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Brian Kirwin

The right wants to jeer him. The left wants to censor him. Moderates usually want both. Brian Kirwin is a political consultant and public relations strategist in Virginia Beach with a lightning-rod flair. Brian also serves on the VB Arts & Humanities Commission and frequently appears on Hampton Roads theatrical stages, if only to prove that all actors aren’t liberals. Kirwin’s columns stir up debate and hit the political scene with no punches pulled.

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10 Responses to "Glenn Nye joins Republicans on health care"

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   Max Shapiro November 7, 2009 19:18 pm

   I’ve heard it said that Dems in conservative districts are being told to come out publicly against Obama’s more unpopular policies once the party leaders are sure they have the votes. They knew the budget was going to pass, so they told Nye to vote no and save his seat, they knew Cap and Trade would pass the house so they told Nye to vote no again to save face. This could be a sign Pelosi has all the votes she needs, but then again I could be wrong.

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   hwatkins November 7, 2009 20:20 pm

   Nye is following the Owen Pickett playbook. He will be very hard to beat as long as he wants the job.

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   Vivian J Paige November 7, 2009 20:44 pm

   Nye is no Pickett. And this isn’t the same environment that Pickett operated in. Nye’s vote will cost him Democratic support. And the Republicans aren’t going to support him, not as long as they field a candidate. So either he joins the Republican Party or he kisses his seat goodbye.

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   JR Hoeft November 7, 2009 23:29 pm

   C’mon, Brian! See, I like you as a friend. I think you’re a fine consultant. But this kind of jaded “one size fits all” mentality is exactly what’s wrong with politics.

   Democrats should be applauding Nye for representing the majority of his constituency and – more importantly – doing what’s right for America.

   I applaud Congressman Nye on what can only be called a “gutsy” vote.

   While we’re on the topic, check out this from Rep. Wittman:

   “While this bill has passed today, there is still much in the way to go of the legislative process. I remain optimistic as the Senate works on their legislation and as Congress meets to craft a final bill that we will focus on the true tenets of reform: allowing the sale of insurance across state lines, enacting meaningful tort reform, and allowing those with preexisting conditions to purchase affordable coverage. We owe it to the American people to get it right when it comes to reforming something that affects every single American and encompasses nearly 1/5 of our economy. We need reform that will truly lower costs, not create more bureaucracy and new government programs at the price of further debt upon an already bloated budget.”

   And here are Rep. Randy Forbes thoughts:

   “Ironically and sadly, I believe history will judge this 2,000-page bill more for what it is missing than what it contains: the missing care for those that will wait on long lists for rationed health services; the missing jobs that will result from the legislation’s crushing taxes and regulations; the missing voice of our doctors who will be increasingly controlled by Washington bureaucrats; the missing ideas of reasonable, impactful, and bipartisan alternatives proposed by Republicans and moderate Democrats; the missing integrity of an institution marred by months of infighting and political maneuvering; and most importantly – the missing voice of the American people.”

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   Brian Kirwin November 8, 2009 05:48 am

   JR,

   There’s a world of difference between what should be and what is.

   Blue Virginia writes “Glenn Nye, on the other hand, needs to be primaried by a REAL Democrat. Joe Bouchard, PLEASE RUN!!!! “

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   Reid S. November 8, 2009 07:35 am

   Nye’s first vote in Congress (or close to it) was for Pelosi to be Speaker of the House…that is a hard pill to swallow and it shows his true colors. I think he will and should have a very difficult time being accepted by the Republican Party.

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   Chris November 8, 2009 09:30 am

   I find it hard to believe that Nye would be welcomed by Republicans after working so hard in 2008 to oust one of the best Republicans in the state and implement the Obama vision for America. I would say thank you no, and look for a real Republican that would never vote for Pelosi as speaker.

8. 

   Mitch November 8, 2009 19:46 pm

   Well shoot, call the Pilot. This is news. A local lesbian blogger won’t support Nye, a local gay congressman. It’s official. Nye has lost his base in the GLBT/NAMBLA community.

   Bouchard, are you ready to get fired up and take on Nye? Or was the Stolle administered ass-whipping to much for you to try again? How about you, Eileen? Maybe you ought to take a crack at elective politics. How about running for Congress? I’ll write you your first check. I think all of the commentators at BD would be happy to see you put your name on the ballot.

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   George M. Shaheen November 24, 2009 18:58 pm

   You are all full of shxt. Glenn Nye was elected by democrats to represent Virginia and he voted against a true blue democratic issue. When did Nye become an accountant to tell us we cannot afford universal health care? When did Nye become a fortune teller to tell us what the future is for our economy? Has anyone proven that the waste of money in Iraq under GWB has made America safer? I spent three and half years there and I know we are the cause of most violence there. Dubya broke the bank and now you all have amnesia for some reason. Democrats are supposed to fix the fcched up economy America inherited from Bush Cheney. When did Nye become an expert on anything? My dictionary has a picture of Nye under “D” for distrust. Its not the strategy that counts. Keeping your word is what counts. The same goes for Warner and Webb – vote FOR the change that America needs.

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    B. England March 12, 2010 14:57 pm

    I would like to congratulate Glenn Nye for listening to his constituents desires when it comes to voting “NO” on this health care bill. Most of us in his congressional area DO NOT WANT the health care bill as it is. Glenn Nye may have just got himself re-elected as our Representative by voting “NO”. So far, Mr. Nye is shaping up to be a respected representative! It DOES NOT matter what WASHINGTON wants, it’s what the people in Mr. Nye’s Congressional area WANT…and so far, Mr. Nye has been listening. Keep up the great work, Mr. Nye—you may even turn out to be a GREAT Representative–even though you’re a Democrat.