Out with the bad air, in with the good!

I hope the rest of congress follows suit, the whole bunch of them worthless dogs! They have done absolutely NOTHING for our country, and run around blaming each other for their own mess!

Ms. Pelosi, Can You Hear ME? What happened to all those promises?

Lots of other MAJOR congressional news today: Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez withdrew from the New Mexico Senate race — in what should definitely help Democrats make this their top pick-up target in next year's election!Also today, Crit Luallen announced she she was not running in Kentucky, a blow to Democrats there.

Another rat jumps the sinking RepubliKKKan ship

At this rate, only the ship's captain and first mate will be left on the sinking vessel by New Years.

let the enima begin. Could they all resign repubs and demos? so that we can start all over?

I guess its not as much fun when you are in the minority and likely to remain so …afraid of paybacks? Remember Nancy P let Denny H keep his big speaker's office … and he's still bailing out before his term is over … so much for representing district.

Trent Lott only served 1 out of a 6 year term - leaving early to beat the new lobby laws.

This all says a lot about the Grim Old Party and their idea of public service.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the republican party, the ship leaving for election 2008 will be departing shortly. Please collect your bribes and scandals and assemble at the mooring rope to avoid the iceberg.

With those thin tight lips and develish eyes, he looks a little suspicious to me. They should take him in for questioning and force a confession out of him. I guess one of the Congressional Page Boys must have demanded too much hush money, so he chose to bail before the poo-poo hit the fan. LOL

The foundation must already be set or pretty close to it.

After what we've witnessed from the GOP (Greedy Old Party), especially since the BU$H administration came in, one has to wonder what all this "cut and run" is all about.

Could the New World Order and reaping the rewards from all their "hard work" have anything to do with it?

So, could the pendulum be swinging the other way? To some this is good news, for we will soon find out what "screwed up" really means. Could we be entering another totally Democrat government like that of the Carter years…international weak, skyrocketing inflation, high unemployment…perhaps? Should it happen…let the criticism begin…what goes around, comes around…you let loons.

I like changeover in government. I don't think you can really say negative things about either party, unless your heart is so inclined.

There is something cooking and no matter whether you are on the left or right, you won't like the main dish.

Prepare the way for the one to come. And no, it won't be the one who you'd think it would be.

I suspect it is because so he can become a lobbyist due to the new laws.

A few questions.

1. How many in congress normally make this announcement at re-election?
2. 18 GOP have per CNN.
3. So zero DEMs have resigned?

Think critically about all parties involved.

ROFL!!! Thank you Sam, IA…you have made my day. Just hope they clean up all the extraneous droppings as well.

Andy, Evansville, IN ~ WROTE: "…To some this is good news, for we will soon find out what "screwed up" really means. Could we be entering another totally Democrat government like that of the Carter years…international weak, skyrocketing inflation, high unemployment…perhaps? Should it happen…let the criticism begin…what goes around, comes around…you let loons."

Inflation in the Carter years was caused by the highest real prices for gas until this year and much of it wasn't his fault. I can make some arguements to support that one. However, let's look at where we're at today.

Longtime allies won't back us up anymore while we nation-build and still on a world-wide crusade to spread democracy, alone. The majority of jobs are in the service industry and the good ones have been sent overseas. We have the biggest deficit in our history and the dollar is at an all-time low with a housing crisis, to the tune of $1.3 trillion, about to explode or at the very least delayed. China and foreign interests own most of our companies. Our civil rights have been chipped away. Corruption during 'total Repbulican government' with the likes of lobbyist Jack Abramoff, congressmen Cunningham, DeLay, Young, destruction of e-mails and documents, secret meetings with Cheney and the energy industry and much more which hasn't even yet been brought to light or court. Outsourcing of military functions with billions unaccounted for, skyrocketing health care costs, FEMA fiascos, FDA putting people at risk, a lying president and vice-president who are in denial. Should I keep going?

…I'll opt Democratic ticket this time around thank you very much.

