California Conservative

In describing the grand-standing and self-adulation of the 14 senators who pushed forward the filibuster “compromise,” Peggy Noonan examines a political trait that seems characteristic of Washington, D.C.

Noonan explains:

“Why did they put on that performance the other day? Yes, it was sheer exuberant egotism; it was the excitement of the TV lights; it was their sly conviction that if they laud themselves they will be appearing to laud the institution; and it was, no doubt, the counsel of their advisers that in the magic medium of television, if you declare you are a “hero” often enough people will come to associate the word “hero” with you. Advisers, you must stop telling them this. Please.”

Keepin’ it reeeaaal.

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