There is a small contingent of Democrats in the House who will now become pivotal swing votes on the radical proposals of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Squad” of radical Marxist Democrats seeking to alter America forever. In fact, the fight between Blue Dogs and the Squad has already begun. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Blue Dog caucus member, […]
“Blue Dog” Democrats Push for Balanced Budget (Sort of)
John Merrifield and Barry Poulson of The American Spectator write (abridged): Moderate Democrats in Congress are finally showing some backbone. A “Blue Dog” coalition of 27 Democrats is supporting a joint resolution proposing a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution. Rep. Ben McAdams (D-Utah) introduced the legislation, H.J. Resolution 55. In the current legislative session, Republicans […]
Can Blue Dogs Survive in Nancy Pelosi’s Congress?
With media attention squarely focused on the foul mouthed and naive Democratic-Socialists elected in 2018, it is easy to forget that the contingent of Democrats who won Nancy Pelosi back her Speakership were from red and purple districts. These more conservative “Blue Dog” Democrats, now make up a decent sized bloc in the new majority. […]
If Democrats Win the House, Will Blue Dogs Bark, or Whine?
As Republicans can surely tell you, the result of winning across many diverse districts, is a party that includes many diverse opinions. Since ascending to power in 2010, the GOP has been fighting a slow running, internecine war between what could crudely be broken down into the groups calling themselves the Republican Main Street Partnership […]
