Already things are different under the Democrats.
Hoyer's rout yesterday of Rep. John P. Murtha (Pa.), Pelosi's handpicked candidate for majority leader, validated the methodical, no-frills approach that the congressman from Maryland has taken throughout his long career, from his rapid ascent in state politics to his somewhat bumpier climb through the House.
"methodical, no-frills approach" as opposed to the "bring 'em on, mission accomplished, spend like Hitler is in the next town moving closer, blowhard approach" used by the GOP during the past 6 years..
Congenial and diligent, Hoyer scored big points with his colleagues by laboring in the trenches throughout the 2006 campaign season.
"congenial and diligent" as opposed to "the shoot on sight, no holds barred, acting like a player and taking bribes from Abramoff approach" used by the GOP.
He raised money, helped recruit candidates and appeared at events across the country. When Congress was in session, he was a fixture on the House floor as the Democratic whip, cajoling colleagues to stick together on tough votes. And when Democrats won a House majority last week, Hoyer received a large share of the credit.
He worked hard as opposed to the GOP approach of golfing forays in Scotland and the Bahamas; taking money illegally wherever you can get it, and building up a golden parachute for when you no longer can steal way your way into Congress. |
