Unexpected and this administration are synonymous.
Liberals aren't much on even the most glaringly obvious consequences:
I've been in the habit of pulling up beside idjits with Impeach Bush bumper stickers and complementing them.
When they'd 'right on!' me I'd blandly say 'Yeah! I think Cheney'd make a fine president, too!'
In response to their horrified looks, I'd even more blandly say 'Well, if you impeach Bush, you get Cheney. Don't you liberals ever think through the consequences of any of your actions???