Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Insulting Democrats, Congress, and the Florida Gators...
ALL IN ONE VIDEO!
This is almost too good to be true. I give you Representative Corrine Brown, Democratic Congresswoman from Florida's 3rd District.
I'm not sure that the language used by Representative Brown, a 9-term Member of Congress, was English, but it might have been. In almost a cruel twist of fate, Representative Brown's website claims that she holds a degree as an Education Specialist and actually has been on faculty at The University of Florida.
It is absolutely frightening that she is Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. Nothing like putting this Mensa candidate in a position where she could do some serious damage, Speaker Pelosi. Thanks!
Ah, yes, the best and brightest of the Democratic Party are leading our country...
This is almost too good to be true. I give you Representative Corrine Brown, Democratic Congresswoman from Florida's 3rd District.
I'm not sure that the language used by Representative Brown, a 9-term Member of Congress, was English, but it might have been. In almost a cruel twist of fate, Representative Brown's website claims that she holds a degree as an Education Specialist and actually has been on faculty at The University of Florida.
It is absolutely frightening that she is Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. Nothing like putting this Mensa candidate in a position where she could do some serious damage, Speaker Pelosi. Thanks!
Ah, yes, the best and brightest of the Democratic Party are leading our country...
Labels: Congress, Democrats, Football
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Postal Service Looking at Cutting Mail Service to Five Days Per Week
This report doesn't mention it, but why wasn't the Postmaster General questioned about reducing the hourly wages of postal workers? I'm not really aware of any college degrees or vocational training for mail carriers, but it appears that postal work is paid at an hourly wage of $18.02 to $23.59, plus federal benefits (including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, savings plans, annual leave, and sick leave). The popularly cited statistic is that labor costs comprise almost 72% of the U.S. Postal Service's budget.
I'd be interested to see which Member of Congress thinks his constituents want to pay more for less service from the USPS.
I'd be interested to see which Member of Congress thinks his constituents want to pay more for less service from the USPS.
Labels: Congress, Economy, Governement Services
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Democrats' Job Program? Become Mistress to Democratic Congressman
Scandal Engulfs Florida Democrat
Apparently, being Democrat Congressman Tim Mahoney's boy toy pays better than most jobs. Maybe I should... Nah. Not worth it.
UPDATE: Apparently, Congressman Mahoney is trying to expand his "job program." The AP wire is pointing to a new claim that Mahoney has apparently been diddling another woman - in addition to his wife and to the mistress referred to above.
I hope that Congress doesn't appropriate another bailout to cover Congressman Mahoney's trists.
I imagine that the voters of Florida's 16th will be electing the already competitive Tom Rooney - a former Army JAG officer and member of the Rooney family that owns the Pittsburgh Steelers - come November.
Apparently, being Democrat Congressman Tim Mahoney's boy toy pays better than most jobs. Maybe I should... Nah. Not worth it.
UPDATE: Apparently, Congressman Mahoney is trying to expand his "job program." The AP wire is pointing to a new claim that Mahoney has apparently been diddling another woman - in addition to his wife and to the mistress referred to above.
I hope that Congress doesn't appropriate another bailout to cover Congressman Mahoney's trists.
I imagine that the voters of Florida's 16th will be electing the already competitive Tom Rooney - a former Army JAG officer and member of the Rooney family that owns the Pittsburgh Steelers - come November.
Labels: Congress, Democrats, Sex Scandals
Thursday, October 09, 2008
The Mortgage Industry and Congress - One in the Same
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The Endorsement of a Fool
This sound bite was making the rounds on conservative talk radio Wednesday, and I have to think that it's more impressive in video format.
After the Roger Clemens hearings last week, I advised Members of Congress to lay low for awhile so that America could forget how truly unremarkable they were. Apparently Congressman Kirk Watson didn't heed my advice.
Along the same lines, read the comments over at Volunteer Voters to a similar thread about the Watson video. You have to love it when liberals defend Obama by saying that his past accomplishments (or lack thereof) are unimportant, that only his future promise and message is relevant. That's like a liberal having a horse that looks good but has come in last in every race and betting his life savings on the horse winning the Kentucky Derby.
Of course, if the liberal was wagering your tax dollars instead of his own money, then that very well may make sense to the Left...
