GOP House Member Frustrated With Deferential Treatment of "Extremists"

Rep. Richard Hanna (R - NY) is not happy with how members like Michelle Bachmann (R- MN) have their extreme views accommodated by the GOP.

Syracuse -- U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna took his own party to task today, saying the Republican Party is too willing to accommodate its most extreme members.

"I have to say that I'm frustrated by how much we — I mean the Republican Party — are willing to give deferential treatment to our extremes in this moment in history," he told The Post-Standard editorial board.

Comments

[Fist of Etiquette]

Hanna defeated a challenger from his own party, tea party favorite Michael Kicinski of Earlville, in a primary in June.

Ah, the article finally reveals the true genesis of his "extremist" animus.

[BigT]

Balancing the budget and cutting spending has become extreme. We have met the enemy and he is us.