https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/11/17/pelosi-implodes-at-the-gate/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:10:09 -0400<![CDATA[I thought for a moment I was reading the name Bush and not Pelosi in the New York Times&#8217; editorial headline of today: Speaker Pelosi Tempts Disaster. The editorial states: But Ms. Pelosi&#8217;s damage to herself was already done. The well-known shortcomings of Mr. Murtha were broadcast for all to see &#8211; from his quid-pro-quo addiction to moneyed lobbyists to the grainy government tape of his involvement in the Abscam scandal a generation ago. The resurrected tape &#8211; feasted upon by Pelosi enemies &#8211; shows how Mr. Murtha narrowly survived as an unindicted co-conspirator, admittedly tempted but finally rebuffing a bribe offer: &#8220;I&#8217;m not interested &#8211; at this point.&#8221;]]>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:29:17 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/11/17/pelosi-implodes-at-the-gate-n213266