After the Roger Clemens hearings last week, I advised Members of Congress to lay low for awhile so that America could forget how truly unremarkable they were. Apparently Congressman Kirk Watson didn't heed my advice.
Along the same lines, read the comments over at Volunteer Voters to a similar thread about the Watson video. You have to love it when liberals defend Obama by saying that his past accomplishments (or lack thereof) are unimportant, that only his future promise and message is relevant. That's like a liberal having a horse that looks good but has come in last in every race and betting his life savings on the horse winning the Kentucky Derby.
Of course, if the liberal was wagering your tax dollars instead of his own money, then that very well may make sense to the Left...
Labels: 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary, Congress
Thursday, February 14, 2008
House GOP Walks Out Over FISA Bill
You've got to love YouTube. Here is some excellent footage of House Minority Leader Jim Boehner leading today's GOP walk-out (courtesy of Rep. Eric Cantor, Chief Deputy Republican Whip):
I've got to admit - Boehner is better than I thought he would be in cases like this.
I've got to admit - Boehner is better than I thought he would be in cases like this.
Labels: Congress, Terrorism, Videos
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
BREAKING: Congress Wasting Time
Instead of dealing with the bankrupting of Social Security, stunting illegal immigration, or the tanking economy, Congress today is helping all Americans by trying to get to the bottom of whether Roger Clemens put steroids in his body as a way of cheating in baseball.
I'm not advocating the use of steroids in baseball - MLB's failure to deal with Barry Bonds is the sole reason that I haven't attended a game since 2005, when I attended 40 major league and minor league games. I was a tremendous fan, and Bud Selig's embracing of the steroid era has taken me away from a game that I loved every bit as much as football. However, that is a matter for Major League Baseball, not the Congress of the United States.
I've been watching the hearings (it's certainly more entertaining than normal daytime television), and I have to commend (pause for effect) the DEMOCRATS for not grandstanding, like I would expect out of Waxman and Cummings. No, instead, it's Indiana Republican Dan Burton acting like a schmuck.
Even in investigative hearings, the Republicans come out looking worse than the Democrats.
UPDATE (2:56 P.M.) - OK, the 4.5-hour hearing is finally over. One thing is clear - the Republicans on the committee who questioned the three witnesses were definitely in Clemens' corner, no matter how bad he looked. Apparently, for some of the Republicans, the only way to believe that Roger Clemens was taking steroids was if one of them was injecting "The Rocket" themselves. (In light of today's hearings, I sure hope I have a jury made up of former Republican Congressmen on my next jury.)
Maybe that will be added to the Republican Party Platform when the convention convenes in Minneapolis in August. "Republicans - We Like Steroids." That'll go over well on bumper stickers.
One final thought - with the exceptions of Elijah Cummings (whose legal experience shone through today) and those members of the Oversight Committee who didn't actively participate, most of the other Members of Congress looked like fools. I would highly recommend that Congress stop televising these hearings, because it erodes public confidence that Congress is made up of people with actual intelligence, the best that society has to offer. Several of these people today looked more like Knox County Commissioners than Members of Congress. Yes, public hearings have boosted the careers and reputations in previous times (Ed Bryant's impeachment cross examination comes to mind), but that is the exception and not the rule.
I'm not advocating the use of steroids in baseball - MLB's failure to deal with Barry Bonds is the sole reason that I haven't attended a game since 2005, when I attended 40 major league and minor league games. I was a tremendous fan, and Bud Selig's embracing of the steroid era has taken me away from a game that I loved every bit as much as football. However, that is a matter for Major League Baseball, not the Congress of the United States.
I've been watching the hearings (it's certainly more entertaining than normal daytime television), and I have to commend (pause for effect) the DEMOCRATS for not grandstanding, like I would expect out of Waxman and Cummings. No, instead, it's Indiana Republican Dan Burton acting like a schmuck.
Even in investigative hearings, the Republicans come out looking worse than the Democrats.
UPDATE (2:56 P.M.) - OK, the 4.5-hour hearing is finally over. One thing is clear - the Republicans on the committee who questioned the three witnesses were definitely in Clemens' corner, no matter how bad he looked. Apparently, for some of the Republicans, the only way to believe that Roger Clemens was taking steroids was if one of them was injecting "The Rocket" themselves. (In light of today's hearings, I sure hope I have a jury made up of former Republican Congressmen on my next jury.)
