[Reactionary]

"My point is this - from now until early spring of next year is "prime time" for the President to get things done. We don't need a lot of high-visibility distractions between now and then. Particularly as relates to the Presidents primary on-scene day-to-day political adviser."

I see. So, in order for Leftists to achieve political victory, all that's necessary is for them to "make an issue" of just about anything or anyone.

Strangely, they seem to be quite willing to do that. And they're doing it now. And they've *been* doing it since Bush took office.

[surely_you_jest]

So, in order for Leftists to achieve political victory, all that's necessary is for them to "make an issue" of just about anything or anyone.

No. But it sure can gum up the works, and slow things down. And we are running out of time - we don't need to be in the position of having the clock run out on us on some petty BS like this.