Comments on: TIME.com: The First Gen Y Congressman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: dimes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231438 dimes Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:33:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231438 Tying Aaron Schock to Sara Palin or Senator Creig? Calling the Republican Party old, white and boring? Old worn out beliefs? It is the Democrats that try to present themselves as the kinder gentler party for the average people. What I find instead is a bunch of arrogant small-minded lummox that wants to bash anyone that has an original thought. To me Democrat = mean spirited. Tying Aaron Schock to Sara Palin or Senator Creig? Calling the Republican Party old, white and boring? Old worn out beliefs?

It is the Democrats that try to present themselves as the kinder gentler party for the average people. What I find instead is a bunch of arrogant small-minded lummox that wants to bash anyone that has an original thought. To me Democrat = mean spirited.

]]> By: ginger mae johnston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231285 ginger mae johnston Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:07:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231285 Well I got news for ya foke Sarah Palin is Not going any where shes the future of the gop. she is brite and pretty and just like us fokes. She is not treated fairly and you will all pay some day. She will be the next president just weight and see. you liberals ruined our economy and sarah will fix it for us. Ginger Well I got news for ya foke Sarah Palin is Not going any where shes the future of the gop. she is brite and pretty and just like us fokes. She is not treated fairly and you will all pay some day. She will be the next president just weight and see. you liberals ruined our economy and sarah will fix it for us.

Ginger

]]> By: Good Luck Buddy! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231255 Good Luck Buddy! Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:00:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231255 I'm a democrat, but i'm happy to see some young blood heading up to the Hill. I hope that he's treated with respect, and i'm sure he'll make an impact for years to come. Congrats! I'm a democrat, but i'm happy to see some young blood heading up to the Hill. I hope that he's treated with respect, and i'm sure he'll make an impact for years to come. Congrats!

]]> By: Ernie in LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231235 Ernie in LA Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:56:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231235 Chicago teaches their politicians to be corrupt from a young age. One day this man will be president and straighten out Obama's mess. Chicago teaches their politicians to be corrupt from a young age. One day this man will be president and straighten out Obama's mess.

]]> By: S@ndr@, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231108 S@ndr@, Oregon Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:35:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231108 :) I don't care if he's a republican, I think it's magnificent that this young man made the great leap into national politics, he's 10x better than that Palin chick they tried throwing at us for VP (at least he can speak and answer on his own behalf without a teleprompter). It gives me hope for a two party system afterall. :) I don't care if he's a republican, I think it's magnificent that this young man made the great leap into national politics, he's 10x better than that Palin chick they tried throwing at us for VP (at least he can speak and answer on his own behalf without a teleprompter). It gives me hope for a two party system afterall.

]]> By: yellow dog democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231022 yellow dog democrat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:25:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231022 Both parties need to educate themselves to the future of this country, stop being so "me" and more "us"!! It is a good thing for the younger (and older of us) to be politically savy - everyone has an "ideal" but sometimes we need opposite input to give us a more rounded view of what life is really like. Both parties need to educate themselves to the future of this country, stop being so "me" and more "us"!!

It is a good thing for the younger (and older of us) to be politically savy – everyone has an "ideal" but sometimes we need opposite input to give us a more rounded view of what life is really like.

]]> By: cat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2231014 cat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:25:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2231014 Good luck, but if you are not able to bring some value back into this party. You will be viewed as the same ole same ole thing. Good luck, but if you are not able to bring some value back into this party. You will be viewed as the same ole same ole thing.

]]> By: cat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230981 cat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:22:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230981 @ your teacher failed you....Get over it...Free speech, and write it any way you like it. Can't spell....Do your best , We want to hear what you have to say. @ your teacher failed you....Get over it...Free speech, and write it any way you like it. Can't spell....Do your best , We want to hear what you have to say.

]]> By: Neutral http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230759 Neutral Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:57:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230759 GOP's Obama??? Maybe in 20 years!!! GOP's Obama??? Maybe in 20 years!!!

