January 07, 2006

Team Blunt

Asked if Blunt was deploying his own whip team to gather support, a source close to the Whip/Acting Maj Leader said they would be taking the same approach to the election as they do with their vote-gathering efforts in the House. In other words, no details on techniques, methods, or vote counts.

However, the source did offer The Hotline 6 House GOPers who, if contacted, may have favorable things to see about Blunt.

You get the drift.

In any event, the members named were: Rep's Bob Goodlatte (VA), Dave Camp (MI), Mark Kirk (IL), Ander Crenshaw (FL), Sue Myrick (NC) and Marsha Blackburn (TN).

So 4 Southerners and 2 Midwesterners who, with the exception of Kirk, come from the more conservative wing of the Conference. Beyond being the only thoroughly moderate member on the list, Kirk's inclusion is also relevant because he was among the two-dozen House GOPers who were prepared to call for new elections before DeLay's announcement today.

All have voting records that have been largely loyal to Blunt and the leadership. Goodlatte is the only Cmte Chair among the 6, but the other 5 serve on the so-called "Exclusive Committees" -- Approps, Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means.

UPDATE: The Blunt source clarifies that these 6 are "actively working on Blunt's behalf."

Posted at 05:56 PM

Comments

Say no to BLUNT. He's = to or worse than Delay.

victoria2 | 01.07.06 08:43 PM

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