tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post8367376062192115697..comments2024-01-26T19:37:48.722-06:00Comments on Krusty Konservative: Kraig Paulsen replaces Rants as Republican Leader in the HouseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-61795386940825765362008-11-12T08:09:00.000-06:002008-11-12T08:09:00.000-06:00I love it how Rants and friends are attacking Paul...I love it how Rants and friends are attacking Paulson now that Kriag has replaced their man as leader. I think Paulson will be a great leader for the party. He’s engaging on a personal level, he works hard and he makes people around him comfortable. Rants, by contrast, talked down to people and made you feel like it was some sort of honor to be in his presence. <BR/><BR/>He was a bully and he held grudges that caused divisions in the party. I’m glad he’s no longer our leader. Truth be told, he never should have occupied that post to begin with. I want say he was a "great fundraiser" either. He was the House Majority leader under Seigrest so people lined up to give him money. They didn’t to this because they liked him or because they thought he was a brilliant fundraiser, they did it because he had power. We'll see what kind of money he can raise now that he has no power. <BR/><BR/>Bottom line: After Monday, Chris Rants is a has been. Its time to move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-22570736785216995832008-11-12T06:26:00.000-06:002008-11-12T06:26:00.000-06:00Sure hope Rants enjoys his desk on the House floor...Sure hope Rants enjoys his desk on the House floor as an officeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-18191591269042810322008-11-11T23:18:00.000-06:002008-11-11T23:18:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-28846438285655116972008-11-11T19:57:00.000-06:002008-11-11T19:57:00.000-06:00I don't know how "symbolic" this is. Even if they ...I don't know how "symbolic" this is. <BR/><BR/>Even if they have the same ideas, Paulsen knows now that he needs to bring about results.<BR/><BR/>Also a strong Republican from eastern Iowa is what the party needs, Rants was a little Western-Iowa minded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-81941077271550761432008-11-11T18:39:00.000-06:002008-11-11T18:39:00.000-06:00Kraig Paulsen for House Minority Leader...Paid for...Kraig Paulsen for House Minority Leader...Paid for by Iowans for Tax Relief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-84394811395364370152008-11-11T16:28:00.000-06:002008-11-11T16:28:00.000-06:00Many Republicans have mixed feelings on Rants, whi...Many Republicans have mixed feelings on Rants, which makes him not much different from most if all in politics. While some viewed him as a lifetime politician driven by ego, there's little doubt he has formidable political skills. He's a good communicator and strong fund-raiser. I suspect he's not that disappointed in the caucus election, as it will free him up for his political ambitions in 2010. As for Paulsen, we can only hope for the best and give him our support, but I don't see how electing a new leader with less talent and ability is an improvement. As Krusty said, it's a symbolic move, which to me means it's unlikely to result in improvements to vision, strategy and fund-raising. In my opinion, the electoral failures of the GOP under Rants are not so much because of his efforts, but in spite of them. We should expect a better political climate for Republicans in 2010, and we should begin now to prepare for it by recruiting, training and electing the best possible candidates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-42146074277418931792008-11-11T11:26:00.000-06:002008-11-11T11:26:00.000-06:00Krusty:Will Paulsen make any changes in the staff ...Krusty:<BR/><BR/>Will Paulsen make any changes in the staff on the House side, the ones who were loyal Rantites for the last decade? Won't he just inherit the same mindset, advice and counsel if he doesn't make some changes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-52631467968176319512008-11-11T11:16:00.000-06:002008-11-11T11:16:00.000-06:00"Congrats" is what I meant. Just want to get that..."Congrats" is what I meant. Just want to get that corrected before the Spellchecktramps begin posting...<BR/><BR/>And now, more coffee....Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003913512314585922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-33462614109435734062008-11-11T11:14:00.000-06:002008-11-11T11:14:00.000-06:00Conrats to Paulsen, God speed....Thank you Rants, ...Conrats to Paulsen, God speed....<BR/><BR/>Thank you Rants, God speed....Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003913512314585922noreply@blogger.com