To the Corporate Right, US House Representative Peter DeFazio from Oregon is a dangerous man.
DeFazio has been targeted by the Concerned Taxpayers of America (CTA) which represents exactly two taxpayers, neither of them from Oregon. Robert Mercer, a New York hedge fund executive, and Daniel Schuster, a concrete magnate from Maryland, donated a total of $500,000 which is being spent to unseat two Democrats, one of them DeFazio.
In an interview with Huffington Post, DeFazio announced that he was investigating articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Roberts “for perjuring during his Senate hearings, where he said he wouldn't be a judicial activist, and he wouldn't overturn precedents."
DeFazio cites the dissent of Justice Stevens on the SCOTUS case which makes the point that “Roberts decided a case that wasn't even before the Court, and invited the issue before the Court.”
Peter DeFazio is beloved by those of lucky enough to be in his district,so he won the 2008 election with 83% of the vote. Even with the money that these east coast billionaires have poured into our Oregon Election, DeFazio is projected to win handily.
One reason that we have loved Peter DeFazio since 1987 is that he is not afraid to confront power in order to serve the middle class. DeFazio has earned A+ ratings by the independent organization middleclass.org which rates legislators on their dedication to the middle class.
Mercer and Schuster, you wasted your money.
TIP:
Enter the amount, and click "Tip" to submit!
Cranky Cuss
john tapley
Catnlion
WriteNOWMom
Colony of Losers
Jane Gideon
Salon.com
Comments
A man is known by the enemies he has. This means that Rep. DeFazio is a very worthy man, indeed.
I miss him, because I moved from Oregon to Arizona and we don't have anyone like him here!!!!
You are amazing! Should have known that you would have all the details.
DeFazio is made in the mould of the greatest Oregon Statesman.
The Wright Sight,
Wasn't that State of the Union head shake a shocker? (It is a shame that Roberts is so young.)
Roberts drug that case in from the parking lot. All part of the plan.
Proud and Progressive,
Love your moniker!
Too bad we cannot clone Peter. Sure need him in AZ!
on the face of it, there's a case for impeachment to be made here, and certainly a political donnybrook
and wouldn't it be gratifying to see cases made against Thomas for perjury during his confirmation hearing, now that his wife has brought it back into the public conversation, and against Scalia for his shameful and shameless political meddling that led to overthrowing the results of a presidential election in favor of his political cronies
Best Wishes,
Blittie
Peter is audacious if nothing else. I suppose that is what makes him so dangerous to them.
At the very least, I'd like to see that hideous self-satisfied Godly man's (roberts) smile wiped off his face. I am positive he thinks he is unassailable in his special underwear and black robes.
What a bunch of slimeballs we have on the court now, eh? Why did they confirm Thomas? Scalia is certainly involved in the corporate takeover we are experiencing.
Jan,
I love your comment! That is definitely Peter. At the very least, he will get Roberts soaking wet and, perhaps, we will be able to see through that black robe of his.
Blittie,
My favorite blue kitty!
If you knew Peter, you would rub against his ankles.
kind regards,
Stephanie
Even for Oregon, he is a man among men.
I laugh at those billionaires who wanted to take him out. Did they not research this at all??! DeFazio won with 83% of the vote. (And he didn't have to buy them.)
To be fair, poor Art Somebody who is his opponent, didn't even know who these guys are. It would not have mattered who he was to them.
Mercer and Schuster...kinda sounds like a songwriting team, doesn't it?
I think you got it.
"Sorry, Mr. Smith, I am afraid that you have Mercer in your Schuster."
Libmomrn,
If only. I wish I coud share him. But, if he makes a big stink like I think he will, he will be sharing himself with the nation.
DeFazio is a standout. He is hopping mad about this.
I do wish more politicians had his balls.
Oregon sounds like a great place to live.
You make me laugh out loud!
(Actually, Peter and I are about the same height. Mighty mice.)
Mission,
Oregon is just fine for me.
(And so glad to see you out and about!)
geezerchick
DeFazio announced it yesterday when the super PAC against him had to report its doners to the FTC--all two of them. Mercer and Schuster. (Sound like antibiotic-resistent bacterias...)
He rightfully blames Roberts who drug the SCOTUS case in off the street.
Insightful comment, my friend.
What a difference a vote makes. Look how every close it was.
Cannot be repeated too much!!
I am beginning to call him...
SUPER DEFAZIO!