House Democrats averted a messy leadership struggle, clearing the way for Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to become second in command of their new minority without a challenge from South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn.Just sit over in the corner there, Rep. Clyburn. We'll find something for you do.
Under an arrangement worked out in private, officials said late Friday that Clyburn would instead receive a new position, title unknown and duties undescribed, explicitly labeled the third-ranking post in leadership.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
House Democrats Avoid Leadership Fight by Creating Fictional Position for the Black Guy
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Move to the back of the bus where you belong, they seem to be saying.
If this is a new position being created, where are the funds to pay for it coming from? Isn't this an issue of more gov't spending?
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