Originally posted by Ramo
Besides Iraq, Murtha's well to the right of Hoyer.
Chuck Todd's saying that this is basically Kabuki theatre. Pelosi gets to say that she's backing a more conservative Democrat for Leader and that the House isn't run like DeLay's autocracy. The Blue Dogs get to say that they're opposing Pelosi's presumably more liberal candidate. Murtha gets some payback for the boost he gave to Pelosi's leadership bid. And Hoyer still wins. Everyone's happy.
I still wish that there were a third choice who isn't so ethically compromised. Hell, I'd take Rahm Emmanuel in a heartbeat...
Besides Iraq, Murtha's well to the right of Hoyer.
Chuck Todd's saying that this is basically Kabuki theatre. Pelosi gets to say that she's backing a more conservative Democrat for Leader and that the House isn't run like DeLay's autocracy. The Blue Dogs get to say that they're opposing Pelosi's presumably more liberal candidate. Murtha gets some payback for the boost he gave to Pelosi's leadership bid. And Hoyer still wins. Everyone's happy.
I still wish that there were a third choice who isn't so ethically compromised. Hell, I'd take Rahm Emmanuel in a heartbeat...
Second, as Iraq is potentially much more divisive to Dems now than say, gun control, Id say its not unfair to base ideological judgements on that. third, maybe it all is Kabuki theater - it certainly looks like Hoyer will win. Fourth, despite innuendos, I dont see evidence Hoyer is ethically challenged.
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