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Shades of '44 It's time for the president to rally his "natural majority." BY FRED BARNES Monday, August 30, 2004 12:01 a.m. EDT The Republican convention that opens in New York today will be unusual. Its chief purpose is the re-election of President Bush--nothing out of the ordinary about that. But it won't remind anyone of the 1972 or 1984 Republican conventions that propelled President Nixon and President Reagan, respectively, to second terms. The Nixon convention was devoted largely to demonizing his Democratic opponent, George McGovern. The message at Reagan's convention was stay the course and good as things are,...

Just heard on the Salem Radio Net/Hugh Hewitt that Dems are balking at handing over control of the Senate. (committees I assume) They're apparently demanding more money, etc., before they turn over control. Sen. Allen of Virginia was prevented from some of his duties because Dems are still thowing a hissy fit, obstructing in any way they can, blah, blah, blah.This is the first I've heard of this. Have you?