Former congressman Mark Meadows was influential in the establishment and operation of the US House Freedom Caucus. The Freedom Caucus is a group of Republicans willing to stand firm against party leadership on anything that looks like big government and / or a violation of the party platform. The Caucus also recruits and funds like-minded candidates to run for Congress.
Congressman (and former state Rep.) Greg Murphy told us during his first campaign that he was going to join and passionately support the US House Freedom Caucus. The next time you see him, ask him how all that is going.
Over in the North Carolina House, a version of the Freedom Caucus has been laying dormant for some time. But it appears to be back, under the leadership of Rep. Keith Kidwell (R), and includes 17 other legislators. Here’s the full list of members:
Keith Kidwell (Chairman)
Bobby Hanig (Vice-Chairman)
Jeff McNeely (Secretary)
Mark Brody
Mike Clampitt
George Cleveland
Ed Goodwin
Ben Moss
Larry Pittman
Mark Pless
Larry Potts
Jason Saine
Carson Smith
Harry Warren
Diane Wheatley
Donna White
Larry Yarborough
Jeff Zenger
The presence of Jason Saine on this list sets off all kinds of alarms. Saine is a stooge for Speaker Timmy and his pals. Surely, the purpose of his membership is to keep tabs on the group for Timmy and the gang.
As tight as the partisan margin is in the House, eighteen votes standing together and holding firm could make this group quite influential. They can stop leadership from pushing through big government crap. Without these guys, you’re not getting ANYTHING past the Democrat opposition. Hopefully, this lasts and stays strong.
