Congrats to my Congressman

I trash the Congress a lot, but a brief thanks to our local Congressman John Shadegg who was one of only 8 folks who managed a "no" vote against the pork-laden highway bill.  Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake was also one of the eight.

Update:  Flake also wins an award as the only Congressman who did not slip a special appropriation for his own district into the bill.

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My congressman Ed Royce was likewise one of the eight. I generally like the guy, even if I was angry at him for supporting the flag desecration amendment.

I was surprised Ron Paul wasn't on the "No" list, but it looks like he didn't vote. That seems odd to me.

Does Flake have any apsirations for higher office? Could he be McCain's replacement? How about a VP candidate? Good-looking guy, swing state. We could do a lot worse.