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Monday, August 27, 2007 12:00 AM

The Democrats' responsibility in the wake of Gonzales' resignation

Senate Democrats must commit themselves to blocking any and all nominees until Bush nominates someone whose independence and integrity are beyond reproach.

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  • Monday, August 27, 2007 06:26 AM

    yer right..but

    ...they're gonna roll over. Count on it. The dems are so desperate to win in 2008, and they're convinced that the idiot swing voters that tend conservative (exurban soccer-moms are the most likely archetype here) are their ticket to a larger majority, that they'll confirm anyone who promises a quiet, uneventful year next year.

    I'm more disgusted with the Dems every day.

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