Born to Be in Congress
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 3rd, 2009 4:36 am by HL
“Henry Waxman is to Congress what Ted Williams was to baseball — a natural. As you read this nicely proportioned, fast- paced book, you realize that Waxman was born to be a member of the House, ideally the chairman of an important committee. He’s just five-feet-five, he’s woefully short of hair, he’s neither charming nor funny, but none of that has mattered. Waxman has been one of the most effective members of Congress for 35 years. “
Strickland Now Vulnerable
A new Quinnipiac poll in Ohio shows Gov. Ted Strickland’s (D) approval rate continuing to fall.
In a re-election match up against former Sen. Ted DeWine (R-OH), Strickland barely wins, 41% to 40%. Against former Rep. John Kasich (R-OH), Strickland leads, 43% to 38%.
Said pollster Peter Brown: “Strickland’s extremely sharp drop-off in so short a time reflects growing public frustration. Voters don’t see the economy improving and have decided that after almost three years in office they should start holding Ted Strickland at least partially responsible. The question now is whether this is the start of a larger move or just a temporary reaction.”
