The Republican Party is already at war with itself, but its fight is spreading. This time it's not conservatives versus moderates. The new feud, exacerbated by the government shutdown, is between Republicans inside the Beltway and those on the outside.
For congressional Republicans, the high-stakes spending fight that closed the government was supposed to reaffirm the GOP's commitment to conservative principles, fire up their base and lay the foundation for a political payoff in the 2014 elections and beyond.
But among Republican governors, there's a fear that the showdown will bring the party plenty of trouble in future elections.
Led by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, the governors launched a media blitz they say is needed to limit the damage "dysfunctional" Republicans in Washington are inflicting on the GOP brand and to show voters that -- on the state level, at least -- Republican leaders are translating conservative principles into policies that resolve the problems of real people.
"We've got 30 Republican governors," Jindal, the head of the Republicans Governors Association, said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program. "We said we're going to to stop outsourcing our brand to Washington, D.C., because if you want to see conservative ideas being applied, it's not happening in D.C. It's happening in our state capitals."
Jindal is being joined by current and former Republican governors -- some of whom are expected to make presidential runs in 2016 -- who see the chaos in Washington as an opportunity for them to rise above the fray. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush have each scoffed at the antics of congressional lawmakers, even those within their party.
Hey Bobby, do me a favor...would you name me one Democratic Governor that's blaming Democrats in the Senate for not willing to negotiate a deal?
Just one..itsy..bitsy Democratic Governor? Come-on Bobby...There's got to be at least one Democratic Governor doing what you're doing on their side...NO?
That's right Bobby, YOU KNOW...and I KNOW there isn't one.
Hey Bobby, Guess What? You've moved to the top of my SHIT LIST........But don't worry...It seems you've got LOTS OF FANS.
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Yeah, I agree Bosman. The democrats never beat up their own guys. We could learn a thing or two . . .
Jindal's been off my list for a number of years now. I remember way back when Rush and others were saying he was the next big thing. Turns out most of the next big things fizzle.
-Martha
I respectfully disagree. Party loyalty must have its limits - you can't be loyal to someone just because they have an (R) next to their name, and you can't be loyal to a group of people (like congressional republicans) just because they happen to have (R)s next to their names.
The house republicans are stupid and immature, and it's important that we let the American people know that we're not all like that, that there are still a few mature, intellectual, thinking individuals among us.
So just CAVE IN? Is that the answer?
I respectfully disagree, John
We sent our Representatives to DC to do exactly what they are doing to SAVE THIS COUNTRY!
STOP SPENDING; REDUCE SPENDING; REPEAL OBAMACARE; and HAULT TYRANNY
So far - Cruz, Lee, Gowdy, Gohmert & others are the HEROES while the APPEASERS of the R factor are PROGRESSIVES destroying us.
Hey Bosman, I wouldn't want you pissed at me.
Great post. Your graphics say it all.
"So just CAVE IN? Is that the answer?"
lol, with the GOP that's ALWAYS the answer.
The reason why OB (who's an absolute MASTER as this) and the Dems bait and wait, is that they know the GOP puppies will cave in.
OB fights for what he believes in (whether you like his believes of not). That's the difference between him and the GOP.
Add all the funny infighting, that you never seem to see on the other side too lol
So remember when you state phrases like "So just CAVE IN? Is that the answer?" that it is the GOP your discussing, so the answer- by definition- will be a resounding yes.
Bobby Jindal IS one of the "dysfunctional " Republicans.
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