People who are stupid enough to vote for Eric Cantor* in the 7th deserve him as their congressman. It’s just too bad the rest of the country has to pay for their mistake.
Profiles in Leadership <snark>: After Cantor, the Chief Deputy Whip, failed to garner enough votes on his end to pass the bailout, he blames Nancy Pelosi for her floor speech. You can watch the speech here courtesy of TPM, as well as the GOP leadership in all their whining, pathetic glory.
GOP Congressman John Shaddegg:
Joe Scarborough: Let’s bring in now Republican Arizona Representative John Shaddegg. John, let me begin by asking you, did you vote against this bill because your feelings were hurt by Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Democratic caucus?
John Shadegg: No, I didn’t, Joe, and I don’t know a single Republican who did. It was a stupid speech by her, but it didn’t move any votes. On an issue of this importance, nobody…
Joe Scarborough: Well, Boehner said it moved votes, was Boehner wrong?
John Shadegg: Yeah, I think their feelings were hurt, it was embarrassing for leadership on both parties to lose the bill, so they went out and made a stupid claim.
And by the way, Arizona’s entire congressional delegation voted against the bailout deal. Wow, John McCain’s leadership sure does inspire….
* “Overdog” was Cantor’s nickname when he served in the House of Delegates because he was such a champion of the rich and powerful. In the House of Representatives, he’s quickly replaced Tom DeLay as the lobbyist’s BFF.
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