{"id":2915,"date":"2009-11-09T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-09T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edgewiseblog.com\/mjh\/nada\/being-conservative-means-never-having-to-say-youre-thinking\/"},"modified":"2009-11-09T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-09T19:15:00","slug":"being-conservative-means-never-having-to-say-youre-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edgewiseblog.com\/mjh\/nada\/being-conservative-means-never-having-to-say-youre-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Conservative Means Never Having to Say You’re Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Think Progress \u00bb The Future Is Chaos: GOP Threatens Retribution Against Cao For Health Care Vote<\/a> <\/p>\n

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In a statement, Cao explained that the needs of his constituents trumped partisan politicking<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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I read the versions of the House [health reform] bill. I listened to the countless stories of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose health care costs are exploding \u2014 if they are able to obtain health care at all. Louisianans needs real options for primary care, for mental health care, and for expanded health care for seniors and children.<\/strong> […]<\/p>\n

I have always said that I would put aside partisan wrangling to do the business of the people. My vote tonight was based on my priority of doing what is best for my constituents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The reaction to Cao from the right wing has been swift and fierce, with some comparing the only non-Hispanic minority in the GOP caucus<\/a> to Mao Tse Tung and calling him racial epithets<\/a>. Rep. Don Young (R-AK) \u2014 who has defended Cao\u2019s vote \u2014 had to stand beside him during Saturday\u2019s roll call, \u201cfending off his GOP colleagues<\/a> who might have twisted Cao\u2019s arms.\u201d Last week, RNC Chairman Michael Steele made clear that moderates who don\u2019t walk the Party line have no place in the GOP<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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So candidates who live in moderate to slightly liberal districts have got to walk a little bit carefully here, because you do not want to put yourself in a position where you\u2019re crossing that line on conservative principles, fiscal principles, because we\u2019ll come after you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cao \u201cchuckled\u201d in response to Steele\u2019s comments, pointing out that his vision would essentially lead the party toward a path of political suicide. \u201cHe has the right to come after those members who do not conform to party lines,\u201d said Cao, \u201cbut I would hope that he would work with us in order to adjust to the needs of the district and to hold a seat that the Republican party would need<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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