Cognitive Dissonance Of The Day

Congressman Dr. John Fleming talks with supporters during a victory celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Greg Pearson)

We have a winner. Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) is now on the record both dismissing default as overblown and touting the prospect of default as crucial leverage for the House to force the Senate to make concessions.