Republicans have driven up the name recognition of the salt marsh harvest mouse to levels rivaling other popular culture critters like Jerry of Tom and Jerry fame, Mickey Mouse and Stuart Little.
Lots of journalists can cover Washington for years and never even get to meet the president, let alone be in the same room. Let alone ask him a question. Let alone have a conversation with him. Let alone sit next to him and chat him up for the better part of an evening.
Republicans may want to challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) about her allegations that CIA lied. But the reality may be that their options are limited.