]]> By: paul (staunch Moderate) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230731 paul (staunch Moderate) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:54:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230731 Best of luck to him. Perhaps the GOP (Government of OLD People) will lend an ear and actually listen to some of his ideas and bring Life back to the party. Maybe this young man can bring some common sense to the old farts who keep insisting on sticking with exclusionary tactics and help them realize that Religion has no place in politics. Best of luck to him. Perhaps the GOP (Government of OLD People) will lend an ear and actually listen to some of his ideas and bring Life back to the party. Maybe this young man can bring some common sense to the old farts who keep insisting on sticking with exclusionary tactics and help them realize that Religion has no place in politics.

]]> By: From Peoria http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230719 From Peoria Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:53:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230719 Congrats!!! Now continue to stand and fight, remember never to give in to the same old same old. Hopefully we can put many more younger bodies in Washington. Congrats!!! Now continue to stand and fight, remember never to give in to the same old same old. Hopefully we can put many more younger bodies in Washington.

]]> By: Future POTUS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230697 Future POTUS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:51:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230697 If he's looking out for Generation Y, I wonder who he voted for. I know that he's rep***i*an, but if he voted for Mc****, he's not looking out for Generation Y's future. If he's looking out for Generation Y, I wonder who he voted for. I know that he's rep***i*an, but if he voted for Mc****, he's not looking out for Generation Y's future.

]]> By: kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230576 kevin Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:39:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230576 January 9th, 2009 10:50 am ET Good luck, young man. I am diametrically opposed to the republican thought process, but I wish you good luck in your blossoming careeer. funny…. this post has been up here almost 2 hours… I don't seem to see any poor taste shots at this kid from Illinois linking to dirty Blagojevich politics…… (crickets chirping)… Anyway, kid… good luck. Well, all I can say is wait til the democrats begin their work. You will beg for republicans January 9th, 2009 10:50 am ET

Good luck, young man.

I am diametrically opposed to the republican thought process, but I wish you good luck in your blossoming careeer.

funny…. this post has been up here almost 2 hours… I don't seem to see any poor taste shots at this kid from Illinois linking to dirty Blagojevich politics…… (crickets chirping)…

Anyway, kid… good luck.

Well, all I can say is wait til the democrats begin their work. You will beg for republicans

]]> By: Danno http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230561 Danno Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:37:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230561 There's something kind of sad about a young republican. Losing one's soul so early in life. There's something kind of sad about a young republican. Losing one's soul so early in life.

]]> By: kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230552 kevin Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:36:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230552 Fantastic Way to go Republicans. Face it, the democrats are out of touch-did any one listen to the Speaker of the House glowing about the stimulus bill yesterday. She was smiling so wild that it hurt my face. What a joke. Fantastic Way to go Republicans. Face it, the democrats are out of touch-did any one listen to the Speaker of the House glowing about the stimulus bill yesterday. She was smiling so wild that it hurt my face. What a joke.

]]> By: Amber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230538 Amber Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:34:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230538 Good luck, kid (who is the same age as me). The more boomers we replace, the better chance we have of saving the world. This guy may be republican, but I'd put my faith in the current generation any day over the greedy idiots who are continuing to foot us with the bill for their excesses! Good luck, kid (who is the same age as me).

The more boomers we replace, the better chance we have of saving the world.

This guy may be republican, but I'd put my faith in the current generation any day over the greedy idiots who are continuing to foot us with the bill for their excesses!

]]> By: janet, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230533 janet, ohio Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:33:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230533 Kim -- you seem a bit 'incomitent' yourself. Perhaps you should keep a dictionary handy while you are trolling. Also, the contraction for 'it is' : it's (WITH an apostrophe) And the contraction for 'he is' , oddly enough, also contains an apostrophe. In other words, stop trolling and go study a fourth grade English textbook. Kim - you seem a bit 'incomitent' yourself. Perhaps you should keep a dictionary handy while you are trolling.

Also, the contraction for 'it is' : it's (WITH an apostrophe)

And the contraction for 'he is' , oddly enough, also contains an apostrophe.

In other words, stop trolling and go study a fourth grade English textbook.

