this makes no sense that you have Pelosi as this weeks hack. So you are saying that she needs to be solely focused on all things Iraq? And if she did you wouldn't slam her for only worrying about Iraq soon after that?

I'm not sure why she is being bashed but it seems you are you more perturbed that it is at $28500 a plate? Is that the case?

B/C I am sure we can find similar instances where the GOP sat at these type of events for far more per plate.

something like glass houses and stones come to mind for me right now.
donviti | Homepage | 03.23.07 - 3:13 pm | #

Great blog. I will be back again. hello from Venezuela.
Jungle Mom | Homepage | 03.23.07 - 3:18 pm | #

It seems that she is not focused on things like important votes coming up in the House, which her duties as Speaker seem to warrant, but she's also having trouble keeping her own caucus under control.
Ryan S. | Homepage | 03.23.07 - 3:38 pm | #

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In conversations with dozens of lawmakers in recent weeks, often in her Capitol suite or in a late-night telephone call, Ms. Pelosi argued aggressively for the bill, even as she empathized with their anguish over how to vote. But in the end, participants said, her argument often boiled down to this: Did they want a headline saying, "Congress is standing up to President Bush," or "Congress gives President Bush free rein?"

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Mission accomplished, Nancy: See the top of this item . But this tells you all you need to know about Democratic "leadership" in Congress. It doesn't matter what's good for the country or whether America defeats its foreign enemies, only that the headlines make the Dems look tough on their domestic adversaries.
steamboat willy | 03.23.07 - 5:10 pm | #

Hey Ryan, you should check out Bono's essay in TIme magazine this week, its pretty impressive
Steve Spence | 03.24.07 - 12:23 pm | #

Ryan,
What are your thoughts on Edwards' decision to continue his campaign? Initally, I was rather disgusted, but once I thought about it and saw the images of her standing by his side, my mind has changed. Just curious as to your take on it.
Mike McKain | Homepage | 03.24.07 - 7:50 pm | #

Steve, I'll definitely take a look. I don't agree with Bono all the time, but I have a lot of respect for him. He is one of the few (the only?) celebrity-activist to have half a brain.

Ryan,
What are your thoughts on Edwards' decision to continue his campaign?

I'm not sure how I feel. It is certainly surprising that he is staying in the race. At first I thought it might be hard for him to focus on the race with her illness, but then again it might keep him moving forward through this difficult time.

I just hope his decision to stay in was based on his personal feelings and not any political motives.
Ryan S. | Homepage | 03.25.07 - 12:49 pm | #