Dan Patrick and the Interestingly Timed Cameo
The debate on the suspension of the rules today in the House brought to mind the Senate's now-famous "Rule of 21."
First made popular, of course, when Lt. Gov. Dewhurst revoked it during the Congressional redistricting fight and Dem senators' flight to Albuquerque.
Came to us next via Sen. Dan Patrick, a conservative R from Houston who ran - in part - on how much he hates the rule that lets the minority have some swat in the Senate.
He tried to revoke it a few weeks ago but got voted down 30-1.
The House vote that happened today, using only 34 votes to kill a routine motion to suspend the constution, gives the minority a little sway for a little while. So people were kind of buzzing about the Senate deal when someone noticed Sen. Dan Patrick on the House floor. Near the front. Shaking someone's hand, I forget who.
I didn't ask him what he was doing there, but could it really be a coincendence?
I mean ... really?
Comments
I can tell this is gonna be a fun session. We need a spread sheet. Who is feuding with whom, who slighted Speaker Craddick last, how is Ms. Thompson feeling, has Elliott been fed? Methinks the public interest is on life support.
Posted by: DMWP | January 30, 2007 11:22 PM
Oh MAN. A spreadsheet would be KILLER.
Can you take care of that please?
Anyone? Bueller?
Posted by: Brooks | January 31, 2007 11:44 AM
"Has elliott been fed?"
CLASSIC!! well played. well played.
Posted by: TTLP | January 31, 2007 2:06 PM