I hope the left will be accurate in its criticism

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  March 7th at 08:04 AM  | 

Many on the left are criticizing Speaker Boehner for the decision to keep Frank Buckles from lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda. This is not a partisan matter. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is joining John Boehner in the decision. I believe they are both wrong, but I do think it is both unfair and unwise to solely point the finger at John Boehner. | Read More »

Speaker Boehner & Harry Reid, Allow Frank Buckles Into the Rotunda

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  March 4th at 02:23 PM  | 

[UPDATED:] Press reports this evening indicate that Senator Harry Reid is siding with John Boehner on this. The post has been updated to reflect that. I think Speaker John Boehner and Harry Reid are making a terrible mistake. The Speaker’s Office and the Senate Majority Leader are blocking a request that Frank Buckles be allowed to lie in state (or in honor as the case | Read More »