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Desperate Dem. Admits He Voted for McCain, Will Not Vote for Pelosi

The prospect of losing an election can make a politician say some interesting things. Take Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS). Locked in a tight race with Republican state Rep. Steven Palazzo, Taylor admitted this weekend he voted for John McCain in 2008 and vowed not to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker should he win re-election.

In an interview with the Biloxi Sun-Herald Taylor said of Pelosi that he is “very disappointed in how she’s veered to the left“ and that he ”will not support her for speaker again.” And while no direct quote is provided, the paper says Taylor admitted he cast his 2008 presidential ballot for John McCain.

The admission is just one more example of how embattled Democrats are scrambling to distance themselves from their party’s agenda and leaders. And the media is picking up on it.

Politico opens its story on the admission like this:

How scared is Mississippi Rep. Gene Taylor about his reelection prospects? Over the weekend the 10-term Democratic congressman made a startling admission: He voted for Republican John McCain for president in 2008.

The Biloxi Sun-Herald frames the refusal to vote for Pelosi this way:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is so toxic in so many midterm races, Democrats are not only running away from her, they are not promising to vote for her as speaker if Democrats hold the House.

Taylor’s shocking statements come as his opponent has been hounding him for aligning with Pelosi. In a new attack ad, Palazzo calls Taylor’s vote for Pelosi “the moment Democrat Gene Taylor turned his back on us” and tells constituents Taylor has voted with Pelosi 82 percent of the time:

But as Palazzo works hard to portray Taylor as a Pelosi puppet, Taylor is working equally as hard to cast himself as a Pelosi detractor. Besides saying that Pelosi has lost his speaker vote, he emphasized to the Sun-Herald that he’s broken rank on key votes such as cap-and-trade and health care reform.

On his website, he makes his point with a visual. “Palazzo and his cronies have spent 100s of thousands of dollars running television ads that lie about my voting record,” Taylor says. “Here is the truth. The 111th Congress convened in January 2009. Since then, I have cast 1,466 votes. Of these 1,466 votes, Nancy Pelosi agreed with my vote 34 times.” He includes the following graph:

Desperate Dem. Admits He Voted for McCain, Will Not Vote for PelosiStill, Taylor’s graph only provides voting data for the most recent 111th Congress, while Palazzo’s accusation is based on the 110th and the 111th.

Yet it’s important to note that Taylor is not your typical Democrat. The Sun-Herald calls him a Rep. that’s at risk of switching parties (his district is generally conservative) and he boasts the endorsement of the National Rifle Association.

That may be why he’s not worried about claiming to break rank.

Pelosi’s also trying not to worry about it. Earlier this month, she brushed off the increasing number of Reps. running from her: “All of a sudden, this is a new thing. No. This is not a new thing. This is politics. And I just want them to win their election. I don’t care. It is not about me.”

Whether Pelosi truly cares or not, the tactic seems to be working — at least for Palazzo.

RealClearPolitics currently has the district, Mississippi’s 4th, as leaning Democrat. However a poll by the National Republican Congressional Committee released last week shows Palazzo slightly ahead of Taylor.

That seems to be echoed by even the New York Times. The Times’s Nate Silver is now giving Palazzo a 65 percent chance of winning (compared to a 35 percent chance for Taylor).

Desperate Dem. Admits He Voted for McCain, Will Not Vote for Pelosi

Graph from Times blog FiveThirtyEight

And while today Pelosi tried hard to brush off constituent anger as misinformation, races like Taylor and Palazzo’s continue to prove her wrong.

Comments (54)

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  • KenTaylor
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:16pm

    Goodbye Mr. Taylor…You’ve done all you can to support an overthrow of America from within the Democrat Party…No sympathy from me. BTW..could you please change your last name.

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  • DSTSS2010
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:56pm

    Taylor need not concern himself with voting for Pelosi for Speaker since she won’t be in line for that office.

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  • clockwatcher
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:33pm

    Term limits.