Maybe that will be added to the Republican Party Platform when the convention convenes in Minneapolis in August. "Republicans - We Like Steroids." That'll go over well on bumper stickers.
One final thought - with the exceptions of Elijah Cummings (whose legal experience shone through today) and those members of the Oversight Committee who didn't actively participate, most of the other Members of Congress looked like fools. I would highly recommend that Congress stop televising these hearings, because it erodes public confidence that Congress is made up of people with actual intelligence, the best that society has to offer. Several of these people today looked more like Knox County Commissioners than Members of Congress. Yes, public hearings have boosted the careers and reputations in previous times (Ed Bryant's impeachment cross examination comes to mind), but that is the exception and not the rule.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Interesting Tidbit in the Fight Against Earmarks
According to the National Taxpayers Union, only 42 Members of the House of Representatives have a 100% record of voting to strike wasteful earmarks (via the Flake Amendment).
Of those 42, four are from Tennessee - Marsha Blackburn, David Davis, Jimmy Duncan, and Jim Cooper.
The lone Tennessee Republican not accounted for in the fight against earmarks is Zach Wamp. Interesting, I thought.
Of those 42, four are from Tennessee - Marsha Blackburn, David Davis, Jimmy Duncan, and Jim Cooper.
The lone Tennessee Republican not accounted for in the fight against earmarks is Zach Wamp. Interesting, I thought.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The "Do-Nothing Congress"
Ronald Cass, formerly of both the Reagan and Bush-41 Administrations and Dean Emeritus of Boston University School of Law, breaks down the Democratic Congress' first quarter. Needless to say, he isn't too impressed.
to boil, however, was when the subject of earmarks came up.
All of this as the Democrats propose the largest tax increase in American history.
These people have no shame as they gut the democratic process and feed on a bloated government like so many leeches. If we as an electorate cannot remove some of these parasites from office - and soon - then I fear for our future as a sovereign state.
Cass writes a great piece, and it certainly is worth the read. Where my blood startedAfter all, things looked very different last fall, when Nancy Pelosi was promising a Democratic Congress that within its first 100 hours would pass laws that would raise the minimum wage, bring the troops home from Iraq, expand health benefits, reform immigration laws, make college affordable for all, secure energy independence, and address broad taxing and spending issues. She also promised to "drain the swamp" - changing a Congress that failed to address ethical problems of individual members and that used "earmark" provisions to give pork to constituents and favors to lobbyists. Harry Reid and colleagues on the Senate side had similar, though more muted, messages.
After 140 days, however, congressional Democrats left town with no significant accomplishments, one long-delayed bill finally enacted into law, and lots to make fun of. There was no increase in morality, no magically bipartisan era, no sweeping enactment of a coherent agenda for change, akin to what Republicans promised in their Contract With America in 1994. Instead, the 110th Congress has been a combination of "now I'll get mine" and "now you'll get yours!"
to boil, however, was when the subject of earmarks came up.
(Emphasis added.)Ms. Pelosi has been eager to make a show of raising ethical standards, but not at the expense of her colleagues' or her own ability to bring home the bacon. She tacked an earmark for $25 million for California strawberry farmers onto the emergency appropriations bill for US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill, which the President just signed into law, ultimately was stripped of every significant Democrat initiative on Iraq but still became a wonderful Christmas tree decorated with provisions giving special favors - and $17 billion in extra spending - for the pet projects of dozens of Democrats. In addition to something for Ms. Pelosi, it has a $23 million earmark for Mr. Murtha's district. When criticized for that earmark, Mr. Murtha responded with a choice four-letter curse, and a threat to prevent his Republican critic from ever getting anything for his district. So much for civility and bipartisanship!
If the practice of earmarking hasn't ended, it has changed a bit - for the worse. House Appropriations Chair David Obey, Democrat of Wisconsin, says he has so many requests for earmarks to add to major legislation - over 30,000 in five months - that he has no choice but to tack them on after work on the bill is complete and won't reveal them until after both Houses vote. The other real change is that not all earmarks are put in writing - now Democrats who don't want anyone to know what they're doing can simply phone in the instructions on where to send the money (a practice Washington insiders now call "phone-marking"), as Harry Reid did in a call to the Energy Department.
