Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Democrats displeased with new majority

It seems that House Democrats are joining with millions of Americans everywhere in refusing to rejoice over their new found status as a Congressional Majority.

During last night's State of the Union Address, President Bush congratulated Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats, stating "some in this chamber are new to the House and the Senate -- and I congratulate the Democrat majority."

While much applause ensued, not all were happy. Chamber cameras panned to a group of House Democrats, including Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel and Rules Chairwoman Louise Slaughter, who refused to applaud the Democrats' success. They merely stared at the floor.

We have two theories on this. 1.) They, too, recognize that a Democratic majority is nothing to cheer about. 2.) They were afraid that President Bush would shout "made you look" if they acknowledged his presence.

We may never know.

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