Frank Wolf, GOP Congressman, Goes After Grover Norquist Over 'No New Taxes' Pledge

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Source: Huffington Post

Frank Wolf, GOP Congressman, Goes After Grover Norquist Over 'No New Taxes' Pledge

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) launched a verbal assault on an unconventional target Tuesday, taking aim at Grover Norquist and his highly influential tax policy group, Americans for Tax Reform.

In a speech from the House floor, Wolf accused Norquist and Americans for Tax Reform of complicating the deficit-cutting process with their efforts to encourage Republican politicians to sign onto a "no new taxes" pledge, which has recently stretched far past the issue of personal taxes.

"Everything must be on the table, and I believe how the pledge is interpreted and enforced by Mr. Norquist is a roadblock to realistically reforming our tax code," Wolf said, after first clarifying that he didn't "support raising taxes on the American people."

"Have we really reached the point where one person's demand for ideological purity is paralyzing Congress to the point that even a discussion of tax reform is viewed as breaking a no-tax pledge?"


Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/04/frank-wolf-grover-norquist-taxes_n_994206.html

[CatholicEdHead]

1. Good for him

but now he can expect a major primary challenge funded by Norquist to get him out next cycle.

[AlecBGreen]

10. Frank is safe

barring something unforseen, he will cruise to reelection as always. Even the Dem sweeps of 06 and 08 didnt dislodge him. He is very popular in his district, even among many Dems.

[madrchsod]

2. several years ago the republicans in illinois told him to get lost

as did the republicans in my town.

he`s a grifter.

[gratuitous]

3. Very courageous, Mr. Wolf

Enjoy your post-elected office career.

[Dawson Leery]

4. He will face a primary challenge from the teakooks.

[elleng]

6. Maybe, but keep in mind he's in Northern Virginia.

Tho I'm a 'neighbor,' haven't followed his career carefully, but I'd be surprised if D.C. suburbs provide significant fodder for t-buggers.

[kag]

5. They are beginning to eat their own.

:popcorn:

[CopingBarker]

7. I read some article on this guy and I can't

believe he's gotten so many people to sign his stupid pledge, just so he can have something to hang over their heads.

You've got to be pretty short sighted to sign something that says ever/never etc.

[Scuba]

8. Never is a long time from now, huh? n/t

[Doctor_J]

9. Since his pledgees keep getting elected at every level,

why are you surprised that there are so many?

[Angry Dragon]

11. I guess anyone who signs a pledge like that is pretty

STUPID

[vssmith]

12. I agree--why start a career in congress with your hands tied.