Behind the Headlines

By Charles Slat ctslat@monroenews.com

Who says Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on major issues?

Last week, during the War of 1812 bicentennial committee kickoff event at the Monroe County Historical Museum, State Sen.-elect Randy Richardville, a Republican, crossed the room to shake hands with John Dingell, the veteran Democratic Congressman.

They both congratulated one another on their recent election victories and vowed to work together to make a War of 1812 park in Monroe a reality.

Mr. Dingell then told Mr. Richardville, “That wife of yours is a real asset.”

“I married up,” Mr. Richardville responded, adding, “Your wife is an asset.”

“We both married up,” Mr. Dingell replied.

Mr. Dingell had a lot more to say to The Evening News about his reinstallation as chairman of the House’s Committee on Energy and Commerce. You can read more about that in The Monroe Sunday News.