With congress's approval rating at 21%, I think America is going to vote for change. That means both parties have a lot to fear (Dems control congress and GOP has White House) and the GOP is taking advantage of this sentiment and getting some new blood in there. Also, there are going to be more Dems not running soon too like Carson (D) of Indianapolis. Just wait…

WHO?

Woo-hoo! Another scum bag Republican, who voted with Bush to destroy America, is leaving! Maybe there's hope yet!

This has nothing to do with rats leaving a sinking ship. These people are retiring now so that they can dodge the restrictive laws governing politicians who become lobbyists, that go into place in January of 2008.

Sell me your vote today and I'll gladly give you a low work / high pay job in our lobbying firm tomorrow.

It must be grand to have such an urge to serve the public.

With congress's approval rating at 21%, I think America is going to vote for change. That means both parties have a lot to fear (Dems control congress and GOP has White House) and the GOP is taking advantage of this sentiment and getting some new blood in there. Also, there are going to be more Dems not running soon too like Carson (D) of Indianapolis. Just wait…
Posted By Joe, Indianapolis, Indiana : December 8, 2007 11:45 am

I think the Democrats don't have quite as much to worry about. In those Congressional approval polls, the rank-and-file Democrats (and independents) disapprove of Congress because they aren't seen to be doing enough to rein in Bush's destruction of the American brand. But most people understand that much of the problem is GOP obstructionism - Senate Republicans setting a new record for filibusters is just the tip of that particular iceberg. Thus, a desire for change is much more likely to translate into a push put more and better Democrats into office, not an attempt to throw out all the "bums".

Your idea that the tide of Republican retirements represents some initiative from the GOP to bring in "new blood" is optimistic, and I'm sure it helps you sleep better at night. However, but there isn't any evidence that these people are being pushed out by anything other than their individual desires and agendas. And the GOP hierarchy would be crazy if they thought abandoning the power of incumbency would be a good way to both shake things up and win back control of Congress.

Spin this however you need to in order to make it more palatable, but the GOP are on course to set a record for incumbent retirements, and there is little "upside" I can see for them in that prospect.

There is no bad reason for a Conservative to leave Congress. It will take Liberals years to put the country's finances back together and pay down the deficit. I used to think that Conservatives were just corrupt, and that is why they mismanage things so badly. Now I am beginning to think that they intended to bankrupt the nation so that the government would be too weak to stand up to global corporations. No matter how you look at it, it adds up to fraud or treason.

I would be hopeful for my Democratic side, except that we are going to lose the Presidency again because we are going to nominate ether a woman or a Black person, neither of which, due to the groups they most visibly belong to, can hope to be elected by our impeccably reactionary populace.

hey those republicans have always been liars and crooked and you are just now find out how do you like this Preacher man god help you for backing them their SINS are your.

Out with the bad air, in with the good!

I hope the rest of congress follows suit, the whole bunch of them worthless dogs! They have done absolutely NOTHING for our country, and run around blaming each other for their own mess!

Ms. Pelosi, Can You Hear ME? What happened to all those promises?

Kerry,
I don't think he looks "suspicious" as you said, I think he looks more like totally discusted and not too happy. Maybe these Republicans are 'jumping the boat' as people are saying, because they don't want to be part of this 'show' congress is putting on for America. Maybe they are seeing what thesre democrats are doing and want no part of it when the poo poo hits the fan? Congress has tried to run the FBI, the CIA now, and our Justice Deptartment, and our Whitehouse and our Military, and the list goes on and on and on…………

When anybody leaves a job paying an exuberent salary it for one of three reasons:

1) They were offered a job that will pay them a better salary.
2) Or they can no longer deal with or remain loyal to present management.
3) Or they got caught red handed and had a choice of leaving or being exposed.

Andy of Evansville, I think we look real weak now in the eyes of the world when our word and image are at the bottom of the barrel. I will take a Democrat that will take care of America first any day before a Republican trying to perform some Mideast Crusade. Lets all put our differences aside and really take care of America now. The Republicans have proven they are a party of corruption and destruction! They are not for the people, they are for themselves. The latest resignation is why they know they do not have a chance come next election. The Democrats have fewer worries but overall will fair better.