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"We've lost focus on where we're supposed to be going and not able to respond to the crises that affect the people of this country," said David Ernest, a Republican from San Ramon, Calif., who is angry about the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. "We're mired in a Middle Eastern adventure and we've taken the focus off of our own country."

I doubt that Mr. Ernest is typical of Republicans nationwide. He sounds more like a Democrat.

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Bush did not help himself with his base voters by nominating a Sandra Day O'Connor clone. Even with the oversampling of Donks, these numbers are to be expected. The Base is disgusted.

"Another Scalia", indeed!

Be Seeing You,

Chris