Jim DeMint is calling it quits

[Ausm]

Deathroes of the Tea Party, let's hope so! I guess President Obama being reelected was his Waterloo?

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/...leave-senate-to-head-heritage-foundation?lite

 

[Anarchist420]

Jim DeMint wasn't that good anyway since he voted to raise the minimum wage, voted for the budgets approved by Bush, and voted for all the wars plus medical vouchers.

It would be nice for Jeffersonian Democrat Bob Conley to take his place.

Unfortunately, that's not going to happen because South Carolinians no longer value States' Rights like they did in John C. Calhoun's day.

 

[hal2kilo]

Deathroes of the Tea Party, let's hope so! I guess President Obama being reelected was his Waterloo?

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/...leave-senate-to-head-heritage-foundation?lite

It's nice to see him leave, although he's obviously put his finger in the wind and realizes that his nutbag contingent is on the wane. God knows what mischief he will spread from The Heritage Foundation.

And knowing SC and Governor Haley, she will just pick another right wing wack a doodle.

Won't be changing any votes coming from that state.

 

[Ausm]

It's nice to see him leave, although he's obviously put his finger in the wind and realizes that his nutbag contingent is on the wane. God knows what mischief he will spread from The Heritage Foundation.

And knowing SC and Governor Haley, she will just pick another right wing wack a doodle.

Won't be changing any votes coming from that state.

That's what I'm afraid of too!

 

[hal2kilo]

That's what I'm afraid of too!

Ah, what do you expect from a state that makes it money selling fireworks on I-95. Go ahead secede, make my day.

 

[etrigan420]

Like a rat from a sinking ship...

 

[Schmide]

There has to be a wide stance thing or something. He as 2 years left?

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Terrible to see him go but at least this will ensure the Heritage Foundation continues to be a non-biased source of factual information.

 

[Jimzz]

There has to be a wide stance thing or something. He as 2 years left?

New rules for congress are the big reason many leave before their term is up. Notice how he is leaving before 2013 and the next congress swearing in.

 

[Brainonska511]

Edit:
I think the article I read had some bad info.

 

[JohnShadows]

Haley will just pick another rightwing jackleg to replace JD - probably Tim Scott or Mick Mulvaney, who are both tea party types (and congressmen). I would guess Scott because he's black, and the GOP knows it has to start establishing minority cred after the way the election went.

 

[JohnShadows]

There has to be a wide stance thing or something. He as 2 years left?

He actually had 4 years left - a special election will be held in 2 years for a replacement. An interim appointee will serve in the meantime.

 

[Mermaidman]

I read that Nikki Haley can appoint herself to replace Demint! Considering her low approval ratings within South Carolina, it might just happen . . .

edit: Does Demint hold any prominent positions in the Senate?

 

[JohnShadows]

I read that Nikki Haley can appoint herself to replace Demint! Considering her low approval ratings within South Carolina, it might just happen . . .

I don't think she would do it - but she probably really wants to.

 

[Ausm]

There has to be a wide stance thing or something. He as 2 years left?

LMAO!! I was thinking the same thing. I have to admit this news put a hop in my step today.

 

[Ausm]

I read that Nikki Haley can appoint herself to replace Demint! Considering her low approval ratings within South Carolina, it might just happen . . .

edit: Does Demint hold any prominent positions in the Senate?

Not really besides being a Tea party darling.

 

[dmcowen674]

Jim DeMint is calling it quits

Deathroes of the Tea Party, let's hope so! I guess President Obama being reelected was his Waterloo?

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/...leave-senate-to-head-heritage-foundation?lite

Awesome

He is going to hide with Mark Levin at the Heritage Foundation.

A group of rich Republicans that hate America.

Gone for now but have to watch them, they will be back with more anti-American tactics in the future.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Deathroes of the Tea Party, let's hope so! I guess President Obama being reelected was his Waterloo?

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/...leave-senate-to-head-heritage-foundation?lite

If he does for the Foundation what he did for the Party, he will be applauded by thoughtful people in the country.

One of the most regressive politicians in the senate - don't let the door hit you on the way out...

 

[hal2kilo]

Terrible to see him go but at least this will ensure the Heritage Foundation continues to be a non-biased source of factual information.

lol

 

[dmcowen674]

Like a rat from a sinking ship...

This is thrilling news today.

Demint was one of the darlings of the Radical Republicans in here that hate America.

 

[xj0hnx]

This is thrilling news today.

Demint was one of the darlings of the Radical Republicans in here that hate America.

I didn't know you were a Demint fan.

 

[Kadarin]

There has to be a wide stance thing or something. He as 2 years left?

What you did there, I see it...

 

[Generator]

The Republican Party is zombie bit. Their cutting limbs off to just save the party. This has been a devastating defeat for the right wing. This is what happens you go for broke and lose so badly. You extend yourself, then all of sudden you're on your ass!

I want to see Boehner's hands, bloodied with Demint's scalp

 

[CallMeJoe]

Senator DeMented is just taking his big chance to cash in at the Heritage Foundation.

It will be interesting to see how South Carolina's election looks in 2014 with two simultaneous senate campaigns. Having a second seat available might help insulate Senator Graham from the RINO Hunters who've been hoping for his scalp next cycle.

Representative Tim Scott, a Tea Party favorite from Charleston, is the likely pick if Governor Haley decides to appoint an actual Senator. If she wants just a place-holder in the office, look for her to name David Wilkins (Bush administration ambassador to Canada).