Conservative Irish American Thaddeus McCotter running for President

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There are a growing number of prominent and talented patriotic Irish Americans who have broken the stereotype of the Irish being in the sole realm of liberal Democrats.

http://www.irishrepub.org/members.htm

Five term Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, from the Detroit suburbs, is one of those conservative rising stars. McCotter recently announced that he will be running for President and America is in for a surprise when they get to know this man a little better.

If you have ever listened to him, you will know he is Mensa quality intelligent. He is clever, quick witted, logical and modest. A lawyer by trade, he is also a skilled musician and a "Guitar Hero" when he plays lead on that instrument. His record as a lawmaker is impressive, with a strong conviction for conservative free market values. He is a strong personality and does not shy away from sticking up for his beliefs.

He is a member of: Ancient Order of Hibernians - Patrick Ryan Division, Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, National Rifle Association, Right to Life of Michigan, Fraternal Order of Police, Monaghan Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, State Bar of Michigan, United States Holocaust Museum, etc.

Whether McCotter can win is questionable at this time, but certainly he will leave his mark along the campaign trail. He is not afraid to speak his mind, even if it clashes with the powers that be in his own party, like when he castigated Bush for the Wall Street bailouts.

McCotter told TheDC’s Alex Pappas in mid-June that his would not be a vanity campaign but one with a singular goal, victory. “If I run, I would be in to win it,” he said.

McCotter was a frequent guest on Fox News’ popular 3 a.m. show"Red Eye". Host Greg Gutfeld was one of the first commentators to float the idea of a McCotter presidency:

“In my mind he is one of the few politicians who seems less interested in impressing celebrities or making cheap points of sentimentality than preserving the freedoms unique to our delightful island nation,” said Gutfeld.

Whatever the outcome of his Presidential bid, McCotter exemplifies the rising prominence of conservative Irish in American politics. Just like we do in the rest of the world when we blend into societies, we rise to the top and bring our own brand of intelligence, humor and tenacity to the host countries we adopt.

Here's a link to listen to his guitar playing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXcJs3DwNn4

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hancock | Jul 16, 2011, 11:47 PM EDT

Rocket science time again with the foreign legion.

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seanomelbourne | Jul 16, 2011, 08:55 PM EDT

He can start a rock group with wanabe Huckabee.They can name themselves "rock of ages",because it will be ages before they see the inside of the White house front door.

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mamaginnty | Jul 16, 2011, 01:59 PM EDT

Does it really matter what heritage you are if maybe running for President of America, all creeds and colour live there so every man is of equal status, wonder how the people of America would take it if the only true americans put someone up for the presidency.

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mamaginnty | Jul 16, 2011, 01:43 PM EDT

Sorry Hollabackgurl, but it is used in Ireland, and the irish Mac Coitir.

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Monsoonman | Jul 16, 2011, 01:11 PM EDT

Hmmm. lets see a Rupert Murdoch is the devils spawn, but George soros walks hand in hand w Jesus as they cross the water. Twilight zone music in the background.

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Monsoonman | Jul 16, 2011, 12:33 PM EDT

I better tell me Pal Mike Hernandez, he's not Irish cause he doesn't have an Irish name according to hollabackgurl. LOL!

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cillowen | Jul 16, 2011, 09:27 AM EDT

another olligarch server needed for Right. No taxer kind for our masters.

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eiriamach | Jul 16, 2011, 09:25 AM EDT

So you say he is a member of "Ancient Order of Hibernians,... Right to Life of Michigan,... Monaghan Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Cultural Center," etc. You know, of course, that Rupert Murdoch is a papal knight? Maybe the Repubs should consider running Murdoch as VP to McCotter's candidacy for Pres.

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hollabackgurl | Jul 16, 2011, 08:46 AM EDT

Thaddeus McCotter is Irish? Really? By way of Scotland, having skipped Ireland altogether, do you mean? God you've had to search far and wide for this complete nonentity and he's STILL not Irish. No one Irish, living or dead, have ever been called McCotter. Your article deconstructs itself.

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