Sen. Cornyn does not believe in private property in that he thinks that the Supreme Court ruling in Kelo (seizing private property for commercial gain) was correct; that is, the good Senator wants to give his buddies $30-billion to build a boondoggle wall across the southwest (think Warsaw and Berlin), property rights be d__ned. (Even though that wall is probably the worst possible solution to securing our southern border.)

Sen. Cornyn thinks that the 50 States are merely administrative districts of the Federal Goverment, in that he believes in earmarks, too, as if he is running for city council in addition to US Senator.

Choosing someone who doesn’t believe in free markets or private property, and is anti-Federalist is a good choice? Your only criterion seems to be that he is not vulnerable for six years. That’s a pathetic basis for a leadership role.

If the GOP Senate had any sense, they’d go to the extreme side of the party for as many positions as possible. That’s basically what happened when Newt took over the House in the 90s. It’s also what the Dem’s have been doing during Bush’s terms and look what it got them — back in power.

For one, if the voice of the party is moderate, the party might as well have no voice at all. They could just as easily be a moderate Democrat party… Gag me.

benny shakar on November 18, 2008 at 3:49 PM

Well, we could have had Michael Steele, but Maryland voters preferred Ben Cardin.

At least they aren’t grumpy!

lorien1973 on November 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Get off my lawn!

Y-not on November 18, 2008 at 5:18 PM

No, Y, it’s “You kids get off my lawn!” Said in a Dick Cheney voice. My husband and I are in our thirties and are already getting crotchety enough to yell at kids. Thank goodness we don’t have any of our own or it would get ugly.

At least they aren’t grumpy!

lorien1973 on November 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM

Get off my lawn!

I recall McConnel is pro amnesty, pro crap sammy. Yay!

hippie_chucker on November 18, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Wrong on the amnesty part.

A half dozen old white guys, who’da thunk it?

benny shakar on November 18, 2008 at 3:49 PM

Unlike the democrats, we don’t just pick someone because of the color of their skin.

Jon Kyl gets the Whip spot, which should cheer conservatives. Kyl has a solid record in Congress and is known for his ability to bring people together.

Jon Kyl was front and center for the comprehensive immigration debacle of ‘07. This doesn’t make me cheer-this makes me want to vomit.
We need to have strong leadership, not someone who likes to bend over and “bring” people together.

Well that just shows you how ‘OUT OF TOUCH’ you are with America’s values! Don’t you see? Shooting a moose and eating it is just plain old MEAN! Obama’s cool because he eats arulgala … or whatever the hell they call it! haha :-)

Republican leadership is only significant if it results in actual conservative principles and ideas being brought about.

TheMightyQuinn on November 18, 2008 at 3:49 PM

Well, I hope that isn’t the standard, because that’s not happening for at least the next four years.

How about we call it a success if our leaders just obstruct the worst aspects of the liberal agenda?

Abby Adams on November 18, 2008 at 4:01 PM

In principle, yes. I totally agree. But functionally. voting for a conservative democrat makes the liberals (who run the party) stronger.

Albert Einstein

Senate GOP picks its new leaders
…

Do the names Reid and Durbin mean anything to you?

I recall McConnel is pro amnesty, pro crap sammy. Yay!

Woohoo! These supposed “GOP crisis meetings” have decided we need more RINOism!

Tony737 on November 18, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Palin is the coolest by far…