[Dan from Michigan]

Bush signs this, he's done.

That simple.

[mosel-saar-ruwer]

Bush signs this, he's done.

That's my gut feeling, as well.

But never underestimate the proclivity for a Bush to cut and run when the going gets tough. I can see a scenario where, as above, Teresa Heinz adopts the AWB as her signature issue, Laura Bush gets jealous, and together with Karl Rove she convinces Dubyah that he has to sign on for some sort of extension.

[Lurker]

It wasn't the 'no new taxes' thing that cost his daddy the election. It was his 'executive order' banning the import of some rifles.

It's what convinced me not to vote the top of the ticket that year.

'Rs' down the ticket got my vote, but not Bush The Elder.

He lost about 5 million votes doing that.

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[RAT_Poison]

Agreed. I'm willing to give the President a break on spending, illegals, prescription drugs, etc. But if he renews the AWB, I'll be sitting out this election.

[kcar]

Bush signs this, he's done.

I agree. Best hope for the Republicans if it starts to look passable is to filibuster it so it doesn't reach Bush's desk. Else they'll all pay the price.

Wish there was a Freeper poll re: this.