Read Between the Lines

"It was a solemn pledge, repeated by Democratic leaders and candidates over and over: If elected to the majority in Congress, Democrats would implement all of the recommendations of the bipartisan commission that examined the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001."

Reading this intro, you'd think the WashPost is calling the Democrats cheats for "fooling" the American public into voting for them. But if you read the next paragragh:

"But with control of Congress now secured, Democratic leaders have decided for now against implementing the one measure that would affect them most directly: a wholesale reorganization of Congress to improve oversight and funding of the nation's intelligence agencies. Instead, Democratic leaders may create a panel to look at the issue and produce recommendations, according to congressional aides and lawmakers."

I think, right now, the concern with Democrats is them not wanting to right more blank checks to the Bush Administration. But time will tell.