Pensacola Rep. Jeff Miller wants Barton to resign

[The Old Creak]

Source: Tallahassee (FL) Democrat

Miller, a Pensacola Republican, condemned the comments.

"I am shocked by Congressman Joe Barton's reprehensible comments," Miller said in a statement. "Mr. Barton's remarks are out of touch with this tragedy, and I feel his comments call into question his judgment and ability to serve in a leadership position on the Energy and Commerce Committee. He should step down as ranking member of the committee."


Read more: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100618/NEWS01/6180337/Pensacola-Rep-Jeff-Miller-wants-Barton-to-resign

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WTF? Rational Republicans?

[MineralMan]

1. Barton shouldn't stop there. He should resign forthwith from

the House itself. Perhaps he will. Who knows?

[livetohike]

2. and he should take all those other conservatives who were

silently cheering him on with him. They are exposed - will be good for us in November :-).

[Frances]

6. He should get a job with BP

instead of just taking BP's money as campaign donations

[opihimoimoi]

3. The Macaca Syndrome has hit the GOP with devastating results..Joe Barton latest idiot

[Lil Missy]

4. GO(B)P knows Barton's comment will be the rallying cry for D's in upcoming elections.

[City Lights]

5. Nothing soothes the soul like GOBP infighting.

:evilgrin:

[truthisfreedom]

7. I'm enjoying the schadenfreude.

It fills me with glee.