"Representative Peter King of New York is the kind of Republican who has been something of an outcast in the clubby world of Washington Republicans. He can be pushy, outspoken and fiercely independent — a New Yorker, that is. Case in point: after Newt Gingrich of Georgia became House speaker following the Republican takeover of the House in 1995, Mr. King accused the Republican leadership in Congress of appealing to "barefoot hillbillies."Isn't it hilarious how quickly the Republicans are crumbling? It's now come to the point where the farther you are from being aligned with Bush, the more 'elevated your standing' is in the party. Like rats jumping from a sinking ship. And Congressman King, 'barefoot hillbillies'? I know you're a Republican from New York but you need to get a clue about the base of your Republican Party, my man. Look at a map - 'Barefoot hillbillies'? - Nah, they wear shoes...
