Local issue - apologies

Thus it begins. Rambix may be late to this party, but Minnesota State Representative Ron Erhart is exposed as a member in good standing of the RINO (Republican In Name Only) club. The more Rambix learns about Mr. Erhart, the worse it gets. He in fact may be a liberal parading as a Republican.

The evidence (partial examples):

1. He voted to raise taxes in the 2005 session (increase gas tax).
2. He voted to deny his constituents the right of self-defense (against the Minnesota Personal Protection Act).
3. In 2004 he was endorsed by the NARAL Pro "choice" group.
4. In 2003, he supported the interest of NARAL 95%.
5. In 2004, Mr. Erhart supported the pro-homosexual group OutFront Minnesota 36% of the time.
6. In 2003, Mr. Erhart supported the pro-family positions of the Minnesota Family Council 33% of the time.
7. In 2004, the NRA Political Victory Fund gave Mr. Erhart a grade of "F", and in 2003, he received a "D" from Minnesota Concealed Cary Reform.

Appraently, Mr. Erhart is afraid to lay out his positions, per the Project Vote Smart web site:

REPRESENTATIVE RON ERHARDT REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY RESPONSES TO CITIZENS ON ISSUES THROUGH THE 2004 NATIONAL POLITICAL AWARENESS TEST. REPRESENTATIVE RON ERHARDT REFUSED TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WHEN ASKED TO DO SO BY: Major News Organizations and key national leaders of both parties including, John McCain, Republican Senator Geraldine Ferraro, Former Democratic Congresswoman Michael Dukakis, Former Democratic Governor Bill Frenzel, Former Republican Congressman Richard Kimball, Project Vote Smart President

Here are the bills Mr. Erhart has authored: "19 House Documents Found In Legislative Session 84 (2005-2006)". He has been in his seat since 1990; It may be time to let him go. Rambix will keep an eye on Mr. Erhart. Do we really need another RINO?