[tophat9000]

I read somewhere that the last time the Insurrection Act was used without a request from the governor was 1861.

I agree with your points in your two posts, as for the Insurrection Act in just watching what went on with Blanco and her whole demeanor on Thur/Fri makes me inclined to think Bush put the Insurrection Act on the table to Blanco that if she didn't act he would

[Cboldt]

... as for the Insurrection Act in just watching what went on with Blanco and her whole demeanor on Thur/Fri makes me inclined to think Bush put the Insurrection Act on the table to Blanco that if she didn't act he would

Maybe. But she didn't, and he didn't either.