[JohnnyZ]

Though I have little to no faith that President Bush was ashcan her at the end of her term. I am willing to make a wager that he does not.

After the way she treated his appointees, there is no way he'll reappoint. It'll be right after reelection, what'll he care? There are already four Republicans on the panel, so he'll have to replace her with a right-leaning "independent" (MFB is technically an 'I'.)

Bush appointee Jennifer Braceras would be a good candidate to run for something in Massachusetts some day. Her term ends in 2007.

[deport]

There are four republicans, three democrats and one Independent..... Berry list herself as the independent.... I don't know who's turn it is to make the next appointment. It usually alternates, President then Congress which alternates Senate/House. I don't who's term is up next nor who has the next appt.

The President appoints the Chairperson but it must be confirmed by the Commission members...