Leading House Republican: Iraq not a reflection on me

[Kadie]

Leading House Republican: Iraq not a reflection on me
POSTED: 11:16 p.m. EST, November 2, 2006
From Lisa Goddard
CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As she fights for her political life, Ohio Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce distanced herself Thursday from the Iraq war, telling CNN Radio, "What's happening in Iraq is not a direct reflection on me."

The seven-term representative is the House Republican Caucus chairwoman, the fourth highest-ranking position in the House. She won re-election in 2004 with 62 percent of the vote. However, experts say her current race with Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy is a toss-up.

Pryce made the remark Tuesday in an interview at a Columbus, Ohio, factory. When pressed by CNN on whether her position as a House leader connected her to the volatile situation in Iraq, Pryce objected to the interruption of her remarks and said the interview was over. (Watch Iraq vet campaign as Democrat in GOP-ville -- 2:40 )

"Thanks, I'm done," Pryce said. She expressed frustration and walked away saying, "Maybe we'll call you later when I'm feeling better."

In a statement issued to CNN later, Pryce finished her response, writing, "What's happening in Iraq is not a direct reflection on me."

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/02/pryce.iraq/index.html?section=cnn_latest

[porphyrian]

1. How does she rationalize that?

What the fuck has she been doing at her job for seven terms?

[central scrutinizer]

2. OK, then

give us some examples where you stood up to Bushco and demanded explanations, oversight, anything.

[MADem]

3. Yeah, I have nothing to do with the Party that funds my campaigns!!!

COUGH *********** bullshit ********* COUGH.