re: #508 oaktree

New Gingrich kicked the last set of elected Republican “reformers” into line. So I expect the Republican House/Senate leadership to not have that much trouble doing the same to these. They’ll be restrained by tradition and the well-grooved tracks of “this is how things are done”. And it they get supplied staff there instead of totally bringing their own in then they’ll already be at least 50% in leash since the staff has a lot of influence on what materials they actually see, what they get briefed about, and recommendations on what to do and who to see.

you missed Bachmannpalooza on the capitol steps then?