10.25.2006
Name That Disgraced Republican
It's time for a fun game I just made up called Name That Disgraced Republican...and it's rules are pretty simple. Below I will list a quote or article snippet, and you have to guess which scandal ridden Repulican is being talking about. Then, see the comments section below for the right answers. Ready?
#1)"What [this person] did was not a reflection of the Republican Party. It was a reflection of [this person] and he ought to step down," White House spokesman Tony Snow said.
#2)"[This person] must be punished for the criminal actions he has acknowledged," [House Speaker Dennis Hastert and other Repulican House Leaders] said in a statement. "He betrayed his oath of office and violated the trust of those he represented in the House. There is no place for him in this Congress."
#3)Now, two weeks before the Nov. 7 midterm elections, the [this person] is a symbol of the scandal — and, as such, a potential liability — for many of his endangered rank-and-file Republicans fighting to win re-election in a campaign environment favoring Democrats.
#4)"What [this person] did was wrong. It was ethically wrong. It's a shame. It's actually disgusting," [House Speaker Dennis Hastert] told inquiring reporters after a campaign rally.
#5)Outside the venue, a few people protested his visit. One sign read: "Protect the children first, the party last," just a taste of the sentiments that likely will greet [this person] should he venture elsewhere between now and the election.
Notice that the quotes are Republicans talking about other Republicans. This is re-affirming my previous belief that many Republicans currently in office would eat their young to avoid losing power. Of course I want to stress that I believe this atmosphere of "dog-eat-dog" competition stems from the current administration, and not all flavors of Republicans would stoop to such lows. That said, if you are of the right-leaning variety, take a look at what you're voting for.
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