[RoseofTexas]

GUTS my friend.. is when you go against the grain!! And when you go against the flow! :(
REALLY SORRY TO HEAR HE BACKED OFF! He alone made that decision, no matter what, he made it!

[WoodstockCat]

If you think he made this decision on his own, you don't understand politics of an organization or the power of a union.

IHMO, Bush probably talked to him, heard the hurt said thanks for helping as much as you could and don't get yourself in any more of a bind.