Jeff Flake’s bid for Appropriations get own Web site
January 15th, 2008, 11:36 am · Post a Comment · posted by Le Templar
Rep. Jeff Flake
Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., has picked up some help in his bid for a seat on the House Appropriations Committee. A lobbying group called FreedomWorks has launched a campaign by e-mail and phone calls to pressure House minority leader John Boehner and others who will make the final decision. FreedomWorks, which is chaired by former longtime Rep. Dick Armey, R-Texas, even has created a rather impressive Web site to support the cause.
Flake is considered a long-shot for the open spot for an odd reason, he staunchly opposes spending more taxpayers’ money, especially on local projects with little or no national interests that often are referred to congressional pork. Congressmen usually are appointed to appropriations committee because of their commitment to spend money in ways preferred by their party leaders. Flake would buck that trend. The Wall Street Journal editorial board also endorsed Flake’s possible appointment. We’ll see if this makes any difference, as he was thrown off the Judiciary Committee last year because of his refusal to be intimidated by GOP leadership on spending issues.