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  • joseph Fawcett
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:27pm

    Hummm, why should the people support a almost conserative instead of a known conserative? More than likely they will get into office and do the same things they did before. Can’t trust a career congressman. Lets get rid of the establishment and hopefully start over with common sense and prudence.

    http://www.josephfawcettart.com western artist

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    • DSTSS2010
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:05pm

      JOSEPH FAWCETT Please show some respect by not spanning. You too SNOWLEOPARD! Thanks.

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  • jgrant
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:26pm

    I second SICKOFITALL’s comments about SNOWLEAPORD. Quit spamming the comments section with your lame art!

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  • inferno
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:21pm

    Beware !!!!!!!!! When Democrats running for election try to make it appear they are running away from Obama, Pelosi, and Reid, they mean they want nothing to do with them until after the election, they then will fall back in line, or the afore mention group will chop them off at the knees. They have made it clear behind the scene, to those in power that their rhetoric is just that. It happens every time the heads of their party are unpopular with voters.

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  • Contrarian51
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:15pm

    Self-preservation at all costs. Kick his butt out.

    I wonder how many more of these on-the-ropes Dems will start claiming they voted for McCain. At some point, a recount might be in order.

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  • Rational Man
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:03pm

    How is saying you voted for another liberal supposted to help your election? Especially when the liberal is from the other party! Is he trying to tick everyone off?

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  • Teh Grate Satan
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:03pm

    Voted ‘yea’ on Health Care act. And is considered a follower of the party line.

    http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=400399

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  • justice
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:02pm

    we need a bunch of paul reveres riding their horses and shouting, HERE COMES THE PROGRESSIVES……And Pelosi’s in the front with her gavel….

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  • valricoslash
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:59pm

    One big point. He may have voted 1466 times and with Pelosi only 34 timesbut on which bills did he voite with Pelosi? Obamacare? Cap and trade? Tarp? etc. It does not matter how many times he voted wtih the Speaker, but it does matter which votes he agreed with her on.

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  • robspectre
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:58pm

    Palazzo was not my choice for the Republican ticket. I was really pulling for Joe Tegerdine as I thought he was the better man for the job. That being said, I have to say that we must not make the same mistakes we have made in the past. I do not buy into the polls showing Palazzo leading the race, due to the fact that there are so many Taylor supporters. Taylor has done a great job selling the public on his “Conservative” stance, and he really is not a hard core liberal, but he is part of the problem. I hope Palazzo does what he says he will. Only time will tell (if he is elected). We have a 3rd choice with Tim Hampton. I know alot of folks voting for him. I for one have not made up my mind yet who I am voting for…but I know I’m NOT voting Taylor.

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  • wash1776
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:57pm

    How convenient Mr Taylor! Isn’t this kind of locking the barn door after the horse is gone (or the a–) in this case? You politicians are a sad lot. You get your butts in a sling and will say or do anything to get out of it—including throwing anyone under the bus you think will help your situation. You look and sound pathetic.

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  • notsodumblond
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:55pm

    My My…funny how some Dems are leaving the Pelosi Democrats like a sinking ship.,,Too little too late bud.

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    • chazman
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:26pm

      … that’s exactly right, BLOND. No second chances in this game. This guy is a coward. The worst kind of politician …

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:53pm

    LIke most Democrats now are finding out that it a little late to start campaigning on what they should have done. They should have done the right thing which is to listen to the people. Now they have no choice but to listen to the people and go home. You had your chance and you blew it. REPUBILCANS remember this day coming up. Because you are on notice also. The people are tired of government telling them what they are going to do. The government is going to find out that its the other way around. Get out and vote. Obama you said you wanted change now you are going to get it.

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  • lizaz
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:45pm

    Democrats will say and do anything to get reelected! Let’s get rid of incumbents…we need citizen legislators who know how to run a business. Ever notice how most all of the long-time senators and representatives are millionaires or better??? Now why (and how) is that????? Vote conservative next Tuesday!!

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  • silentwatcher
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:43pm

    I didn’t necessarily vote for McCain,,,but I definately voted against Obama….

