Sunday, August 10, 2008
Potomac Watch - WSJ.com
Republicans politicians who convey liberal ideas and often side with Democrats are labeled "bipartisan" by the liberal media.
Republicans politicians who convey liberal ideas and often side with Democrats are labeled "RINO's" by conservatives.
"RINO" is the acronym for "Republican In Name Only".
If you think about it, a "RINO" is a member of the team that CANNOT BE COUNTED ON to vote WITH the team. They're NOT the kind of teammate you would want to have...
Republicans politicians who convey liberal ideas and often side with Democrats are labeled "RINO's" by conservatives.
"RINO" is the acronym for "Republican In Name Only".
If you think about it, a "RINO" is a member of the team that CANNOT BE COUNTED ON to vote WITH the team. They're NOT the kind of teammate you would want to have...
The Wall Street Journal uses a recent example to explain the "RINO" effect:
"And so, last Friday, in stumbled Sens. Lindsey Graham, John Thune, Saxby Chambliss, Bob Corker and Johnny Isakson -- alongside five Senate Democrats. This "Gang of 10" announced a 'sweeping' and 'bipartisan' energy plan to break Washington's energy 'stalemate.' What they did was throw every vulnerable Democrat, and Mr. Obama, a life preserver.
That's because the plan is a Democratic giveaway."
