Former Congressman Pat Toomey, President of the Club for Growth, published an open letter to the Republican leadership in National Review pushing for the appointment of Jim DeMint to the Senate Finance Committee.

Senator DeMint is exactly the kind of leader the GOP could use at this low point in its history. Not only does DeMint have a business background, he has demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of the country’s tax and entitlement problems. He is one of the few members of Congress to think creatively about solving these problems in a manner that increases personal freedom and prosperity.

And this is exactly why he won’t get the appointment.  He’s the best guy for actual reform and the Republican leadership doesn’t actually want reform.  They want to give lip service to reform.  They’ll allow a bone to be thrown to the voters to make it look like they are actually doing something, but in the grand scheme of things it will be business as usual.

According to Mr. Toomey, Ohio Senator George Voinovich is also seeking the post.  With him being more moderate and a longer serving Senator I am willing to bet that is who McConnell will turn to.  We’ll see.