[LS]

You also have the Laut in a VERY bad position---coaxed out of his cushy retirement on promises of chairmanships. He is OLD (and thus, his health is suspect) and he lacks energy and now, motivation. I won't be surprised if he announces "sudden family issues" that demand his attention, and he will resign after January, allowing McGreedy to appoint a younger, more viable candidate.

[anniegetyourgun]

BINGO - YOU'RE A WINNER! I think he won't last much past first quarter/03 too. I think the party will have to admit that he has dementia.