Josh Marshall suggests a new game for those who live in a state with Republican House members (that rules me out):
Do you work for a local newspaper or TV Station? Want an easy story? Call up the local Republican member of congress to see if they supported the DeLay Rule. Believe me, this one writes itself.Here's a list of House Members, and here's Josh's mailing address: talk@talkingpointsmemo.com. If you decide to play send him an e-mail with your results.Rep. Chris Shays (R-CT) says a "handful" of members of the caucus opposed the rule. Let's be extremely generous and say that's 20 members. That still leaves 211 supporters. Who are they?
Not a journalist? Afraid you can't play? Fuggetaboutit ... You can play too.
Just pick a Republican member of Congress, call the number on their website and ask. Don't be rude or confrontational. Just a simple question: Did Congressperson such-and-such support the DeLay Rule in the GOP caucus meeting on Wednesday. After you get your answer, drop us a line and let us know what you hear. Did they vote for the DeLay Rule or are they members of the Shays Handful?
They refused to answer? We wanna know that too.