[cyncooper]

You have to wonder what fantasy world the Republican leadership lives in when they select ineffectual retired politicians like Orrin Hatch and Thomas Kean for the 9-11 commission,

Since Hatch is neither retired or on the commission I didn't read the rest of what was shaping up to be one big whine.

[Wallace T.]

I was wrong regarding Orrin Hatch, But I am right with regard to the gullibility of the GOP leadership, which has let the Democrats walk all over them, at least since the fall of Newt Gingrich. Here is wisdom: "Nice guys still finish last." (Leo Durocher) "There is no substitute for victory." (Douglas MacArthur)

[bvw]

To be so short and icy, why did you even bother with such a reply? Anyway, re: Hatch, Senator on Gorelick, Expert and borther CFRian:

See 172.

It is the CFR -- moreso than the Dems -- who are circling the wagons round "brother" Gorelick.