Three down, seven to go. New York Representative John Katko was one of the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump. Today he announces he will not seek reelection.
“After 32 years of public service, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, so that I can enjoy my family and life in a fuller and more present way,” Katko, 59, said in a statement. (link)
John Katko joins Adam Kinzinger and Anthony Gonzalez as three of the DeceptiCons who will exit after detonating their political suicide vests. The next co-host of The View will be joining them after Wyoming ditches her in the primary.
Retiring vs being defeated.
My cynical side says the GOP has decided that having them win re-election would force more people to consider abandoning the Republicans. Something they definitely want to prevent.
We keep talking about the “plantation” Democrats but we never look in the mirror.
As the old saying goes, “He retired because of ill health. The voters were sick of him.”
The Uniparty, both wings want to keep voters focused on the laser of “R vs D” politics, and so not see this election is about the Uniparty maintaining its grip on Congress, by preventing MAGA candidates from winning.
Democrat=Conmunist
Republican (RINO) =Repubican In Name Only
RINO=Democrat
therefore, RINO = Conmunist
So, “vote for the RINO, even if you have to hold your nose, cause they are better than the Dem.”
is actually saying “vote for the conmunist, because they are better than the conmunist.
Any question?
“vote for the RINO, even if you have to hold your nose, cause they are better than the Dem.”
Yes.
We have always had RINOS in the party but Life was BETTER with the Republicans in the Majority .
I have one question.
Is your life better with DEMOCRATS in the MAJORITY?
No, but your BEST life is a life with Republicans dedicated to Making America Great Again. Noone in Congress has taken this up. So, #PrimaryThemAll
Why do you want to Primary Marjorie Taylor-Greene – and why do you consider MTG a “RINO”?
Leik Rs have have complete control from 2016-2018 and this is what we got-
You must be a moderate Commie
What a truly absurd comment. Use your brain much?
it’s a false choice!
I used to think things were better with Republicans in the majority. But that was before President Trump. He exposed them all.
He still is!
They can’t help themselves.
Did you see steve Danes(uniparty montana)
Pretzel himself when asked about supporting PRESIDENT TRUMP in 2024?
The Republican Party is the only party who could give us four years of TRUMP.
The Democrat PARTY gave us BIDEN.
I think that’s a clue.
One party is BETTER than the other..
You are so wrong on this issue. Given the number of RINOs we have in office now even when the Commies are a minority they still control the Senate and the House. The RINOs must be purged or the Republican Party is doomed.
The rinos must be purged or WE are doomed!
I will repeat myself for you….
We have always had RINOS in the party but Life was BETTER with the Republicans in the Majority .
I have one question.
How will not voting or voting for a Democrat purge the RINOS.
Your cause and effect diagram is spot on. Peter Miejer is a trust fund spawn of the Meijer Stores family and Fred Upton is a trust fund spawn of the Whirlpool Corporation founders. Both pees (mis-spelling intentional) of the same pod. Both Communists.
“R” Behind any elected official doesn’t mean they are fiscally and socially conservative, or that they believe in the Constitution as it’s written and amended.
That was some interesting logic. Maybe you should go back over that sequence again. Explain how RINO = Democrat by using your previous suppositions.
So this man who betrayed not only his constituents (I doubt there was a one of them who wasn’t filled with rage at his contribution to the Dems impeachment efforts) but also the country, after having enriched himself and his family off the backs of those who elected him, now wishes to ride off into the sunset and live peacefully, prosperously, and in general obscurity, does he?
Despicable and odious. He owns where we find ourselves today, along with his fellow corrupt travellers. Run and hide, Katko. Disgrace follows you out the door.
My only relief was the miniscule power of the constituent to vent via email and phone.
I am so happy he’s gone. Democrats are gerrymandering like cray cray so we’ll never be represented properly anyway. NY is a blight on America.
I weep with you, riverelf. New York has dissolved into a terrible tragedy.
New York = the vampire state
Moving to Pineland.
Eloquently stated, Betsy.
Your restraint in word choices does not hide your seething anger at Katko’s taking the money and runnng away, while simultaneously flipping the bird to his constituents and the rest of America’s patriotic MAGA voters.
You have spoken for most of us at the very least.
It does make me terribly angry, GB. What I said of him is meant in equal measure for those who conspired with him, with the implicit and probably direct orders from Ryan for whom I reserve my deepest outrage and dislike.
But perhaps above all my first anger is aimed squarely at the cowardly RINOS in the House who jumped ship at the midpoint of Mr Trump’s term. It was that mass defection by “retiring” members which gave the House to the Dems and to the decrepit Mafioso Pelosi from which all the foul actions against Mr Trump…and us…emanated. All because of a fit of pique against an outsider, not “one of them”.
I think we can start with them in placing blame for where we are.
👍👍
We do look in the mirror. Hence …deceptions and Rinos.
In the words of Rick Perry…Adios MoFo!
The sad thing is we paid this traitor for 32 years of ‘public service’, and we’ll still be paying him when he leaves. Spit.
I’d pay every RINO scumbag to leave….it would be the best money ever spent.
