This guy should be tarred and feathered.
(Hotline) — A top aide to House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy on Thursday suggested Republicans who have problems with the continuing resolution hitting the floor Thursday are committing a sin akin to Jane Fonda heading to Vietnam.
In an email to chiefs of staff sent Thursday morning, Pete Meachum, McCarthy’s director of member services, forwarded a link to a Weekly Standard post praising the continuing resolution. Those who are using opposition to the resolution to better position themselves are hurting the fight, he implied.
“For the handwringers out there, buck up,” Meachum wrote. “For those seeking other office please campaign at home, not on the backs of your colleagues.”
Meachum linked the last four words to this website featuring photos of “Jane Fonda A.K.A. Hanoi Jane.” . . .
The original email doesn’t make clear which specific member, if any, Meachum might be talking about, but there are several who fit the bill. Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) is contemplating running for governor. Reps.Todd Akin (R-Mo.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) and Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) are all either running for or considering running for Senate. And Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) is signaling she may seek the presidency. All six have voted against previous continuing resolutions.