Apr 21 2009
juicebox caucus
Kind of chuckled when I read an article by Bill Davis of the Statehouse Report. He’s listed a number of conservatives in the senate as the “Juicebox Caucus”. Stating that we have the “ability to swallow Sanford’s philosophical and political Kool-Aid.” I’m curious why he didn’t include Sen. Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) somewhere on this list. Also, since Bill refers to the patriotic citizens attending the tea parties as “animals“, how does he view the left side of the ideologue spectrum? Maybe next week?
Here’s an excerpt:
The first four are considered the most loyal of those loyal to Sanford: Tom Davis of Beaufort, Greg Ryberg of Aiken, Chip Campsen of Charleston, and Kevin Bryant of Anderson. The next five are members of the freshman class, and received some help or support from Sanford in their bids: Mick Mulvaney of Indian Land, Paul Shoopman of Grier, Shane Martin of Spartanburg, Michael Rose of Summerville in his second stint in the Senate, and Lee Bright from Roebuck.
And the remaining four usually side with the governor, but show a more independent streak than the loyalists: David Thomas of Greenville, Danny Verdin, the head of the Ag. Committee, of Laurens, Mike Fair, also of Greenville, and Larry Grooms of Bonneau.
BTW, orange is my favorite flavor of Kool-Aid. oh yeah, crash, bang, boom!
Apr 22, 2009 @ 08:46:13
If we follow the Jim Jones analogy it is the supporters of the dysfunctional good ole boys in the Senate that are the real Kool Aid drinkers.
Sip their Kool Aid of spending without consequence and accountability and we are all going to suffocate under the resultant debt and growing federal and state intrusion into our lives.
Keep drinking and promoting the pure water, Kevin!
Apr 21, 2009 @ 20:32:49
Keep up the good work Senator! I would really be interested in how many of the “Juicebox” Caucus will be running for a statewide position in 2010. I would think y’all would be taking the lead in filling out the candidate slate since no Senator would lose his seat. Personally I hope David Thomas runs for Congress against Inglis and Senator Bryant: you should run for Lt. Gov.!
Apr 21, 2009 @ 20:22:09
Paul Shoopman? Grier? This guy needs to check his facts before opening his mouth. Which reminds me of one of my favorite quotes “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and be thought of as a fool, rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.”
Apr 21, 2009 @ 19:28:02
Maybe the fact that both you and the Governor are loyal to the same ones – we the people – would explain why you usually agree.