Quote Originally Posted by Cavguy View Post
To say the Republicans killed this bill b/c of a speech Pelosi gave opens one of two options:

1) They are spineless morons, allowing momentary politics to waive them over the good of their country and the request of their president.

2) They weren't going to vote for it to begin with, and Pelosi's speech gave them an out that would be useful in an election.

I can't say that Pelosi's speech was well timed or thought out, but is anyone surprised she would attempt to lay blame on the other party - and anyone would change their vote b/c of it?!?!
I'd also add that she probably knew that it wasn't going to pass. All politics, all foolishness.

Not that I agreed with the bill in any event...