A much better term for describing the demise of politician is "Ride the Tank", in reference to Michael Dukakis' famous crash and burn. I've proposed this phrase on FR before. Evidently it didn't catch on, so I'll suggest it here again
31 posted on 12/18/2005 7:58:41 AM PST by Capt. Tom
(Don't confuse the Bushies with the dumb Republicans - Capt. Tom)