Congress: Waxing Dingell

Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008 9:11 AM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: Congress

Henry Waxman's defeat of John Dingell for the post of Energy and Commerce Committee chairman means Waxman will have an enhanced role on the Hill and may take the lead on climate change legislation. Environmental groups are ecstatic.

The Washington Post's Kane notes that Dingell's loss is a defeat for U.S. automakers, while The Hill writes that the Californian's win shows a congressional shift to the Left.

Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel called Dingell's defeat "the burial of the seniority system."

Stevens bid farewell to the Senate in an at times emotional speech on the floor.

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The Democrats truly are Gods. They can change the climate.

Warmer Then Normal (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 9:17 AM)

I can't wait until we get the bill for changing the climate.

Over Taxed and Under Piad (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 9:18 AM)

Waxing Dingell? Who's writing this stuff -- Tarantino?

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the Pajama Pundit (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 9:23 AM)

56 minutes of ovation for a man convicted of 7 felonies. Way to teach the children well. I think the Senate should invest in a pool and take there fellow workers to an undisclosed place to cheer them on. My company gives the person leaving a dinner and all is done in private. What were they thinking????????????

Mishka Mehrens Anaconda MT (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 9:25 AM)

Waxman is a good California Boy and I am glad he is getting more power and presence in Congress. We need more younger vibrant people in top spots instead of old farts who do little but play the old boy network game of don't rock the boat.

Good riddance to the convicted felon. He certainly did not deserve to waste an hour of Senate time saying nothing and getting a standing ovation that was against Senate rules and which he didn't deserve. All the felon deserved was a Bronx Cheer!

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 9:26 AM)

Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel has reason to worry. His chairmanship could be next.

Ron Indiana (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 10:08 AM)

I am very angry that the Senate gave this felon such an ovation! That was insane to watch, and uncalled for in American Government. The Senate has crucial issues concerning our nation, and they gave this criminal this kind of attention. My representatives from Wisconsin, are going to be hearing about this type of repulsive behavior. All citizens who care about their Government, should let their state representatives know how they feel. What a joke!

Rock,Janesville,Wisconsin (Sent Friday, November 21, 2008 10:29 AM)

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