Monday, November 28, 2011

Barney Bails - 17th House Dem to Bolt


Barney Frank not seeking re-election in 2012 - CNN

Barney Frank – Politician Behind Financial Crisis – Will Not Seek Re-election - Jim Hoft/Gateway Pundit
Frank’s fingerprints were all over the 2008 financial crisis.
Last month Newt Gingrich suggested that prison would be a good place for Barney. (and Chris Dodd)
Breaking: Barney Frank will not seek re-election
BARNEY FRANK WILL RETIRE UPDATES: ‘Corrupt Creature of Washington Who Helped Usher in the Great Recession’; Maxine Waters to Become Top Dem on Banking Committee - The Other McCain
Frank was among the Democrats who prevented scrutiny and reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when it could have prevented the economic collapse. Republicans at the time wanted more oversight and regulation of Fannie and Freddie. Frank and many of his fellow Democrats stood in the way. - Bryan Preston/PJTatler

Washington and the nation will be far better off without Barney Frank anywhere near political power.

Why I Am Not Celebrating Barney Frank’s Resignation - Joel B. Pollak/Breitbart's Big Government

...his most damaging legacies–the housing crisis, the financial “reform” that bears his name, and the hyper-partisanship to which he eagerly contributed–outweigh Frank’s positive contributions. How unfortunate that his constituents did not eject him much sooner.