Conservative Blogger Calls For Giffords To Resign, Says Holding Seat Akin To ‘Political Brett Favre’

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Conservative Blogger Calls For Giffords To Resign, Says Holding Seat Akin To ‘Political Brett Favre’

In an article published on theloop21.com, John Wilson, a “regular contributor to Hip Hop Republican,” mused that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) should resign her seat as she recuperates from her gunshot wounds. Citing media reports about Gifford’s medical condition, Wilson compared Giffords to the late Rep. Gladys Spellman (D-MD), who went into a coma while in office. He then asked, “Should constituents allow members to hold onto their seats like political Brett Favres with no concept of when it is time to go?” FrumForum, the conservative news site managed by former Bush administration official David Frum, promoted the article on its website this afternoon.
http://www.frumforum.com/should-giffords-vacate-her-seat

****** Thankfully Rep. Giffords is on the road to recovery. However, it will be long, arduous and unpredictable. There is no doubt her constituents mourn for her and her family. But does that mean they should also go without representation in Congress? Certainly not. <...>

*****Stepping down from one’s office is nothing to be ashamed of. In actuality, the shame lies in not being honest with one’s own self about the responsibilities that voters have entrusted in one and the expectations they have. Constituents should expect that an official will either be appointed or a special election held within six months, not years. This current Congress should take this issue up immediately and in consultation with Giffords’ family and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer come to an appropriate remedy.

Wilson says he is calling for Gifford’s resignation in deference to her constituents who need active representation. However, it seems quite early to make that call. Giffords could be released from the hospital and enter rehab as soon as this week. Since the tragic shooting in Arizona, she only missed one substantive vote. Furthermore, Wilson never voiced a demand for resignation last year when former Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA) missed over one hundred votes while campaigning for governor or when former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) missed a crucial vote on unemployment extension.

the rest plus links:
http://thinkprogress.org/2011/01/20/blogger-giffords-resign/

[ej510]

1. I hate right wingers!

Fuck this asshole!

[indepat]

10. Fuck this especially loathsome MFer bringing loathsomeness to a new level even for a RWer

;)

[efhmc]

2. I wish she could appont a spokeperson, maybe John Dean.

Okay,he doesn't live in her state or district but wouldn't it be wonderful for him to have a national forum? Every time they call roll and she is not there, maybe some of those heartless bastards will be reminded why.

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Oh good grief

[yellowcanine]

4. Revolting. Is this a teabagger trial balloon?

No information has been released as to if or when Rep. Gifford might be able to resume her duties.
But clearly it is not akin to the Rep. Spellman case. Rep. Gifford is not in a coma. There is in fact some evidence that she may recover most if not all of her mental faculties. Republicans play with fire if they listen to this nimrod. As for the excuse that he is doing this "in deference to her constituents who need active representation" - that would be funny if it were not so insulting. Her constituents can speak for themselves, they don't need Wilson to speak for them.

[Enrique]

5. her brain is functioning at a higher level than many conservatives

Louie Gohmert, anyone? Virginia Foxx?

[mascarax]

8. +1

True!

[Tippy]

6. Since almost all republicans represent their Corporate Base

And not their constituents, this is a ridiculous statement..."But does that mean they should also go without representation in Congress? Certainly not. <...>"

"Stupid is as stupid does"

[NV Whino]

7. This from the people who held up Frankin's

certification for how many months?

[Arkana]

9. There's a place called "Hip Hop Republican"?

And Gabrielle Giffords isn't in a coma--she's improving every day and might just be able to resume her seat in Congress.

Republicans are sick bastards.

[chemenger]

11. "Hip Hop Republican" ... Bustin' Rhymes for the Tea Party!

Man, I'm giving myself a headache just thinking about it.