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Topic: Huelskamp gets highest marks
in Kansas delegation by
conservative scorecard |
Huelskamp gets highest marks
in Kansas delegation by
conservative scorecard
Wichita Eagle [KS], by Dion Lefler
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Posted By:wildcat1, 2/1/2013 10:09:27 AM
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| Rep. Tim Huelskamp has been named a “Sentinel” of freedom by a national group scoring the conservatism of members of Congress. The scorecard by the group Heritage Action for America ranks lawmakers on their conservatism, based on their votes on bills identified by the group as being of particular interest to conservative Americans.(snip)In a statement issued by his office, Huelskamp was quoted as saying: “This scorecard separates the lawmakers who talk like conservatives and those who act like conservatives. I will continue to be the tip of the spear fighting for the conservative values
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Huelskamp is exactly what Kansas and this country needs to get this mess fixed. Of course, the left stream media in Kansas hates him.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
kanphil, 2/1/2013 11:17:22 AM (No. 9152411)
OP, I agree. Interesting to note how Boehner purged him from his committee assignments and the Elites in Congress generally turn their noses up at him.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
TXknitter, 2/1/2013 3:15:30 PM (No. 9152827)
You know, we need to deluge great reps like Huelskamp with cards, notes of congratulations. A Congressman commented that everybody notices when somebody gets bucket loads of supportive mail. Congrats, Rep. Huelskamp! You are blessed Kansas!
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