Far from draining the swamp, Democrats have been wallowing in it.
All of this as the Democrats propose the largest tax increase in American history.
These people have no shame as they gut the democratic process and feed on a bloated government like so many leeches. If we as an electorate cannot remove some of these parasites from office - and soon - then I fear for our future as a sovereign state.
Labels: Congress, Democrats, Earmarks
Friday, May 11, 2007
Democrats Sneaking Earmarks into Bills?
Red State and CongressDaily (subscription required) are writing about the House Democrats passing midnight earmarks that they've hidden in the Intelligence Appropriations bill.
As if House Democrats refusing to disclose most of those earmarks to the public weren't bad enough, they have even refused to disclose them to other Members of Congress.
While the following YouTube clip is mostly procedural in nature (and anyone trying to follow the inquiry from Rep. Westmoreland from Georgia will certainly agree), it goes to the heart of the matter that the Democrats are indeed surreptitiously including earmarks in important pieces of legislation in the hope that in doing so they will not be called on the carpet by those of us who actually care how the government spends our money:
Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor's office had this to say about the new Democratic practice:
This is the most abusive and potentially the most damaging trick the House Democrats have tried this Congress. For all those who oppose earmarks and want to restore fiscal discipline to the process, I simply cannot stress how damaging this will be if it goes unchecked.The House Democrats' Earmark Sham is a disgrace – so much for the"most honest and open Congress in history."
Indeed.
As if House Democrats refusing to disclose most of those earmarks to the public weren't bad enough, they have even refused to disclose them to other Members of Congress.
While the following YouTube clip is mostly procedural in nature (and anyone trying to follow the inquiry from Rep. Westmoreland from Georgia will certainly agree), it goes to the heart of the matter that the Democrats are indeed surreptitiously including earmarks in important pieces of legislation in the hope that in doing so they will not be called on the carpet by those of us who actually care how the government spends our money:
Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor's office had this to say about the new Democratic practice:
This is the most abusive and potentially the most damaging trick the House Democrats have tried this Congress. For all those who oppose earmarks and want to restore fiscal discipline to the process, I simply cannot stress how damaging this will be if it goes unchecked.The House Democrats' Earmark Sham is a disgrace – so much for the"most honest and open Congress in history."
Indeed.
Labels: Congress, Democrats, Earmarks, Pork
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Guam Reparations Bill Passes in the House
By a vote of 288-133, the Guam Reparations Bill - potentially the first piece of legislation of its kind where a sovereign nation pays for the damage done by another sovereign nation to a third party when those nations are opposing each other in war - passed the House yesterday. (I've posted this week on this horrible piece of legislation here and here.)
By the numbers, you can tell that some RINOs went with the Democrats. However, only two Democrats voted against the bill, so (despite the protestation of some liberals) this was a Democratic bill.
Where did the Tennessee delegation come down on this unjust piece of legislation? As one would expect. The Democrats - Cooper, Gordon, Tanner, Cohen, and even the pseudo-conservative Lincoln Davis - all thought that the U.S. should start paying for the actions of other countries. The Republicans - David Davis, Duncan, Wamp, and Blackburn - all saw the bill for the illogical mess that it was. (For those keeping track, pseudo-conservative and unofficial chairman of the Nancy Pelosi fan club, Heath Shuler, voted for the bill with his fellow Democrats.)
Let's hope the Senate has the sense to deal with actual problems in America - like our energy policy and securing our borders - instead of dealing with this nonsensical issue.
By the numbers, you can tell that some RINOs went with the Democrats. However, only two Democrats voted against the bill, so (despite the protestation of some liberals) this was a Democratic bill.
Where did the Tennessee delegation come down on this unjust piece of legislation? As one would expect. The Democrats - Cooper, Gordon, Tanner, Cohen, and even the pseudo-conservative Lincoln Davis - all thought that the U.S. should start paying for the actions of other countries. The Republicans - David Davis, Duncan, Wamp, and Blackburn - all saw the bill for the illogical mess that it was. (For those keeping track, pseudo-conservative and unofficial chairman of the Nancy Pelosi fan club, Heath Shuler, voted for the bill with his fellow Democrats.)
