Nancy Pelosi Defends John Murtha’s House Violation

John Murtha may have violated house rules. That is the accusation levied by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)

Now Nancy Pelosi is defending him.

Pelosi, D-Calif., said she had “no idea what actually happened” during a noisy exchange in the House chamber last week between Reps. John P. Murtha, D-Pa., and Mike Rogers, R-Mich.

No idea what happened, yet she defends him? The evil Republicans must be at fault again.

“I wasn’t there” for the confrontation, Pelosi said. “I do know that the Republicans caused quite a stir that was unjustified on the floor of the House, and I’m sure things were said on both sides.”

She added, “I don’t know that there was going to be a resolution. There was rumor that that might be the form it would take, but we’ll deal with it if that’s what comes forward. But I think Mr. Murtha’s reputation for bipartisanship will hold him in good stead.”

She wasn’t there but is sure it couldn’t be his fault. Of course she should still be embarrassed by this:

During leadership elections after Democrats regained control of the House in November, Pelosi aggressively backed Murtha in his bid to become majority leader, the No. 2 position. He lost to Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.

I’m still waiting to see this story about a prominent Democrat who possibly violated house rules to be reported on by the main stream media.

Sadly, I don’t think I will.