[cvq3842]

On many issues, I think there is restiveness in the Republican ranks. I fear a party split that would only help the Democrats 9think 1992), but then again the Republican party didn't win immediately when it was founded (1854, I believe?) but stuck to its guns.

Holding to one's principles usually wins out over trying to please everyone. And it allows one to sleep better at night anyway.

[dhs12345]

We shall see how long the compromise lasts. We might be right back where were in a few weeks, months.

The good news: Bush's nominees are moving forward and the nuclear option wasn't exercised. I doubt that the 7 Republicans can guarantee the the nuclear option has been removed from the game plan. Especially if the Democrats start playing games again.