Dem Congresswoman Calls Tea Parties "Despicable"

I don't know if she said "dethspicable" with a Sylvester the Cat-type lisp, but if you read it that way it's more entertaining:

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) blasted "tea party" protests yesterday, labeling the activities "despicable" and shameful."

"The ‘tea parties’ being held today by groups of right-wing activists, and fueled by FOX News Channel, are an effort to mislead the public about the Obama economic plan that cuts taxes for 95 percent of Americans and creates 3.5 million jobs," Schakowsky said in a statement.

"It’s despicable that right-wing Republicans would attempt to cheapen a significant, honorable moment of American history with a shameful political stunt," she added. "Not a single American household or business will be taxed at a higher rate this year. Made to look like a grassroots uprising, this is an Obama bashing party promoted by corporate interests, as well as Republican lobbyists and politicians.”

This is the strongest language to date opposing the protesters, which, according to some estimates, topped 250,000 across the country.

Drudge adds an interesting sidenote to Rep. Schakowsky's story:

FLASHBACK: Husband of Rep. Schakowsky Convicted of Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion... Accused of swindling nine financial institutions of at least $2.3 million...