The Weak Leadership Of Harry Reid

21May09

Chris Bodenner nailed it, calling this quote from Harry Reid, “The Incoherent Cowardice Of Harry Reid”.

REID: I’m saying that the United States Senate, Democrats and Republicans, do not want terrorists to be released in the United States. That’s very clear.

QUESTION: No one’s talking about releasing them. We’re talking about putting them in prison somewhere in the United States.

REID: Can’t put them in prison unless you release them.

QUESTION: Sir, are you going to clarify that a little bit? …

REID: I can’t make it any more clear than the statement I have given to you. We will never allow terrorists to be released in the United States.

One thing people miss about criticism of Harry Reid, is that it’s not really about ideology at all. Steny Hoyer is as conservative as Reid, but not nearly so weak, stupid, or cowardly a leadership figure. The above quote isn’t Orwellian, but it’s just stupid.

Another thing is it that somebody has to want him to be a weak leader. (presumably the committee chairs and other senior Senators). If the Senate Dems wanted a strong leader they’d be able to find one, but clearly they’re happy in their rudderless ship.

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