In Washington, DC the calendar says November but the thermometer reads summer--or Indian summer at least. The heat generated by the District's most famous industry may have something to do with the unseasonable warmth.
On Monday, President Bush transformed a draining fever into an adrenaline burst by nominating Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. Advantage Republicans. On Tuesday, Democrats countered by shutting down the Senate to push for an investigation into the Iraq war. Advantage Democrats. Just as Bush changed the subject--from the 2,000th war death, a disastrous Supreme Court nomination, and the indictment of a key administration official to the nomination of a strong conservative to the Supreme Court--Democrats changed the subject from Alito to the unpopular Iraq war. What will the Republicans do on Wednesday to try to regain the momentum? We'll find out.
It's hot in Washington, and it isn't even a federal election year. How high will the mercury get next year before the congressional elections? During presidential primary season in '08? The general election? The forecast is: it's hot, and it will only get hotter.
I checked the forecast for DC and Google told me 68 degrees. ;)
Google is run by liberals.
Dan, you live in DC. I'm not certain, but I don't think anyone outside the Beltway even knows Harry Reid, let alone cares about his ploy yesterday.
See, it's that damn global warming again.
It won't happen, but I'd like to see the Republicans call a suprise, secret session to talk about something bland, e.g., that there's been entirely too much chicken served at the Senate cafeteria. That would highlight the fact that the Democratic ploy yesterday was nothing but a cheep stunt, and that it only took two Senators (one to invoke the rule, and the other to second) to pull it off.
Make that "cheap"... d@mn phonetic spelling.
If this is global warming you'll forgive me if I keep my own Buick.
On Wednesday, the Rs are trying humor- sending out Mo. Sen."Kit" Bond to say the Dems are engaging in, "pure objectionable politics." and, "It is probably the most underhanded way I've seen a party operate." Really?
Guido
It's so hot, that when I went into a Burger King in the city, the server said, if you want it your way, make it yourself.
Guido,
Don't you know a temper tantrum when you see one?
