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Report: Rep. Shadegg (R-AZ) To Retire
In a sign of further discontent among House Republicans, Roll Call is reporting that Congressman John Shadegg (R-AZ) will be announcing his retirement.
Shadegg ran for House Majority Leader in early 2006 and then for Minority Whip later that year, after the Republicans lost control of Congress. The abrupt departure of such a vocal and ambitious conservative, absent any compelling personal reason, won't exactly be a cause for optimism among party activists.
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RIP repubs.
February 11, 2008 5:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
The Republicans are going to have to decide where best to spend their money. They will have several seats in the Senate vacated plus at least 30 seats in the house by fall. McCain will poll close enough to soak up a lot of the Republican dollars.
February 11, 2008 6:37 PM | Reply | Permalink
Another one bites the dust.
So has anyone donated to the DNC yet, so that our coffers are full for these congressional fights? They're coming up soon...
February 11, 2008 7:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
Repugs see the tidal wave a'comin'
Just look at the Dem vs Repug turnout numbers in the primaries and caucuses.
It's been apparent to me for a decades that natural Dems greatly outnumber natural Repugs but so many Dems I call "natural" feel so disenfranchised that the numbers at polls ended up being relatively even. Not any more...
One day the Repug party as we know it now will be an anachronism, like the Confederate flag in the US or the National Party in South Africa. Demographics and democracy will demand it.
February 11, 2008 10:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
The older Repubs know that it is easer to retire then to lose the majority for the next 8+ years.
February 11, 2008 11:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
I used to live in his district and still have many friends there - he will not be missed. Even the hard core conservatives have grown tired of him here. One of his big downfall issues; the attempt to subvert Social Security. I was at one of the (in)famous "town hall" meetings and he was caught off guard and unprepared for the backlash against the whole thing. He was even soundly booed at one point when he tried to say "the blame lies with those who started this program and didn't see this coming." I remember one senior getting up and saying something along the lines of 'I understand that you are a New Deal de-constructionist - I just cant stomach that you are dishonest about it.' The whole room erupted in applause.
Good riddance to the conservative agenda.
Go Bob Lord: http://lord2008.com/
February 12, 2008 12:02 AM | Reply | Permalink
From:http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0211shadegg-race0211-ON.html
Gannett News Service
Feb. 11, 2008 06:41 PM
If only he were my Rep. But maybe Trent Franks will do the same! *g*
February 12, 2008 12:47 AM | Reply | Permalink