August 7, 2008
Posted: 04:16 PM ET

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Newt Gingrich came to Capitol Hill Wednesday to support House Republicans protesting the need to vote on an energy bill.
Newt Gingrich came to Capitol Hill Wednesday to support House Republicans protesting the need to vote on an energy bill.

(CNN) – MoveOn.org Political Action, a liberal advocacy group that supports many Democratic causes and Sen. Barack Obama presidential candidacy, will launch radio advertisements Friday that target six GOP members of Congress over their involvement in a week-long protest by House Republicans.

Since Congress’ five-week long recess began last Friday, some House Republicans have taken to the House floor every weekday to protest Congress’ failure to vote on an energy bill.

“The political theatrics in the House this week are brought to you by the Party that’s been sold to Big Oil,” said Noah T. Winer, in a statement released by MoveOn Thursday. “They are playing politics instead of offering solutions,” Winer, a campaign director at MoveOn also said in the statement.

The radio ads will air in the districts of Rep. Roy Blunt (Missouri’s 7th District), Rep. Mike Pence (Ohio’s Indiana’s 6th District), Rep. Mary Fallin (Oklahoma’s 5th District), Rep. John Culberson (Texas’s 7th District), Rep. Mike Conaway (Texas’s 11th District), and Rep. Jon Porter (Nevada’s 3rd District).

Newt Gingrich, former Republican Speaker of the House, met with House Republicans Wednesday, followed by a Capitol Hill press conference. The GOP protest is being support by a burgeoning movement of conservative online political activists.

Filed under: House of Representatives • MoveOn • Republican Party


LINDA   August 7th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

I WISH MOVE ON WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT ARTICLE ON McCAIN ABOUT CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

NY Times: Family’s Donations to McCain Raise Questions

The Jordanian business partner of a prominent Florida businessman, who has raised more than $500,000 for Senator John McCain, appears to be at the center of a cluster of questionable donations to his presidential campaign.

Tom   August 7th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

The only boneheads that listen to MoveOn.org are the politicians they've got in their pockets.

Can anyone say 'General Betray-us'…ooh that was a gooood one. You people are a joke….'nough said.

Bill, Covington   August 7th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

All those Socialists pigs at Move on .org. SUCK

Hit hard   August 7th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Fed up with these political theatrics. You are out this November.

United   August 7th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Move ON is a democrat lie, Soros and Michael Moore invest millions in Halliburton, and then get everyone hyped up on how evil the corporate war profiteering is. I guess they like Dick Cheney more than I do. Sounds like Gore on conservation. Sorry, not our solution.
Democrat for McCain

New Yorker   August 7th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

CNN = MoveOn.org

McCain 08

Jack   August 7th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

This is just the GOPs last grandstanding chance to keep their promises to their big-oil donors before being swept out of office in Nov. Jack Abramoff, Tom Delay & Ted Stevens are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to big oil's payoffs in Congress.

Don't be fooled America. They ain't doing it for you.

Fed up with the lies   August 7th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

As long as my tax dollars aren't being spent supporting these idiots; I could care less if they are keeping the air conditioning running while they're supposed to be at home; kissing babies. I don't think their speaches are put in the congressional record if the congress is in a vacation break period, so who cares?

Carl from MI   August 7th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

What a bunch of blowhards!! Good thing Big Oil is paying them to be there… otherwise they'd all be out golfing with Boehner!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Is this the same Newt that was jumping up and down to impeach Clinton when Newt himself was in a love triangle with another woman. He should be impeached, he's no different than Clinton, Spitzer or the Detroit Mayor who is now in jail or Larry Craig for that matter.

Lee from Baton Rouge Louisiana   August 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Say yes to Big Oil
Say yes to the destruction of our Planet
Say yes to the ultimate demise of our great Land
Say yes to McShame

Obama 08

NotFallingInLine.org   August 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Um, excuse me.

Is MoveOn joking?

While it's true that Republicans love their theatrics, Nancy Pelosi has been the one playing politics with energy.

