Mind-Control Nancy?

So the bailout bill has failed. First, the facts: Democrats voted for it, albeit a little narrowly, 140 for to 95 against, while Republicans voted against it more broadly, 65 to 133. So the failure of the bill is clearly, as a matter of fact, the fault of the Republicans.

Now, the bizarre spin: Republicans are claiming that Nancy Pelosi made them vote against it. How? By making a speech that hurt their tender little feelings, even though said speech changed nothing about the compromise bill that had been agreed to in principle the night before.

Who knew that the Democratic Speaker had such powers over the Republican Congress? Of course, the Force can have a strong influence over the weak-minded....