Comments on: Bolton May Accept Recess Appointment

By: Scott Harris

Scott Harris — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:26:44 +0000

SoloD

I absolutely agree. The Democrats must be heartened by their, so far, successful obstruction of the Bolton nomination. Also, it doesn't bode well for President Bush's most conservative supporters. That is either a tragedy or a triumph, depending upon your point of view.

By: Danny Carlton (aka Jack Lewis)

Danny Carlton (aka Jack Lewis) — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:58:25 +0000

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By: SoloD

SoloD — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 14:00:08 +0000

If it was merely a dress rehearsal, then I would say that the WH failed miserably. They miscalculated Republican support, and failed to take the steps (relatively minimal IMHO) necessary to gain Democratic support.

They thought they could just bully the guy through. But learned that an approval rating in the mid-40's makes bullying a whole lot more difficult.

By: Scott Harris

Scott Harris — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:50:29 +0000

Does anyone else suspect that the Bolton hearings were not really about John Bolton or about the UN? Does anyone else suspect that they were merely about the Democrats rehearsing for the inevitable Supreme Court nomination(s) that were/are coming? Was it all just a dress rehearsal?

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:20:29 +0000

Can anyone name the current UN Ambassador without having to look it up? I can't.