Sorry, MoveOn. But you're wrong on this one.

Knoxville NFIL

Adolf Hitler   August 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

MoveOn are a bunch of idiots.

In case you didnt know   August 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

The tax cut for the wealthy funded China's growth to American workers detriment. Rather than invest it here they invested in China to build the plants that took away American jobs. Now those same foreign workers who are buying cars are driving up the price of gasoline.

The tax break was a double wammy for American workers. Not only was the capital used to outsource their jobs but now the oil demands by the low wage employees who tooks those jobs is pushing up fuel prices and creating more misery and unemployment.

The wealthy tax break is a job eating ebola virus to the American economy. John McCain thinks this is wonderful.

Enlightned voter   August 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Noah T. Winer?? What a PERFECT name. Think that says it all. We'll just tax the oil comapnies, great plan! Oh, and natural gas is a FOSSIL FUEL.

obama is the most dangerous man alive   August 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

moveon.org………DROP DEAD. You don't belong in this country anyway.

KG   August 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Does anyone even take MoveOn.org seriously anymore? They are a complete joke.

Independent in KS   August 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Everything that is done right now is about "playing politics". Neither party really has the interest of the people in mind, the Democrats paint this horrible picture of the state of the Union and blame it all on Bush and other Republicans (which is only a half truth) and the Republicans continue to promise one thing and only deliver for their big money backers.

Chuck, Montgomery, AL   August 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

What energy policy - drill drill drill - that's not a policy.

Just like surge surge surge is not an exit strategy.

Silly season - have you noticed the repukes still going on and on in a dark room?

Jeff Brown   August 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Wow, bringing in the heavy hitters eh? LMAO!!!!!

deroy   August 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

perfect name for a spokesman: WINER!

Walter   August 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

John McCain's energy policy is absolute gibberish.

Take nuclear power. Even if we solved the waste disposal problem tomorrow (good luck with that project), nuclear power would still be uncompetitive simply because of cost. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that, even with fossil fuel inflation, coal and natural gas will still be cheaper than nuclear through at least 2015.

Here is the answer to a question the Republican's don't want you asking. The government is not stopping energy companies from building new nuclear plants now, but they aren't doing it. The reason is simple. It is cost-prohibitive.

Somebody needs to brief the Republican nominee about business issues.

Vig   August 7th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

MoveOn.org have sold their followers an empty suit. Obama needs to own up to the fact that he has no experience, doesn't know what he is talking about and is in it for the ego gratifications and power. Read the article in today's SF Chronicle editorial section and you too will be convinced it's time to place Hillary Clinton's name in nomination and be done with Mr. Change - who only seems to keep changing his mind.

PG   August 7th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Too bad they didn't have this same energy (no pun intended) during the last 7.5 years.

Denise Groves   August 7th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

GET EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenna   August 7th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Yeah, well I want big oil to be produced right here in the good old USA. MoveOn.Org needs to move on, if they want foreign oil dependancy then let them move on to the Middle East!

Dem for McCain

Jenna   August 7th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Yeah, well I want big oil to be producted right her in the good old USA. MoveOn.Org needs to move on, if they want foreign oil dependancy then let them move on to the Middle East!

Dem for McCain

Brian   August 7th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

House Republicans are the last of the NeoCons. They've yet to realize that they have been exposed as thieves and the prostitutes of big oil, big finance and banking, and Haliburton's war profiteers. They have never served the general public-a fact that thankfully most voters recognize. They could do with less vacation time; they will probably use the time they wait in an empty Wshington to convert IOUs into lucrative jobs in the private sector.

DMAC in ID   August 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

As long as you have that power hungry piece of fluff with an Ego for a brain and no common sence the Dems won't come back. For some reason they are all afraid of her and won't over throw her She's. A 3 story house with all the lights on and all the windows open and everyone gone on vacation.

jason, tx   August 7th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Where were these dip wads 7 years ago, or 15 years ago, or 20 years ago when we could have developed solutions before this all happened? Oh, wait, they were drilling for oil!

