Rep. Deal (R-GA) pressured by GOP to NOT resign for 3 wks so he can vote against HCR

[CurtEastPoint]

MFSOBs.

"U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal will delay his resignation from Congress by three weeks, citing intense pressure from House Republican leaders to remain and vote against President Barack Obama’s plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system.

From the press release issued by the north Georgia congressman:

“Just two days after I announced my intentions to leave Congress, the majority party stepped up the schedule for the proposed health care bill. Having been deeply involved in all health care legislation for the past decade, I knew it was important to stay and vote down this bill….

“Yesterday, as I listened to President Obama’s aggressive push for a quick vote on ‘Obama-Care,’ it was clear that I must stay in Congress and continue to fight against the most liberal health care agenda ever proposed.”

A spokesman for Deal said the congressman was urged by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) — as well as Gov. Sonny Perdue — to remain for the health care vote.

[RT Atlanta]

1. this principled "no" vote from Mr. Deal

is forshadowing his campaign for governor in our fair state.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Judging from reader comments from his district, he is NOT all that

popular. The general consensus is that he has done nothing to serve the people.

Another NO asshole.

[gratuitous]

3. Suggested mottos for the GOP

"Small, mean-spirited mofos; you have no idea. Truly."

"If you get screwed, you probably shouldn't have voted for us."

"Learned your lesson yet? No? Good! Vote Republican."

"Why yes, you may have another."

[Historic NY]

4. Aren't there ethics charges pending against him too....they should be released immediately.