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Some may tout "sour grapes" in Rep. Inglis' observation, but, just judiging from some of the threads posted here, I think the guy has a point. Too many politicians are using fear tactics to gain a seat in Washington.
GOP leaders let demagogues set tone, lawmaker says | Political Headlines | Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-politics/20100709/US.Republican.Critic/ - broken link)
GOP leaders let demagogues set tone , lawmaker says
WASHINGTON — Too many Republican leaders are acquiescing to a poisonous "demagoguery" that threatens the party's long-term credibility, says a veteran GOP House member who was defeated in South Carolina's primary last month.
While not naming names, 12-year incumbent Rep. Bob Inglis suggested in interviews with The Associated Press that tea party favorites such as former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and right-wing talk show hosts like Glenn Beck are the culprits.
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