I don't understand what your problem is with all of this....
By hesitating and showing indecision the republicans are wasting time. Get to the vote, put the dems in their place (the minority) and let's get on with solving the many issues facing the country.
By prolonging the drama we are not using the precious first year after the election wisely. In another six months people will start positioning themselves for 2006 and by 2006 Bush will be considered a lame duck, and the moment will be lost.