Yesterday, Rep. Ken Calvert was named to fill Rep. John Doolittle's vacant seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Doolittle gave up his seat after his home was raided by the FBI. Coincidentally, Calvert is also under investigation by the Department of Justice.

CREW blasted Calvert's appointment. So, did RedState.org, a leading right wing blog, according to The HIll:

Erick Erickson, the editor of the blog, which is popular with conservatives, declared “war” on the House GOP leadership following its decision to appoint Calvert to the panel.

“The House Republican Leadership just does not get it and they will not take us seriously until we flex our muscle against them,” Erickson wrote. “We must fight the House GOP and we must fight today.

“Today, I declare war on the Republican Leadership of the United States House of Representatives. … We must scalp one member. That member’s name is Ken Calvert.”

Erickson said in an e-mail to The Hill, “There were plenty of other Republicans who would have been eligible and good. Instead, they made a lateral move from Doolittle to Calvert, who has not only had several questionable land deals, but also an arrest.”