[RightWhale]

I don't think (and this is pure supposition on my part) that the energy trading part was flawed

If the White House were involved, they didn't do very well trying to save Enron. Was there an attempted baillout? If so, I missed it. And, of course the White House would consult with the oil industry when there was an energy crisis. Enron is was part of that.

The collapse of oil and gas prices over the past year may have played a large part. Futures trading is not for the faint-hearted.

[Wphile]

I agree. National Review had an article not to far back about the notion of Bush/Cheney helping out their oil buddies. If that were so, how come the price of oil has dropped significantly since they took office and Enron has collapsed. Doesn't look like much help there.

The Dems are salivating but as has been said before, they better be careful for they may not like what they find, i.e., Ron Brown, Clinton, Gore, etc.