Reply #56: If I've read the NYT's accusations correctly, [View All]

[slaveplanet]

I'm left with the impression that Murtha was the main conduit for funneling votes the GOP's way. He was the GOP's go to guy, there was even a moniker "Murtha corner". All the Dems would have to go through him to have any hope of getting some scraps for projects within their constituencies. If true, I can't see the GOP wanting to spotlight this aspect too much when they held majority. NYT also gives the impression that it is Murtha who groomed Pelosi, so her endorsement has a certain air of payback to it and is not all that surprising.
Things have changed from months ago, there's been an election. The GOP
won't hesitate to sling dirt now.