Two House Republicans Skipped Swearing-In to Meet with Political Donors
- Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:03pm by
Meredith Jessup
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Two Republican members of Congress have come under scrutiny after skipping the House of Representatives’ swearing in ceremony Wednesday to meet with political donors at the Capitol Visitors Center. The gaffe is gaining critical traction among liberals who point out that the U.S. Constitution requires members to be sworn in before casting votes.
Sessions and Fitzpatrick watch the swear-in on television in the Capitol Visitors Center (Image: Bucks County Courier Times)
On Thursday, Rep. Pete Sessions made a motion to open debate on the GOP‘s plan to repeal the Obama administration’s 2010 health care overhaul — an action that can only be taken by an official member of Congress. Sessions, however, missed Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony while he and fellow Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick attended a fundraiser.
“That wasn’t planned. It just worked out that way,” Fitzpatrick said Wednesday. According to the Bucks County Courier Times, about 500 Fitzpatrick supporters were in attendance Wednesday for “Mike Fitzpatrick’s Swearing In Ceremony.”
Sessions currently serves as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, the House GOP’s campaign and fundraising organization.
Though Sessions and Fitzpatrick watched the House swearing-in ceremony on television in the Capitol Visitors Center with their hands raised, the Huffington Post points out that there is no provision in the Constitution that allows for a remote swearing-in.
Though the Huffington Post has characterized the even as a “fundraiser” and a website advertising the event said admittance was $30, Rep. Fitzpatrick’s office told The Blaze Thursday that the event was free to the public. “There was no fee to attend the event,” Fitzpatrick spokesman Darren Smith said. “Some people paid $30 for bus transportation to Washington, but the event was open to anyone who showed up, including several hundred people who drove down on their own.” By law, political fundraising is not allowed on capitol grounds.
Democrats were quick to condemn the congressmen. “Perhaps they should have read the Constitution yesterday rather than today,” a senior Democratic aide remarked to The Hill.
“You know, all this adherence to the Constitution has led to us [thinking] you should follow the Constitution,” Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. John Larson, Conn., said.
As the err was brought to the representatives’ attention, Sessions’ spokeswoman said the situation had been rectified Thursday afternoon. “During the swearing in of the 112th Congress, Congressman Sessions stated the oath publicly in the Capitol but was not on the House floor. To ensure that all constitutional and House requirements are fulfilled, Congressman Sessions officially took the oath of office this afternoon from the House floor. Public records and votes will be adjusted accordingly,” she said.
Fitzpatrick’s office also weighed in, assuring his constituents that he, too, had been sworn-in appropriately:
“Yesterday, at the time the oath of office was administered, Congressman Fitzpatrick was in the Capitol Building meeting with constituents from Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District,” Fitzpatrick spokesman told HuffPo. “He took the oath of office at that time. When the oath was administered, Congressman Fitzpatrick had already signed the written oath of office provided by the Clerk of the House. Today, after speaking with the House Parliamentarian, out of an abundance of caution, Congressman Fitzpatrick was re-administered the oath of office by the Speaker. The public record will be adjusted accordingly.”
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Comments (273)
BuckOfama
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:49pmI am so disgusted. These holes, and others like them, need to be fired WHEN they do crap like this. They deserve to lose their seats to democrats, but we don’t deserve to have to be the ones that suffer.
Report Post »suegirl
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:47pmIf I went to Washington D C and knew it was the first day of a new session for my congressman, I might be a little sad because I would like to spend some time with him…… if I had made a donation…..BUT…..at the same time I would know…..their ultimate duty would be on the floor of the House…..geeze
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:47pmFunny Thing Is I Was swearing at the TV Too When Pelosi was throwing the Roses at herself Was hoping for The Gong Show Hook To appear
Report Post »lumahaimike
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:45pmIt,s not about the dems or the repubs,it, about what you do.I will remember them.
Report Post »Sergio Q
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:45pmand the games begin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »~its ok Dec 2012 will fix em’ all ,,, too bad most of us will all bite it , ~SIGH!~
stop the insanity
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:44pmjust remind them of the date of 11/2/2010
Report Post »VermontPatriot
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:42pmWow! That’s just incredible! You two sure took to DC fast!
Report Post »cuencaecuador
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:40pmI hope they stay on top of them like a duck on a june bug. The focus on the Dems needs to be 23 hours a day but our side needs to be watched 24 hours a day. The Dems don’t represent me so I feel no embarassment but man crap like this from Republicans ****** me off.
