Pelosi's #2 Disagrees

Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader and #2 to Nancy Pelosi, was asked about Stephen Colbert's appearance before a congressional subcommittee, an appearance that was praised by Pelosi:

Even some Democrats thought Stephen Colbert’s Capital Hill routine was more gaffe than goof.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer called the Comedy Central star’s bit, which had some laughing and others groaning last week, “not appropriate.”

“I think it was an embarrassment for Mr. Colbert more than the House,” the Maryland politician said on “Fox News Sunday.”

I think Steny is starting to measure the drapes for the Minority Leader's office. Pelosi may win re-election, but she probably won't be Speaker come January and former Speakers rarely remain in leadership.