I wonder how many Rethugs would be screaming about the port deal

[Cyrano]

if it wasn't an election year? These soulless bastards in congress have let BushCo do anything and everything they wanted to do -- including torture.

I guess they get sudden conscience attacks when they realize the voters might just throw them out. Imagine that. They'd then have to work for a living. Well, at least those who have not yet stolen enough to live out the rest of their lives in comfort.

[Avalux]

1. Their own selfish interests may trump their loyalty to Bush.

We can only hope. Bush is weak, they know it, and all they want is to be reelected. If they still go against the port deal even after the full court press that will happen today by the WH and lobbyists, it'll be for that one reason.

[Debau2005]

2. I am one of the believers

that this is a shiny keys moment for the Repugs. This issue lets the Repugs stand up and be horrified, and condemn the administration for selling our "security." It will play very well with the AmeriKan sheople. They will again see their Repug representatives, governors, etc has being strong on terrorists and national security.

[TomClash]

3. Just in time for the 06 elections

How far can they distance themselves from the unpopular lame duck?