Bending the Third Rail
Because We Should, We Can, We Do
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Quote of the Day
"An Iraq war that has cost us nearly half trillion dollars -- and the good will of the world -- might not have done it. Runaway federal spending that allowed the national debt to reach $8.5 trillion might not have done it. George Bush's low approval ratings, the lack of comprehensive immigration reform, the historical pattern of an anti-incumbent 'six-year itch' in presidencies, the cascade of stories about administration ineptitude and dissembling and congressional financial and lobbying corruption -- none of these issues seemed destined to end the Republicans' 12-year reign in Congress."

"Then came the Foley Scandal. If the Democrats can't take the Hill now, they deserve to go the way of the Whigs.**"
Howard Fineman

I can't say that I would completely blame Democrats if they don't take one house in Congress. There's plenty of blame to be shared by the media, and above all, the voters (aka "sheeple").

** For some excellent context for this reference, read this excellent expansion/analysis of Fineman's quote.
Written at 10:38 AM by Greyhair.
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