[drypowder]

Batchelder has shown he has no character (he must be lawyer) by putting himself and politics over the truth. He needs to go.

[detective]

“Batchelder has shown he has no character (he must be lawyer) by putting himself and politics over the truth. He needs to go.”

What are you talking about? Why are you throwing a hissy fit over a funny joke?

Grow up. Calm down. And try to get a sense of humor.

[Typelouder]

I think the Speaker was being a bit facetious in regards to his apology to Sykes, especially in light of the following comment about not using Leno’s material again. If he did speak to Mr. Sykes, he’d probably tell him to “lighten up, Francis.”