Report Post »persevere
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:35pmEverything the Repubs do will now become a “big deal”. What got glossed over during the last 2-4 Dem years will now become headline news. We all do seemingly stupid stuff, and will continue. Keep the focus: less gov, less spending less regulations – more prosperity and freedom.
Report Post »tobefreeinmt
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:33pmThey are alllllllll the same. Trust no one. Do your own homework. I did! If you dig deep enough, you will be blown TF away. I spend about 30 minutes on the blaze. After than, I take what I learn and HAMMER IT, to find the truth. I hit every site that I have time to hit. I hit the libraries and the microfish for text. It’s there! I have also found that infowars.com is a great resource. I live in MT and I’ve seen the FEMA compound in Harding MT. It’s for real people. Trust none of them. Trust half of what you see, and none of what you hear. Times up! God help us all!
Report Post »thajuggla
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:30pmVote them out! This is the supposed to be their first day on the JOB. I, as a business owner, would not allow someone to do this at my company.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:27pm“That wasn’t planned. It just worked out that way,”
Really? You can‘t plan for a once in a lifetime swearing in event that you know about 2 months ahead of time and we’re supposed to trust the country to you two? Just resign and go back home now. Save your constituents the trouble of having to throw you out! So much for hope. Meet the new guys, same as the old guys…….
Report Post »calijohn
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:27pmwhere
Report Post »‘s eyore??
i miss his rapier-like wit.
Thighmaster
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:25pmAnd they’re off..
Report Post »The Swedette
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:24pmWell, just how stupid and arrogant can you get??
Never in my life thought I’d be siding with the HuffDragons…
Report Post »neverending
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:24pmThe more things change the more they stay the same. Beck is right – CANNOT and don’t trust anyone at all anymore.
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:31pmKeep chugging that Kool-Aid, Beck-Bot Dumb Masses. Just because Glenn Beck says, “Don’t trust me, do your own research”, it is painfully obvious that none of you actually do. You‘ve swallowed Mercury Radio Arts’ product hook, line and sinker. Poor, dumb bastards. I’d feel even worse if any of you could actually afford an ounce of gold, a backpack of Food Insurance or a Liberty Safe.
Report Post »tankerBigRed1
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:16pmI’m not up on this high finance stuff- but isn’t a broker someone who gouges people for transactions?? if this is so brokers produce nothing= leach on society..
Report Post »Al Gator
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:25pmKeep chugging that Kool-Aid, Beck-Bot Dumb Masses. Just because Glenn Beck says, “Don’t trust me, do your own research”, it is painfully obvious that none of you actually do. You‘ve swallowed Mercury Radio Arts’ product hook, line and sinker. Poor, dumb bastards. I’d feel even worse if any of you could actually afford an ounce of gold, a backpack of Food Insurance or a Liberty Safe.
This statement is not only incongruous and out of step with the thread, but its really stupid. Then again, I‘ve never met a statist who wasn’t really stupid.
Report Post »prophetic
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:21pmUnbelievable-We now have the blaze using the HUFFINGTON Post as a reference. Not that I agree with what these Reps. did …..Ok Glenn- I need ice cream.
Report Post »GoingBeck
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:20pmGood grief. Where was the Whip?
Report Post »Slobaphobe
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:17pmVote them out in 2012. Done.
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:16pmI’m sorry, the Huffinglue Post is quoting the Constitution? That’s just too rich. What about that Second Amendment part? Oh, I forgot, Progressives are complete hypocrites..
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:46pmselective hearing……..in this case reading
Report Post »joan k
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:10pmProgressives only use the Constitution when it progresses their agenda…. The Second Amendment will NEVER be recognized by them
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:16pmWell I have to say I am with the Democrats on this one, To me there is no excuse for them not to have been at the swearing in, The Republicans can not give them any ammo. They should all follow the Rules, no matter what.
Report Post »DE OPPRESSO LIBER
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:13pmWTF, were these two thinking?
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:31pmMoney Money Money
Report Post »TikeSissy
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:54pmIf their disregard for the office so brazen , than our zeal to remove them should be hyper. There needs to be serious grassroots effort to get them out now. This election is way to important to allow these two individuals to continue in the capacity they are intrusted.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:13pmWhy The Hell did they give the libs ammo this early in the game, GOD they will laugh at this for weeks.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:49pmOk, am I seeing things or was there a bird/fish story there for a minute? I made a comment and now the story is gone. Darned thing is acting like a republican at a swearing in.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:30pmyou lefties are hard at work.
