Robert Novak: Blue Dog Democrats are Pelosi's pets.

Robert Novak has an interesting observation about the Democrats 100 day plan and how the new breed of Blue Dog Democrats fared. They were touted as Conservatives (because they represent districts that Bush carried) and were expected to vote Conservatively. Not so, says Novak, who states the Dogs are Speaker Pelosi's pets (my characterization). Here are some excerpts:

On Tax Hike: Just before the Easter recess, the House voted on the Democratic budget for 2008, which anticipates a $400 billion tax increase over the next five years.

On Iraq Pullout: The emergency supplemental appropriations bill, which funds the Iraq War until October and sets a timetable for withdrawal, had been endorsed by the left-wing group MoveOn.org. It passed 218-212, with the support of every moderate Democratic freshman.

On Embryonic Research: On the question of funding for scientific research that involves the destruction of human embryos, the new moderates split down the middle.

On Unions: In two separate votes dear to the heart of union bosses, all 10 of our freshmen voted the party line.

These are some of the issues I excerpted. Any surprises or thoughts?