[lormand]

"The Senate GOP had no chance of passing the bill once people understood it would not be vetoed. The Dems would have towed the line, and at least 3-4 Republicans would have jumped. At least, that's my take."

Thanks for proving that the Republicans in Washington have no spine or leadership qualities. Vote on it up or down and see where the chips fall.

Statesmen they are not.

[NittanyLion]

Thanks for proving that the Republicans in Washington have no spine or leadership qualities. Vote on it up or down and see where the chips fall.

Well, my point is that from GW Bush's perspective asking for the bill was a losing proposition, and would have cost him political capital. I freely admit Trent Lott and the Senate GOP is spineless, and would be surprised if many here disputed that. This thread, however, is about President Bush.