[olliemb]

I still think that the defection of Jeffords thru covert deals with the democrats and therefore difficulty in getting his agenda thru a democrat majority also is a load that the president has had to deal with.

[SuziQ]

I still think that the defection of Jeffords thru covert deals with the democrats and therefore difficulty in getting his agenda thru a democrat majority also is a load that the president has had to deal with.

You know, 'Jumpin Jim' may have been a blessing in disguise. After that incident, Pres. Bush knew that accomodation would not work, even if Trent Lott and other senior Congressional Repubs. didn't yet realize it. Pres. Bush has been moving toward his own goals since, quietly, but perceptibly, and he knows he can NEVER trust the Democrats again.

He told them, when he entered office, that he'd be willing to work with him, but they have been intractable in their opposition, trying to undermine him at every turn. So be it; Dubya will win, in the end, against both Saddam and Little Tommy and his gang.