Talent Pulls a Gephardt

Rumors had been circulating for weeks that a certain prominent member of Congress was about to change his stance on an issue close to the heart of anti-abortion groups.

The official finally held a news conference in which he shared his new, more nuanced views.

Abortion opponents were outraged and accused him of betraying his base for political reasons. Political rivals questioned his commitment to any principles, calling him a flip-flopper.

U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., in 2006?

No, U.S. Rep. Richard A. Gephardt, D-St. Louis County, in 1986.

While the state GOP doesn't seem to think that Jim Talent's new position will have much effect on his re-election, some think otherwise. Talent needs to rethink his position. Even his failure to make a decision one way or the other about the current "Life Saving Cures at the Expense of Others' Lives" issue leaves doubt in many minds if he even has the fortitude or courage to be a Missouri Senator. Of course, he claims to be pre-occupied with Senate business to give much thought to Missouri's issues. What a load!

I heard Tony Snow the other evening relate that our esteemed and elite congresscritters/patricians have worked a painful and agonizing 7 days so far this year (2006) - I mean, with all of the holidays and such, I suppose we shouldn't be too upset over this special welfare project called the US Senate and Congress. Frankly, I'm surprised that they have worked 7 days. No wonder so many of them can't think straight. But anyway, I digress.

Dick Talent or Jim Gephardt, how shall we address you now?

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