Posted on 04/04/2006 8:29:37 PM PDT by Carl/NewsMax
House Democrats are fuming now that Cynthia McKinney's police assault case has stolen the spotlight from Republican troublles on Capitol Hill - and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is reportedly so mad at McKinney that she's no longer speaking to the Georgia Democrat.
"There’s been a lot of eye-rolling,” an aide to a moderate Democrat told the Hill newspaper on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity. "The national attention it’s been getting has been unfortunate. It’s becoming a distraction.”
A Democratic strategist told the paper that McKinney's attempt to charge the police with racism is sure the backfire.
"This isn’t the view of Democrats that we want to project in the tough races, one of victims and race-baiting,” the strategist said.
Rep. McKinney and Rep. Pelosi "no longer speak" to each other, the Hill reports - "not even to exchange greetings when encountering each other in the Capitol hallways."
Even before McKinney's latest meltdown, Pelosi kept her distance.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
I heard her family is totally embarrassed.
There is a attorney who has annouced his plans to run for her seat, Henry Johnson Attorney Atlanta,Ga (404 371 4745)he is behind in campaign cash, but I intend to send a few dollars.I believe we need to protect that looney so she will not have to worry about being inappropriately touched again.
*snicker*
LOL, I like it!
Oh my gosh, I think I'd rather look at the 'rolling eyes'!!
Too true!
Great image of Auntie Jumyma! Is she watching for racists?
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