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Title: Top Republican Joins Chorus Calling For Rep. Barton To Step Aside
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THE HILL
URL Source: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief ... r-barton-to-resign-energy-post
Published: Jun 18, 2010
Author: Molly Hooper
Post Date: 2010-06-18 15:49:34 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 29580
Comments: 53
Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) added his name to the list of Republicans calling on Rep. Joe Barton to step aside as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce committee.
The Gulf Coast GOP lawmaker, incensed that Barton apologized to BP at Thursday's high-profile hearing, released a statement on Friday saying that Barton's comments "sadly fall short of an appropriate response."
In that statement Bonner, the ranking member of the House ethics panel, revealed that he talked to Barton on Friday morning.
"As I told him, I believe the damage of his comments are beyond repair and, as such, I am today calling on Joe to do the right thing for our conference and immediately step aside as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee," Bonner said in the statement.
Bonner, a member of House Minority Leader John Boehner's inner-circle, has been characterized as one of the "calmest guys in the legislative body."
But, on Friday, his ire at Barton could not be abated.
"There is no other way to say it… Joe’s comments were stupid and extremely insensitive to the hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Gulf Coast – many in my district – who are literally watching their way of life be destroyed by this catastrophe," Bonner's statement read.
After threats from House GOP leaders that he should "apologize, immediately," Barton said his comments were "misconstructed."
Barton added that he regretted any confusion over his comments calling a White House meeting with BP heads a "shakedown" after BP agreed to create a $20 billion escrow account for residents affected by the on-going oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
Barton aides did not comment for this story.
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Chuckles...this week has been the news cycle from hell for the GOP and, uh, like minded "independents"...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#2. To: Brian S (#0)
He sure did step in it.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#3. To: Brian S (#0)
I don't ever recall someone apologizing for an apology.
I just read elsewhere (dKos) that the Dims are running an advert with Barton as the center piece representing the Pubbies, as the apologizing to Big Oil party.
#4. To: Brian S (#0)
Here is the script of the DNC ad:
VOICEOVER: BP caused the worst oil spill in American history.
[Images or video of spill]
VOICEOVER: Now, at President Obama's direction, BP's set aside 20 billion for recovery on the Gulf coast.
[Images of Obama at the White House with BP execs; images of video of the spill]
VOICEOVER: But if Republicans were in charge, this is the guy who'd be overseeing BP.
VIDEO OF BARTON: "...I apologize."
VOICEOVER: He apologized to BP and called the recovery fund a "tragedy."
VIDEO OF BARTON: "So I apologize."
VOICEOVER: Republicans apologizing to BP? Tell Republicans: Stop apologizing to big oil.
#5. To: Fred Mertz (#4)
"So I apologize."
Looks like Barton misread the tea party tea leaves. He probably thought that he'd get lots of support for condemning the government "interfering" with private business (some over at LP have said the same). How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people are mad as hell at BP and want their execs strung up by their "shortcomings"?
#6. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
I just read elsewhere (dKos) that the Dims are running an advert with Barton as the center piece representing the Pubbies, as the apologizing to Big Oil party.
see my tagline
Attention Gulf Voters: if the GO(B)P takes the house, Joe Barton becomes chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
#7. To: Suzanne (#5)
Looks like Barton misread the tea party tea leaves. He probably thought that he'd get lots of support for condemning the government "interfering" with private business (some over at LP have said the same). How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people are mad as hell at BP and want their execs strung up by their "shortcomings"
He might be right - the freepers are upset with him for apologizing for the apology and supported his original statement.
The problem is that he doesn't seem to realize that the tea party represents a small segment of the population.
Attention Gulf Voters: if the GO(B)P takes the house, Joe Barton becomes chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
#8. To: Fred Mertz (#4)
Effective ad. Here's what I said about this over at Lucianne.com:
Reply 104 - Posted by: Badeye, 6/18/2010 4:50:12 PM (No. 6614411)
Barton did great right up til he apologized to BP.
Today, the Democrats already have a very effective commercial out, citing Barton's apology via video/audio, and noting he would be in charge of overseeing BP if the Republicans win the House this November.
Everything he said was 100% correct. But when he apologized to the company that is directly responsible for the biggest enviromental disaster (man made) in our nations history...he handed the Democrats multiple news cycles, a great promo for their reelection efforts, and gave the Owe-bama administration some breathing room they desperately needed.
It was a mistake you expect from a rookie first term Congressional Candidate, not a guy thats been there for 25 years, and has headed this same committee.
Strictly from a political viewpoint, it was a greivous error, folks. JMHO. Lets just hope it doesn't have legs.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#9. To: go65 (#6)
I doubt your tagline is correct now, btw.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#10. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
Dims are running an advert with Barton as the center piece representing the Pubbies, as the apologizing to Big Oil party.
MoveOn.org is working on something similar, I understand.
Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
#11. To: Badeye (#8)
Strictly from a political viewpoint, it was a greivous error, folks. JMHO. Lets just hope it doesn't have legs.
It has daddy long legs, as in spider. Count on it.
Not that there is any difference between the two factions of one party. This will make great Kabuki Theater.
#12. To: Fred Mertz, ALL (#11)
#13. To: Brian S (#0)
Once again the fools that run the Stupid Party are caving to the Dims and surrendering.
All in the name of the "Me,too!" game.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
#14. To: Fred Mertz (#11)
I doubt it. Already off the top of the news, by Monday nobody but the kool aidersw will be talking about it.
