notes<\/a> that the Dems aren’t likely to make Congress any better). Still, the folks identified are hard to defend, even if two of them hail from Colorado, and if
\nnot necessarily the worst, they’re certainly all worth giving the boot at the soonest opportunity (which, coincidentally, comes up in just a few weeks …).<\/p>\n(via Randy)<\/small><\/p>\n
UPDATE: My mistake — Rep. Young is on both lists. Go Alaska!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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