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 8:08amMakes no difference, libs or repubs….they are scumbags !!!
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 8:27amAbsolutely right, Kate….I don’t know what they were thinking….but everything they do or say will be under the microscope by the dems..they need to wake up.
Report Post »SnapTie
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:12pmHey dummies,why do you give the left this ammunition?
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:52pmBecause it‘s who Republican’s are. All about me me me me me me and the Rich.
Report Post »TennesseeConservative
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:53pmGood question Snaptie.
Report Post »TikeSissy
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:25pmImpeachment should start now, they were sent there to do a job for the people, not worry about padding their pockets.Washington is full of two-bit clowns why add two more to the landscape.
Report Post »Recondo Billy
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:20pmBest way to stop that ammunition is to wet it by firing BOTH of them in a publicly humiliating
Report Post »fashion.
Dustyluv
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:47pmWho gives a crap about the left. I’m Pissed!!! What arrogant idiotic asses!!!
Report Post »One1
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 12:20amExactly, it does not matter whether it was ligit or not. All that matters is the libs have something with just enough doubt for them to take to the media and paint repubs with their standard templet. Which is, repubs are all about money. Just don’t give them the ammo. Idiots!
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:11pmWhat happens to me when I miss a important meeting?
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:21pmTypical Politicians…They don’t take the job seriously but take the getting money part very serious…
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:22pmThey are both on my list to watch. Sessions says he was near a tv and raised his hand to take his oath as it was broadcast. ‘Scuse me!!! Soon those in congress will just find a nearby sports bar and do their swearing-in so it is convenient (for them of course). The People’s Business, Mr. Sessions and Mr. Fitzpatrick!
Cherished Emblems
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:24pmWe need a return to morals!
Report Post »AlaskaRick
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:43pmDumb and dumber. Very disappointing start for those two.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:51pmMan this ****** me off. I expect more
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:54pmSorry but these two are now on my list – it seems as if their money people are more important to them than the people who elected them. No good – I don’t care what party they are from!!!
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Cobra Blue
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:56pmSay I can‘t blame the Dem’s for pointing this out. The Republicans have gone out of there way with the new tone and the reading of the Constitution. Why can’t these guys join the team and participate like the rest? It is going to be interesting to see what happens when the RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD. And testing time is just arounf the corner.
Report Post »ltb
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 7:57pmWe do not need self-serving people like this in the Republican Party. Obviously, raising money for their next election is more important to them than taking an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution. That says all I need to know about them.
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:01pmWell, I was there, folks.
We all paid $35 to take the bus down. No other fees or donations were required. Anyone was invited to come in and participate.
A big screen TV was set up so that we could see the swearing in (we had been moved to this smaller room when the room we were supposed to be in was unexpectedly taken by someone higher up on the food chain).
When time came for the swearing in, Rep. Fitzpatrick stood in the center of the room, facing the screen and took the oath with hand raised. As a supporter I was touched that he wanted to stand among those who had supported him so that we could see him take the oath in person.
Didn’t occur to me that it might be misconstrued as arrogant, etc. Mike Fitzpatrick is an honorable man and I am sorry this is causing him problems.
Report Post »byehlik
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:14pmThat’s BS. These two clowns, OUT! They should be on their best behavior. These two are idiots! They are on my list of “not serious” about fixing what is wrong. They did not know they needed to be sworn in. Fools! Very disapointing, very!
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:20pmIndependent Tess ~ What you are telling us is VERY different than what is being reported. There is some false reporting going on! It was made to sound that neither of the Representatives were sworn in and that brings into question the validity of their votes yesterday.
Report Post »Bull Dog
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:29pmTess
So how were you there if it wasn’t planned like Mr. Fitzpatrick claimed? Did you and the rest of the people there just show up and hope for the best? This was absolutely planned and then Fitzpatrick lied about it to deflect criticism of his stupidity. Not my kind of honorable congressman.
Report Post »byehlik
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:31pmIgnoring the trolls, my issue is accountability! These two morons should never have missed the “official” swearing in Ceremony for any reason. Getting cash is a lame excuse! And that is one of the big problems politicians have, addiction to money. Dereliction of duty is what they are guilty of. Not a good start for these two. Sorry, I am conservative but do not suffer fools at all. These two need to be taken into a room and slapped around and asked what the he** were you thinking. Priorities are askew with these two!
