A Rocky Start to the New Era of Bipartisanship, Part II
The story is a bit surreal, but goes something like this:
- Republicans claim to hate government spending.
- President Obama withholds some funding original earmarked for defense projects in Alabama.
- In protest, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) puts a “blanket hold” on all Obama nominees, demanding more money for his state.
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) declines to comment.
Proving that it’s tough to be a fiscal conservative and sincere.
