I don’t know much about House Majority Whip-Elect Steve Scalise. There’s not much information about him at his Wikipedia page. He graduated from LSU with a major in computer programming and a minor in political science. How he got from there to being a member of the Louisiana legislature isn’t discussed.
He was elected to Congress in a May 2008 special election to replace Bobby Jindal, who had won the governor’s race. Since coming to Congress, he hasn’t done too much that is notable. He voted against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and he joined the far-right Republican Study Committee. After the 2012 election, Rep. Scalise became chairman of the Republican Study Committee, which explains how he got the exposure and support he needed to become the third-highest ranking member of the House Republicans after only serving for eight years in office.
In electing him whip, the GOP satisfies both the hyper-conservative wing of the party and the Deep Southern base that was previously shut out of the leadership.
What’s unclear is if Scalise will be able to work well with Republicans from states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and California who often chafe at the socially conservative agenda of the party. On the other hand, he should have a better feel for the southern wing of the party than McCarthy ever did, so he may embarrass Boehner less frequently than McCarthy had the habit of doing.
Most Americans hardly notice the House Majority Whip, but it’s a position that can lead places. Remember Tom DeLay?
Remember Tom Delay?
Dude, I just ate.
and have visions of a Democratic landslide in 2016, take note of something that has/is happening:
From 538 Republicans Have Regained the Foreign Policy Edge. WTF?
Now go watch the Megyn Kelly interview with Cheney. He essentially lays out how the GOP will build on the FP edge that they have already gained.
It’s the same as the ACA:
they agree with Obama’s FP positions, but disagree with his FP.
I thought it would be like this back when Obama was first elected. To many Americans he’s going to look better and better over time — after he’s out of office.
Megyn Kelly…told “Cheeney” he had been proven…WRONG.
Wha?
I’m going to surmise that she was replaced by a pod person.
Either that or she was channeling Shep Smith for a quick minute…
Kelly was reading from a script. This was staged kabuki. Note had easily Cheney rejected the
“you were wrong” assessment and then proceeded to present what appears to be a new narrative. Way too soon to roll it out in the form for easy digestion for the public and easy repetition for all their lackeys.
I see. Thanks for clarifying.
It seems that the district has a track record. Hebert was the last effective Democrat. Both David Vitter and Bobby Jindal were in Congress from the district.
Just how tight with oil interests is Scalise?