[Howlin]

Yes, but after all, she IS at the mercy of the kindness of "the federal government," isn't she?

[hflynn]

Yes, but after all, she IS at the mercy of the kindness of "the federal government," isn't she?

I think Governor Blanco is playing it exactly in reverse. This incompetent bafoon thinks the federal government is at the mercy of the kindness of Governor Blanco but when the story of her "I need 24 hours to think it over." response to George Bush's offer to have the federal government act immediately gets out Blanco is gonzo.