[wideawake]

Perhaps Chafee noticed that his state which went 30% for Bush in 2000 went 39% for Bush in 2004.

Not only were Chafee's remarks traitorous and out of step with the nation, but they weren't in step with the direction of his own state.

[mwl1]

Chafee is of course no help on most legislative issues, but I doubt very much that many freepers are even aware that he voted with the President and with the GOP caucus, repeatedly, throughout 2003-04, against the RAT filibuster of our judges.

Notwithstanding this crucial support, Hell, let's purge him and every other moderate in our caucus and turn the Senate gavel over to the RATS. Ideological purity at all costs. Yep, that'll help the President get his judges confirmed and his legislative agenda enacted.

[LS]

Well, even little Linc could see the handwriting on the wall: he could join an ever-dwindling minority, or stay with an ever-growing majority and keep what little power he has.

Even "Puff" Daschle could have worked that one out.

But this is the good line: "I'll work hard to regain trust." (Translation: OK, I screwed up. I'll vote your way a few times now so you don't kick me off my fave committees!)