William Jefferson’s re-election in Lousiana run-off has complicated life for Mrs. Pelosi. Having campaigned on a promise to drain the republican swamp, Mrs.. Pelosi finds herself surrounded by democrat allegators.
For The Hill, Alexander Bolton, reports “CBC wants Jefferson’s seat restored:”
The Congressional Black Caucus is planning to press Democratic leaders to reinstate Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) to the Ways and Means Committee, raising the thorny question of how leaders will handle the fate of Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.), who has also come under ethical scrutiny.
Mrs. Pelosi talked about draining the swamp. Was it mere campaign rhetoric?.
