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Power Hungry Dems Already Eating Their Own

Mike

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Waxman attacks Dingell: Now it gets interesting for Democrats
Kansas City Star ^ | 11/6/2008 | Yael T. Abouhalkah


California's Henry Waxman unleashed a surprise attack Wednesday against fellow Democrat John Dingell of Michigan.

Each wants to lead the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee; Dingell is now chairman.

The panel will be extremely important in 2009, when President Barack Obama unveils his plans to dramatically alter America's energy strategy.

Obama correctly wants to push renewables, something dear to Waxman's heart.

Dingell, on the other hand, has been a longtime supporter of the Big 3 auto companies. He succeeded for years in fending off congressional attempts to require higher fuel efficiency from U.S. vehicles.

In Waxman's attack against Dingell, he said in part: "The issues we will confront are immensely difficult. We will need the very best leadership in Congress and our committees to succeed.

"Enacting comprehensive energy, climate, and health care reform will not be easy. But my record shows that I have the skill and ability to build consensus and deliver legislation that improves the lives of all Americans."

Jodi Seth, a Dingell spokeswoman, responded:

"Tearing a leadership apart is something the Republicans should be doing after their big loss. It shouldn't be the first order of business for the Democrats after a historic election."
 

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Well, you have to admit that being in a Congressional "leadership" position these days as a Republican isn't quite what it used to be. But there are some struggles going on the Republican side of the aisle, too:

The House Republican leadership will also change in the wake of election losses.

Hours after polls closed Tuesday, Representative Adam Putnam said he won't seek re-election to his No. 3 Republican leader post of House Republican Conference chairman.

Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the No. 4 House Republican leader, is running to replace Roy Blunt in the second-ranking post of minority whip. Blunt has not said whether he will try to run for the job again.

On the House Government Reform Committee, ranking Republican Tom Davis of Virginia is retiring from Congress and his likely successor, Representative Chris Shays of Connecticut, lost his re-election bid. Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican, said in a statement yesterday he wants the job.

Apparently Blunt is stepping down, but Boehner wants to keep his job. They've taken such a beating the last two years with him being in charge, it'll be interesting to see if he can hang on. :D
 
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