Let's hope the Senate has the sense to deal with actual problems in America - like our energy policy and securing our borders - instead of dealing with this nonsensical issue.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
UPDATE: Guam Reparations Bill
Just a quick update on the bill I wrote of yesterday in which the Democrats would have Americans would pay reparations to Guam for the bombing they faced at the hands of Japan in WWII.
RedState has picked up on it, and they see the bill as a slap in the face of the American soldiers who died defending Guam in the War. In fact, they name each one of the soldiers to make their point.
Despite the outcry, the Democrats (who don't care what you think anyway) are bringing the bill to the floor today.
Here's to hoping that the GOP and a few non-lobotomized Democrats can end this farce so that actual business (like, I don't know, an energy policy that will bring gas back below $3 a gallon) can commence in the House.
MORE:
Michelle Malkin
Pirate's Cove
Neal Boortz
Ben's Blog
RedState has picked up on it, and they see the bill as a slap in the face of the American soldiers who died defending Guam in the War. In fact, they name each one of the soldiers to make their point.
Despite the outcry, the Democrats (who don't care what you think anyway) are bringing the bill to the floor today.
Here's to hoping that the GOP and a few non-lobotomized Democrats can end this farce so that actual business (like, I don't know, an energy policy that will bring gas back below $3 a gallon) can commence in the House.
MORE:
Michelle Malkin
Pirate's Cove
Neal Boortz
Ben's Blog
Monday, May 07, 2007
Democrats Want America to Pay Reparations for Japan's Actions in WWII
This is the what you can expect from Democratic leadership.
Today, House Democrats are bringing legislation to the floor that will pay reparations to the people of Guam for the actions of Imperial Japan during World War II.
That's right - American taxpayers will cut checks to the people of Guam for atrocities committed by the Japanese.
I can't say this for sure, but this could be the first time in recorded history that a government has seriously considered paying reparations for the actions of another government. It should be noted that thousands of Americans gave their lives to bring said actions to an end.
We shouldn't be paying reparations to those countries that we war with, much less paying for the actions of our enemies.
But should we expect anything less from the Democrats?
You can read the text of the bill here. Take a look at those co-sponsors, too. There are a few members of the Congressional leadership there, yes?
If this is the kind of leadership you want in 2008 and beyond, keep voting Democratic.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Pelosi - Providing Comfort to the Enemy?
Chief Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor is taking Speaker Pelosi to task for her recent trip to Syria, and he wants pressure applied to the Speaker by members of her own Party to justify the visit.
Powerline (via our brethren from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, The Conservative Edge) has a nice round-up of reactions to Pelosi's taxpayer-funded junket to our enemies in Syria. Needless to say, not many people are pleased with Pelosi's latest aerial mishap.
I really don't care for a special investigation of the Speaker on this one. That seems more of a waste of taxpayer dollars than debating honoring Justin Timberlake. I would settle for a ban on all taxpayer-funded travel by Members of Congress to foreign countries. They aren't in charge of foreign policy, anyhow, so why do Members (and former Members - Carol Mosely-Braun, Harold Ford, Jr. jump out in this context) feel the need to jet all over the world at our expense?
Powerline (via our brethren from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, The Conservative Edge) has a nice round-up of reactions to Pelosi's taxpayer-funded junket to our enemies in Syria. Needless to say, not many people are pleased with Pelosi's latest aerial mishap.
I really don't care for a special investigation of the Speaker on this one. That seems more of a waste of taxpayer dollars than debating honoring Justin Timberlake. I would settle for a ban on all taxpayer-funded travel by Members of Congress to foreign countries. They aren't in charge of foreign policy, anyhow, so why do Members (and former Members - Carol Mosely-Braun, Harold Ford, Jr. jump out in this context) feel the need to jet all over the world at our expense?
Labels: Congress
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
When Good Spin Goes Bad
I love that Chief Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor and his staff have made innovative efforts to take their case to the grassroots, including their reaching out to conservative blogs.
However, this is an example of when a good idea goes bad, resulting in evidence (which is probably faulty) that the staff might have too much free time on their hands:
My reaction? I laughed. I know I shouldn't have, but I did.
