Eleanor Holmes Norton: Nothing But Class
For those who don't live here, you should first know DC does not have any senators or a congressman. This is specifically provided in the US Constitution, for reasons I won't go into here (although I'm sure the comments will).
However, DC residents do have a non-voting delegate in the House, by the name of Eleanor Holmes Norton. She is responsible for her share of looneyness, but most recently she's been vocal in bitching about the lack of representation in Congress. Her last initiative was in getting the DC DMV (along with local government) to put "Taxation Without Representation" on DC license plates as a way to increase visibility of this "problem."
(You know...I think it's amazing that phrase is being used as it is. I mean think about it...the liberals in charge are assuming the taxes should be in place. If this is such a "problem," why not solve it by making DC exempt from federal taxes? It would do more to revitalize the District than any ten crackhead mayors.)
Anyway, via WMAL news, I now hear a story about Norton wanting to use the recently-relocated Washington Nationals team to hock the idea of DC representation in Congress. Apparently she's talking about some kind of permanent signage at RFK Stadium, placed during opening day, which will bring the District's plight to the attention of the country.
Sorry, but this is wholly inappropriate. The Nationals are a baseball team, not a vehicle for pet political causes. I mean, can you imagine the howls of protests if Senator Mel Martinez pressured John W. Henry (Owner of the Florida Marlins) to put up a pro-life sign during their opening day? And for Norton to first ask the guy privately and then issue a press release is just gauche.
But that's Eleanor Holmes Norton for you....all class.
Posted by John Tant at April 8, 2005 09:52 AM
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| # April 8th, 2005 9:57 AM kris |
| I was really hoping that RFK wasn't actually in the District, because that would have been beyond ironic. Unfortunately it is. That isn't the Nat's permanent home, is it? Will their new stadium also be in the District? |
| # April 8th, 2005 10:04 AM JohnTant |
| Yes, the new stadium will be in...get this...Southeast. A rather lovely area of town. :)
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| # April 8th, 2005 10:10 AM kris |
| Is this a really big deal in DC? I live in the baseball-free zone, so I have no idea. It all seems rather sudden to me. |
| # April 8th, 2005 7:38 PM james |
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