What's that line about pots and kettles? (via MaddowBlog)
Rick Scott wants to talk about some of his colleagues' "likability." There is a degree of irony to the Republican’s line of attack.As a rule, it’s best not to look back at political history as the “good old days.” There’s a temptation to look at what’s become of contemporary American politics and long for the halcyon days of years past, but any serious analysis makes clear that at least some of the problems plaguing us today have existed for generations.
“Patty Murray is just not likable,” the Floridian declared. “I mean, who likes Patty Murray? She’s not nice to anybody. And so I think unfortunately for Patty Murray, to Hassan in New Hampshire, they know her. They don’t like her.” Second, it’s generally unwise for male politicians to take cheap shots at their female colleagues’ geniality.
But even if we put all of that aside, there is a degree of irony to the Republican’s line of criticism. Rick Scott wants to talk aboutWashington Post report from July about a recorded conversation between operative Roger Stone and Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida.
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