Dems set to claim "Prime Office Space" when they take office in 2007

[RSchewe]

It looks like Hastert, Cheney, and other Republicans will soon need to start looking up some moving companies and give up those nice offices that have had for nearly 50 years. The Dems will no longer have to reside in the cramped offices and have to beg to have hearings in the broom closet.


NY Times:

Spoils of Prime Office Space Go to Democrats

By CARL HULSE
Published: November 22, 2006

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 — Forget those pesky leadership fights. The folks who run Congress are now getting down to what really matters on Capitol Hill: dividing up the office space.

In something of a break with recent tradition, the incoming Democratic speaker, Nancy Pelosi of California, is planning to expropriate the second-floor suite of offices now occupied by the current speaker, J. Dennis Hastert — a handful of rooms providing a spectacular view of the Mall.

That space has been in Republican hands for 50 years or so, even when Democrats were in charge. In fact, the main offices are so strongly associated with Republicans that they were officially designated the Robert H. Michel Rooms by the House in 1995 in honor of the popular former Republican leader.

While there might be some private grumbling by Republicans about the Democratic land grab, even Mr. Michel sees nothing wrong with Ms. Pelosi wanting to move into his namesake space.

“The speaker is the speaker,” Mr. Michel said in an interview. “They reign supreme over on the House side, and they can pretty much do anything they want to.”

While Democrats are moving up, Republicans are downsizing, abandoning their preferred spots and planning to squeeze into the current, tighter digs of the Democrats.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/22/us/politics/22cong.html?ex=1321851600&en=9a51c661df1c061e&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

[RSchewe]

1. I heard yesterday that Waxman will try to change the smoking rules as well

Boehner is a chain smoker and may not be too happy about that.

:nopity:

[Renew Deal]

2. It's the little things that make a difference

And I'm glad they're cleaning up the house.

[moggie]

3. Office Space?

Just don't touch Denny's red Swingline stapler!

[RSchewe]

5. Haha, he reminds me of that dude with the glasses now that you say that... n/t

[RSchewe]

7. Had to do it:

[wicket]

4. Rangel is kicking Cheney out?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

:rofl: :rofl:

[RSchewe]

6. I guess Rangel gets the last laugh... n/t