I’ve written before on the intersection of politics and sport, particularly the Redskins and politics. The current debate over the stimulus bill (read spending bill) has provided another little Redskins-politics tidbit.
Looks like Heath Shuler has wrought more than just the wrath of Redskins fans. According to the AP Shuler, now a Democratic congressman from North Carolina, said that on pursuing bipartisanship, “House leadership and Senate leadership have really failed,"--A straight shot at Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.
For the non-politcos, Shuler is a conservative “Blue Dog Democrat”, not your garden variety liberal. Blue Dogs cling to their sky god and bang sticks.
Harry Reid’s PR man, the aptly named Jim Dexter Manley—ok I made up the middle name—responded:
“Let me get this straight - this is coming from a guy who threw more than twice as many interceptions than touchdowns?”
Ouch!
Still, I think Shuler will fare better against Reid and Pelosi, after all its not like they are Charles Haley and Leon Lett.
For more check out StopShuler.com
Comments
Haha oh man nice angle on this report. I didn't realize there was so much hostility against the man! Hopefully Campbell won't ever be subjected to that kind of abuse.
Notice Jim Manley did not comment on the statement but wanted to talk football because he knew Heath was correct.
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