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Leading House Republican walks out on CNN interview

by Actual News Geezer | November 7, 2006 at 08:54 pm | 1270 views | add comment

Ohio Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce didn't like the question CNN was asking her. The question: was she partially responsible for the war in Iraq.

According to a story on CNN (see below), when pressed for an answer, she said, "Thanks, I'm done," and ended the interview.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As she fights for her political life, Ohio Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce distanced herself Thursday from the Iraq war, telling CNN Radio, "What's happening in Iraq is not a direct reflection on me."

The seven-term representative is the House Republican Caucus chairwoman, the fourth highest-ranking position in the House. She won re-election in 2004 with 62 percent of the vote. However, experts say her current race with Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy is a toss-up.

Pryce made the remark Tuesday in an interview at a Columbus, Ohio, factory. When pressed by CNN on whether her position as a House leader connected her to the volatile situation in Iraq, Pryce objected to the interruption of her remarks and said the interview was over. (Watch Iraq vet campaign as Democrat in GOP-ville -- 2:40 Video)

"Thanks, I'm done," Pryce said. She expressed frustration and walked away saying, "Maybe we'll call you later when I'm feeling better."