On history, revisionist. (See also “On thinking, wishful.”)

“We worked well with Democrats when we were in the majority — and I expect that that will continue in serving in the minority.” –Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-06) in the AFP

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9 replies on “On history, revisionist. (See also “On thinking, wishful.”)”

  1. Goodlatte is my congressman. I don’t like him because he was DeLay’s whip in the ’90s and rode the gravy train like the rest, but never got caught. He passes out pork at home while voting for free trade w/ China and agribusiness interests.

    But he’s been absolutely picture-perfect this week in terms of being Democrat-friendly. Wonder how Democrats in Staunton feel about this latest flip-flop?

    “Unlike last year, this is an election year for Allen, who will face Democrat Jim Webb in a race for his senate seat in November. Dels. Saxman, Steve Landes of Weyers Cave and Ben Cline of Lexington stood up to proclaim their support for the senator. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, also attended.

    “Their accolades were followed by U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-6th, who will join Allen on the November ballot.

    “Are we going to run these Democrats right out of town?” Goodlatte yelled, prompting cheers from the crowd at his mention of Allen’s effort as governor in ending parole for repeat offenders and his support of a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.”

    August 26, 2006 – Staunton News Leader
    http://tinyurl.com/ydg3uh

    Works well with Democrats, huh?

  2. Goodlatte is half right. There were many, many efforts by minority Democrats at working constructively with the majority. Nearly every time, those efforts ran into GOP leadership that was only involved in cementing its power… and nothing else. So, working with the Democrats was something that never was an option.

    I imagine that minority Republicans will have a little more success that minority Democrats did. A lot of people in the Democratic caucus have been put down so long, and so forcefully, that there will be recriminations for the GOP. But, that will pass, hopefully, and any Republican that have a good idea that actually benefits a non-corporate entity will be heard.

  3. Any Democrat should wait and see who will be topping the ticket in 2008 before deciding to run.

    I can’t imagine that I will a) have enough money or b) have permission to run by 2008. Besides, how sad would it be for the only person the Democrats could find being 25?

    I think Cranwell the Younger has expressed interest in running.

  4. The loser always wants to make nice with the winner. It happened in ’94 when the Dems lost, and it’s happening again today.

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