Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Counting Their Votes And Twisting Some Arms
Republicans, now that they're in the majority, are having to deal with a few mavericks.
In Texas, House Republicans that don't like the Governor's tax plan (because it raises taxes on everybody and cuts school funding), fear he'll show negative TV spots in their home districts. The Dallas Morning News reports.
In Washington, Senate Republicans are having to delay a vote on UN Ambassador-Designate John Bolton. It seems he may not make it out of committee, as at least one Republican now sides with the Democrats after new reports of scandal emerge. Bloomberg.com reports.
You can read the latest on one of my favorite new blogs.
In Texas, House Republicans that don't like the Governor's tax plan (because it raises taxes on everybody and cuts school funding), fear he'll show negative TV spots in their home districts. The Dallas Morning News reports.
In Washington, Senate Republicans are having to delay a vote on UN Ambassador-Designate John Bolton. It seems he may not make it out of committee, as at least one Republican now sides with the Democrats after new reports of scandal emerge. Bloomberg.com reports.
You can read the latest on one of my favorite new blogs.
