[45Auto]

I think this is red herring set up by the RATs to screw the stupid Repubos. Those in the Repubo Party that want to push this issue are politcally suicidal. If a renewal bill gets to the President's desk prior to the election, he will be put in a no-win situation. Sign it and he's hosed, veto it and he looks bad to the bleeding heart dipstick so-called "moderate" voters, and he's hosed. The Republican Party has nothing to gain by bringing this up. Whoever wrote this story is trying to bait the moron crowd.

[Constitution Day]

I agree with your analysis.

You know, people talk a lot on FR about single-issue voters.
This is my one issue.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Those in the Repubo Party that want to push this issue are politcally suicidal.

And either not up for re-election or not likely to be defeated.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Re: Post #5 -

Better for Bush to veto it, and retain the conservatives who'll vote for him, than to sign it, and still lose the moderate voters. Remember, at least two-thirds of these so-called "moderates" (and gun-grabbers) you mentioned are not going to vote for Bush no matter what. He could repeal the 2nd Amendment and they still won't vote for him.

These dumbass RINOs need to be flushed out of the party. That's what I'm worried about. An Olympia Snowe or an Arlen Specter will open their mouths about the need to "come together" or some other crap and force Bush's hand.