The Failed Pacifist

Hastert Hearts NOLA

Earlier this week House Speaker Dennis Hastert was asked about rebuilding New Orleans. He reportedly replied "I don't know. That doesn't make sense to me."

Then, when the vote came on the 10.5 billion dollar Katrina Aid Package, Hastert was absent, instead attending a political fundraiser in Indiana. His staff says he later attended a charity auction where he donated a spare Lincoln Continental.

Today he's answering a lot of questions and promising he really, really, really loves New Orleans and wishes it a long healthy life.

posted by Doran @ 7:29 PM