Report Post »mcfinch
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:31pmIm tired of this type of behavior.
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Report Post »Kilkee
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:32pmInd Tess… thank you for letting us know!
I think differently about it now.
Report Post »Guardian78
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:40pmI’ve always liked Sessions, but this is a MAJOR disappointment. Just two more politicians who think the rules don’t apply to them. Boehner should publicly point them out as examples of what does not need to happen in this congress. Doubt he’ll do that though.
Report Post »PeterThePainter
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:49pmC’mon now….if 2 Dem’s missed something…they would be doing the American people’s work…just micro-media BS.
Report Post »OneFootRandy
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 8:55pmSourcing HUFFPO allready, whatever, sellout.
Report Post »Curator_JDR
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:02pmYou would think their benefactors would WANT them at their swearings in? We’ve got our eyes on you two.
I like the way Progressives are dealt with in the new animated web movie A Not Too Grimm Fairy Tale… you’ll laugh your butt off as the truth about America is unveiled along with a new American symbol (weapon) – the Liberal “head-up-the-butt” person
http://www.marcrubin.com/Hairmerica.ivnu
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:03pmReid gave them a pass.
Report Post »Jayk Signal
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:26pmBoth of them claim they watched the swearing in on TV. So I guess that makes it alright?!?!
How about this: On April 15th I’ll be watching TV to see if you jackholes in Congress really need my tax money. If I don’t hear my name, I‘ll assume we’re square and I’ll hang on to my $’s.
Jerks!
Report Post »Paul G
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:27pmSo let me get this straight…You know there’s gonna be a swearing in, for probably one of the biggest jobs in your life. AND YOU FORGET TO ASK WHAT TIME YOU SHOULD BE THERE?? WOW!
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:28pmmaybe their donors were everyday “middle class folks‘ that donated to the people that represented their values and if they couldn’t afford to go to Washington, they would be with their CONSTITUENTS for the swearing in. Yeah, we all don’t own gulfstreams you leftist pr!cks. I’m so tired of this flip flop B.S. I’m gonna tell you lefties one last time- the jig is up. We will not allow the wolf in sheeps clothing to grasp us again. We are the wolf now.
Maybe y‘all woulda had a wealthy offshore donor to fly y’all in for a nice open bar and all u can eat brie but the rest of us are working our asses off to make ends meet and get ahead. We dont take handouts. Happy 112th.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:39pmI‘m on here a lot and don’t recognize these screen names.
Report Post »lannylar
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:39pmIts money BABY! they want it .. it is time we change the rules on how they raise money. Suggestion States need to make rules that limit the amount they can raise but more important States need to make rules where and when they can raise money. How about they can only raise money in their State form people and industries in their State no outsiders need apply ,also they can only raise money when in their state and when congress is not in session. P.S. putting a limit they can raise also.
Report Post »Tony
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:43pmAlways read the “fine print”. While I am a little disappointed by the added confusion, the event was NOT a fundraiser nor were those in attendance big money guys. They were supporters, likely a lot of Tea Party people, wanting to celebrate the event. Supporters came from some distance, some by bus at $30pp, others drove. Check the website.
What angers me a lot more was they intentionally left out portions of the Constitution in the “reading”, and when Congressman Aaron Schuck (R-IL) responded on Hardball that he couldn’t answer whether a portion of the healthcare bill was unconstitutional or not. He said he wasn’t a constitutional lawyer yet he took an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution! He most definitely should have been able to answer that question. I fear we have a very young RINO growing strong in the GOP leadership!! And that angers me.
Report Post »TexJet
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:47pmNow you can just lay in bed in your PJs, turn on the TV, and raise your hand…
Report Post »Alaren
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 9:51pmI agree, I read quite a few stories and the comments and am noticing some names that I haven’t seen before. Having read what the one person wrote about being there to see her rep it makes me think that with all of the tech that we now have wouldn’t it be nice to have our politicians a little closer to home when it comes to some of our bigger bills? Given all of the moronic, time-consuming and total waste of money functions they attend while in Washington wouldn‘t it be best if they would perform certain actions from their districts where we could watch them and remind them we aren’t far away when they are voting against their constituents? I guess I am just saying it would be nice if all of the members of congress would take their oath’s of office in the district they are elected from…after all, they are OUR representatives and it wouldn’t hurt to remind them that they are not voting for what they believe they are voting for what we believe.
