One of the most hotly debated issues coming to the table this lame duck session is the Republicans' scheduled vote to ban proposing earmarks in spending bills, led by South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint.
Both Kentucky's senior Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen.-Elect Rand Paul have been on the hot seat about this issue since the Nov. 2 election.
On the Senate floor yesterday, McConnell began his opening remarks by stating that he would vote for the earmark ban, coming as news to many after his comments last week about the importance of earmarks.
This is an important victory for the TEA Party movement, particularly in Kentucky.
The message of fiscally conservative activists has not fallen on deaf ears. Politicians on the right and left are recognizing the momentum and strength of the TEA Party. Even after the election is over, the movement has continued to press on with its message of lower taxes, less government spending and limited government.
The message of fiscally conservative activists has not fallen on deaf ears. Politicians on the right and left are recognizing the momentum and strength of the TEA Party. Even after the election is over, the movement has continued to press on with its message of lower taxes, less government spending and limited government.
As the lame duck session begins and Congress looks to the 2011 session, time will tell if the vows to ban earmarks are kept. But for now, the promises of doing so, are a step in the right direction.
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