[BillyBoy]

On second thought, "accomplished absolutely nothing in office", should have been retitled "did absolutely nothing in office" Saying they accomplished nothing in office implies Mel & Barack actually attempted to pass things during their short stint. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mel's tenure as Housing Secretary and Barack's tenure in the U.S. Senate were solely to give them a "credible" office they could use a stepping stone for their ultimate goal.

[techno]

I’m glad he’s not running for re-election. One less anti-Palin type that Sarah will have to save his you know what by making a last second appearance.

[dennisw]

On second thought, "accomplished absolutely nothing in office", should have been retitled "did absolutely nothing in office" Saying they accomplished nothing in office implies Mel & Barack actually attempted to pass things during their short stint. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mel's tenure as Housing Secretary and Barack's tenure in the U.S. Senate were solely to give them a "credible" office they could use a stepping stone for their ultimate goal.

Ultimo goal being to make millions off his political contacts. He's a money grubber
He quit so he is ready to make millions off the Cuba trade if/when Obama establishes relations with Fidel's island paradise