In case you thought Democrats had overcome their inability to translate good policy into winning politics:
At the glittery Aria Casino in Las Vegas on Thursday night, Mr. Reid proudly told thousands of supporters waiting to see President Obama, “We’re going to finish that conference report!”
Despite the enthusiasm behind the words, Mr. Reid’s use of cryptic Washingtonese to describe the most far-reaching restructuring of the financial regulatory systems since the Great Depression drew no applause.
Go! Fight! Win Conference Report!