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To: Sully- who wrote (10847)	6/21/2005 1:09:56 AM
From: Sully-	of 35834

Democratic Obstructionism: UN Status Quo Little Green Footballs Democrats have blocked the confirmation of John Bolton again, and the Associated Press (via the SF Chronicle) couldn’t be more pleased: <<< Democrats Block Attempt to Confirm Bolton Senate Democrats blocked John Bolton’s confirmation as U.N. ambassador for the second time Monday and President Bush left open the possibility of bypassing lawmakers and appointing the tough-talking former State Department official on his own. The vote was 54-38, six shy of the total needed to force a final vote on Bolton and represented an erosion in support from last month’s failed Republican effort. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, who voted in May to advance the nomination, switched positions and urged Bush to consider another candidate, while only three Democrats crossed party lines. The setback left Bush facing stark choices — most of which could leave him appearing weak at a time he is facing sagging poll numbers and fighting lame-duck status six months into his final term. >>> (Hat tip: zombie.) littlegreenfootballs.com sfgate.com

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