[My2Cents]

The Democrats in Congress are simply looking for something, anything, that will sink GW Bush and his Administration to the level of "moral equivalency" with the Clinton group. These Democrats spent 8 years ignoring malfeasance on the part of the previous Administration, and now they can't WAIT to find some smoking gun from the Enron debacle.

Besides, when did it become illegal to consult with a major energy marketer in drafting a national energy policy? And what part of that policy (which IS public) would have benefitted Enron specifically?

[Wild Irish Rogue]

If the GAO actually files suit, won't that hamper Waxman's ability to crank out press releases demanding that the WH turn over the names?? It will take the issue away from Waxman and put it in the courts, which is why I think the GAO will blink.

[Reagan Man]

It's good to hear that the President and VP Cheney have the full public support of House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Republican leader Trent Lott.

The BIG question is, why should VP Cheney statisfy any demands, or requests from the GAO and Congressional Critters like democrat Henry Waxman and republican Dan Burton? The VP would be setting a bad precedent that could effect future presidents and vp`s, from having the ability to seek out and receive advise in private. So far, all that exists is innuendo and rumor and a few outrageous and false charges by Terry McAuliffe. The key here is evidence of involvement in some impropriety and right now evidence is something which doesn't exist. No one in the Bush administration has given any impression of hiding anything. This is a Democrat inspired and media led, fishing expedition.

I believe Cheney has already released the names of the people he met with and the companies they represented. The problem is that the GAO is demanding transcripts and records of everything that was discussed. A word by word timeline of everything that transpired. Democrats like Waxman want the details so they can fabricate a connection with Bushes energy policy and prove the existence of a quid pro quo. There's no evidence to support such an inquiry.

[sinkspur]

The GAO has said it would gauge congressional support before acting.

Walker's backpedaling.

There'll be no lawsuit.

Thanks, Denny.

[copycat]

"... I think it is fair to say most American people support the effort," said Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle.

OK, here's a poll question to test that statement...

"What's more important...Congress's need to know about Enron and the energy task force, or the President's need to be able to receive confidential advice?"