Boxer Rebellion - It's time for President Bush to stand up to California's senators ~ John Fund

Opinion Journal / The Wall Street Journal. ^ | June 5, 2002 | John Fund

[Elle Bee]

President Bush took office promising to restore the "power and legitimate authority of the Oval Office." To that end, the White House has taken controversial steps to claim executive privilege for Enron-related documents from his energy task force, clashed with Rep. Dan Burton, a fellow Republican, in refusing to turn over files on an old FBI scandal in Boston, and ended the American Bar Association's special role in vetting judicial nominees.

[Elle Bee]

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[Kermit]

"Can't we all just get along".

Bush amazes me on how often he gives his opponents bats to beat him with and how he does nothing to fight for his alleged beliefs.

[sandydipper]

George W. like ALL true politicians - has only one real objective - that is TO BE RE-ELECTED. Everything else gets a nod and a wink.

[Elle Bee]

I'm holding out hope for some night-of-the-long-swords and to wake up and find that Dub'ya has made a hundred or so recess appointments ...... and then just take his case to the public

Let the dems howl

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[Ben Ficklin]

This is an example of Texas styled politics. Bush's desire to bring Texas style politics to Washington figured heavily in his campaign. There are many that say it is a mistake, while there are others that say that it is the basis of his popularity.

It is interesting to note that there conflict among Pubs in Texas at this time on how the Speaker of the Texas Legislature will be chosen in the next session. If the Texas style is followed, it is possible a dem would be appointed. If the DC style is followed a Pub would be assured.

[glc1173@aol.com]

If Bush doesn't stand up to Feinswine and Boxer, he can forget reelection - because the Red Nation dissidents without whom he'd never have been elected will desert him in 2004 and just not vote or else vote for protest candidates.

[Denver Ditdat]

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