[dashing doofus]

I bet its because that bum Obama pulled a bait and switch. Right after accepting, it was suddenly decided that the Department of the Census would no longer fall under Commerce.

Shrewd move by the Dems. Put that scarce Republican seat into play in 2010. Its not at all certain that Gregg would have won, but incumbents do enjoy a huge advantage. So they pluck him out, and then diminish the job.

My theory is that they do that to their political opponents. Like Hillary, in her diminishing role. She is invisible.

[PGalt]

Interesting theory. Thanks for posting.

[MinuteGal]

I may be off base, but I firmly believe that this rather intrepid action by Gregg will guarantee his re-election when he's up next.

People like this kind of stuff......it has brought him attention and the chance to look like a really upright guy......plus a little star power rubbing off on a rather colorless Republican.

If the crapulus bill doesn't stimulate anything except Chris Matthews' leg, Gregg could come off being elected Pope next time around.

Leni