tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450088483718839562011-07-07T18:48:06.364-07:00A Blog aimed at personally defeating the 8 Republicans who voted for Cap and Trade.Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-56381606451929370992009-07-01T12:04:00.000-07:002009-07-02T10:36:17.423-07:00On June 26th, 2009 Congress voted Yes on the passage of HR 2454, otherwise known as Cap and Trade.<div><br /></div><div>This monstrosity passed by a margin of 219-212. Representing the total votes necessary for its victory where a small band of 8 Republicans.</div><div><br /></div><div>This Blog is devoted to opposing "the 8" in the only way available to those outside their districts, <u>FUNDING their opponents.</u></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-5638160645192937099?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-77101702674937580512009-07-01T12:03:00.000-07:002009-07-02T00:35:45.657-07:00As information becomes available we will post it here. When verified or confirmed we will add it under the respective Post.<div><br /></div><div>For real-time updates, follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/spankthe8">twitter.com/spankthe8</a><br /><div><br /></div><div>--------------------------------</div><div><br /></div><div>Two names have surfaced as possible challengers to Mary Bono-Mack CA-45th in the Congressional Primary.</div><div><br /></div><div>A name has come up as a contender against Reichert WA-8th in the Congressional Primary.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mark Kirk IL-10th is said to be considering a Senate Run.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mike Castle DE-1 is said to be considering a Senate Run.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-7710170267493758051?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-89777277451966967772009-07-01T12:02:00.000-07:002009-07-02T00:06:36.786-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxLXHonivI/AAAAAAAAAA8/aFNZPdWWdCQ/s1600-h/mchugh-john.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxLXHonivI/AAAAAAAAAA8/aFNZPdWWdCQ/s320/mchugh-john.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353736917595163378" /></a>Elected to Congress: 1992<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown, speculated that he sold vote to play with guns and tanks.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/06022009/news/nationalnews/obama_to_nominate_army_secretary_172163.htm">NYPost story</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Unlikely, Accepted nomination for post as Secretary of the Army.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-8977727745196696777?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-29911367209759011342009-07-01T12:01:00.001-07:002009-07-02T00:40:21.774-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxJLFzn9aI/AAAAAAAAAAc/f24UJcAQd9c/s1600-h/Dave_Reichert_WA%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxJLFzn9aI/AAAAAAAAAAc/f24UJcAQd9c/s320/Dave_Reichert_WA%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353734511922771362" /></a>Served as King County Sheriff: 1997-2003<br /><div><br />Elected to Congress: 2004<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: ??? <a href="http://www.mynorthwest.com/resources/audio_headlines/audio_player.php?a=8341&amp;f=/kiro/2009/07/07012009201156.mp3">Hear it for yourself.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: (Developing)<possible></possible></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-2991136720975901134?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-87400484258369286412009-07-01T12:00:00.007-07:002009-07-02T00:43:18.934-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxOai7jZVI/AAAAAAAAABc/btnG30W8hSs/s1600-h/leonardLance2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxOai7jZVI/AAAAAAAAABc/btnG30W8hSs/s320/leonardLance2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353740274996831570" /></a>Served NJ Assembly: 1991-2002<br /><div><br /></div><div>Served NJ Senate: 2002-2008 (Sen. Minority Leader 2004-2008)<br /><div><br /></div><div>Elected to Congress: 2008<br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown</div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Highly contested primary (Developing)</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-8740048425836928641?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-66507845824001536432009-07-01T12:00:00.006-07:002009-07-02T00:44:57.899-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxNZY_CauI/AAAAAAAAABU/DUD0B8NV0r8/s1600-h/Lobiondo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxNZY_CauI/AAAAAAAAABU/DUD0B8NV0r8/s320/Lobiondo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353739155635596002" /></a>Served NJ Assembly: 1988-1994<br /><div><br /></div><div>Elected to Congress: 1994<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown</div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Unknown</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-6650784582400153643?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-76434266921150345092009-07-01T12:00:00.005-07:002009-07-01T23:00:55.779-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxM9C11qlI/AAAAAAAAABM/WV3V2XnnGQc/s1600-h/ChrisSmith1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxM9C11qlI/AAAAAAAAABM/WV3V2XnnGQc/s320/ChrisSmith1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353738668655094354" /></a>Elected to Congress: 1980<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown</div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Unknown</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-7643426692115034509?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-1960083661171141092009-07-01T12:00:00.004-07:002009-07-02T01:00:21.362-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxMQSsIGTI/AAAAAAAAABE/Z27tT38l91U/s1600-h/MikeCastle1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxMQSsIGTI/AAAAAAAAABE/Z27tT38l91U/s320/MikeCastle1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353737899815213362" /></a>Served DE State House 1966-1968<br /><div><br /></div><div>Served DE State Senate 1968-1976</div><div><br /></div><div>Served Lt. Gov 1981-1985</div><div><br /></div><div>Served Governor 1985-1992</div><div><br />Elected to Congress: 1992<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown</div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Considering a Senate Run</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-196008366117114109?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-91073860325987643392009-07-01T12:00:00.002-07:002009-07-01T22:50:11.228-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxKWqmzktI/AAAAAAAAAAs/E_p_rS0LlPw/s1600-h/markkirk.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxKWqmzktI/AAAAAAAAAAs/E_p_rS0LlPw/s320/markkirk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353735810291307218" /></a>Elected to Congress: 2000<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown</div><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Unknown</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-9107386032598764339?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2245008848371883956.post-41222833276567011042009-07-01T12:00:00.000-07:002009-07-01T23:35:24.924-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxJrGHQw8I/AAAAAAAAAAk/YaZKCqSxNbY/s1600-h/Mary_Bono_Mack.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dTCqsFAzTw0/SkxJrGHQw8I/AAAAAAAAAAk/YaZKCqSxNbY/s320/Mary_Bono_Mack.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353735061760951234" /></a><br />Elected to Congress: 2000, assumed the office in 1998 (after the death of Sonny Bono)<div><br /></div><div>Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown<br /><div><br /></div><div>Likely Opponent: Unknown<br /><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2245008848371883956-4122283327656701104?l=spankthe8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Spankthe8http://www.blogger.com/profile/12707008046548524580noreply@blogger.com1