No Loss for Words

I think of myself as a politically aware citizen, so I read Herald political reporter, Jerry Cornfield’s comments about the political scene in Snohomish County and Olympia to get his take on “what’s happening” so I’ll know how and where my ideas go off into the ditch.

Today, Mr. Cornfield is extolling the power and clout of House Speaker Frank Chopp.  Cornfield says that at this late date in the legislative session, Speaker Chopp is finally preparing to step onto the stage and be some sort of legislative magic man Democrats and Republicans have been waiting for to deliver “the word” that miraculously closes the $5 billion budget gap.