[PA Engineer]

You have forgotten how the Rats filibustered everything. The Pubs never had a commanding lead to overcome it and the Rhinos within. I just do not understand why Bush did not take the Executive order route due to the national security issues involved.

The last election was critical for the Pubs to get the majority they needed, however many sat out the election to punish them for not doing anything. We lost many good conservatives because of this suicidal behavior.

[Texas Federalist]

You have forgotten how the Rats filibustered everything. The Pubs never had a commanding lead to overcome it and the Rhinos within.

The RINOS within are not the problem. The problem is that the RINOs leading the party, including the GOP presidential nominee, OPPOSE DRILLING!!!!

[TomGuy]

The Pubs never had a commanding lead to overcome it and the Rhinos within. I just do not understand why Bush did not take the Executive order route due to the national security issues involved.

You actually answered your own query: the Pubbies lack backbone to really confront the Dems.

If McCain or the Pubbies really wanted to make an issue for November, they would take this topic and cram it down the throats of the Dems. They would, if necessary, buy time on every media out and flood it with the result of the vote -- and tie it directly to the $3.30-$4.00/gal fuel prices.

But, alas. They will give in, lay down, roll over. After all, they don't want to upset McCain's 'friends' across the aisle.