They’re going to do what now?
Here’s another perspective on the House Speakership race and Black’s viability, this one from Chris Fitzsimon:
Black’s support is a startling reminder of how unusual the race for Speaker is. People not involved in the legislative process are mystified how Black could be a serious candidate when several of his close allies have been indicted, convicted, or pleaded guilty to various criminal charges and Black himself remains under a dark cloud of suspicion.But Black’s supporters are unfailingly loyal. Some of the loyalty comes from Black’s decision to elevate them to leadership roles they had never held. Other members believe they owe their election to the House to Black for his political contributions and special projects approved for their legislative district that helped win the support of local voters.
Click here to read the whole thing.
And if you're really interested in all this, click here to read Scott Mooneyham's column on one of the Speaker's more curious powers.
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It seems amazing, doesn't it. But it seems to confirm the tendency that Republicans, when caught in the midst of wrong-doing, tend to resign; whereas Dems seem to continue to fight unashamedly for their positions.
Posted on December 5, 2006 5:28 PM
It makes me sick. When polled last Election Day, voters said that, more than anything else they cared about making corruption in government go away.
Black barely keeps his seat (by a hundred or so votes), cronies have gone to jail and he is still under Federal investigation, yet our representatives in Raleigh think they owe him more than they owe us.
I sincerely hope they cuff Black while he's on the podium.
I'm not a Republican anymore (and never was a Democrat), but Joe's point is well taken.
Ethics smethics.
Posted on December 5, 2006 6:19 PM