You have to admire a grass-roots political organization for its creativity when it comes up with the following awards: "Most Likely to Have a Barak Obama Poster in their Bedroom" or, perhaps even more original, " Most Likely to Limo an Illegal across the Border."
The timing for renewed GOP fratricide is perfect. Fresh off the phony Iowa Straw Poll -- which found Mitt Romney trying to prove his meaningless victory was more than a venture capitalist buy-out and Tommy Thompson saying thanks for the memories -- a self-identified conservative group called We the People for President is offering disillusioned conservatives the chance to scream away with an on-line web site chronicling the wandering herd of that “Republican in Name Only” species.
Here’s the entertaining and slightly overwrought press release I received today (when it comes to political drama queens, ‘persecuted’ conservatives take the prize). Please note the targeted RINOS below: they include GOP presidenital hopefuls John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, and Romney -- and U.S. Senators Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and Olympia Snowe of Maine. These folks have some tough credentials to live up (or down) to.
PRESS RELEASE
Top “Republicans In Name Only” are on notice, as conservatives across the country will cast their vote for Republican politicians most deserving of a RINO award at: www.RepublicansInNameOnly.com.
After losing Congress in the 2006 election, and the Party possibly facing the loss of the White House in 2008, conservatives are less than enthusiastic about their representatives and potential Presidential Candidates in the upcoming elections. Fed up with excessive spending, amnesty for illegal aliens, and weak positions on family values and abortion, Conservatives across the country are frustrated that their voices have fallen on deaf ears. Until now.
We the People for Presidenthas created a website, www.RepublicansInNameOnly.com, for conservatives to vote for their favorite RINOs (Republican in Name Only) who have abandoned certain core beliefs of conservatism, and will bestow upon them a “RINO Award”. The Top RINO Awards are the first of their kind, where We The People across America, ourselves, will determine who receives an actual RINO award.
Unable to check a “You Blew It” box at the voting booth, frustrated conservatives can now simply click on their favorite RINO to cast their vote, sending a message to top Republicans that the RINO is now an endangered species.
This is an opportunity for We the People’s voices to be heard. No public figure has the courage to call attention to the Republican Party, which has been conspicuously negligent in rooting out entrenched politicians, for their liberal positions on issues. The RINO awards are designed to highlight specific and crucial conservative issues that a Republican politician has abandoned. Issues such as abortion, political corruption, illegal immigration, over-spending and lack of defending the core conservative values that tug at the hearts of the conservative base, many of whom are considering staying home in future elections.
These core conservative issues are what separate the elephant from the rhino; that is, true Conservatives from liberal Republicans.
Votes from across America will be tallied and a top RINOs will be periodically announced for their stance on specifics issues. RINO winners will be presented with a beautiful gold rhinoceros, adding a special touch to their plush homes or offices. While America votes, Republican officials who have ignored their base will be on alert, as votes are tabulated instantly. Voters are able to immediately see their votes count and watch the competition unfold on their computer screen.
In the spirit of free speech, voters also have the cathartic opportunity to post their comments addressing why they have selected their favorite RINO, as well as the opportunity to nominate other RINOs. For example, some voters have suggested awarding RINOs to Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani for his stance on abortion and Senator John McCain for his vote on amnesty.
Americans also have the chance to vote for special titles to award the contenders, such as "Most Likely to Have a Barak Obama Poster in their Bedroom" or "Most Likely to Limo an Illegal across the Border."
The current nominees are Senator Jon Kyl (AZ), Senator and Presidential Candidate John McCain (AZ), Senator Mel Martinez (FL), Senator Larry Craig (ID), Senator Richard Lugar (IN), Senator Olympia Snowe (ME), Senator Trent Lott (MS), Senator Chuck Hagel (NE), Senator Judd Gregg (NH), Senator Arlen Spector (PA), Senator Lindsey Graham (SC), Senator Bob Bennett (UT), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA), Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney.
Voters can log onto www.RepublicansInNameOnly.com to cast their votes.
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