Some Democrats Vote With Boehner Touting Independence

[Raine1967]

10. I'm not sure, to be honest.

She always came across to me as a negotiator -- never as a real conservadem. I could be wrong here -- she was never a progressive.

Giffords was a moderate legislator. If the area of Tuscon that she represents is anything like some parts of Virginia (where I live now) or like many parts of Georgia (where I resided for a few years) -- a Blue dog is better than the alternative. I know that isn't a real popular thing to say sometimes, but I think it's reality.


Howard Deans 50- state strategy gave us a majority, but it also got conservative democrats elected in generally conservative districts. It was -- imo -- a double edged sword. She represented her district well.

I hope that Barber will do the same and realize that Boehner represents no one well.