]]> By: Rob in Vegas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230492 Rob in Vegas Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:29:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230492 Congratulations. I can't stand the bitterness on this site between the parties. As an independant who voted blue this time, congratulations to Congressman Schock. I can only hope this is the start of dire needed change in the republican party. Please, please, please help bring this back to a party of rhyme and reason, a party that was of the people and for the people; unlike the party we've had since 1992. Again, many sincere congratulations in what i'm sure was an interesting campaign. Congratulations. I can't stand the bitterness on this site between the parties. As an independant who voted blue this time, congratulations to Congressman Schock. I can only hope this is the start of dire needed change in the republican party. Please, please, please help bring this back to a party of rhyme and reason, a party that was of the people and for the people; unlike the party we've had since 1992.

Again, many sincere congratulations in what i'm sure was an interesting campaign.

]]> By: janet, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230413 janet, ohio Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:22:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230413 katiec --- based on your description, he sounds absolutely perfect!! katiec - based on your description, he sounds absolutely perfect!!

]]> By: Gary Jaussaud http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230362 Gary Jaussaud Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:16:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230362 I think we will start seeing more "Gen Y" people getting interested in government and serving in some way. Around 575 people run the Federal Government which sets our laws, looks after money matters health issues, and education for over 300 Million people, its good we have young minds that can think out say 50 years or more. "The Old Guys" on Capitol Hill have had the ball a long time, and look where we are today, its time to get some new players and give them the ball and let them run with it, they sure could not do any worse. I think we will start seeing more "Gen Y" people getting interested in
government and serving in some way. Around 575 people run the
Federal Government which sets our laws, looks after money matters
health issues, and education for over 300 Million people, its good we
have young minds that can think out say 50 years or more.

"The Old Guys" on Capitol Hill have had the ball a long time, and look
where we are today, its time to get some new players and give them
the ball and let them run with it, they sure could not do any worse.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230281 FreeNLovIt Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:08:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230281 I was so disappointed. He mentioned that the donkeys had Congress for two years, and our national debt, is due to the cause of them, holding the leadership (something like that on Chris Matthews show). And Chris Matthews SHOT back telling him that it was the ELEPHANTS in Congress that gave W a blank chek. This guy is CLUELESS about how we inherited 5 trillion dollars of national debt. (Hello, his own party caused it..) I was so disappointed. He mentioned that the donkeys had Congress for two years, and our national debt, is due to the cause of them, holding the leadership (something like that on Chris Matthews show). And Chris Matthews SHOT back telling him that it was the ELEPHANTS in Congress that gave W a blank chek. This guy is CLUELESS about how we inherited 5 trillion dollars of national debt. (Hello, his own party caused it..)

]]> By: DB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230171 DB Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:56:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230171 Props to the guy, but we still need some young people in there that have lived OUTSIDE of politics that understand every day people and have the real motivation to make change. Props to the guy, but we still need some young people in there that have lived OUTSIDE of politics that understand every day people and have the real motivation to make change.

]]> By: Michelle B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230102 Michelle B. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:51:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230102 That is awesome! I wish him all the best and it's about time some young minds are on the Hill. He's hot, for a republican. That is awesome! I wish him all the best and it's about time some young minds are on the Hill. He's hot, for a republican.

]]> By: Give me a break! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230094 Give me a break! Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:51:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230094 Joey - I am a teacher and a Democrat. Let's think back on the election, shall we? Which party spewed hatred, bigotry, and anger? That would have been the Republicans. Now, go do your homework and be a good boy. Joey – I am a teacher and a Democrat. Let's think back on the election, shall we? Which party spewed hatred, bigotry, and anger? That would have been the Republicans. Now, go do your homework and be a good boy.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230088 Steve Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:50:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230088 Apparently Kim overlooked the fact that he has served TWO TERMS in the state legislature! Go make you ill-informed comments somewhere else please. You're one of thos people who only makes up her mind after getting half the story. I'm sure you bashed Palin after only hearing half the information about her (the debunked half, that is!) Apparently Kim overlooked the fact that he has served TWO TERMS in the state legislature! Go make you ill-informed comments somewhere else please. You're one of thos people who only makes up her mind after getting half the story. I'm sure you bashed Palin after only hearing half the information about her (the debunked half, that is!)