Intelligence is ruling the world and ignorance is bearing the burden   August 7th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Why don't stay retired. You left office because your affair was going to be exposed to the public at the same time you were criticizing Bill Clinton for having an affair. He may have lied to congress but I give Clinton more credit because he didn't run with his tail between his legs like you did.

leon0146   August 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Moveon.org do not forget to also create an ad to show America the real colors of Obama in refards to FISA. Is that the president you want for USA? IS that the kind of person you supported even when he hurts our human rights.

More and more I can see the parallel and similarites between Obama and Bush. Obama can also be a third term of Bush in many ways

Rob   August 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

This is such a pivitol position on behalf of McFlip Flop. He has claimed to be very concerned about global warming. He has always been against coastal drilling. And he knows full well that coastal driling will not lower gas prices. Yet in spite of all this. mc Hypocrite has tossed all this in the trash just to pander for a few votes of frightened ignorant people whom the oil companies have fooled into believing that coastal drilling will help the energy crises. mcBush may be the sleaziest candidate to ever run for the office of President.

victorhill   August 7th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

A Message to Sen. Obama and his supporters;

Here's a quote befitting of your whole improbable journey to the US presidency. You've probably heard it before. It's from the great Mahatma Ghandi:

First they ignore you
Then they laugh at you
Then they fight you
Then you win.
So be encouraged!

Mark Webb   August 7th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Newt Gingrich is such an idiot!!!
Same thing for McCain.

McCain / Gingrich 2008

Charlotte   August 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Newt, I thought you left? This is how the Speaker of the House should be acting. Nancy, where are you??? Oh right, your on a book tour.

Bob, San Francisco, CA   August 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Newt Gingrich is one of the purveyors of the out-of-control partisanship that now dominates Washington. He instructed his fellow Republicans to refer to Democrat policies as "Stalinist" and to Democrats themselves as opposers of "normal American values" back in 1994.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 7th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

All ads by MOVEON, are GREAT

Aaron   August 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

If these guys accomplished offshore drilling now, what the hell would they be running on in November? Border fences?

The whole protest smells of desperation.

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

WE ARE ALL PAINFULLY AWARE WHAT MOVEON.ORG HAVE SAID
ABOUT GENERAL PETRAEUS WHO HAPPENS TO HAVE THE TRUST OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Aaron   August 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Shut the government down, Newt. It really out worked well for you the last time, lol!!!! What a bunch of losers!!!

Peter E   August 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

You know, even most democrats get a negative knee-jerk reaction when they hear the word MoveOn.org! They helped screw up Kerry in '04, and now they're doing it again for Obama… 8 more years of republicans, that's what we'll get…

Ben   August 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The Republicans in this instance aren't the ones guilty of theatrics. Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats' decision to turn off the lights and hit the road is both theatrical and irresponsible. We are in the middle of an energy crisis and it is an issue that demands our leaders' full attention. Whether you agree with the Republicans or the Democrats on energy policy, or like myself believe they're both way off base, it is still something that deserves a timely debate and a proper yes or no vote - not a vague commitment to waste more time arguing about it five weeks from now. Get in there and vote on the thing, guys. Don't go on vacation while the house is burning down.

Peter E   August 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Oh MoveOn, please do more of these adds, and let people know how closely you support democrats! It will help them greatly, just like you helped John Kerry get elected in 2004!

ex-Republican for Obama   August 7th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Exxon-McCain '08

Shirley   August 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

The Republicans had ten years to do something about energy,healthcare and anything that affect Americans.
Now they are pointing finger and playing politic, and
to think we vote these people into office every year.
SHAME!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS.

Fed up from Tx   August 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

That's no surprise! We all know with half a brain big oil runs all!
We have had 8 years of 2 oil men and they love for it to continue!!!!!
McCain is following Bush like a pup in training!

