[deport]

I'm sorry, but as much as I hate to say it, I blame President Bush. He had the power to make a recess appointment here, and he didn't do it.

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You blame without knowing all the facts...... Do you know what Estrada's feelings were on a recess appt? If so please share with us.... Did Estrada want to work for free, no pay? Did Estrada want the recess appt marked with an asterisk next to his name? Was Estrada tired of being the pawn in a political fight?

Lots we don't know an most likely never will......

[rintense]

Those are all valid questions. But it is still a major let down. For as much as President Bush said he stood by this man, neither he nor the Repubicans threw down the gauntlet. With Lott gone, I thought all the spinelessness would be too. I was wrong.