first time i heard the minority leader in congress speak was today in Meet the Press.

i was amazed by this woman.

it was so obvious she was trying to stick to the "message" of the democratic party (probably because she read/heard from pundits that this is the way republicans win elections). repeating meaningless slogans such as the "real security" plan, "making 2006 a year of transition in iraq", while avoiding answering direct questions with clear answers.

beyond all these insulting answers (insulting because i hate it when politicians regard the voter as stupid), it was also clear to me that nancy is not very bright.. i hope the democrats will win and take back the congress, but it is a shame that nancy will be the speaker of the house. i don't know what the requirements are for this role, but if being smart is one of them i think she is not qualified.