Thursday, July 28, 2005

CAFTA passes

Perhaps the only surprise here is that it was passed with some struggle.

Update 11:30 am: Josh Marshall comments:

We all know what happened the last time the White House told the House GOP leadership that it had to pass a certain bill, despite significant resistance from GOP backbenchers. Lots of offers were made that couldn't be refused. And that was when out-going Rep. Nick Smith got hit with a mix of bribes and threats on the floor of the House itself.

I've been hearing from various sources that what the GOP leadership did in the House last night on CAFTA put that earlier episode to shame.
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