Upon further reflection today, we think we’ve been a little too harsh on our assessment of Representatives Cleaver and Clay. Yeah, we’ve criticize the fact that they’ve distinguished themselves as permanent backbenchers that leadership can depend on for easy votes. Occasionally they vote against leadership. Last week they voted against lobbying reform– a vote they’ll […]

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Many are probably asking: “After Jack Abramhoff and all the other lobbying scandals that broke last year, how could these two politically vote against lobbying reform?” Simple. Neither will ever have to worry about raising tons of money because they are in very safe districts. Especially safe is Clay, who in 2000, inherited his seat […]

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[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/p56l7x70GG8″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related : AP: “Clay applauds bishops’ decision to meet with lawmakers concerning Iraq”

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Representatives’ Jeanette Mott Oxford and Jamilah Nashheed demonstrate to us today what happens when your party is in a super minority in the legislature. You co-sponsor highly partisan, symbolic, and dead in the water resolutions to gain attention. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum were the proud sponsors of a Bush Cheney Impeachment Resolution last session. […]

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This website – which states it is “dedicated to promoting and defending the Catholic Faith” – has a few choice words for Rep’s Carnahan and Clay – both practicing Catholics. The site is especially not pleased with Carnahan’s decision to seek more funding for distributing condoms in developing countries. AP Story: “Carnahan said he’s not […]

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Continued good work Mr. Congressman, two successive stories in The Hill no less. First your dental work, and now we learn you defend the common man and the lowly interns too. Have you ever thought of your own reality show after this Congress hobby has lost its appeal? Rep. Lacy Clay Speaks Up for Intern […]

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Has it now come to this, that in order for the perpetual back bencher to garner any attention, he must resort to discussing his dental work with a reporter? Way to go Mr. Congressman! Rep. Clay’s Braces Come off — For Good By Betsy Rothstein The metal wires on Rep. Lacy Clay’s (D-Mo.) bottom teeth […]

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After his good buddy William Jefferson was indicted, the House pushed forward on a few measures. One of the measures, The Hill reports, had the support of all of the black congressmen, except for Lazy Clay that is… Nevertheless, nearly all CBC lawmakers voted for a measure that requires the ethics committee to investigate any […]

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By: Jeff Patch The biggest challenge for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in pushing through a showcase lobbying reform may be simply getting debate started on the bill. Key allies of Pelosi fear that some Democrats will help kill the measure by voting against the rule that will set the parameters for the floor debate. […]

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From the Hill.Com Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? A: “I’d be 17 again. That was a good year.” Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.)

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