Ex-Conservative   August 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Not this conservative………………

BARR 2008

bridgette   August 7th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Newt Gingrich go back to where you have been. Because they are just being silly. You all had control of both of those houses for 12 yers and did nothing on energy. And for half of those years you had a Republican President and did absoulutely nothing. So just stop it.

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   August 7th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

vote ExxonMcCain 08.

Texas Trail Dog!   August 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

MOVE ON DOT ORG. IS AN IDIOT WEB SITE. ANYONE GIVING IT ANY CREDITABILITY ARE STUPID.

Capsaicin   August 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Republican offer a theater of 'outrage' and 'mockery' while Obama offers a simple solution to save energy (tire-pressure) along with a multi-pronged set of solutions, and even an offer to compromise on 'drilling'. (Since when have the Republicans compromised on a hot button issue?).

If the Right really cared about helping regular Americans, they would work with Obama and the democratic congress to negotiate a compromise between intelligent drilling and more forward-looking policies ASAP. Instead they grandstand to try to tarnish Mr. Obama.

The American people aren't that stupid. They know the Oil companies have been sitting on their existing drilling leases and just want to fatten their bank accounts with a 'land grab' on new drilling locations. The people also know that the call for drilling as a primary solution is disingenuous–drilling won't produce results for years, while the pain at the pump is now.

Not a Move-on Moron   August 7th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Move-on OWNS the Democratic Party!

Are you tired of high gas prices the Democrats promised to fix for you in '06 (when gas was $2.21/gallon)?

The Democrats have done nothing and will do nothing.

That is the reason their approval rating is THE LOWEST IN HISTORY.

Support the Republicans in Congress and help make this country energy independent!!

Dave in Illinois   August 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

If this is all just " political theatrics" by the Republicans, why is Pelosi afraid to bring up the offshore drilling issue for a vote? Maybe because the she'd lose the vote.

She must figure that the 70% of the Americans in the polls that want offshore drilling must all be Republicans who are in Big Oil's pocket. If so, what chance will Obama have in the Fall?

Brian   August 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Power to the people!

Watermann   August 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This political theatre is even worse than I experienced in Germany. Holy cow, how do these politicians think about the US voters?

DR. YES   August 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

i love being a member.

cjr   August 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

the reds (read republicans) can say all they want and stay in Washington for the next few months because it is all over for them. they will lose the Senate and big time in the House. What a corrupt bunch of people, not that the Democrats are much better but they are the best we have.

Stephen in Red Bluff   August 7th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Keep it up, MoveOn.org!!

We need your messages of truth out there! You guys can say the things we're all thinking–and things that Obama and his staff know but can't "go there"–and you can play a vital role in doing what the MSM won't: call out McCain and replay all his gaffes and lies!!

Linda from Prescott AZ   August 7th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

nothing but election year politics.
and who the heck is Newt anyway but a philanderer who disgraced is wife and a hypocrite ex speaker of the house.

Bill from ALabama   August 7th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Move on .org is a big bunch of radical,liberals,that are backing Obama . They are, i'm sure,going to hold the home front together while Obama is in Hawaii on his second vacation in 6 months.

John   August 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

For a group that is all about moving on, they sure dont seem to be interested in moving anywhere. MoveOn.org seems perfectly happy just sticking with the status quo of total gridlock until they can simply enforce their will on people through the candidates they support. If that is progress, I must be blind becuase I cant see it.

Attacking these House members for promoting any energy solution seems to perpetuate the satus quo. Then there is the obligatory attack on Big Oil and subsequent link to the GOP. I will say again, they seem perfectly happy with the status quo: partisan bickering and name calling with no actual solution in sight.

jkt   August 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Let's all find out who all is involved with this MOVEON.ORG garbage and expose them for who they really are. It is time for us to unite and destroy this enemy of America!

Dave, Illinois   August 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hey anybody who believes anything spewed out of MoveOn, I have a bridge to sell you.

tim   August 7th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If moveon.org is a tax exempt organization, how can it be so slanted toward democrats?

