[Cincinatus' Wife]

Bush nominee deserves better than old grudges[Excerpt]As America embarks on a long-term war against international terrorism, it is essential that President Bush have his foreign policy team in place. Unfortunately, one Democratic senator is still fighting the Cold War and is settling old ideological scores by blocking Senate action on a key State Department nominee.

Otto Reich was nominated on July 12 to be assistant secretary of state for Western Hemispheric Affairs. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has not even bothered to schedule Fa confirmation hearing for Reich, and has no plans to do so. The reasons have nothing to do with Reich's competence or qualifications, and everything to do with Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd's affinity for Cuba's Fidel Castro and the communist Sandanista regime in Nicaragua. [End Excerpt]

Castro Spies Target U.S. Defense

Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's Castro

Senator Christopher Dodd---Take a moment and drop him a line.

[LarryLied]

Sooner or later, Bush and the Republicans are going to have to address the issue of Democrats who are obstructing nominations. They should do it sooner and forcefully. With his high approval rating, all Bush needs do is go on TV and name names. Force Dodd and Leahy to explain why they are crippling the executive and judicial branches of government in a time of war.

[PetroniDE]

Screw the democrats in Washington. They won't listen to you. I have a better idea.

Tell President Bush to make Recess Appointments !!!

[NYCON]

Spout a lot of patriotic rhetoric,and then sabotage the war effort just to undermine President Bush!

We can deal with foreign terrorists,but God save us from traitorous Democrats with any power or influence here at home!