It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.
Dana Milbank - Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
washingtonpost.comFound 6 days, 15 hours, 57 minutes, and 57 seconds agoIt was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.
Republicans vote down Mother's Day. No, really!
crooksandliars.comFound 6 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes, and 1 second agoHave they no shame? Using mother's all across America as a political tactic is pretty sad. Intially this resolution had passed unanimously, but maybe Rep. Tiahart just doesn't like his mom. Dana Milbank says poor Boehner has been under a lot of stress lately. ...
dailykos.com
Dana Milbank has the special Mother's Day edition :
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
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bitchphd.blogspot.com
Actual WaPo headline. I am not kidding . (Seriously read the whole thing: when the WaPo starts tearing into the Family Values party like this, you know they're in trouble.)
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j-walkblog.com
Our government at work: Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens . On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest. "Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote.
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pandagon.blogsome.com
Republicans vote down a resolution that was basically a gimme for puffing up your own ass: Honoring mothers on Mother's Day .
No, I'm not kidding. Congressional Republicans all tossed in a "yay, mothers!" vote to get it on the record that they officially liked mothers, and then asked for a revote so they could express their true feelings about the be-vagina-ed hellbeasts. (Yes, I read the whole article and am aware that it was childish tactical manuevering, for those eager to leave a comment before you finish the post.
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airamerica.com
Consider our prospects for November. In addition to an economic meltdown and an illegal and endless war, and a still-free Osama Bin Laden, there's fresh reports that Iran's not adding to the Iraq arsenal , the Middle East may yet explode to send oil prices into orbit, and could Republicans make matters worse?
Yes, they can. They can go on record against honoring Moms .
But even with that, I think it wise to heed the cautions Krugman's providing.
With 6 months to go till Election Day, the last thing we need are early victory celebrations.
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oliverwillis.com
Really.
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
This blog is 100% pro-mother.
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thepoorman.net
The 2008 campaign needs to be about this one issue :
It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
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airamerica.com
After the Great Depression ended on the strength of war production, the momentum continued to grow ours into an economy that was the envy of the world. That was accomplished in three critical ways: VA loans permitted returning veterans to own homes, the GI Bill allowed them to go to college and vocational schools to boost their careers and incomes, and a war hero - Eisenhower - got the Interstate Highway system passed, a massive project that created a ton of jobs and lowered the cost of transporting goods.
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thecarpetbaggerreport.com
Well, now they've done it. Congressional Republicans took a right turn at Main Street and hit the gas quite a while ago, but I had no idea they would actually vote against motherhood .
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.
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reachm.com
Consider our prospects for November. In addition to an economic meltdown and an illegal and endless war, and a still-free Osama Bin Laden, there's fresh reports that Iran's not adding to the Iraq arsenal , the Middle East may yet explode to send oil prices into orbit, and could Republicans make matters worse?
Yes, they can. They can go on record against honoring Moms .
But even with that, I think it wise to heed the cautions Krugman's providing.
With 6 months to go till Election Day, the last thing we need are early victory celebrations.
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obsidianwings.blogs.com
by hilzoy
I thought the Republicans in Congress moved beyond parody a while back, but this truly takes the cake. From a Washington Post article headlined " Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens ":
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bigbrassblog.com
Dana Milbank :
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democrats.org
Not just your mom. But my mom. And your mom's mom. In fact, every mother in America .
Republicans, unhappy with the Democratic majority, have been using such procedural tactics as this all week to bring the House to a standstill, but the assault on mothers may have gone too far. House Minority Leader John Boehner, asked yesterday to explain why he and 177 of his colleagues switched their votes, answered: "Oh, we just wanted to make sure that everyone was on record in support of Mother's Day."
By voting against it?
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prometheus6.org
"The majority has taken, once again, their go-it-alone policy," Boehner lamented yesterday. "It's time for Democrats and Republicans to work together."
To induce this working together, Boehner decided to stop the House from working at all.
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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blogs.nashvillescene.com
Only in Washington. For those who weren't aware, three of Tennessee's U.S. House members voted against motherhood this weekâ"including one member with ovaries, Rep. Marsha Blackburn. (John Duncan and Zach Wamp cast the other two votes.) From the Washington Post 's Dana Milbank today on this staggering floor vote:
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phoenixwoman.wordpress.com
This is the Republican Party's idea of good governance. If the Democrats had dared to do this during their twelve years in the minority, you know full well that the press led by FOX would have been playing it up big-time:
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
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whynow.dumka.us
I present for your consideration this report by Dana Milbank in the Washington Post : Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep.
Found 6 days, 14 hours, 52 minutes, and 41 seconds ago
stonesoupmusings.blogspot.com
Add motherhood to the list of things Republicans hate: On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd
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streetprophets.com
Can you imagine how much fun the GOP would have had if the Democrats had pulled something like this?
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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dsjwriter.streetprophets.com
Can you imagine how much fun the GOP would have had if the Democrats had pulled something like this?
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
Found 6 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes, and 47 seconds ago
multi-medium.net
Not really sure what they were thinking here…
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
Found 6 days, 12 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds ago
true-blue.streetprophets.com
Can you imagine how much fun the GOP would have had if the Democrats had pulled something like this?
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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magnoopere.blogspot.com
I don't know what this means for the rest of us, but I would guess if you're a Republican, you're no longer obligated to give your Mom a card this Sunday :
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wulfgar.typepad.com
The only thing more godawful wasteful than meaningless Resolutions are Resolutions voted twice, that serve no one but Congress itself. The only thing that could be worse than that are voice-count Resolutions manipulated by one party for *no* reason other than to waste effort and time. And which party did that?
