Coburn walks away from "Gang of Six' budget talks

[The Straight Story]

Coburn walks away from "Gang of Six' budget talks

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., on Tuesday walked away from negotiations with the so-called "Gang of Six," a bipartisan group of Senators seeking a long-term budget deal.

Many conservatives have been urging Coburn to walk away from the talks, because Democrats are unlikely to endorse any final deal that does not include tax increases.

Coburn spokesman John Hart released the following statement moments ago:

Dr. Coburn made a number of comments today regarding how the Gang of Six has reached an impasse.

He is disappointed the group has not been able to bridge the gap between what needs to happen and what senators will support. He has decided to take a break from the talks.

He still hopes the Senate will, on a bipartisan basis, pass a long-term deficit reduction package this year. He looks forward to working with anyone who is interested in putting forward a plan that is specific, balanced and comprehensive.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/05/coburn-walks-away-gang-six-budget-talks

[Aerows]

1. That's not why he walked away

He's in political hot water over the Ensign crap he pulled, and he walked away because he knows he's going to get hammered to hell and back for it. He looks forward to working with anyone that will keep his butt out of the fire.

[damntexdem]

2. Good. Now get other Repukes to do so.

Politically better than having Dems walk away; but they should if the Repukes won't.

[Bluenorthwest]

3. Coburn is an evil, slandering hypocrite

He makes a mockery out of his faith, and now that we know he acted as negotiator for an adulterer, then lied about it, I do not understand why he is still present in the Senate, and if he dares to talk trash about others ever again, he is going to be met with a torrent of unrelenting criticism. He needs to go spend more time with family at once.

[malaise]

4. Ensign backlash coming up!!

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah hahahahahahah :rofl:

[Snotcicles]

5. That scum needs to lay low for awhile. Don't let him shit ya. nt

[spanone]

6. oklahomans should be ashamed