What Is This Garbage?

October 3, 2008 · Print This Article
Originally posted On: Post Politics: Political News and Views in Tennessee


Rep. John Tanner is more than a bit peeved at the Wall Street bailout bill the Senate has sent over to the House:

Not surprisingly, the Blue Dogs aren’t too happy about being put in such an awkward position. “I am so thoroughly disgusted with the Senate this morning,” said Rep. John Tanner, chairman of the Blue Dogs, who originally voted for the bailout but now is undecided on the package. “It is just breathtakingly hypocritical for them, particularly the minority leader in the Senate, to claim that this is their finest hour and they’re sending us the bill here and we’ve got to make some tough decisions.”

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