Power Play

A week or so ago, I mentioned the increasing chatter on the Internet and elsewhere about the potential for a Congressional power play against the Obama presidency coming from his own party in 2012. That scenario was clearly audible today with the release of a statement from CIA Director, Leon Panetta. Blue Crab Boulevard has the story here.

If we see more sharp attacks coming from the executive, we can be sure the Obama team is putting the Speaker of the House in her place. I still believe they would like to see this controversy end without removing her. A little damage goes a long way when your party is a coalition of oppressed interests groups.