Rounding up quotes from the debt debate

    “Dealing with the White House is like Dealing with a Bowl of JELL-O” and Other Quotes from the National Debt Debate probably won’t be hitting bookstore shelves anytime soon, but it does make for good blogging content.

    The Daily Constitution has rounded up 10 “yes, they actually said that,” quotes from the national debt debate, including House Speaker John Boehner’s Jell-O comparison.

    That came in at No. 10. At No. 1 was this gem from Missouri Congressman Billy Long, who tweeted: “No one could reach #AmyWinehouse before it was too late. Can anyone reach Washington before it’s too late? Both addicted– same fate???”

    Check out the full list here.

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