Somewhere in Florida the real president is smiling prayers for all treepers and Sundance R.D.
The next co-host of The View will be joining them after Wyoming ditches her in the primary.
The View. Hahahahaha, I don’t watch now, and won’t then either. You funny, Sundance!!
Ditto,Sundance not only brilliant but has that sense of humor thats missing on the left.
The left are only capable of sturm und drang.
Obviously the graft wasn’t enough.
He’s going to spend more time chasing ambulances!
Wonderful just got this e-mail below. Lol.
“Nikki Haley’s birthday is just around the corner and we wanted to give you first, exclusive access to sign her birthday card.”
Signed FNH
Buh bye.
https://tenor.com/view/snl-helen-hunt-buh-bye-michael-myers-saturday-night-live-gif-17871513
And, it’s still early.
::spit::
Lets not celebrate YET, either these 3 miscreants departure, nor the 26 (at last count) Democrat incumbents who have announced retirement.
NOT until/unless we can answer the question;
Replaced with WHAT?
ANOTHER Decepticon/Republicon RINO?
A just as bad Democrat?
Or, an America First candidate who will campaign on ;
Election integrity
No Mandates
Close the border
Public education reform with vouchers for ALL
End Mitch and McConnells stranglehold on Congress ional Republicans.
Otherwise, its just same old whine, in a brand new bottle, and thats NOTHING to celebrate!
I completely agree, Dutchman!
Nevermind.
That wasn’t aimed at you Dutchman, I’m just fed up.!
We have several good choices here in South Carolina to bench Tom Rice. He will go down.
Will he be replaced by an actual democrat?
Likely-district redrawn
Thanks for your reply.
“After 32 years of public service…”
I always feel like puking after reading comments like this, as what these people are doing in office is anything but serving the public.
I just ate and I read this too.
“After 32 years of serving my cronies and myself, Ive made enough money to retire with benefits most of you only dream of attaining.”
Truth
32 years gorging himself at the public trough is what he meant.
More pretending that we play any role in deciding who gets installed by the Uniparty.
Just look at that murderer’s row of RINO–wish I was merely being hyperbolic…
It does rather look like a most wanted poster lol…
Trump statement…
I just sent a return to his fund raising request that he should be ashamed of himself and Ipray your primaried … LOL
Such a person cannot be shamed. He’d have to have a conscience.
Kevin, he stopped bothering with me after the first couple responses. But occasionally a staffer would try the landline….good times.
The GOP has miles to go. These people are political whores who sold their souls to the devil. There are many many more to follow. Very few things more despicable than a RINO….
The Quisling Caucus
Remember to boycott Meijer stores too.
So many families will be enjoying the company of their “retiring” loved ones.
The Luciferian Oligarchy
Its a big club. Especially in DC.
Bye bye COWARDS.
So what if these assholes retire. Many of them have screwed America for decades and now … rather than face defeat they choose to retire and get paid their full salary for the rest of their lives. It should be made a part of the ballot that their name appears in a new, one time, does this former (office name) deserve full benefits and salary the rest of his life? NO he doesn’t get a dime YES apparently he pleased enough of us that he can get those rewards.
Don’t you bet they’d start doing their damn jobs that they were elected to do on day one through day end?
Make RINOs extinct!
Lez Beaux Cheney will fit right in on The View. The show that wins the award for having the ugliest, angriest, and dumbest women of all time on the same show.
Another farting cow.
An actual farting cow is more useful.
“Retiring” at the ripe old age of 59 after 32 years of public grifting… er, uhm… uh, public “service.”
The truth is that the gravy train finally jumped the tracks & crashed.
” . . . and another one down, another one down, another one bites the dust!”
winning, one step at a time!
Best Katko move right out of the region. Or state. Or country, preferably.
For those on the Left Coast: both Herrera-Buetler and Newhouse in Washington (State) have strong conservative challengers, Joe Kent, and Loren Culp. If they can get enough name recognition, money, and hopefully, support from PDJT, they should win. All is moot, however, if the Democrats in charge of the “all mail in vote” don’t fudge for the RINO’s, that is, IMHO, a distinct possibility.
More likely, as twisted as the communist state of Washington is, the statewide mail fraud voting system that defeated Culp and kept the fairy governor in office is not likely to let a Republican defeat a Dimwaste.
Until I hear ᗺitch McConnell and Andy McCarthy packing it in or someone who’s an America First candidate going up against them, then I’m gonna stick with a middle finger to the whole crap shoot…Cause, aside from Supreme Court Nominees, they’ve done little else for then President Trump, except get in his way.
Good riddance to bad rubbish. May you shortly be followed by the others.
Why stop at these jokers. Nobody stood for the Integrity of Elections. #PrimaryThemAll
Over 100 House Republicans did object to certification of certain states. Why would you primary them? Who will fund Primarying all Congressional Republicans? Pray tell – what is the structure of your plan and how does it work?
Indeed, that would be the mother of all splitter strategies.
That Meijer rep is the one I want out – he is total fraud and works against MAGA every chance he gets. Praying someone MAGA runs against him. Grand Rapids is not commieville
He contributed to group of Trump-hating military guys. When found out, he said he was unaware . This was before he was elected, but he does not impress. GR is not as conservative as it once was.
