After electoral triumphs in 2006 and 2008, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi now commands a strong Democratic majority. During here tenure, she has done a solid job of keeping the caucus unified. At times she may have alienated members of the liberal base by refusing to push things like the impeachment of George Bush and/or Dick Cheney. Despite these grumblings, she has received high marks from Democratic members of the House.
With the Democrats in control of all parts of government, Pelosi will have to work harder than ever to maintain party discipline. Blue Dog Democrats are determined to scale back spending in the stimulus package.
Politico looks at the barking of the Blue Dogs.
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