Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Another Republican Congressman Retiring
House Ways and Means Committee Chaiman Bill Thomas is a nasty old fart. He is arrogant and disagreeable. No one is sorry to see him retire.
Thomas is leaving because he cannot bear the thought of going back to being just a regular member after being chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He constant bullying -- even of his own party -- has left him with no friends in Congress. The idea of being equal with every other member doesn't appeal to him, so he is quitting.
Thomas' retirement brings to 16 the number of Republicans leaving Congress. Maybe they smell defeat and don't want to be around for their return to minority party status.
Thomas is leaving because he cannot bear the thought of going back to being just a regular member after being chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He constant bullying -- even of his own party -- has left him with no friends in Congress. The idea of being equal with every other member doesn't appeal to him, so he is quitting.
Thomas' retirement brings to 16 the number of Republicans leaving Congress. Maybe they smell defeat and don't want to be around for their return to minority party status.
