My epitaph

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/07/31/recess-harassment-memo/

I called Jim Himes' office last week to find out what his position was on the public option. The woman answering the phones said he hadn't made up his mind. I asked how the calls were running, and she said fifty fifty. I said that I found that hard to believe because he was elected because he was the more liberal candidate from a liberal district. I think I owe her an apology, not that I think that he should sit on the fence, but when I read how organized the opposition is, I realize it is quite possible that Himes' is being hounded by the right wing. However, he still should abide by his campaign literature, which I still have stuck to my refrigerator. There is a fine picture of Himes with Barack, and the quote on the back reads: "With a new president, new energy, and new ideas, together we will bring real change..." Where is his support of Barack now? What is that line about who you go home with? Isn't it the person who brought you to the dance? He never would have been elected if it weren't for Barack. Shays was quite popular in this district, and I confess I once voted for him myself, although wouldn't again. In my defence, I voted for him in his second election, after he had resisted pressure from the republican machine, including Ronnie himself, and voted against aid for the contras. My auntie won't let me forget my one vote for a republican. She swears she is going to put "Once Voted for a Republican" on my tombstone.