Comments on: BREAKING: Senator DeMint to leave the Senate in January to head Heritage Foundation

By: Drew the Infidel

Drew the Infidel — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:38:36 +0000

Demint was interviewed at length on FNC’s Special Report yesterday and convincingly laid out the GOP recognition of its necessity to repackage its brand. He made it clear conservatives needed to change their approach to delivering their message. It’s like a football team; if you keep on doing what you’ve always done, all you’re going to get is what you’ve always gotten.

By: Cube

Cube — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:03:11 +0000

IMO, you can get done more when you’re not an elected official than when you are.

I seem to recall something about not needing a title to make a difference…. Can’t remember where, though. (just kidding)

By: DeMint Departs « The Camp Of The Saints

DeMint Departs « The Camp Of The Saints — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:25:15 +0000

[...] -Sister Toldjah: Can’t really say that I blame him. IMO, you can get done more when you’re not an elected official than when you are. Being elected means being bound by the one-sided rules on political correctness. [...]

By: EBL

EBL — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:49:50 +0000

I did not see it coming but apparently Jon Henke did... Great predictor! Maybe Henke can take over for this guy.

By: Drew the Infidel

Drew the Infidel — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:58:12 +0000

It is comforting to know he is simply shifting theaters instead of leaving the fight altogether. His is the type we need staying around. Smart money says he will be a regular interviewee on Fox.

By: Great White Rat

Great White Rat — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:44:13 +0000

Whoa….did NOT see this coming at all. I understand how principled conservatives like DeMint can get discouraged by the nonsense that goes on in DC, but America does need those kinds of men and women there to keep up the good fight.

That said, I really like the idea of Tim Scott as the replacement. Not just for his principles, but to watch the moonbats bouncing off the walls trying to deal with it.

By: chsgeecheegirl

chsgeecheegirl — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:15:37 +0000

I am stunned! I understand why he is doing it but just did not see this coming, no one here in Charleston did! Tim Scott would be amazing but I sure would miss him her as my State Rep! Buzz right now is who would replace Tim!

By: Phineas

Phineas — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:57:06 +0000

Wow is right and, while this is great for Heritage, what a loss it is for the Senate. I liked De Mint there a lot. I wonder how much of this has to do with his thinly disguised disgust at the Boehner-McConnell efforts to be “reasonable” with Obama? And I wonder who takes over the Senate Conservatives PAC?

Tim Scott would be a great replacement, btw.

By: banshee

banshee — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:56:06 +0000

Wow! I wish him the best. At least he won’t be in the position of refusing to attend CPAC next time.