GOP Candidates told to run against Republicans
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:20 pm
The Republican brand is so badly damaged. This was bound to happen, embarassing as it is.
Run against the GOP, Cole tells hopefuls
By Jackie Kucinich
Posted: 07/31/08 07:56 PM [ET]
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told GOP congressional hopefuls on Thursday that they should not be afraid to criticize both political parties – including Republican members of the House.
During a conference call, the National Republican Congressional Committee chairman instructed candidates, campaign managers and press secretaries that given the anti-incumbent environment, it could be beneficial for House GOP candidates to distance themselves from politicians they may be serving with next year.
“These [congressional approval] ratings are worse than we had on the eve of losing the majority,” Cole said. “Don’t be afraid to say you are disappointed in fellow Republicans… don’t hesitate to be anti-Washington, D.C.”
Don't bust your belt on this part:
Cole stressed to the congressional candidates that they must capitalize on the energy issue, which has given the GOP a rare burst of political momentum.
“There is potential for a big showdown in the fall on this issue,” Cole said, pointing to the expiration of the executive order banning offshore drilling in September. “The Democrats are going to have to do something proactive on this issue.
The Hill
Whose been in charge of energy policy for 8 years???? And just whose energy policy? Maybe Dick Cheney's Secret energy policy group.
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Run against the GOP, Cole tells hopefuls
By Jackie Kucinich
Posted: 07/31/08 07:56 PM [ET]
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told GOP congressional hopefuls on Thursday that they should not be afraid to criticize both political parties – including Republican members of the House.
During a conference call, the National Republican Congressional Committee chairman instructed candidates, campaign managers and press secretaries that given the anti-incumbent environment, it could be beneficial for House GOP candidates to distance themselves from politicians they may be serving with next year.
“These [congressional approval] ratings are worse than we had on the eve of losing the majority,” Cole said. “Don’t be afraid to say you are disappointed in fellow Republicans… don’t hesitate to be anti-Washington, D.C.”
Don't bust your belt on this part:
Cole stressed to the congressional candidates that they must capitalize on the energy issue, which has given the GOP a rare burst of political momentum.
“There is potential for a big showdown in the fall on this issue,” Cole said, pointing to the expiration of the executive order banning offshore drilling in September. “The Democrats are going to have to do something proactive on this issue.
The Hill
Whose been in charge of energy policy for 8 years???? And just whose energy policy? Maybe Dick Cheney's Secret energy policy group.
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