Dems Replace Reid

WASHINGTON - The Democratic caucus has decided to replace senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) with a potted plant, specifically a purple Iris, as their spokesman on the budget battle with the right wing of the Republican party. "We feel a potted plant would be a more dynamic presence than Harry Reid" said Chuck Schumer (D-NY) "the brilliant purple color will hold the attention of 10 to 12 percent of the electorate, more than double what Harry Reid typically pulls." As to the choice of an Iris, a fickle plant, which is difficult to maintain, party spokesman Ned Spanky noted, "when the fuck do we ever do anything easy."