This weekend, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled “The Lap Dog Coalition” about the self-described fiscal conservatives from the D side of the aisle. “The Blue Dog Coalition isn’t a vehicle to help conservative Democrats influence policy,” the article states. “It is a marketing brand to help vulnerable Democrats deceive voters.”
In the words of Pete Geren of Texas, they were “yellow dogs choked blue” by the strident economic liberalism of their party leaders. Actually, “yellow” is a more accurate color to describe the cowardly actions of these Pelosi lap dogs led by none other than Utah’s own Jim Matheson.
Remember that he was quite certain that the House needed to remain in session to extend the Bush tax cuts, but when Pelosi needed him to vote to adjourn, he fell right in line. Back at home, he is under fire. Radio talk show king, Doug Wright, berated him for an hour. The blog-o-spere erupted with posts like “Matheson Appeases,” “One Vote Makes a Difference,” and “Matheson chooses Pelosi over Utah“. Even the Trib comment boards went after him.
Jim tried to soft-pedal his unwillingness to stand up to Pelosi by passing the buck: “There was no reason to stay. The bill was never going to be brought up. The Senate wasn’t going to move its bill. I think it’s important for members go out and be with their constituents and hear from them. I hope that will get some people in a better frame of mind for addressing this issue.”
Really? REALLY? And just when will he be holding a town hall to “hear from his constituents”? Oh that’s right – never.
Never fear – Jim can hear from his constituents on November 2nd when they send that blue-dog home with his tail between his legs. Arf, arf.
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October 4, 2010 at 3:30 pm
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October 4, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Thank you Holly for your continued reporting. Jim Matheson has indeed FAILED the people of Utah. I’m sorry to say that I voted for him last time around. That is a mistake I won’t repeat. “WE THE PEOPLE” want representation in D.C. that is in alignment with our values: Upholding the Constitution, limits on federal power, a reduction on spending, and smart fiscal policies. Jim’s voting record is atrocious — he has voted with Pelosi 93% of the time, and cowardly refused to stand to extend our tax cuts. That alone spoke volumes about him.
My vote goes to MORGAN PHILPOT. I’m 100% he is the Representative we can count on!
October 4, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I am happy to finally see the focus on this issue. Several weeks ago , Holly, you had a post on Matheson on which I commented referencing this condition. It really makes little difference how conservative he is, how conservative he claims to be, or how much voters in Utah find him appealing. If the democrats hold the House, which a victory by Matheson will aid, he will support the Pelosi agenda which is a disaster for his constituents, for Utah, and for the country. Get him out.
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