Sign of the Times?
2010-12-09 - by
A wise Raleigh
Two veteran House members – Republican Danny McComas and Democrat Pryor Gibson – cohosted a reception in the Capitol for new legislators.
Most people came, of course, to see the powers-to-be, not the newcomers. But my friend said the center of attention was the tone: as he described it, “The campaigns are over. The people have spoken. Let’s work together and get the job done.”
Incoming Speaker Thom Tills praised outgoing Speaker Joe Hackney. Governor Perdue dropped by. Democrats and Republicans pledged a cooperative spirit. One Democrat who was there called it “a love feast.”
This is a disturbing development, of course, for those of us who thrive on conflict. We can only hope that all this bipartisan amity will be thrown out with the Christmas wrappings.
Sign of the Times?
2010-12-09/
A wise Raleigh
Two veteran House members – Republican Danny McComas and Democrat Pryor Gibson – cohosted a reception in the Capitol for new legislators.
Most people came, of course, to see the powers-to-be, not the newcomers. But my friend said the center of attention was the tone: as he described it, “The campaigns are over. The people have spoken. Let’s work together and get the job done.”
Incoming Speaker Thom Tills praised outgoing Speaker Joe Hackney. Governor Perdue dropped by. Democrats and Republicans pledged a cooperative spirit. One Democrat who was there called it “a love feast.”
This is a disturbing development, of course, for those of us who thrive on conflict. We can only hope that all this bipartisan amity will be thrown out with the Christmas wrappings.