At the memorial service today, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee talked about the resolution she is sponsoring to honor Michael Jackson as a "world humanitarian."
So how's that going?
So how's that going?
"There's no appetite for this," one House Democrat told POLITICO. "We have too many other things to deal with right now."
Democratic aides said privately Tuesday that it's unlikely the House will pass Jackson-Lee's resolution, which includes a recitation of nearly every charitable contribution Jackson made in the last quarter-century.
So far there's only one co-sponsor: L.A.'s own Diane Watson.
It's a bit dicey to pass a House resolution honoring someone who was indeed a great musician and humanitarian - but also with a dubious personal life. I don't think they should waste time debating this when there are so many other more pressing issues. Let's move on.