I seem to have focused on Democrats in my postings, but always caveated my comments by saying that Republicans engage in the same politics to fulfill their own self-serving ambitions. Today POLITICO carried an article titled, "Mitch McConnell eyes GOP takeover, health care reform repeal." Below are some excerpts from the article:
"McConnell, the most calculating Republican operator in the Senate, may have said his No. 1 goal is to defeat President Barack Obama in 2012. But becoming majority leader is at least a close second."
"It all points to a shrewd Republican leader trying to strengthen his hold on his conference...."
"For the campaign season, McConnell has appointed Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) to develop a joint agenda with House Republicans and the eventual GOP presidential nominee — a move aimed at both tamping down internal dissension and creating a stark contrast with Democrats. McConnell is beginning to speak one by one with GOP senators to secure enough commitments to ensure he remains Republican leader in 2013-14, according to senators."
"With the economy showing signs of life and the prospect of gas prices coming back to earth, McConnell signaled it may make more sense to focus on health care as a campaign tactic.
'It’s the one issue that you can absolutely predict will be there this fall,' McConnell said in the interview.
Are McConnell's ambitions self-serving? Absolutely! Does this article demonstrate that Republicans engage in the same politics as Democrats? Absolutely!
Whose interests are served? Career politicians at our expense.
Read the complete article at:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/74384.html
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