]]> By: Jan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230063 Jan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:48:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230063 All of the Dems who secretly love Gov Palin are on these sites everyday trying to defame her. Why do you not just talk about you hallowed messiah, or are you simply hate-mongers who move on to the next Conservative? All of the Dems who secretly love Gov Palin are on these sites everyday trying to defame her. Why do you not just talk about you hallowed messiah, or are you simply hate-mongers who move on to the next Conservative?

]]> By: Taa Taa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230053 Taa Taa Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:47:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230053 They are looking for an OBAMA in the Republic party.... hehehe... but there is only one Barack Obama... Don't care what lil cutie pie y'all put up there.. And by the way, our party did not go looing for President-Elect Obama, God sent him to the dems.... Y'all trying so hard to find a leader.. hilarious, laughable, hehehe.. They are looking for an OBAMA in the Republic party.... hehehe... but there is only one Barack Obama... Don't care what lil cutie pie y'all put up there.. And by the way, our party did not go looing for President-Elect Obama, God sent him to the dems.... Y'all trying so hard to find a leader.. hilarious, laughable, hehehe..

]]> By: ill will http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230032 ill will Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:46:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230032 GENERATION Y HUH? well i've been doing a lil research and i know we"re called spoiled brat generation with know discipline what so ever because we're groomed to think were special but were also the most diverse, egalitarian and tech savvy generation then any other generation before us, its amazing how we hurdle right over GENERATION X...lol my asl is 24/m/84 (BLACK MALE) GENERATION Y HUH? well i've been doing a lil research and i know we"re called spoiled brat generation with know discipline what so ever because we're groomed to think were special but were also the most diverse, egalitarian and tech savvy generation then any other generation before us, its amazing how we hurdle right over GENERATION X...lol my asl is 24/m/84 (BLACK MALE)

]]> By: Independent In NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2230012 Independent In NY Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:44:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2230012 Good to have some younger folks in there regardless of which party they belong to. Good to have some younger folks in there regardless of which party they belong to.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229988 Chris Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:43:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229988 Works for me... EVERY congressman should have a term limit, they're all out of touch and full of greed now. Additionally, it's nice to see someone thinking beyond 5-10 years for their own retirement. Works for me... EVERY congressman should have a term limit, they're all out of touch and full of greed now.

Additionally, it's nice to see someone thinking beyond 5-10 years for their own retirement.

]]> By: sandee in Portland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229924 sandee in Portland Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:38:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229924 And....this is exactly what's wrong with our country. There should be term limits on both congress and the senate. There should not be politicians in office for 20+ years which puts them out of touch with the american people and allows them to continue to put their own self-serving interests above the american people's interests. There should constantly be new, younger politicians with new, younger ideas. After all, it's their future that's at stake, not these old geezers. And....this is exactly what's wrong with our country. There should be term limits on both congress and the senate. There should not be politicians in office for 20+ years which puts them out of touch with the american people and allows them to continue to put their own self-serving interests above the american people's interests. There should constantly be new, younger politicians with new, younger ideas. After all, it's their future that's at stake, not these old geezers.

]]> By: shucks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229897 shucks Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:36:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229897 He reminds me of a young Rick Santorum. Don't think he is wonderful just because he is young. Here in Pennsylvania, we realized that youth can also be a disguise for old time conservative right wing ideas. Hence, no more Senator Santorum. We should all know his political views before we gush. He reminds me of a young Rick Santorum. Don't think he is wonderful just because he is young. Here in Pennsylvania, we realized that youth can also be a disguise for old time conservative right wing ideas. Hence, no more Senator Santorum. We should all know his political views before we gush.

]]> By: Charles L. Shaw, Liverpool, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229841 Charles L. Shaw, Liverpool, NY Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:31:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229841 So nice to see that he is learning the inside ropes by starting his own PAC. PACs are the root of all government corruption allows politicians to raise more campaign money for re-election from outside their own districts, and from everybody but the people. This is why the government no longer represents the people, but rather special interest groups, corporate contributors, and lobbyists. Good luck young man but I see no change from embracing the status quo. So nice to see that he is learning the inside ropes by starting his own PAC.
PACs are the root of all government corruption allows politicians to raise more campaign money for re-election from outside their own districts, and from everybody but the people. This is why the government no longer represents the people, but rather special interest groups, corporate contributors, and lobbyists.
Good luck young man but I see no change from embracing the status quo.

