[Plutarch]

The reason Ridge has been given this job is because GWB lusts after PA's electoral votes in 2004. Florida is looking very shaky, and he must have PA. What better way than to have the PA Governor for the Home Defense billet, and perhaps being groomed for the V.P. slot.

[Lanman]

That me be true about PA, but the leader of Homeland Defence must support the right to life and the RKBA. How can he not?

[Brian Kopp DPM]

and perhaps being groomed for the V.P. slot

Ah, there's the rub...does no one here comprehend the long term ramifications of this appointment??? Ridge was not made VP in 2000 because the Republican party was not yet ready for a pro-abort candidate. Maybe by 2004 the Republican voters WILL be ready, especially if Cheney's heart gives out and Ridge becomes Bush's VP sooner.

Never have I been so utterly disillusioned and disappointed by the rank and file Freepers here tonight. Your inability to see current anf future trends and perceive serious dangers within the "conservative" party is heartbreaking.

You've been warned.

I'm willing to be villified and flamed to get hard heads to comprehend the enormous implications of this appointment. How many of you are ready to stop your knee jerk condemnations and seriously examine the ramifications of this?

--Dr. Kopp

[ohioWfan]

The reason Ridge has been given this job is because GWB lusts after PA's electoral votes in 2004

This is a joke, right?? Cause if it isn't, it's one of the dumbest things I've seen posted at FR.

Ridge is highly qualified for this position. President Bush has chosen nothing but the best people in his administration, and Ridge is a perfect example. Do you seriously think that our President is thinking about reelection right now, with the massive crisis he is faced with??? If so, your cynicism is despicable.

[MVV]

Boy, you nailed it right on the head! I am tickled that Ridge is out of here, one more baby-killer supporter gone!

Signed, A life-long PA resident

and one-time Ridge supporter.