A brief overview:

On June 26th, 2009 Congress voted Yes on the passage of HR 2454, otherwise known as Cap and Trade.

This monstrosity passed by a margin of 219-212. Representing the total votes necessary for its victory where a small band of 8 Republicans.

This Blog is devoted to opposing "the 8" in the only way available to those outside their districts, FUNDING their opponents.

Unconfirmed Reports

As information becomes available we will post it here. When verified or confirmed we will add it under the respective Post.

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Two names have surfaced as possible challengers to Mary Bono-Mack CA-45th in the Congressional Primary.

A name has come up as a contender against Reichert WA-8th in the Congressional Primary.

Mark Kirk IL-10th is said to be considering a Senate Run.

Mike Castle DE-1 is said to be considering a Senate Run.

John McHugh NY-23rd

Elected to Congress: 1992

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown, speculated that he sold vote to play with guns and tanks.

NYPost story

Likely Opponent: Unlikely, Accepted nomination for post as Secretary of the Army.

Dave Reichert WA-8th

Served as King County Sheriff: 1997-2003

Elected to Congress: 2004

Reason given for voting Yes: ??? Hear it for yourself.

Likely Opponent: (Developing)

Leonard Lance NJ-7th

Served NJ Assembly: 1991-2002

Served NJ Senate: 2002-2008 (Sen. Minority Leader 2004-2008)

Elected to Congress: 2008

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Highly contested primary (Developing)

Frank Lobiondo NJ-2nd

Served NJ Assembly: 1988-1994

Elected to Congress: 1994

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Unknown

Chris Smith NJ -4th

Elected to Congress: 1980

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Unknown

Mike Castle DE (At Large)

Served DE State House 1966-1968

Served DE State Senate 1968-1976

Served Lt. Gov 1981-1985

Served Governor 1985-1992

Elected to Congress: 1992

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Considering a Senate Run

Mark Kirk Il-10th

Elected to Congress: 2000

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Unknown

Mary Bono-Mack CA-45th

Elected to Congress: 2000, assumed the office in 1998 (after the death of Sonny Bono)

Reason given for voting Yes: Unknown

Likely Opponent: Unknown