[unspun]

It could be that Harry Reid is mentally ill.

It could also be that he's pretending to be utterly outraged at President Bush, in order to take less heat from the wacko-extremist Democrats he wants to keep -- which could mean he is mentally ill.

Or, there may be another explanation for Harry Reid's behaviour, lately. Anyone?

[California Patriot]

I’d say the explanation is that Reid is an utterly classless punk.

He shouldn’t even have been invited. But since he was, it’s good that he declined. Those at the dinner didn’t have to put up with this disgusting man.

[Scotswife]

I’ll go with option #1 - mentally ill.

maybe his bowtie is tied too tight?

[dandiegirl]

Or, there may be another explanation for Harry Reid’s behaviour, lately. Anyone?

He’s just a nasty little man.

[abclily]

I believe Harry Reid has already survived a couple of strokes. Maybe he is now having some mini-strokes?

[gonzo]

"...Or, there may be another explanation for Harry Reid's behaviour, lately. Anyone?..."

When Harry was asked about refusing the invitation, his reply was: "It's not my thing."

The reality, of course, is different. Great Britain and the entire British Commonwealth of Nations are staunch and avid Allies with the USA in the 'Global War on Terror', a phrase that has become 'verboten' in the dimocRAT lexicon.

The 'War' is actually going well (as well as wars can go), and success in the prosecution of that war spells doom for the dimocRAT party in the 2008 elections.

Harry cannot allow himself to be seen as encouraging the fight in the war, and he's staying away so he isn't seen with losers.

The dimocRATS have wagered a huge amount of Political Capital on losing this 'War-on-Terror' during the Bush Administration so-as to gain the Presidency and super-majorities in the House and Senate in 2008. They've got a huge surprise coming .................. FRegards