As depressing as Tuesday’s election was, there is a silver lining. The Republicans will now have to deal with their newly elected Tea Partiers. It looks like they’re off to a bad start.
But GOP Rep. John Kline of Minnesota, the soon-to-be-ranking member of the House’s education and labor committee, dismissed talk that the new Congress will make it a priority to dismantle the Education Department.
“In some ways, that’s sort of a talking point,” Kline told Anderson. “There will be those who campaigned on that language. I’m not sure they always know what it means.”
Sort of a talking point? Kline is living in La La Land. I may disagree with everything the Tea Party stands for, but I have no doubt they believe every promise they made. Can’t wait until Kline tries to explain that campaign promises are merely talking points.
Here’s the thing. Either Kline, and others, do exactly what the Tea Party group wants or they get purged. Unless… I’m missing the part where Tea Partiers are open to compromise? I just cracked my self up!
Personally, I expect a lot of drama, over-the-top speeches, and quite a few people being thrown under the purity bus. Hey, Dr. Frankenstein! Your monster is at your door. Actually, it’s in your House!