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:05pmWhat a STUPID thing to do! Either they were stupid and didn’t know EVERYONE would know, or they are stupid and didn’t care! either way…
Report Post »“Stupid is as stupid does, Mrs. Bleu”
-Forrest Gump
Independent Tess
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 10:27pm@ Bull Dog, I think what wasn’t planned was for him to take the oath in the room with supporters. Of course the get together was planned! But nobody knew he would be in the room with supporters when the oath was given.
Report Post »And if you are thinking it was all about money, I’m not so sure. Don’t think my $50 donation exactly made a big impression. Anybody who wanted to come was invited. You just needed to scrape up the $35 for the bus trip.
Anyway, I was there and that’s what I saw.
tranquilrider
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:06pm@slaptheleft
Report Post »I don’t think we finished our last conversation. Please go back to that thread as I believe you owe me something.
JGP
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:26pmQuoting from article: “You know, all this adherence to the Constitution has led to us [thinking] you should follow the Constitution,” Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. John Larson, Conn., said.
Ah, if only.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 11:42pmSame old Bullcrap! I say don’t swear them in and call for another election without then on the ballot!!!!
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 2:17amWe ARE taking notes!
Report Post »MsUnderestimated
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 4:39amThese names are burned in my memory…. for ALL TIME! I will remember them now and forever… FOOLS!
Report Post »BigSky
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 5:59amSo all of a sudden the rules suddenly matter to the left. LOL
Report Post »Dont Drink Cool Aid
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 6:07amTwo block heads acting above the law…can you say RINO?
Report Post »sedition
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 7:19amJETSON!!! your FIRED!!!
Report Post »sedition
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 7:23amGet rid of them they already show that they are incapable of following orders… Constitutional orders. period. Good bye you two useless pieces of unethical wastes of our time. Our Country Needs stand up individuals to lead like Glenn said the other day get out of the way.
Report Post »NotWaiting4Godot
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 7:29amFitzpatrick said he took the oath of office “remotely?” I’m gonna have to call bull S..t on that one! The guy wasn’t even on the job 5 days and he is already lying?
But, technically he wasn’t officially a member of Congress. That may make him morally eligible to take refuge behind the “kings-X.” defense. Is the “kings-x” clause in the Declaration or Constitution? It’s all so confusing.
He should financially compensate everyone that incurred expenses in an attempt to witness his swearing in. He can use some of the money he was promoting at the time he should have been serving his constituents.
Report Post »Border Ruffian
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 8:23amI just heard this morning that the newly elected John Kasich is giving his staffers a pay increase from 30-50K depending on the position. I am not seeing the fiscal actions they claimed they would be taking. The Republicans have this one last chance to lead by example and return this country to prosperity. If they continue business as usual, than I agree with dividethisnation. Time to tear it down and start over.
Report Post »Jon_ny
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 1:38pmTypical Lib ! Couldn’t care less about the Constitution until they need it to hammer Repubs.
Report Post »BFrezza
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 4:07pmI detest progressives, an have republican leanings, but this is unacceptable. Strip them of any chairmanships that they may have, censure them and fine them. Show them that this is serious business and demand accountability. This last election was an indictment of the democrats, but it was not an endorsement of the republicans. Do what WE THE PEOPLE ask, or suffer the consequences!
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 9:06pmThey GOTTA GO.. I want ALL politicians PRESENT and ACCOUNTED for during ALL bills, arguements, swearing in ETC.. NO wonder we have such STUPID representatives they don’t know WHERE they work or WHO they work for..
Report Post »WillieJ
Posted on January 8, 2011 at 7:00amI‘m one of Mike’s donors and if I wasn’t working I would have been there. I kicked in a Hundred bucks to get him elected and it was my first ever contribution of money to any political campaign. That’s how important I thought this past election was. I have given vast amounts of time to the Republican Party; I’ve always thought that my time was more than enough to give to a candidate, this time I gave even more. I’m just a regular guy who earns his living working with his hand and sweat from his brow. I grow and can some of my own food and put venison in the freezer every year here in Bucks County.
Report Post »I can remember when Mike was a new congressman his first public event after swearing in was an Eagle Scout ceremony. I was in attendance that day, see Mike was an Eagle Scout too. While he was congressman before he went to every one of these ceremony’s he could, he could have sent a congratulation letter like the man he just replaced.