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229769 Larry Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:25:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229769 This is Perfect---All the Republicans need to bring everybody back to getting the country back on track is, youth,good looks,and the ability to give a good speech,and what this guy has,experience. This is Perfect-All the Republicans need to bring everybody back to getting the country back on track is, youth,good looks,and the ability to give a good speech,and what this guy has,experience.

]]> By: Barb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229646 Barb Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:16:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229646 I thought I knew it all in my 20's........Thank God I grew up and realized I didn't!! I thought I knew it all in my 20's........Thank God I grew up and realized I didn't!!

]]> By: Nancy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229587 Nancy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:12:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229587 For all of you commenting on the corrupt policies and candidates of the Republican party....take a good look at who has been in the headlines lately: Spitzer, Blagojevich, William Jefferson, Bill Richardson, etc....truth comes in individuals, not entire parties. For all of you commenting on the corrupt policies and candidates of the Republican party....take a good look at who has been in the headlines lately: Spitzer, Blagojevich, William Jefferson, Bill Richardson, etc....truth comes in individuals, not entire parties.

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229536 BW Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:08:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229536 Kim January 9th, 2009 12:03 pm ET Another shining example of how the GOP is determinied to put complete incomitent people in their party. They seem to think that PTA and school board membership is good enough for Washington. When will they learn? Its a joke, and I am glad hes on the other side Amazing comment...and excellent spelling! Didn't know there was a university for a major in stupidity here in the U.S.A.? Kim January 9th, 2009 12:03 pm ET

Another shining example of how the GOP is determinied to put complete incomitent people in their party. They seem to think that PTA and school board membership is good enough for Washington. When will they learn? Its a joke, and I am glad hes on the other side

Amazing comment...and excellent spelling! Didn't know there was a university for a major in stupidity here in the U.S.A.?

]]> By: Dave, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229474 Dave, Illinois Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:05:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229474 Geoff, are you and Proud American twins? I think your both missing the same region of the brain. Geoff, are you and Proud American twins? I think your both missing the same region of the brain.

]]> By: Debra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229448 Debra Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:03:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229448 Although I am 54 myself, I think this is much too old to just be getting started into politics. People in their 70's should be retiring from politics. Most people are forced to retire by that time aren't they? Nothing about their perspective being different, but I just think that there comes a time when room should be made for a younger group to get their start and have their chance to have their voices heard. Although I am 54 myself, I think this is much too old to just be getting started into politics. People in their 70's should be retiring from politics. Most people are forced to retire by that time aren't they? Nothing about their perspective being different, but I just think that there comes a time when room should be made for a younger group to get their start and have their chance to have their voices heard.

]]> By: My Friends, let me tell you http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229366 My Friends, let me tell you Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:58:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229366 Hes the best thing since corn bread and Ronnie Reagan,all bow down for the new Republican Messiah. Hes the best thing since corn bread and Ronnie Reagan,all bow down for the new Republican Messiah.

]]> By: Geoff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229329 Geoff Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:55:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229329 Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce our next Larry Craig. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce our next Larry Craig.

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229261 Proud American Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:47:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229261 Dear god I sure hope the republican Idiot thinks he's going to be president. He has to wait until he's fat, bald, stupid and become a hateful racist. Good luck Dear god I sure hope the republican Idiot thinks he's going to be president. He has to wait until he's fat, bald, stupid and become a hateful racist. Good luck

]]> By: vincent - phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229221 vincent - phoenix Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:44:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229221 GERDA??? is it??? With a name like GERDA... i wouldn't be taking shots..... and apparently YOU aren't smart enough to read a book or newspaper sometime. It has been BOTH Chicago 'and' Illinois politics that have been taking shots. (see Governor RYAN (Republican).. current convict in Illinois prison). p.s. Chicago is located IN Illinois. i think your crickets are smart enough to know that , too. GERDA??? is it???