Cling to your dreams, though, freddie...(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#15. To: Suzanne (#5)
How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people are mad as hell at BP and want their execs strung up by their "shortcomings"?
Correction: "How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people see this as an opportunity to get "free money" and score political points?"
There,I fixed it for you.
As for the money that BP pays out,I doubt that a third of it will be for actual environmental cleanup. The rest will go to pay people for not being able to fish,lack of tourism dollars at the beach,etc,etc,etc.
After the politicians and bureaucrats have skimming their percentage off the top,of course.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
#16. To: Badeye (#14) (Edited)
I doubt it. Already off the top of the news, by Monday nobody but the kool aidersw will be talking about it.Cling to your dreams, though, freddie...(laughing)
LOLOL. In your dreams no matter how it's manipulated, but everyone needs a few even if they originate from a pipe. Public idiocy sticks to Pubbies longer than Dems and you can take that to the bank.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#17. To: Badeye, go65 (#14) (Edited)
Already off the top of the news...
You need to watch more than Fox News.
Front page of every major newspaper this AM. Second story top and bottom of hour WCBS-AM 880.
Maybe you should take go's advice and stick to Palin threads for a while.
Every Sunday morning talkie has the same topic: BP Oil spill...EVERY CHANNEL except for ONE...Faux News...their topic is "Don't Ask Don't Tell"...which, given GOP FootInMouthDisease this week, sums up Faux's editorial policy on the spill now.
[snicker]
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#18. To: war (#17)
MSNBC had it covered pretty well this morning too.
#19. To: Fred Mertz (#18) (Edited)
Every Sunday morning talkie has the same topic: BP Oil spill...EVERY CHANNEL except for ONE...Faux News...their topic is "Don't Ask Don't Tell"...which, given GOP FootInMouthDisease this week, sums up Faux's editorial policy on the spill now.
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#20. To: Fred Mertz (#18)
I know...Boofer seems hellbent on reminding everyone why the entire internet refers to him as "Badlies"...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#21. To: war (#20)
I know...Boofer seems hellbent on reminding everyone why the entire internet refers to him as "Badlies"...
If he bought that keyword from Google, he'll be rich someday. Although I've yet to figure out 'why'.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#22. To: Fred Mertz (#18)
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#23. To: mininggold (#16)
Why do you always badmouth?
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#24. To: Badeye (#22)
(laughing)
On these oil threads you should stick to laughing...
You seem...smarter...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#25. To: Badeye (#23)
Why do you always badmouth?(laughing)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol The founders who badmouthed your favorite form of nanny state would have been badmouthers in your opinion.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#26. To: war (#24) (Edited)
(laughing) On these oil threads you should stick to laughing...You seem...smarter...
And there's always that Christmas job waiting for those that qualify.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#27. To: mininggold (#25)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol
No, I consider you a hypocrite for ever posting that phrase, kookie.
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#28. To: Badeye (#27) (Edited)
No, I consider you a hypocrite for ever posting that phrase, kookie.(laughing
Since you rarely look in a mirror ask me if I care, Badlie. I hope you bought the keyword so you can retire rich. That google database doesn't lie. LOLOL
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#29. To: mininggold (#25) (Edited)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol
Not to be disputatious but the word "consider" implies "thought".
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#30. To: mininggold (#28)
If you didn't care, you'd filter me, kookie. The internet is your life.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#31. To: Badeye (#30)
The internet is your life.
Irony Statement of the Weekend, Badeye. You project much?
#32. To: Fred Mertz (#31) (Edited)
He's still a novice and hasn't quite figured it out yet or maybe he's training a little Badlie today.
Actually he's sounding a little White Sandish ....maybe he's letting her post in his place.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#33. To: mininggold (#32)
I think Badeye is taking a short break to prove the Internet isn't his life. LOLOL
#34. To: Fred Mertz (#31)
Its yours as well, freddie. On the internet, you pretend to be something other than what you are.
As Brian S proved, I don't.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#35. To: Fred Mertz (#33)
I was over a lcom, then GOPbriefingroom, and then FR.
Thanks for the concern, freddie.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#36. To: Fred Mertz (#33)
I think Badeye is taking a short break to prove the Internet isn't his life. LOLOL
The internet is his addiction. All those lies he gets away with are like a jolt of adrenaline.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#37. To: Badeye (#34) (Edited)
On the internet, you pretend to be something other than what you are.
You mean I'm not a short, obese, cranky, bald guy in a TV sitcom? Thanks for that.
#38. To: mininggold (#36)
Yet you can't name a 'lie' kookie. Don't worry, you have plenty of company in that regard.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#39. To: Badeye (#38)
Yet you can't name a 'lie' kookie. Don't worry, you have plenty of company in that regard.
You lie about me and other posters here constantly.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#40. To: mininggold (#39) (Edited)
[Badeye]: I was over a lcom, then GOPbriefingroom, and then FR.
He provides evidence to prove my point. LOLOL
#41. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
Could it be any more F'd up than what this guy has said : )
We do have a saying in America: if you're in a hole, stop digging ..... erm, I'm not sure I should have said that.
It is pretty clear that the coalition can win in Afghanistan and Iraq in one way or another, but it will be a long, hard slog.
I don't know what the facts are but somebody's certainly going to sit down with him and find out what he knows that they may not know, and make sure he knows what they know that he may not know, and that's a good thing.
And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign.
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