One of our senior legislators gave an interesting take on the nature of responsibility and accountability two days ago:
“”I don’t want to be critical of the committee. But common sense dictates that members of Congress shouldn’t be held responsible for what could be mistakes by staff unless there’s reason to believe the member knew or should have known,” Rangel said.”
Think again.
You’re the man in charge; you’ve been at this game for years. You know the deal.
With great power and authority comes great responsibility. Ask any battery commander or ship’s captain who’s been relieved for what a subordinate did or did not do. Try that line on them and they’ll laugh in your face.
The ultimate accounting for a pol comes at the ballot box. In his case, I think he might just get another pass. Sad.