I thought in order to be tax exempt an organization had to be neutral in how it conducted itself.

Sandi AZ   August 7th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This is such a joke! All these Republicans wait 8 years to voice their dislike over the Dems taking a break. We all know they love the TV cameras. Most of them will be going home after the next election so they want to whine on the TV. Boo HOO! They better get a life, soon they will have no say so when this whole country goes Democrat!!

Gregg Hanpeter   August 7th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I don't think anyone really believes a lot of what movon.org says based on lies in the past. But oh well, let them spew un-American hate if they wish.

Military Man   August 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Moveon-dot-org is amongst the least trusted sources in my book.

Marie in California   August 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

MoveOn.org is the creation of socialist, sociopathic, megalomaniac George Soros. He controls it. He also controls Obama, his puppet.

Elect Obama in November and you'll have a socialistic Soros presidency!

McCain 2008!

Nova from NV   August 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

A government study shows that Obama's plan of taxing the gas companies and McCain's plan of drilling more will not have much effect on gasoline price. The study pretty much says that both ideas are stupid! The idea that will actually work is to enforce the speed limit.

Jim   August 7th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

That's pretty funny! Claims of a party being bought out coming from a party that has been fully bought out by the drug industry!

Thnx

Mike, TX   August 7th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

MoveOn.org (aka George Soros) stands to earn millions $$$ with energy prices high. They know that the democrats in congress and Obama in the White House will result in $300 oil. Soros is no fool, he only hires them.

Gorbashov - Long Beach, Ca.   August 7th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

ALL POLITICS ALL THE TIME FOR THE GRAND OIL PARTY!

Even if we could drill anywhere and everywhere like the GOP and their corporate masters want there are no rigs and skilled workers out there to man them. THIS IS PURE POLITICS.

WHAT AN INTELLECTUALLY BANKRUPT PARTY.

Can you say landslide???

Yes we can!

red33,cedar rapids, ia   August 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Heaven forbid, if people start believing the drivel that MoveOn.Org. puts out; if I did that, I would question my mentality.

Griff   August 7th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Re-Tyre Pressure.. That caps it all.. For Obama, to Retire: pressure, sounds better…

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Small business–the few that remain–demand low fuel costs in order to grow busines, make payroll, and cover overhead.

This is idealogical–this is breakfast, lunch, dinner–for millions of our citizens.

Move-on….take a hike.

If we can increase production–regardless of where–and our elected officials are holding that capability up in any way because of their ideology I've got one thing to say—"hunger, the repo-man, and taxes–don't give a crap about your ideoology–they just want a check.

Free up any immediate respite for American small business and consumers–or suffer the electoral consequences.

Libertarians–2008
Above all this baloney–your country–your business–your oil.

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   August 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Just answer one question:

What were these same Republicans doing for the past 7 1/2 years - 6 of which was when the Republican held a unbreakable majority in the House and in the Senate and a Republican President with a Veto Pen???

The answer is "Nothing" but hand out subsidies to big oil & gas: who met with VP Cheney over 40 times.

Check McCain's voting record on energy: how many times he voted against higher fuel mileage cars etc.

Nothing turns my stomach more than hypocrisy - and this is the most noxious kind. If it were not an election year, the Republicans would be as silent as the grave - building bridges to nowhere….

Joe Kiloz   August 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I am one more who wants an Energy policy, along with drill here and now. Lets get Congress reconvened and vote on the matter before another 30 years go by with the usual neglect. Don't want to be doing "odd-even days" like in Jimmy Carter's tenure.

Lesley   August 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

If the Repubs had done their jobs all along, they wouldn't need to be staging this phony protest. Trying to show the people now that they are working hard doesn't erase their inaction on the public's behalf for the last 8 years, most of which represented a majority for the Republicans in Congress.

v.a.   August 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

hahahahaha silly republicans

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   August 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The oil companies should really focus on drilling on the 68 million acres of land they already have the leases to. The repugs are just puppets for them.

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