Hastert's "pragmatic consensus"

[donsu]

(what the hell is pragmatic consensus?)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/23/AR2005072300759.html

Hastert Will Seek Another Term as House Speaker

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Hastert, 63, is criticized for sometimes failing to force tough decisions but is credited with having the patience and moral authority to push members of an occasionally fractious caucus to reach pragmatic consensus. Hastert was first elected in 1986 and is serving his ninth term in the House. He has recently embarked on several high-profile fundraising swings, including an appearance for Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), a moderate who sometimes bucks the conservative leadership.

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this was one of the paragraphs read on W.J. this morning, and the pragmatic consensus stayed snagged in my brain

[Greeby]

1. Well

Umm, what does it matter. He'll either be President or House Minority Leader at the start of the next Congress ;)

[donsu]

2. words matter

nt

[HawkerHurricane]

3. Nope...

just minority leader.
There won't be an impeachment until after Republicans lose control of the House and Senate. Without control of the House, he won't be Speaker. No speaker, no Presidency.

[crikkett]

4. Hastert *should* be thinking about finishing this Prez. term. n/t