May 15, 2006
Something To Think About As You Watch POTUS
Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT 03) represents one of the most conservative, pro-Bush districts in the country. Like Bush, he's getting hammered by parts of the Republican base over immigration. Unlike Bush, however, the base might throw him out of office next month.
At the Utah state GOP convention this weekend, a majority of the 1,100 district delegates voted against him. Despite a near-perfect rating from the American Conservative Union, he has taken flack from his party's base over his support of guest-worker legislation. Self-funding candidate John Jacob was the recipient of their discontent, winning 52% at the convention.
Cannon still has a shot at winning. Since neither candidate won 60% of the vote, the two face each other in a 6/27 primary, open to all registered voters.
But his lackluster performance indicates the Republican base harbors significant frustration towards members unwilling to crack down on border security. [JOSH KRAUSHAAR]
Posted at 07:48 PM
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The GOP can get real or get real jobs.Being a lobbyists have it pretty cushy,so maybe they just don't care.
noone | 05.15.06 08:30 PM
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I think the idea of getting rid of 10 million workers while the economy is booming is a brilliant idea.
And putting the National Guard on the border? Better there than Iraq.
The person who says the Republicans don't understand economics and national security better than the Democrats is an idiot.
M. Simon | 05.15.06 09:56 PM
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