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washouts.blogspot.com
Now that Republicans are in the minority, they have made obstruction a full time endeavor. Their dedication to bringing Congressional business to a standstill is insidious. Last Wednesday, in an effort to slow legislative procedures, 178 House Republicans voted against Motherhood !
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wpblog.ohpinion.com
aintaining their lock on the dubious distinction of being the lowest form of legislative life in the country, House Republicans Wednedsay voted against a resolution praising America's mothers.
Actually, these bad-seed Republican offspring voted against H.R. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," after they had voted for it.
You might recall how these same behaviorially challenged tykes were among the right-wing chorus that spent 2004 castigating then Democratic presidential candidate Sen.
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jonorato42.wordpress.com
Too funny .
These people have slipped the leash, jumped the shark, and generally climbed on the crazy-boat to moron-town.
Nice obstruction.
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redstaterebels.typepad.com
What the ... ? Bill Sali, Mike Simpson, and the rest of the House Republicans voted against Mother's Day ?
OK, that was a procedural vote. The Republicans voted for Mother's Day before they voted against it. Or something like that. But Idaho's less-than-dynamic duo also voted with most of their party against helping beleaguered homeowners . Americans United for Change sent a press release Friday blasting Sali for that vote and noting that between 7,000 and 8,000 Americans are filing for foreclosure each day as a result of subprime loans made in 2005 and 2006.
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puregarlic.blogspot.com
Republicans vote down Mother's Day. No, really!
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blondesense.blogspot.com
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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mindfulmission.com
I am serious. They really did.
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens : It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.
Found 5 days, 14 hours, 4 minutes, and 17 seconds ago
dailykos.com.
Dana Milbank has the special Mother's Day edition :
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
Found 5 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes, and 51 seconds ago
mcjoan.dailykos.com
Dana Milbank has the special Mother's Day edition :
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
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blogrevolution.com
The Reality-Based Community (#) :
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moderateleft.com
The Republican Party votes against motherhood :
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
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blog.thorg.com
While the rest of the county will be honoring maternity today (including Oliver Willis ), the House Republicans just threw mothers under the bus . Can someone go check their meds?
In the meantime, have a great day, everyone! Give your mom a call/hug/thoughtful non-consumerist gesture! ;-D
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latereviews.blogspot.com
Sad, but true .
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bluejersey.com
Today is the day to remember and thank all the mothers in your life.
Once you've done so, also take a moment to remember Rodney Frelinghuysen, Scott Garrett, Frank LoBiondo, Chris Smith, Jim Saxton, and Mike Ferguson, who voted against Celebrating the Role of Mothers in the United States and Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Mother's Day . If you ask them, they might explain that they are not against mothers at all, but instead are trying to tie up Congress so it can't accomplish anything .
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bluejersey.net
Today is the day to remember and thank all the mothers in your life.
Once you've done so, also take a moment to remember Rodney Frelinghuysen, Scott Garrett, Frank LoBiondo, Chris Smith, Jim Saxton, and Mike Ferguson, who voted against Celebrating the Role of Mothers in the United States and Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Mother's Day . If you ask them, they might explain that they are not against mothers at all, but instead are trying to tie up Congress so it can't accomplish anything .
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ignatz.blogspot.com
And here's the vote.
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voxverax.blogspot.com
(Continued here.)
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hunteratrandom.blogspot.com
All via C&L .
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alterx.blogspot.com
Video of this nonsense here .
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tpzoo.wordpress.com
ThinkProgress :
Obstructionist Republicans continue doing everything in Washington DC except their jobs, including voting against their own resolutions.
On Wednesday, the House took up the seemingly uncontroversial H. Res. 1113 , "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day." The resolution initially passed 412 to 0, until Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS) rose in protest:
Mr. Speaker, I ask for a recorded vote because I'm sure every member wants their mother to know that they have supported the goals of Mother's Day .
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matthew-krell.streetprophets.com
Can you imagine how much fun the GOP would have had if the Democrats had pulled something like this?
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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pastordan.streetprophets.com
Can you imagine how much fun the GOP would have had if the Democrats had pulled something like this?
Republicans Vote Against Moms; No Word Yet on Puppies, Kittens
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news.aol.com
's Dana Milbank reports that on Wednesday a majority of House Republicans voted "against motherhood." Actually, they voted against a resolution "celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day." After the resolution passed unanimously, Republican Representative Todd Tiahrt of Kansas stood up and said, "Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote." The House re-voted and this time 178 Republicans voted against the resolution.
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bhfrick.dailykos.com
Dana Milbank has the special Mother's Day edition :
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.
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mike3k.tumblr.com
Dana Milbank has the special Mother's Day edition : On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and…
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dlgellar.blogspot.com
Update 5/12: Just in case you thought I was exaggerating when I accused our legislators of bought-and-paid-for whores for their big contributors who spend much of their time in precious Beltway kabuki theatre instead of addressing real issues there comes a news item too insane to have been invented. And here it is.
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idrunk.com
Have ay no shame? Using moar's all across America as a political tactic is pretty sad. Intially this resolution had passed unanimously, but maybe Rep. Tiahart just doesn't like his mom. Dana Milbank says poor Boehner has been under a lot of stress lately. Yes he has, but to actually vote down Moar's day?
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It has long been a custom to compare a popular piece of legislation to moarhood & Drunk Newsple pie. Evidently, that is no longer a st&ard. Worse, Republicans are now confronted with a John Kerry-esque predicament:
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mcclaud.wordpress.com
: Soldiers are finally getting the armor they requested back in 2004. Congress finally passed a bill that George W Bush vetoed not once, but twice, and was bounced around in Congress forever.
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roadkillrefugee.wordpress.com
AP joins other media in giving Obama the lead in superdelegates with his fourth pick-up of the day.
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