With a name like GERDA... i wouldn't be taking shots..... and apparently YOU aren't smart enough to read a book or newspaper sometime. It has been BOTH Chicago 'and' Illinois politics that have been taking shots. (see Governor RYAN (Republican).. current convict in Illinois prison).

p.s. Chicago is located IN Illinois.

i think your crickets are smart enough to know that , too.

]]> By: Kieran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229217 Kieran Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:44:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229217 Congrats! But remember the future of the Republican Party is the Constitution :-) Congrats! But remember the future of the Republican Party is the Constitution :-)

]]> By: Karen - Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229170 Karen - Missouri Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:39:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229170 School board? The background is a little scary, I'd say. This isn't the 1800s. But then, Peoria is tiny (113,000) and a lot of surrounding farmland. Small town politics on this one. I wouldn't read too much into this. School board? The background is a little scary, I'd say. This isn't the 1800s. But then, Peoria is tiny (113,000) and a lot of surrounding farmland. Small town politics on this one. I wouldn't read too much into this.

]]> By: RH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229112 RH Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:35:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229112 Your teacher failed you January 9th, 2009 12:02 pm ET Does anyone who comments on this site understand punctuation, spelling, or grammar? Just because you're typing on a website doesn't mean the rules of the English language no longer apply. It's not colloquial, it makes you sound dumb and cheapens your point of view. ______________________________________________________ Amen!!!! I am deeply ashamed of all of you. Your teacher failed you January 9th, 2009 12:02 pm ET

Does anyone who comments on this site understand punctuation, spelling, or grammar? Just because you're typing on a website doesn't mean the rules of the English language no longer apply. It's not colloquial, it makes you sound dumb and cheapens your point of view.
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Amen!!!! I am deeply ashamed of all of you.

]]> By: Matt in VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229071 Matt in VA Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:32:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229071 Dear "Is it Jan 20th yet?", I take it you are an Obama supporter. So how much time did Obama have in the private sector. He graduates from his free ride in college and becomes a community organizer, then state legislature , then senator (much of which he spent campaigning) and now president. He has basically been a career politician. Other than his local constituency, how much of America did he know before he started campaigning for president. Do I sense a double standard here? I think so. Dear "TURN TEXAS BLUE", other than the token from IL who was elected president, how many black Dems are there in the Senate? Oh my, how dare I say something like that; how offensive the libs must find it, someone playing the race card in a context that doesn't berate the Republicans. See how harmful it is to make a point and using race? Are you related to Bobby Rush? Dear "Is it Jan 20th yet?", I take it you are an Obama supporter. So how much time did Obama have in the private sector. He graduates from his free ride in college and becomes a community organizer, then state legislature , then senator (much of which he spent campaigning) and now president. He has basically been a career politician. Other than his local constituency, how much of America did he know before he started campaigning for president. Do I sense a double standard here? I think so.

Dear "TURN TEXAS BLUE", other than the token from IL who was elected president, how many black Dems are there in the Senate? Oh my, how dare I say something like that; how offensive the libs must find it, someone playing the race card in a context that doesn't berate the Republicans. See how harmful it is to make a point and using race? Are you related to Bobby Rush?

]]> By: Kim J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2229049 Kim J Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:31:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2229049 For all you Dems saying he has no experience. What is the difference between being on the PTA and being a community organizer? For all you Dems saying he has no experience. What is the difference between being on the PTA and being a community organizer?

]]> By: joey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2228985 joey Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:26:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2228985 to: Your teacher failed you No time for punctuation, spelling, or grammar when one is spewing anger and hatred as fast as it pops in one's head. Dems are bitter, angry people. to: Your teacher failed you

No time for punctuation, spelling, or grammar when one is spewing anger and hatred as fast as it pops in one's head. Dems are bitter, angry people.

]]> By: Peggy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/09/timecom-the-first-gen-y-congressman/#comment-2228981 Peggy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:26:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35001#comment-2228981 This is what the world needs. Young intellectual individuals, unlike Sarah Palin. Congrats young man. This is what the world needs. Young intellectual individuals, unlike Sarah Palin.

Congrats young man.

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