House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that President George W. Bush did not consult her before announcing his new strategy for the war in Iraq -- a sign that, despite the cozy rhetoric, the relationship between Washington's two powerhouses has already had its share of friction. Her interview according to the Politico continued on to say that the Democrats will now take hold of domestic policy, leaving Pelosi as the top dog.
Pelosi said she thinks that if the President gathers enough Republican support for his immigration and energy proposal, we will see legislative progress. However we will not see anything in regard of President Bush's tax cuts for Health Insurance plan.
I think that Pelosi is right when she was angered that the President did not consult her on the new Iraqi strategy, although he does not have to. She is the third in line to the Presidency and therefore deserve some respect. Although Pelosi was thankful for the Presidents salute to her at the beginning of his address, I think that it is all political "fluff." He is really trying to appease the Democrats rather than compromise with them, appeasing the Democratic party will just not work.
What do you think?
Pelosi said she thinks that if the President gathers enough Republican support for his immigration and energy proposal, we will see legislative progress. However we will not see anything in regard of President Bush's tax cuts for Health Insurance plan.
I think that Pelosi is right when she was angered that the President did not consult her on the new Iraqi strategy, although he does not have to. She is the third in line to the Presidency and therefore deserve some respect. Although Pelosi was thankful for the Presidents salute to her at the beginning of his address, I think that it is all political "fluff." He is really trying to appease the Democrats rather than compromise with them, appeasing the Democratic party will just not work.
What do you think?
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