Making the Argument with Nick Freitas The Worst RINOs in America
Jan 29, 2026
They call out Republicans in safe red districts who drift from conservative priorities and explain why those seats matter more than swing districts. Several specific members and primary challenges are highlighted as case studies. The conversation covers how committees and omnibus spending block conservative bills and urges targeted grassroots action to replace weak incumbents.
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Safe Seats Enable Controlled Opposition
- Deep-red Republicans who coast in safe districts enable leadership to kill conservative bills behind the scenes.
- Replacing them shifts the Overton window and creates real legislative leverage.
Mike Kelly: Safe Seat, Low Scores
- Mike Kelly represents a Trump +23 district yet scored 49% on session votes and 67% lifetime with Heritage.
- He voted for FISA expansion, Ukraine aid, and omnibus spending bills that outraged many conservatives.
Committee Votes Reveal Real Positions
- Heritage Action grades committee and subcommittee behavior, exposing hidden roll-call patterns beyond floor votes.
- Many members pass symbolic floor votes yet kill bills earlier in the process.