[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.

[bornintexas]

"He knew as well it was a political ploy, but he also knew, imo, that to outright prohibit it would give the dims to much to squall about all the way to the election."

He also knew, that the dims would not be able to help themselves from being the partisan hacks that they are and expose themselves to anyone to half a brain.