By Zamboni
Was the best thing about today the part in Nancy Pelosi's speech where she thanked three Presidents she's worked with — George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden? Because she's worked with four.
Or maybe it's that we could soon get House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries! If he wins the job, he would be the first Black member to lead his party in Congress. As New York Attorney General Tish James tweeted, "Chuck and Hakeem. Brooklyn, we back on the map." And just as important: Jeffries is a badass and a fighter. Republicans beware.
As for them, they're already showing their stripes. After spending weeks screaming about inflation and gas prices and caravans, they've announced absolutely zero plans to tackle any of them. Looks like the GOP "Commitment to America" consists only of Hunter Biden's laptop (whatever that is). And Kevin McCarthy declined to attend Pelosi's speech today — which means that he is classless, chicken, or was caught off-guard by the House Democrats' unexpected command of the news cycle. Or all three.
Best news of all is that Pelosi will still be around to lend a hand behind the scenes. Staying in Congress, but stepping out of leadership, she'll be able to keep contributing and make sure hubby Paul recovers from last month's MAGA hammer attack.
Kinda different from John Boehner — who in 2015 couldn't wait to leave Washington and devote himself to his cigarettes and Merlot. That's the difference between a Speaker who was run out of town by his own party, and a Speaker who is beloved and will go down in history as one of the most consequential ever. We cats PURR.
(IMAGE: Michael de Adder)
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