William R. Richardson: “with its candidate for President on the ropes, the Republican majority is trying to find another divisive wedge issue.…”

“with its candidate for President on the ropes, the Republican majority is trying to find another divisive wedge issue. Last week it was same-sex marriage. This week it is welfare. Next week it will probably be abortion. There are rumors that the Republican majority is about to abandon a bipartisan welfare reform. Is this indicative of a new strategy to resurrect the Willy Horton issues? Mr. Speaker, let us talk about the Republican prescription for campaign finance reform: more money, more money, and more money. They see the control that they have of the Congress in jeopardy, and want their special interest buddies to rescue them. I cannot wait to hear what is next.”