[Dahoser]

But House Republicans were closely watching whether the lack of confidence expressed by Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., is shared by a significant segment of the party or represented merely the disgruntlement of a member worried about Democratic opposition back home.

Seems that the typist missed the part about the Republicans holding wet fingers in the air to see which way the wind is blowing.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1381894/posts

***…..At the same time, Democratic groups are funding ads in DeLay's Texas district, in conservative newspapers, and major new stations in Washington. Last week, the Campaign for America's Future ran ads in districts of other Republicans, tarring them with DeLay's troubles. Those targeted include Rep. Rob Simmons (R) of Connecticut, Rep. Tom Reynolds (R) of New York, who chairs the Republican National Committee, and Rep. Doc Hastings (R) of Washington, the newly appointed House ethics chairman….***

[goldstategop]

Republicans are their own worst enemies. We have to be better than any one else. Human beings make mistakes and a mistake is unforgivable. If there's abuse of power here committed by DeLay, I'd like to see the critics post the proof, chapter and verse.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)