Over at my old stomping grounds, TPM EC, Eric touches base with Republican state Rep. Todd Brinkman, who recently mounted an unsuccessful primary challenge against longtime SSP favorite Jean Schmidt. Brinkman still has a few bones to pick with Mean Jean, and he’s not about to go away quietly:
The issue? GOP State Rep. Tom Brinkman, who founded an anti-tax government watchdog group, is charging that Schmidt’s House staffers frequently work on her campaign for re-election.
“You can quote me anywhere you like. Jean Schmidt is a lying b—-,” said Brinkman, who lost his primary challenge to her this year by a 58%-40% margin, in an interview with Election Central. “She would sell her mother to promote herself. She is a despicable person. She will go any length possible to win, to get what she wants.”
Keep the hits coming, Todd!
Y’know, sooner or later Jean Schmidt will find herself in the dustbin of political history, and when that day comes, I think I’ll miss having her to kick around.
Someone should put out a broadsheet with nothing but negative comments by Republicans on Republicans. So far this cycle, we have:
Ohio State Rep. Tom Brinkman on Congresswoman Jean Schmidt:
Nevada Congressman Dean Heller on the Republican Party:
And back from last cycle, but still appropriate, Idaho State House Speaker Bruce Newcomb, on Congressman Bill Sali:
It’s gonna be a fun election…
before we talk about using her for humor purposes.
Schmidt can join Snelly Gibbr.