On behalf of Buckeyes everywhere I wish to apologize for anyone who voted for Anthony Gonzalez
Fred Upton old district has been redrawn so he’ll have to beat a sitting GOP rep… here he whines and wishes for lawsuits to fix it back for him… Upton loses some dense population near the border, his younger opponent keeps his (Holland), and Allegan county is very rural/Trump I would guess. Not good for freddy.
Meijers district 3 changed drastically too… in his favor IMO… and its why he got all bold last month and came out of hiding IMO.
New district lines could mean primary between 2 incumbent congressmen (woodtv.com)
Bummer. It looks like we’re going to be stuck with Meier. Several are running against him, but with GR proper in his district and very little rural folks for dilution and the Meier name emblazoned everywhere and on every item, it’s seems hopeless.
not so much that he doesn’t feel the need to flip flop in the worst way.
what an ass.
Rep. Peter Meijer says GOP has no option but to support Trump – Washington Times
In SW Washington Jaime Hererra-Beutler’s traitorous vote was met with instant ridicule.
I haven’t seen one of her signs since, whereas her opponent’s signs have been everywhere for 6 months.
Looking at the map of the NY 24th district it’s a fairly large agricultural area. I would venture to guess populated by mostly conservative farmers. Any idea who will be stepping forward to run for this seat? Golden opportunity to elect someone with a little bit of mud on their boots and some common sense in their heads.
Ten RINO Impeachers standin’ in a line,
One toddled home and then there were nine.
Nine RINO Impeachers swingin’ on a gate,
One tumbled off and then there were eight.
Eight RINO Impeachers gayest under heaven.
One went to sleep and then there were seven.
Seven RINO Impeachers cuttin’ up their tricks,
One broke his neck and then there were six.
Six RINO Impeachers still alive,
One kicked the bucket and then there were five.
Five RINO Impeachers on a cellar door,
One tumbled in and then there were four.
Four RINO Impeachers up on a spree,
One got fuddled and then there were three.
Three RINO Impeachers out on a canoe,
One tumbled overboard and then there were two.
Two RINO Impeachers foolin’ with a gun,
One shot the other and then there was one.
One RINO Impeacher livin’ all alone,
He died of a Covid Vax and then there were none.
I was happy when Lyla blew him up. Would have preferred Dex getting out of his final scrape
Katko is almost universally despised by the people of his district, he is called out so often for his propaganda and called a liar, so he knows he would have no chance to be re-elected. The only positive about him was he was a nominal republican, which is not saying much. Better than any Democrat would be, but I doubt he would win against even a lousy democrat if he were running again. I’m just amazed this POS has enough awareness to realize he has no chance of winning.
So how did he survive for 32 yrs?
Looking at you, Liz.
Dont. Youll go blind.
“I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, so that I can enjoy my family.”
I suspect there were some in his family who were genuinely glad to get some distance from this slimy worm. Now he returns home, bringing his disgrace with him.
Good!
Wait till he finds out the jab exemption congress enjoys will no longer apply to him.
Welcome to our misery!
Another RINO bites the dust.
MAGA
You can run, but you cannot hide. I wonder if his 4th Branch handlers will offer him a new identity for his services?
Valdao is my representative and he is toast. Even his sister won’t vote for him. He is as dumb and stupid as a pile of rocks. He voted to impeach Trump. I can take a democrat impeaching Trump but not an imbecile Rino republican. If someone is going to impeach Trump it has to be a democrat.
I cannot wait to see and hear the last of the Cheneys as Liz gets her sorry ass defeated in the primary she will inevitably face. Her war mongering but DRAFT DODGING FATHER, so quick to send Americans to attack Iraq when they never attacked us was and is for me a WAR CRIMINAL who also helped destroy GRUMMAN AEROSPACE.
His daughter, who claims she is taking the moral high ground needs to go back to Wyoming where she should have stayed. The people of Wyoming deserve better! The people of the USA deserve better, and WE THE PEOPLE deserve to not have neocons telling us what to believe and how to act.
The CHENEYS are a blight on the conservative cause and the Republican Party. She needs to go! She must go! I hope and pray the people of WY have seen through her and send her into retirement where she belongs, and I hope she is NEVER heard from again.
PC,
She’s not going back to Wyoming. She undoubtedly despises both the place and what she sees as ignorant, Neanderthal bumpkins who infest the place. She’s going back to exactly what she was before she carpetbagged a House seat from Wyoming: a NoVA DC gal who KNOWS her place is hobnobbing with the Uniparty leadership.
There is going to be a nicely chilly spot reserved for her in the Ninth Circle of Hell. She will probably be close to Paul Ryan, Judas Pence and Mittens. They can commiserate with each other.
No guts, no testes, no morals,, no class; he will work now as a lobbyist. Katko will find his niche–the way a cockroach does in the cupboard.
I’m fairly certain at least four more of these morons are going to be gone post primary.
Awesome!
I love the x-ed out perp list!!!
Keep it coming!!!
“The next co-host of The View will be joining them after Wyoming ditches her in the primary” = 100%