A different view

The Agony of Da Feet

It's interesting to hear the tenor of the stories changing as the Democrats take power. Nancy Pelosi was "spot on" in her speech yesterday. Harry Reid was gracious in not stealing the limelight and didn't even approve any parties celebrating his new role as majority leader.

At the same time, the Republicans were whining about minority rights, are lost and returning to their roots.

Having the leadership in the House will make a big difference in the stories that get out because it's going to be a purely Democratic agenda. The Senate will have more Republicans stars because there are fewer of them and the split allows less control by the majority party.

Bush has the big bully pulpit and has had ever since the networks refused to put him on in prime time. I don't know what the administration did after that, but since then he's been on every time he sneezes. Still, as caught up in Iraq as he is it's going to be difficult to push any other agenda.

I'm sure he'll do what he can. As Bush says, it's hard work.
Even in the agony of da feet.

posted by don1one @ 8:27 AM