Quietly, very quietly, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are getting things done. Now, it's been overshadowed by the Hillary-Obama tiffs, the Gonzalez fiasco, the Petraeus report, even Fred Thomspon's campaign being run by his wife. But still, things seem to be moving in the right direction.
Last night, the Senate passed the S-CHIP health care expansion and the Ethics bill, both with veto proof majorities. These bills are not only good policies, but they make for excellent politics. And now, Democrats can head into the recess with major accomplishments (and momentum) under their belt.
I have to admit, I'm impressed. There were some rough patches in the beginning, but both leaders have really got it together. Democrats having effective leadership? What's next, the Cubs winning the World Series (Sorry John, that's a cheap shot)?
