[blanknoone]

I agree that these are not bills Republicans should support...whatever damage they do to the Dems, they do more to America. We could have 'boxed in!' the Soviets by electing communists...which is effectively what this bill is.

[Clintonfatigued]

I think that the strategy is to incite the 'Rats into filibustering the bill, thus causing no bill to pass at all, and then blaming the 'Rats for their obstructionism. Then, after Republican gains in 2004, a better bill can be bought. Bush and Frist have learned that Daschle & Company will mindlessly oppose anything that's perceived as benefitting Republicans, and this is the bait. If so, then they get my kudos for clever strategy.