Credit Where Due

I live in Illinois' 18th Congressional district. It is represented in Congress by Rep. Ray LaHood, a moderate republican who has one of the safest seats in the country. I didn't vote for him but
I have to note he may wind up doing the right thing when it comes to Social Security "reform".

For President Bush to succeed in his drive to let workers put part of their
Social Security taxes in private investment accounts, he'll have to persuade
Republicans like Rep. Ray LaHood to vote for it, and that will take some
doing.

"It's a no-win for people in the House," the moderate, 10-year House
veteran from rural Illinois said recently. "We risk our political careers. We
risk 30-second ads against you saying, 'You voted to gut Social
Security."'

The linked-to CNN story is several weeks old but I was not blogging when it first appeared. Granted, LaHood's comments seem to suggest his opposition is politically motivated but I am pleased he is not falling in lockstep with the White House on this issue.

Update: Lahood may run for Governor.