Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee Upton won his committee chairmanship despite merciless attacks from hardline commentators such as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and pundits at RedState.com, who argued that his conservative bona fides were not strong enough for such a key position. RELATED CONTENT GOP-led House represents new terrain for associations In particular, conservatives derided Upton for sponsoring a bill to ban incandescent light bulbs, as well as his votes to support the TARP and auto bailouts. But Upton tacked to the right and won the gavel, publishing opinion pieces in GOP-leaning publications and making his case to… Read More