""Meanwhile Blanco had her own advisors insisting that the President was actually making a request for federal takeover of the Louisiana National Guard, and asking to put Louisiana State Police under federal control. They were concerned that this would be the same as martial law and lead to abuse of power by the federal government.""
What is REALLY important about the above is that one of Blanco's advisors is probably the Lt Governor --- LANDRIEU ... aka Mary Landrieu's brother. Miss Many-Thang has been SCREAMING with her hair on fire that it is President Bush's fault. The reason, she is covering for her baby brother. PERIOD! If the Commission that Miss Clinton desires to have is held, then there is no denying Blanco's role and no denying Brother Landrieu's role. This will be fun to see if Miss Clinton continues to push hard for a commission.
Sorry ... forgot to mention that the Landrieus HATE for President Bush and the Republicans far EXCEEDS their concern and care for the people of New Orleans and Louisiana and so Lt. Gov Landrieu insisted to Blanco that this was an attempt by the Bush Administration to take over Louisiana. Hate is a real strange dog that motivates people to act without care for others.