So now Steve King wants to debate...Dave Loebsack!

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What a P.O.S.

U.S. Rep. Steve King stopped by The Gazette this afternoon. And yes, he knows we’re not in his district.

These days, it’s good to be the King. He’s tooling around the state and the country, giving speeches, appearing on radio and TV shows, chewing the fat with newspaper scribes. He’s a fire-breathing, tea-party animal at a time when outraged people are lining up in droves to have their torches lit and cups filled. The guy is in his element.

“There’s a real energy out there,” King said.

He still won’t debate his Democratic opponent, Matt Campbell, who barged into one of King’s town hall meetings a few weeks ago to demand a joint appearance. King calls that a “tantrum” and says it’s only the press that wants a debate. He insists Campbell is spreading falsehoods, and King doesn’t want to spend 60 minutes “correcting the record.”

Later during his visit, however, King said he would like to have a health care debate with U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, the Democrat who represents Cedar Rapids. Maybe the winner of that could move on to debate Campbell.
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http://thegazette.com/2010/09/20/congressman-king-stops-in/

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1. Texas officials claim King ‘sets new record for ignorance in Congress’

Just found this fun tidbit...

The Texas Border Coalition have responded to the congressman’s claim, saying he “set a new record for ignorance in Congress.”

“While few expect elected officials in Washington to understand every nuance of border security, members of Congress, such as Mr. King, should research basic facts before issuing press releases revealing their lack of acquaintance with reality,” said Efrain Valdez, the mayor of Del Rio and chairman of TBC.

Valdez then laid out the history of the border fence, pointing out how time after time fences have proven ineffective.

“Mr. King, we understand Iowa’s interest in border security,” Valdez said. “We merely suggest you become familiar with the facts next time, before shooting off your mouth.”

The full release is below.

http://iowaindependent.com/36974/texas-officials-claim-king-sets-new-record-for-ignorance-in-congress

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[AmandaMae]

2. agree with their assessment of him

although I have stronger words for him than ignorant.

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4. I have strong words every time I drive by one of those enormous King yard signs.

Except when my daughter is in the car. Then I take the high road.

[rurallib]

3. loebsack would mop the floor with King

fuck, I'd mop the floor with King.
If Loebsack accepted, there would be a big puddle underneath King, followed by him running as fast as he could in the opposite direction.

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5. I'd pay to see that.

Either Loebsack or you. :)