Cobalt6 supports Hanger, threatens to stack Staunton's Mass Meeting

Cobalt6 supported State Senator Emmett Hanger before, during, and after the Republican Primary for State Senate. This is the same Cobalt6 that pride themselves on comments and language like this:

"General Greivous Dog and His Immortals"

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If a radical left wing group is supporting a Republican candidate, attention must be paid and serious questions asked. But don't take my word for it, hear it from the horses mouth:

“…it seems to me that as between Emmett Hanger and Scott Sayre, Hanger would make the better Senator…” -- Clifford Garstang (Jun 14, 2007)

When local Republican committee and their chairs lined up behind Scott Sayre, it was Cobalt6 who felt sorry for Hanger.

“I mean, we all wish that Democrats had gotten that Senate seat, but still.....poor Emmett. He can't catch a break to save his life.” -- Eddie Garcia (Jan 23, 2008)

“I think Hanger has momentum and I don't think it will even be close." -- Clifford Garstang (Jun 8, 2007)

“Cobalt congratulations to Sen. Hanger. It is now a battle of ideas, fair, square, and decent politics. May the best man win. See you in November, Emmett.” -- Eddie Garcia (Jun 12, 2007)

With Cobalt6 supporting Emmett Hanger, the fact that Hanger is a Mountain Valley Republican becomes more and more evident. The reality of what that is, is becoming a more frightening truth. A Mountain Valley Republican is a Democrat turned Republican so he might be elected easier. And we see that evident in the career and the votes of Emmett Hanger. What other legislators claim the title of MVRs? The solid, truthful conservatives like Russ Potts, John H. Chichester, and Jerry Kilgore. And aren't they just model conservatives (note the sarcasm)? Even on Cobalt6 they give the nod of the head to Chichester:

Retiring VA Senator John Chichester (R) supported several Democrats in the recent General Assembly elections because he couldn't stomach some of the anti-government reactionaries in his party. -- Glade (also a regular contributor to the MisLeader's message boards) (Nov 9, 2007)

Scott Sayre told his constituents if they elected Hanger, he would not only increase their gas taxes but also grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. Hanger was elected, turned around, and did just that--caucusing heavily with the Democrats in the legislature. Gas taxes are in danger of being raised and illegal immigrants now are easily able to get in-state tuition with the passing of SB1204 which made it up to the Senate. Luckily, it failed. With this caucusing and pandering to the Democrats it has become evident that Emmett Hanger will do the bidding of the Democrats if it means they will keep him in office a little longer. Not only has that been shown by his blatant caucusing with the Democrats in the legislature but in the fact that he has even met with, on multiple occasions, members of Cobalt6, including Eddie Garcia:

I met Hanger three times before the primary, he knows darn well I'm a Dem...he introduced me to his wife as, "Eddie, the Vermont liberal." ("At your service, ma'am", I said with a small bow.)” -- Eddie Garcia (Jun 16, 2007 & Jan 23, 2008)

If Hanger was a true conservative--dedicated to the principles of the Republican Creed, he would not be caucusing with the Democrats. He would not be turning his back on the grassroots. A theme that even Cobalt6 agrees with:

“In fact, the only folks who have lined up behind Sayre are the leaders of the local Republican Committees [whose] jobs are, at best, thankless." -- Clifford Garstang (Jun 08, 2007)

Hanger should be telling his party to stand up, unite, and stand for something. He is not putting out that message in any form and as a result, we are now falling for anything. He is turning the Republican Party into the minority. Hanger should be standing up, condemning radical liberals like those at Cobalt6 for trying to get involved with Republican politics--because there is that threat--especially at Staunton's Republican Mass Meeting. Cobalt6 has already threatened and made clear that there should be an effort to come out, and stack the meeting with votes to oust the current leadership:

Let's Vote!!! (4.00 / 2)

I just want to go to that meeting so much. I'm ready to go vote against him. Anyone want to go? Do i have a going problem?

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by: Get Smart @ Thu Feb 21, 2008 at 15:11:01 PM CST

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Cobalt6 should not be manipulating Republican politics and policies. They do it with Hanger because he allows it and is practically one of them. Cobalt6 has no honor, and those at Cobalt6 are not gentlemen. If they were, this subterfuge would be a non-issue because it would not be occurring. The local Democrats are actively discussing the possibility of rigging the Staunton Republican Committee's Mass Meeting so they can seat the candidates they choose. And as for now, Senator Hanger is content with sitting on the sidelines, not getting involved, and watching the Republican Party crumble...all while caucusing with and for the Democrats.

I'm glad I'm a Reagan Republican and not a Liberal Mountain Valley Republican.