NORWALK - Democrat Jim Himes rode history and Barack Obama’s coattails to victory Tuesday in the 4th Congressional District, unseating Christopher Shays.
For the first time since the founding of the GOP in 1854, New England will be without a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Remember Chris Shays?
Representative Shays, a Republican, got into commanding rhythm in demonstrating Blackwater’s “perfect record” in protecting officials in Iraq while sustaining casualties in the process. To boot, the U.S. military doesn’t want to do the job anyway.
In a quick reply, Mr. Prince employs the boyish charm of a soldier: “Thank you sir. It’s an honor to do the work.”
Prince: We’ve never had anyone seriously injured.
[Republicans will say this over and over; No one killed, therefore it's okay to kill Iraqis.]
Shays: That’s a perfect record. Were any of your people killed? I’ve had no one in military saying “I want to guard these civilians.” The military is not going to be in a Suburban. Thank you for doing a perfect job in protecting the people you’re supposed to protect.
And now he’s gone.
:)
Posted by: mandt | November 11, 2008 at 08:16 AM
woot!
Posted by: Agi | November 11, 2008 at 09:44 AM
EX-cellent.
Posted by: HelenWheels | November 11, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Another Republican enabler who wants to be a Democrat when it's convenient. Good riddance.
Posted by: tafka pb | November 11, 2008 at 05:51 PM
The funny part is, these bastards don't understand what they did wrong!
Posted by: Lew Scannon | November 11, 2008 at 07:08 PM
It's sad that Shays shat on his career. He was a decent guy at one time. He was a reliable vote for Democrats on gun control and gay and lesbian rights, as well as abortion.
Not that Himes is a DINO like that Senator-guy.
Posted by: actor212 | November 11, 2008 at 07:34 PM