Murtha too dirty to lead Democrats
November 15, 2006
Incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi promises changes in the corrupt way Congress conducts its business but her shameless promotion of Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha suggests her reign at the top will be business as usual when it comes to protecting one of her own.
One of the first rules of politics is to avoid the “appearance of impropriety.” It doesn’t matter if you are guilty or innocent of wrongdoing. You must work your ass off to prove you are above suspicion.