[goodnesswins]

Donaldson's departure and pending vacancies in the two Democratic positions gives the White House the ability to alter the balance of power on the commission. By law, no party can control more than three seats on the five-member panel.

Soooooo.....who will replace Cox from California?

[byteback]

He's our best Senate candidate. Maybe building the resume for a Box 0' rocks retirement or challenge in 5 years? He didn't run last time citing his Rep seniority but now I guess he felt he couldn't win.

[Torie]

Cox is my congressman. He is very smart, but a rather cold fish.