Rep. Shimkus (R-IL) walked on Obama: 'Frustrated'

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by Mark Silva



Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican who yelled at President Barack Obama during his address to Congress this week, wasn't the only one unhappy with what he heard.

Rep. John Shimkus, a Republican from Illinois, walked out.

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"Congressman Shimkus was frustrated that the president was not offering any new ground and left with just minutes remaining in the speech,'' spokesman Steven Tomaszewski said today in response to our question about the late-speech walk-out.

"Regardless of the words the president used, the tone did not bring Republicans on board,'' the congressman's spokesman said. "As George Stephanopoulos said, 'He was right on the edge of anger,' and as Rachel Maddow said, 'I think liberals will be happy.'"
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http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/09/shimkus_walked_on_obama_frustr.html

[lapfog_1]

1. Nothing that a quick kick in the balls wouldn't solve. - n/t

[The Magistrate]

6. Hear Hear, Sir!

[dgibby]

13. Gotta have 'em before you can kick 'em! n/t

[DevonRex]

21. And the thread continued after this?

:rofl:

And my first thought was whether he had any to kick. :)

[DebbieCDC]

2. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out

[Thrill]

3. Coward

[thoughtcrime1984]

4. Get a blue collar job, asshole. You are not fit for public service.

Whoever challenges that douchebag should be the target of an Act Blue moneybomb.

[TheCoxwain]

7. Hey ..watch it ... A blue collar job has a lot of dignity ....

[thoughtcrime1984]

29. I know, I'm a blue collar worker, myself. I just don't think he has a future as a Congressman. nt

[Political Tiger]

5. The pukes simply can't handle the truth

as this jackal shows!

[lumpy]

8. Hey, the guy had to go pee.

x

[Champion Jack]

9. So what? Whiny right tards? They're out of the car.

They had their chance and they blew it, fuck 'em.

[OwnedByFerrets]

10. Got his 10 seconds of attention, nothing more.

[thelordofhell]

11. Does baby wanna bottle?

Like that asshole would even vote for ANYTHING President Obama endorsed. Shimkus and Wilson are just a couple of babies.

[Clio the Leo]

12. Maybe Vitter can hook him up with the chic that has the diapers. NT

[GrantDem]

14. BULLSHIT!!!

He simply wanted to beat the rush. He has no intention of voting for ANYTHING.

[Blasphemer]

15. Oh please! Nothing could bring Republicans on board... nt

[Cha]

16. Typical republicon, whiney and immature..

Did his District show the President's Speech on Education?

[hileeopnyn8d]

17. He's the guy

that covered up Mark Foley's emails to House pages, and surprise - he initially lied about knowing anything about them.

[JaneQPublic]

18. Who raised these people?

Didn't anyone teach them manners?

They are a bunch of rude, spoiled brats who want their way and the trophy, even when they didn't win (the election, that is).

[Hansel]

23. + 1000000000

They are spoiled brats. They lost the election and they act like it doesn't mean anything. That the American people were joking. Someone needs to slap these ego-centric babies and tell them to start acting like statesmen. It really is pathetic how they think the entire world revolves around them.

[Matt_in_STL]

19. I think I will pay him a visit

Shimkus has an office down the street from me here in town (Collinsville, IL). I think I will go in and ask him about his thoughts on healthcare. Once he ramps up and gets going on his expected diatribe I will walk out of his office in the middle of it.

[hileeopnyn8d]

24. I like that idea

Small world by the way, I used to live in Collisville about 9 years ago.

[Matt_in_STL]

26. I have only been here about two years

I lived over on the Missouri side for a while before that.

[ljm2002]

30. What a great idea!

If you do it, please let us know!

[Arugula Latte]

20. Anyone know anything about this guy? Can he be moneybombed a la Joe Wilson?

Any chance a Dem. can knock him off next year?

[Matt_in_STL]

27. It would be tough

This area is pretty safe Republican unfortunately. You still see a lot of W stickers on cars here.

[DevonRex]

22. Poor widdle pubbies can't hear any awful democratic words, can they?

They're so weak and pathetic.

[librechik]

25. more tantrums from the children

they'll do anything to keep the grownups from having a good time.

[elehhhhna]

28. Maybe he has a "going problem". Sure acts like a peepants.

[GivePeaceAchance]

31. Another one walking out on his career.