The confab was necessary, Patterson said, because the party can't get behind Bentivolio, the Republican who made the Aug. 7 primary ballot. Bentivolio raises reindeer and launched his candidacy to challenge McCotter on issues like government spending and borrowing.

"While there is an individual on the ballot, the people deserve a choice, and that shouldn't be an accidental choice," Cassis said.

"Patterson said Bentivolio's priorities were too extreme for him to accept."

As they say," Let's go the tape!"

"What does Kerry Stand for

I stand for The Constitution every single time.
No exceptions and no excuses. We are a
rule of law country.

The Constitution is the
Supreme Rule of Law. It's purpose is to restrain
the government and protect the life, liberty and property
of the individual.

How I Will Determine My Vote

Article 1 Section 8 gives specific enumerated powers
to Congress. Anything not expressed within this section
is outside the authority given to Congress.

These are the questions I will ask on every bill:

1) Does the Constitution give us the authority to act on this issue?
    -If yes, continue to question two
    -If no...then vote no!

2) Will it benefit ALL of the people?
    -If yes, continue to question three
    -If no...then vote no!

3) Can we afford it NOW without having to borrow?
    -If yes...vote yes
    -If no...then vote no!"

<sarcasm> Yeah, I can definitely see the problem here!</sarcasm>

Either Brooks has fallen off of the wagon, or he has some SERIOUS explaining on where the above conflicts in any way with this.

I did a cursory search on Ms. Cassis' record.

It isn't pretty.