A Couple Of Rumors From The Ohio House
Submitted by dpotts on Thu, 11/20/2008 - 11:09pm.
These are rumors, so read into them what you will.
I'm hearing that as a result of the deals made in the House leadership contest, many of the progressive leaning reps that have been ranking members on committees will not be given the chair of those committees.
For example: I’m hearing that Vernon Sykes will be the Chairman of the House Finance Committee, while Michael Skindell won’t be on the committee at all.
I gotta say that these coalitions being formed among Democratic officeholders are really getting on my nerves.This is government, not "Survivor" or "Big Brother".
Not Surprised
Submitted by dpotts on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 10:44am.
Just irritated. I'd like to think I support something better than politics as usual.
What's the deal with Skindell?
Submitted by CuyDem on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 1:54pm.
A year ago people were floating the idea of being the next Speaker of the House. Around the same time the Plain Dealer called him the heir-apparent to Dennis Kucinich. Now he's getting bounced from a seat on the Ohio House finance committee?
Skindell is a good progressive voice and I hope his influence strengthens - not fades - as the Democrats take over the state legislature.
Very strange
Submitted by Demgal on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 3:17pm.
Does this mean the GOP is picking the leaders, or the corporate donors?
Makes no sense.
How it works