Reply #2: This is the best theory I can come up with. [View All]

[no_hypocrisy]

The leaders in both houses of Congress are compromising their organization and legislation because the DNC still controls the money and the agenda. In other words, the DNC is intent on taking the White House in 2008 with its candidate of choice. And that means that the DNC doesn't want either House to enact legislation or to take on a policy that would not reflect well on its presidential candidate, one of several who are already in the Senate. By forcing a vote on a controversial issue, the candidate would have extra baggage on the campaign trail, to defend, rebut, or explain. In short, the DNC is satisfied that the republicans are not in the majority and cannot draft their legislation. This means a status quo of limiting damage at the expense of no progress. I believe there are several representatives and senators who are chomping at the bit to impeach, have more hearings but the leadership is telling them, "Not right now . . . . "