[Republic of Texas]

You are correct, but to me it means standing up for at least one Conservative principle. Frist's next fight with the left, will be his first.

[Siena Dreaming]

As soon as someone picks a high-profile fight, the media swarms and that person becomes a lightening rod for criticism and cannot get needful work done.

I believe the more effective ones are doing work behind the scenes away from the cameras. Unfortunately, conservatives are attracted by sensationalism just as much as liberals and want to see a "fight".

In reality, a lot has been done by Bush et al over the last years. Keeping us out of Kyoto alone was a huge accomplishment, but Freepers hardly mention it.