tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post577772480552109306..comments2023-04-29T06:00:28.133-05:00Comments on Texarkana GOP: Beth Anne Rankin wins Republican primaryThat Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07816758298098242191noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-20757414227474264232010-06-27T09:44:36.668-05:002010-06-27T09:44:36.668-05:00To anonymous: Mike Ross does what the Democratic l...To anonymous: Mike Ross does what the Democratic leadership tells him to do. He represents them not the people of the 4th district. Also, symbolism is extremely important. If you look as Ross' record you will see he has always favored spending your hard money and has always voted for big government programs - except when he is allowed by Democratic leadership to vote against them. He uses the "Blue Dog" label in an attempt to fool his constituents into believing he is a conservative Democrat. Unfortunately there are few conservative Democrats and none in Congress.patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697324041995660516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-2709541875052561032010-06-21T13:59:47.325-05:002010-06-21T13:59:47.325-05:00I heard that same thing, Dr. Thomas. However, aft...I heard that same thing, Dr. Thomas. However, after some extensive research, it's clear that the reform that eventually passed both the house and the senate was never one that he had the opportunity to vote on in committee. It was written by the senate, and passed by the house. The one he had in committee died in the senate. While I think he should have killed it in committee, it would have been only symbolic since the senate would have proposed the same thing in the end anyway.<br />I think we need to take some pause here. I really don't think mike deserves all this. democrat or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-78081127688838015082010-06-21T13:59:47.324-05:002010-06-21T13:59:47.324-05:00I heard that same thing, Dr. Thomas. However, aft...I heard that same thing, Dr. Thomas. However, after some extensive research, it's clear that the reform that eventually passed both the house and the senate was never one that he had the opportunity to vote on in committee. It was written by the senate, and passed by the house. The one he had in committee died in the senate. While I think he should have killed it in committee, it would have been only symbolic since the senate would have proposed the same thing in the end anyway.<br />I think we need to take some pause here. I really don't think mike deserves all this. democrat or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-19492300905661248872010-06-01T20:50:13.512-05:002010-06-01T20:50:13.512-05:00Anonymous,
Some good points; however, keep in min...Anonymous,<br /><br />Some good points; however, keep in mind that often Ross appears to do what we tell him to do. For example, he voted to get the Health Care Reform out of committee. That placed it on the floor. He then voted against it on the floor. Since he knew they had the votes to win without his support on the floor, he came out smelling like a rose and appearing to support what we wanted.<br /><br />As far as Beth Anne goes, I have spoken with her on a several occasions now. She is very intelligent and committed. I think the party and country has a good chance with her.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comment!That Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816758298098242191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-10606727120433062062010-06-01T16:47:29.535-05:002010-06-01T16:47:29.535-05:00I don't know if I like her yet or not. Seems ...I don't know if I like her yet or not. Seems too much like that idiot palin. The only difference I see between what she wants to do and what ross has been doing is that she is not likely to get as much traction as our current rep. Regardless of whether you like him or not, at least he does what we tell him to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com