So Tiahrt is throwing his lot in with Rand Paul and elevating the Tea Party Express. Below is his press release last night.
It's probably safe for Tiahrt to jump as far right as he has because there's no significant Democratic opposition in Kansas for Senate. (if he can get past Moran) But can Paul and the Tea Party stand up to general election scrutiny in places where you have to actually appeal to independents and Democrats? Paul, for example, has some pretty unorthodox ideas, like opposing the Americans with Disabilities act. The Tea Party Express appeals to the hard right base of the party, but its titular leader goes way off the reservation, like saying Muslims worship a Monkey-God and calling Obama a Nazi.
The Republicans will obvious gain seats in November. But will it be able to bring in the tea party sentiment or be run over by it?
TIAHRT CONGRATULATES PAUL; CHEERS TEA PARTY VICTORY
WICHITA, KS - Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) congratulates US Senatorial candidate Rand Paul (R-KY) today as Paul secured the GOP nomination in Kentucky by defeating KY Secretary of State and establishment candidate, Trey Grayson.
"Congratulations to Rand Paul and to the Tea Party activists in Kentucky and across the nation," said Tiahrt. "The Tea Party Patriots are making a difference in every state and in every election this year, as they force establishment candidates to answer for their irresponsible and sometimes reckless past votes. I am honored to stand with the Tea Party activists across the nation today as we witness another of the many shockwaves bound to hit Washington this year."
Tiahrt and Paul were featured in a Wall Street Journal article Monday, May 17th discussing how conservative candidates were the beneficiary of conservative and Tea Party activists moving the Republican Party to the right. Both Tiahrt and Paul have been endorsed by the Tea Party Express and other high profile conservative groups.
The article can be found here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/capital_journal.html
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5 comments:
The TEA party doesn't have leaders. It is a grassroots movement. That's what you libs can't seem to grasp.
First you have to understand that the ADA laws were written in such a manner that the suits would ultimately determine the Laws!
Second, while I have had relatives that were disabled and benefitted from ADA improvements!
The restrictive nature in which they were proposed and enforced literally made for Blighted structures and areas! (for instance the second or third stories of older private and public buildings! It was often cheaper to build new than to comply!
But, you really don't have to stop there - look at asbestos!
We do need to resolve how we can repair/utilize our existing resources without deeming them unusable!
Plus, I do firmly believe in the ADA requirements/regulations for all new and most remodel projects where they can be incorporated!
As for the Tea Party - Party On!
"That's what you libs can't seem to grasp."
I can't seem to grasp it because it is a lie. Baggers do whatever their RWNJ leaders tell them.
You must be new.
@10:48
I see no mention of any "Tea Party leaders" in the post or the link. The whole "we have no leaders, we are grassroots" is a bit played by now, don't you think? Watch your leaders...errr - Fox News and get updated on the latest battle cries.
Oh, and it's not just libs who think the baggers are nuts.
You libs just keep telling yourselves that the Tea party movement is a manufactured "astro turf" movement paid for by corporate America and made up of crazy zealots.
You will find out the truth in November, and I will be right here to rub your noses in it. After you wipe them off of course. We all know where they've been.
Conservatism is on the rise in America! Believe it!
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