Cantor's staff probably tried very hard to produce this piece, but it just isn't very effective. I applaud their effort, but I can't say that same for the resulting video.
However, this is an example of when a good idea goes bad, resulting in evidence (which is probably faulty) that the staff might have too much free time on their hands:
My reaction? I laughed. I know I shouldn't have, but I did.
Cantor's staff probably tried very hard to produce this piece, but it just isn't very effective. I applaud their effort, but I can't say that same for the resulting video.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Poison Pill to begin the Senate?
We might need to be taking note of what is going on in the U.S. Senate to start this year. The Upper Chamber is considering Senate Bill 1, which has a Title of "A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process."
Yeah, I'm not sure exactly what that means either, but I have a bad vibe here. Several of the conservative membership organizations like American Family Association are extremely nervous that the bill's language may make it impossible for anyone but the federal government to comment on federal legislation. If that's the true effect here, then obviously we have cause to worry.
In checking on things today, it appears that the bill is being loaded down with bizarre amendment after bizarre amendment, and the names "Kerry" and "Reid" keep on popping up on the amendments.
Are we about to lose yet more First Amendment rights while we sleep? It certainly wouldn't be the first time...
Yeah, I'm not sure exactly what that means either, but I have a bad vibe here. Several of the conservative membership organizations like American Family Association are extremely nervous that the bill's language may make it impossible for anyone but the federal government to comment on federal legislation. If that's the true effect here, then obviously we have cause to worry.
In checking on things today, it appears that the bill is being loaded down with bizarre amendment after bizarre amendment, and the names "Kerry" and "Reid" keep on popping up on the amendments.
Are we about to lose yet more First Amendment rights while we sleep? It certainly wouldn't be the first time...
Labels: Congress
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Pro-Life Candidates Voting as Pro-Life Congressmen?
The House passed a bill that would provide government funding for stem cell research today. The vote was 253-174 with 8 Members not voting. Only 16 Democrats voted against the bill.
I'm proud of Heath Shuler, because he was one of those 16. That might be the best performance by a UT Vol thus far in 2007.
Also voting against the bill were Tennesseans Lincoln Davis, David Davis, Jimmy Duncan, Marsha Blackburn, and Zach Wamp, while the rest of the lot (Gordon, Tanner, Cooper, and Cohen) went with the pro-abortion Democratic herd.
One good thing - the 253 aye votes aren't enough to override President Bush's promised veto. In fact, this bill only gained a mere 15 votes from where it was passed last year.
I'm proud of Heath Shuler, because he was one of those 16. That might be the best performance by a UT Vol thus far in 2007.
Also voting against the bill were Tennesseans Lincoln Davis, David Davis, Jimmy Duncan, Marsha Blackburn, and Zach Wamp, while the rest of the lot (Gordon, Tanner, Cooper, and Cohen) went with the pro-abortion Democratic herd.
One good thing - the 253 aye votes aren't enough to override President Bush's promised veto. In fact, this bill only gained a mere 15 votes from where it was passed last year.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
House Democrats Declare War on Small Business
Headline: "Minimum Wage Boost Races Through House."
If the Democrats are against small businesses, are against large corporations, and are against people who make minimum wage (every worthwhile study has shown that a good number of minimum wage earners will lose their jobs because of this ridiculous bill), who exactly are they for?
If the Democrats are against small businesses, are against large corporations, and are against people who make minimum wage (every worthwhile study has shown that a good number of minimum wage earners will lose their jobs because of this ridiculous bill), who exactly are they for?
Labels: Congress
Friday, January 05, 2007
Big Day for Senator Corker, Congresswoman Blackburn
Congratulations to Senator Bob Corker, who yesterday had the Senator-elect tag removed when he was sworn into the U.S. Senate by Vice President Dick Cheney.
The eyes of the state (and indeed the nation) are fixed upon Senator Corker as the nation's only new Republican in the Upper Chamber. He is putting together an excellent staff, and I suspect that he will be more than up for the challenges that lie ahead.
In addition, a hearty congratulations goes out to Marsha Blackburn for being selected as a Deputy GOP Whip yesterday. It is an honor to be selected as such and shows how Marsha is held in high standing by her colleagues.
Labels: Congress
