[CDHart]

Everyone knew that this commission was politically motivated, so why did Bush agree to convening it prior to the election in November?

Carolyn

[Eric in the Ozarks]

That's a mystery to a lot of us.
Bob Kerrey certainly solidified his position as a more than a little racist partisan prick yesterday.

[lstanle]

"Everyone knew that this commission was politically motivated, so why did Bush agree to convening it prior to the election in November?"

As I recall, Bush said that the commission was not needed. He knew as well that it was a political ploy, but he also knew, imo, that to outright prohibit it would give the dims too much to squall about all the way to the election. By allowing it to proceed, hopefully it will be behind us before the election.

[LibFreeUSA]

-"Everyone knew that this commission was politically motivated, so why did Bush agree to convening it prior to the election in November?"

'Politically' the Bush administration had no choice but to go along and play this game, as bad as it was. They were in a 'no win' situation. Reticent about freely disclosing national security information involving the 9-11 incident, and appearing to be 'hiding something, they had no choice but to submit to the will of the Democrats on this political farce.