Arizona Republic kicks the JD Hayworth habit, endorses Mitchell

[BurtWorm]

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/1027fri1-27.html

Mitchell over the bully

The biggest problem in Congress is extreme partisanship, and Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., is among Capitol Hill's worst offenders.

Hayworth always has been an enthusiast for rough-and-tumble politics.

And there's a place for that. The outraged-partisan routine works pretty well on Sean Hannity's radio show or the Fox News Channel, where Hayworth often does yeoman's work blasting anybody who doesn't agree with him. It works poorly, though, in discussions or debates - forums in which even small measures of civility can go a long way.

And that scalding approach doesn't help get anything done.

It is high time to hit this matter squarely: J. D. Hayworth is a bully. He may not yet have reached the point where you can't take him anywhere, but you certainly can't take him to a calm, civil discussion.

The Arizona Republic has recommended Hayworth's election each of the past six times he has run for Congress. In those editorials, we noted his characteristic bluster and needlessly confrontational attitude but also praised his strong work ethic and dedication to serving his district's constituents.

Not this time. This time, we're going to recommend his opponent, Harry Mitchell.

[enid602]

1. endorsement

Wow, it's a cold day in Phoenix when the Arizona Republicker endorses a dem.

[Lance_Boyle]

2. Hayworthless has always bothered me.

He looks like the bastard child of Rush Limbaugh and The Joker.

[Mz Pip]

5. Sounds like him, too

He blathers RW talking points, shills shamelessly for BushCo and whenever he gets called on his crap he blames Clinton.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[longship]

3. My OP on this.

Read more about this HERE.

[poverlay]

4. I can't believe it. I never thought I'd see the day... Maybe we will win

this time.

Maybe..

The Repugs must need someone to blame and someone to clean up their awful mess.