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Democratic Leaders at Each Others' Throats

Reid and Pelosi furious with each other, and President

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 27, 2010 9:46 AM CST

(Newser) – The daggers are coming out among Democrats, with relations between the House, Senate, and White House strained to the breaking point. Nancy Pelosi and her allies are furious that President Obama forced them to take tough votes on cap and trade and health care while allowing the Senate to dither, and blame him for not spending enough political capital on the latter, Politico reports. Harry Reid, meanwhile, is increasingly frustrated with Rahm Emanuel.

The House and Senate are at the brink of open war with each other, too. Yesterday Jim Clyburn derisively called the Senate the “House of Lords,” implying that it was out of touch, while Steny Hoyer called its legislative process “broken.” Reid shot back, “I could give you a few comments on how I feel about the House.”

President Barack Obama, flanked by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, meets with Congressional leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Dec. 9, 2009.
President Barack Obama, flanked by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, meets with Congressional leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Dec. 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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ende
Jan 28, 2010 1:13 AM CST
Yeah, I think that's the best system personally. Democrat president, Republican house, and a split senate.
Hip
Jan 27, 2010 8:25 AM CST
"Ignoring the American people", @whattha? Did the American people ask the GOP for the war in Iraq? The disastrous economy? Their homes to be worth 50% less? If you want to talk "culpability" you'd better start with who's truly at fault for the mess we're in...I'm sure you're man enough.
getherdone
Jan 27, 2010 7:18 AM CST
DL:Y, you need more than popcorn. How about some common sense..........

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