Pelosi To McCain Hecklers: "Can We Drill Your Brain?"

DENVER- Leading Democrats held a press conference at Union Station today and got more than they bargained for.

House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D- SC) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) introduced a proposal for energy independence. As one of the speakers addressed increasing green energy development and implementation, a group of John McCain supporters began shouting, "drill here, drill now," which prompted a response from Pelosi. "You want to drill right here? Can we drill your brain?" asked Pelosi. Democratic enthusiasts responded with loud cheers.

From L to R: Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV), Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA),
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD),
and Diana DeGette (D-CO).

House Majority leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) spoke in support of the Democrats' energy plan. He also had something to say to the McCain hecklers. "Sophomoric chanting will not make us energy independent," said Hoyer.

The Democrat plan calls for tax credits for businesses and organizations that use green energy sources as well as increased spending in mass transit and green building.

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Comments

[yhgtup]

Score one for Nancy Pelosi!!!

[HUFFNAME]

I'd love to see a bunch of wrinkly old guys wearing flipflops using cordless drills and masonry bits, risking arrest to poke holes in sidewalks in cities across the country.

[BaxterJ]

Pelosi is getting pretty good at responding to hecklers. http://www.entertonement.com/clips/17969/Nancy-Pelosi/Democratic-National-Convention-2008/Drilling-Brains/Can-we-drill-your-brain