[HitmanLV]

The fact that they had prior commitments? I don;t think that hurts the legitimacy at all. In stuff like this, people leave and coem all the time. I am certain it happened during the other people's tesimony also.

Fair is fair. It's a non-story.

[endthematrix]

In stuff like this...

You forgot what this commission is about (in principle). Unprecedented.

[martinidon]

Their job should be 100% on the commission. They are investigating the events of 9-11. First, they should have cleared their schedules; especially since this was the President of the United States! Secondly, this was not a recored meeting so they can not go back and look at tapes/transcripts of what was said after they left!
This is a story and it will have legs for days/months ahead. As much as the dims would like this to be a non-story it is!

[Political Junkie Too]

The commission has been acting like this is the most important thing in the world. The media had been discussing the separation of powers implications of the president meeting with the commission. It was so important that President Bush should have been alone when they met. And when the president finally agrees to meet with them, two people find something just a liiiiiittle more important to do.

-PJ

[stocksthatgoup]

After complaining over and over again about Bush not testifying, these two clowns leave 70 minutes early. If this isn't shameful, please tell me what it is.

[torchthemummy]

"Fair is fair. It's a non-story."

With all due respect, are you on crack! It's only a non-story if this is truly par for the course. As far as the Dems go it is, particularly in regards to this Commission. It is not for the "adult party." This is similar to the Gonzales nomination where they demanded more anwers from the nominee then not one Dem took up his offer to submit written questions or to have a face-to-face.

[Unicorn]

You better have more coffee.