[concerned about politics]

Phillips would never sign such a bill into law.

Yes, but he would also never be president, so what does it matter? My dog wouldn't sign either. She can't write!
I say blame Gepfart and MaCain for the back stabbing, and support Bush and hope this all works out. The president shouldn't be discounted for an issue American voters care so little about. It won't matter at the polls.
The next step is the court, and even liberal organizations are ready to fight it.

[ppaul]

Yes, but he would also never be president, so what does it matter?

Well, at least you've got a point there.