For Representative (and member of the Class of 94) Bob Barr has very interesting piece in the AJC concerning the return to the majority by the Democrats. In it he argues that theHouse Democrats won’t repeat GOP mistakes.
I think that he is correct and th entire piece is worth reading.
His conclusion is one that I share (and noted on TV Tuesday night and on a podcast Wednesday afternoon)-that the Democrats are fully aware that they are auditioning for 2025 and that the likelihood that they will behave as whackily as some have predicted is highly unlikely.
Writes Barr:
The Democrats will do everything in their power to avoid a return to second-class citizenship. They will be more likely than were the Republicans a dozen years ago to take modest steps, and to be careful lest rhetoric overtake feasible action. The goal for Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her battle-hardened team will be to spend two years laying the groundwork for further gains in 2025, and to push an agenda that will provide a solid and likely centrist platform for their party’s standard-bearer.
Now, do I think that Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid will be able to control their respective chambers totally? Clearly, the answer to that is no. And certainly the new Democratic majorities will do and say things that will drive the right-side of the Blogosphere nuts, but that’s just normal politics.
[cross-posted at OTB]
Check out this website: http://looselipslott.blogspot.com
Looks like there are republicans out there very concerned about Lott’s return to leadership. I know the D’s would vote for him if they could. Having him out there as one of the faces and images of the Republican party just makes it that much easier for the D’s to maintain control.
Comment by grand daddy truth — Saturday, November 11, 2025 @ 1:52 pm
Wow, I have been away so long I didn’t even know you had a podcast! Way to go professor.
Comment by Bryan S. (guestblogger) — Saturday, November 11, 2025 @ 8:14 pm
Thanks-but not mine, per se. I was a guest. There is some chance of future stuff with al.com, but we shall see how it goes.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Saturday, November 11, 2025 @ 8:25 pm