...gettingpaidtowatch » House Democrats http://www.gettingpaidtowatch.com Politics, Education, Culture, and oh....the Mets. A former athletic trainer for the NY Mets, the writer still follows his team while offering his own unique outlook on politics. A life long GOP conservative, this high school teacher has departed from his party roots and takes issue with the Florida GOP's legislative agenda on education. Recent favorite topics involve Florida's controversial education reform bill SB 6, local efforts to defeat Allen Boyd (D) FLA 2nd and the Florida Senate race. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:06:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 POLITICS: Begining to see hopeful signs for the GOP in 2010 http://www.gettingpaidtowatch.com/2009/04/08/politics-begining-to-see-hopeful-signs-for-the-gop-in-2010/ http://www.gettingpaidtowatch.com/2009/04/08/politics-begining-to-see-hopeful-signs-for-the-gop-in-2010/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:48:35 +0000 bobsikes http://www.gettingpaidtowatch.com/?p=1807 From John Fund this morning, speaking of Blue Dog Democrats and Florida D Rep. Allen Boyd:

One example is in Florida where Rep. Allen Boyd, a leading Blue Dog Democrat from the Tallahassee area, is facing a primary challenge from Democratic state Sen. Al Lawson. “From my perspective, a Blue Dog is just a closet Republican,” Mr. Lawson said over the weekend, while calling himself someone who is “committed to being a true Democrat.” Mr. Lawson cited what he called Mr. Boyd’s “refusal to back the stimulus package” along with his 2005 dalliance with Social Security private accounts.

Mr. Lawson hopes to rally black voters in the district, noting that 22% of its population is African-American. But Mr. Boyd has weathered primary challenges before, and President Obama is almost certain to avoid getting involved in the race. Mr. Boyd has long since decided that his moderate record is a necessity in a district that John McCain last year won with 54% of the vote. Mr. Boyd isn’t alone: 48 other House Democrats — nearly a fifth of the Democratic caucus — sit in seats that didn’t vote for Barack Obama last fall.

Think Tea Parties for further evidence that Democrats are vulnerable. More from Jennifer Rubin yesterday afternoon who points to the quick turn of events for GOP fortunes in the Senate.

Republican members in the House are noticing and playing hardball by taking on Dem freshmen when they appear on the House floor.

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The CSPAN cameras have been turned off and the House Democrats are on their way home, but members of the GOP are staying late.

I’m getting reports from the Hill that House Republicans are gathering on the House floor, in the dark, with no microphones, to talk directly with taxpayers who are visiting the Capitol about gas prices.

Pelosi and her environmentalist pay masters have no intention of allowing more drilling. Today’s extroidinary events on the House floor cements the issue for Republicans. Look for them to exploit in a manner which could turn several seats back to republicans. John McCain has already signaled he is on board with off shore drilling with Obama being steadfastly against it.

This issue more than others may affect who McCain picks as VP. It may move Alaska Govenor Sarah Palin to the front. Palin is an extremely effective advocate for drilling and her presence could additional juice to a ticket which is already gaining some steam.

UPDATES: From Hot Air and the Politico

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