Connecticut Local Politics

I’m checking in on the Steroids Hearings in between shoveling and breaking up ice and they are fascinating (although on the absurd side given that Congress might have a couple of other things to do). The hearings essentially are trying to figure out who is lying – Roger Clemens or Brian McNamee. Someone is likely to come out of this with a perjury charge, but who?

Rep. Cummings:

“Who has the uphill battle?” Cummings said. “We have to wait to see. That’s going to depend on how the testimony of Mr. McNamee goes, and it also will depend on how Roger Clemens’ testimony goes. We are one of the few committees, because we are investigative, people have to come in, they put up their right hand and swear to tell the truth. If someone fails to do that, they stand a chance of being brought to justice.”

It is a little easier for Rep. Shays, because he has a rooting interest:

“I hope and pray Roger is telling the truth,” said Shays, who met with Clemens privately last week. “He’s a sports icon. He’s a remarkable player. Brian McNamee is, frankly, kind of sleazy. I hope he’s the one that is lying. I hope someone who a lot of Americans look up to is telling the truth.”

Rep. Shays siding with one side of an argument in advance of the testimony? Color me shocked.

Rep. Shays will be questioning the witnesses shortly. Cue the clown music.

Update: The 10 Spot on Fan Nation sees this as I do:

Hey, at least he’s objective! Shays also says that he has chosen not to read the depositions of the various witnesses. Sure, just because you hold public hearings on a topic, that’s no reason to actually try to get to the bottom of it. Why is everyone being so ****? Hey, is that a TV camera? Look at me!