--KL
In my opinion, the defection was pushed by Jeffords getting the news from someone (and I have my suspicions who) that the Dairy Subsidy was going to be dropped by the White House.
That was not true. Jeffords acted on that mistaken assumption, and we all know the rest.
Now in this long list of gripes about the President, I do understand those who think that the borders should be closed, the airline searches should be curtailed, and other policy differences with the President. Those are understandable differences.
However, to blame President Bush for the Jeffords defection is just plain over the top...like blaming him for the forest fires out west, or the drought in North Carolina.
And, by the way, NO "Bush-bot" has so far appeared to insult the opposition, which you all apparently think we are just dying to do. I am most interested in why this post starts with insults to the Bush supporters in the replies right away, and keeps it up even when no one rises to the bait.
I have no further comments on the article, because I recognize a pointless discussion when I see one.