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  • TeaPartyPatriot
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:29pm

    “Taylor: I voted for McCain”

    Like MOST real Americans and true conservatives, taylor sees no difference between lying, phony-conservative rino traitor AMNESTY-JOHN mccain and a lunatic-left d-crat socialist. And taylor probably just loves that AMNESTY thing.

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  • roberja
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:28pm

    See my shocked face! Nancy went left! Oh, my!

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  • Steve Smith
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:22pm

    Well, he is right about one thing… he more than likely won’t vote for Pelosi again. :D

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    • Dodsfall
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 9:58pm

      Given the opportunity, he would vote for her again if he got some pork out of the deal.

      I guess he was just kidding the first time. Now he’s really, really serious about finding some actual principles to stick to. (sigh)

      But as Alinsky teaches all good progressives, the ends justify the means.

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  • Danglinbags
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:11pm

    What an R-tard. And we’re supposed to think more of him because he voted for McCain?

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:07pm

    Airplane Chart?

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:05pm

    This is to be refered to as the Frog Chart?

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  • White Devil
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:05pm

    Once a Dem, always a Dem. Don’t fall for it. It‘s funny that it’s only now that he’s in a fight for his job that he admits this. Why didn’t he come out before the 08 election? Because he is not telling the truth in my opinion.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:08pm

      So true.
      I guess he cleared his newest talking points with the DNC and Nazi Policei.
      No one should believe a word coming out of ANY DEMOCRAT ‘s mouth these days.
      They have all been proud enablers and cheerleaders for their current marxist masters. There is no way these dems will suddenly transform into patriotic Americans .

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    • PeachyinGA
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:14pm

      Agree White Devil and Cheezwhiz. I would have to say ‘prove it’ and change to Republican or Libertarian party. He thinks he can pass himself off as a non-existant Blue Dog Democrat. Don’t trust him as far as I could throw him.

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    • AlaskaRick
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 9:15pm

      I agree White Devil, no mercy for Taylor, stick a fork in him he’s done!.

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    • Colonial Revolutionary
      Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:46am

      Same as the guy in RI who told Obama to shove it.

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    • Beckofile
      Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:56pm

      Remember the Rules that Alinsky dictated to these liers. “The ends justify the means” I don’t even trust the republican let alone a career politician that has already voted to take away my childrens liberty and tell me it is good for them.

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  • We Are Not Alone
    Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:03pm

    JUST FOR LAUGHS:

    “Call Me Senator”: Zucker Apologizes For Supporting Dem. Senator Barbara Boxer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFLYH6CTyBM

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    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:17pm

      “All of a sudden, this is a new thing. No. This is not a new thing. This is politics. And I just want them to win their election. I don’t care. It is not about me.” Says Ms Pelosi.

      Nancy let me explain it simply so even you can understand it – you and the Progressives are seeking to destroy America and the American People, so as to turn it into a socialist-marxist-godless state, along with your cronies and allies.

      The Progressives ship is burning, full of holes, and sinking fast, so of course people will run like the blazes from you, as you seem to be preparing a final firestorm for the country when you lose, or are resorting to fraud, theft and the like to attempt to ensure your win.

      America belongs to We The People, cast your votes on Nov2, and encourage others to do so, the nation must not be apathetic in this election or we will only have ourselves to blame for the death of our great Republic.

      http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)

      Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • Ga. Tea Party
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 6:20pm

      John McCain, progressives, Satan, S..t all the same to me. God I love America!

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    • sickofitall
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:06pm

      SNOWLEPROSY,
      Your worse than a common troll, your a complete jack*ss! You just gotta be one of the first to spout off on every topic. You disregard all those that have asked you kindly to stop posting your ridiculous ‘art’. It seems to me that your as arrogant as Obama and the Progressives and are determined to force your crap on others against their will. I call you out. Your a phony, fake, fraud. Your not a person of integrity but bored, sit at home all day troll. Epic Fail, you LOSER!

      sickofitall  
    • Cynic-clinic
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 9:57pm

      Another politician with no forehead. Where do they get these people???

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