Republicans in revolt

I wrote about the Republican revolt last Friday in Congress. It drove the Left crazy; Newshounds called it a “stunt aided and abetted by Fox News“, Gay Talk called it “election pandering” so you know it resonates with real America. I’d hoped through the weekend that Republicans would continue their antics since it seems to stick in the Left’s craw. Well, I got this email this morning;

Dear Conservative Friends:

As you are hopefully aware, on Friday, House Republicans staged a sit-in of sorts on the House floor to protest Speaker Pelosi’s decision to go home for the August recess without a vote on the American Energy Act. Although the lights, mics, and CSPAN cameras were turned off, we were successful in sending a powerful message to the American public who were seated in the gallery.

We are continuing the fight throughout the week with many Members returning to DC to take part. To that end, Paul Teller and I would like to ask if you could send people from your groups to participate by sitting in the galleries? We are making every effort to show a strong presence in the Chamber each day.

We will start each day this week at 10:00 am and continue as long as possible.

Please let either myself or Paul if you’ll be able to send folks.

Thanks so much in advance!

Ashley Hoy,

Office of the Republican Whip

Paul Teller

Republican Study Committee

I received it a little late, so I won’t be able to make it today, but I just talked to Roy Blunt‘s office and they’re going to get me on the House floor at 9 AM. I won’t be able to take a computer or camera but I’ll report on it when I get back out.

Like I said the other day, it’s too bad Republicans waited until now to show their cajones.

Michelle Malkin has more on today’s activities (h/t Mike)

Category: Economy, Politics