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House Dems Turn Out the Lights On the GOP

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the not-quite-like-throwing-a-blanket-over-the-birdcage dept.

Politico is reporting that while GOP leaders opposed a motion to adjourn the House, the Democrats have closed up shop and even turned out the lights. While the lights and microphones have since been turned back on, it makes for an amusing mental image and possibly even a few dark YouTube video spoofs. "Only about a half-dozen Republicans were on the floor when this began, but the crowd has grown to about 20 now, according to Patrick O'Connor. 'This is the people's House,' Rep, Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) said. 'This is not Pelosi's politiburo.' Democratic aides were furious at the GOP stunt, and reporters were kicked out of the Speaker's Lobby, the space next to the House floor where they normally interview lawmakers."

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  1. Re:It's called speculation... by Sam36 · · Score: 1, Troll

    how dare a company make a profit!

  2. Re:Wow, that's mature by Hyppy · · Score: 1, Troll

    Do you think pumping money into Big Oil's pockets to drill offshore will solve our energy crisis? Seriously? Why not spin it some more? I'm sure we can accuse the democrats of manufacturing child pornography and terrorism while we're at it.