the debt ceiling. But the challenges are by no means limited to the crew of moderates. Even House Speaker John Boehner is not immune.
On the day the government shutdown began, J.D. Winteregg, a high school French teacher and founder of a group called The Ohio Accountability Project, announced a primary run against Boehner. The campaign will, at the very least, give a place for grassroots Republicans to vent their outrage against the GOP leadership while waiting for polls to open.
In an interview, Winteregg said his campaign sends a message that no one is safe.
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/23/rino-hunting-season-opens-in-earnest-with-end-of-shutdown-drama.html
CurtEastPoint
(18,687 posts)"Pasty. Smarmy. Doughboy"
JimboBillyBubbaBob
(1,389 posts).....legend in his own mind!
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)He whines ... worse than Palin. What is it about these two? I'm guessing that her Intelligence Quotient and his Emotional Quotient are roughly in the same 2-digit range.
He also truly thinks he's going to King of the Seven Mountains. Thank goodness for that video. Interesting is that much of "The Base" especially for the rabid Republicans are going to get health care. Haven't seen any Koch Brothers Presents.... creepy ads lately.
I have faith.
Myrina
(12,296 posts)... you will be hacked & (someone) will 'steal your life savings'.
They forgot to mention that the someone doing the stealing would be insurance company execs and lobbyists.
xfundy
(5,105 posts)The cognitive dissonance is creating a stir in the fabric of the universe. Soon, a giant man made of marshmallows will appear.
blkmusclmachine
(16,149 posts)mainer
(12,038 posts)So our amazing Dem candidate has a chance!
Chan790
(20,176 posts)that if she lost her seat in the primary could run indie in the GE (in the tradition of Joe Lieberman) and win. She's fairly popular with Maine residents, with one polling firm (PPP 8/28/2013) showing her with >50% approval ratings among Democrats, Republicans and Independents.
More likely, she trashes the tea-party challenger in the primary.