Congressional Republicans worry Bush will put his legacy ahead of party goals
Can Bush save his presidency? paper of record asks
The New York Times will raise the question on the minds of all of Washingtons Republicans in a front page splash Monday, RAW STORY has learned, according to an advance copy.
"Senior Republican staff members in Congress have voiced the fear that Bush will now put his legacy over the party's immediate future, and take his cues from President Bill Clinton by "triangulating" when opportunity strikes -- that is, making deals with Democrats, over Republican objections, on immigration, health care or Social Security," Times reporter Jim Rutenberg writes.
"While the White House is trying to define their legacy, they'll try to triangulate us," said one senior Republican leadership aide who requested anonymity to speak candidly. "There is no sense of wanting to defend the Bush administration right now."
"Bush's rhetorical olive branch to Democrats has made conservatives nervous, prompting visions of a reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act that will increase spending or a new immigration system granting legal status, which many conservatives consider amnesty, to illegal immigrants," Rutenberg adds later in the piece. "One Democratic leadership aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Bush was "most animated" during a meeting with the incoming Democratic House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, when the subject of immigration came up."
"Republicans close to the White House said Rove was already arguing that Bush should move to bolster his support with conservatives, who make up his base and will compose a greater proportion of the Republican congressional caucus after an election in which many moderate Republicans lost their seats, some to conservative Democrats," Rutenberg continues.
But there's a caveat, according to Rutenberg's Washington memo analysis: The White House will "dig in hard" when it comes to congressional efforts to probe Bush's national security programs. Vice President Dick Cheney has vowed to rebuild executive power, he notes, and is unlikely to cede ground over a single congressional election cycle.
http://rawstory.com/news/Can_Bush_Save_His_Presidency_1126.htm
8 comments:
Keep in mind Patrick Collins once worked for Durkin (Sorich's attorney) who had nothing but vile things to say about the DOJ at Sorich's (Mayor Daley's patronage chief)
Patrick Collins
I can't take credit for the Toddler name, Democrats for Peraica did it.
Toddler
At Sorich's sentencing, Durkin said they are on a witch hunt, that if you are going to do a crime take a lot of money (apparantly Sorich did not take any), just violated the Shakman decree which was about political hiring without taking into account qualifications.
But either way Patrick Collins has been doing all the press conferances in all the biggest cases, ex-Governor Ryan, Sorich to name a couple.
Polonium is very hard to handle
What ever my little angel looks better then anyone as he publicly speaks. Yes I know what your thinking I'm bias and your right. So Mr. Collins may be good but my Fitz is better as in the best.
Now it would be wise for Bush to speak to Clinton but at this point there's not much anyone can do for George the loser. His Daddy tried to defend him and he still continue to do stupid things. Stupid is as stupid does that's George W. Bush.
Chicago:
So, Todd's buddy, Howard, was arrested for telephone harrassment. Your city certainly has major problems with corruption. And I hope the reps in your state seriously do something about it.. It just sonds like a never ending corrupted city. And I know that the DOJ need a real budget and man power. On a positive note:
"So-called Operation Safe Road began as a case against low-level employees of a motor vehicle licensing office. Under Collins, the operation has won 55 convictions,"
Fitz is very lucky to have someone like Collins as an employee. It is quite impressive readijng about Operation Safe Road. Collins' work ethics sonds like his boss..
I saw your link of polonium. I just think that there was another substance that was mixed in addition to polonium to not show up in his urine.. More to that story that meets the eye.
Now your getting the idea, that's why I am not Todd's number one fan!
Just wait to see what happens to his 8th Ward Alderman position when he becomes Prez! Rumor has it Alderman Beavers daughter will get it! Alderman Beavers who will soon be a Cook County Commissioner. The Cartoon of the Toddler strapped on in a baby carrier to his spokesperson Beavers.
Oh don't worry about Todd at his first Cook County Board meeting as Prez, I predict John Daley (mayors Brother) will be the first to keep the commissioner who want to chew up Todd under control.
Also Patrick Collins prosecuted against his Old Boss Durkin in the Sorich trial and won.
"Now your getting the idea, that's why I am not Todd's number one fan!"
I think anyone that is not a buttkisser or cannot be brouught and paid for is not Todd's number one fan. Priniciples and integrity don't mix with politics, corruption, and ass kissing...
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