The networks have hardly covered the IRS scandal since the it first burst into the news nine months ago. That changed just a bit yesterday when Rep. Darrell Issa cut off ass clown Elijah Cummings' microphone. Then it became a big story focusing on Issa's purported lack of civility.Yes, civility has declined since the Republicans took over the House. See how civilly the Democrats treated Republicans.
Update: From The Hill
The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus has called for stripping House Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) of his gavel after an explosive IRS hearing on Wednesday.
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) told Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Thursday that Issa’s conduct in the hearing – including cutting off the microphone of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) – amounted to “an affront to the expectations of the American people.” Fudge also said she wants Issa to apologize on the House floor.
“The American people have the right to expect that their elected leaders be held to the highest possible standards of conduct. Congressional committee leaders are held to an even higher standard due to their unique positions,” Fudge wrote in a letter to Boehner.
“Congressman Darrell Issa of California abused his authority and therefore must be reprimanded to ensure the dignity of the House of Representatives is preserved.”
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