Many bloggers have noted how Bush's first "bipartisan" effort was an attempt to ram through Gates and John Bolton and retroactive authorization of wiretapping that is currently illegal under FISA. However, another little noticed Bush effort before he turns into a pumpkin on January 20th, Bush wants to push the bill that would give Utah a 4th seat.
Of course, he pretended he never heard of the bill, but the White House spokeswoman said otherwise.
While in theory the bill would be politically neutral, a newly Democratic House could allow D.C. to vote without adding a seat for Utah.
Bush wants to go back to his Texas model, but the Democrats in the Texas legislature were like the Democrats in the Utah legislature: very conservative and in the minority. The trouble is, while there will be a big Blue Dog block in the House, the liberals will be in charge and opt for popular populist bills first, regardless of what Bush wants.
Get your popcorn ready for January, it will be interesting to see the sparks fly.
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