That I found this in the NYT is interesting....Reid acting the fool and clown.

It *is* a very sad state of affairs, but signs of our times. Our Country is significantly divided, politically, and Congress is simply fleshing that out. It also amazes me that candidates can dogmatically make sweeping claims about what all they're going to do "if only I get elected"...and then they're shocked and incensed to discover that they are not as powerful or persuasive as they thought they were. Petty, spiteful, bitter, arrogant, boastful....a pock on both their Houses. Did I mention 'petty'?