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To: tejek who wrote (131099)	1/30/2001 5:21:09 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571885

That's true...but the smart guy would play to the Democrats with his appointments so that he can get a second 4 year term. I'm sure he would not mind giving a job to one of the more conservative Democratic senators from a state with a Republican governor. :) Bush has to play to his own party to get enough support from it to have a chance to get a second term. Liberals are unlikely to vote for him whoever he appoints. Also the cabinet appointees have some actual power they are not just for show. Bush (or any other president) can't micro manage all of their decisions. Assuming that Bush is somewhat conservative it wouldn't make sense for him to have a cabinet that is entirely pro-choice, pro-gun control and for increased government social spending. Tim

To: tejek who wrote (131099)	1/30/2001 9:42:36 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571885

Ted, <That's true...but the smart guy would play to the Democrats with his appointments so that he can get a second 4 year term.> The way I see it, it's damned if he did, damned if he didn't. I think Bush has done a fine job reaching out to Democrats, though I don't expect him to meet every single wish of the liberal left. Also, let's not forget about some far-left appointees of Bill Clinton. Remember Jocelyn Elders? Tenchusatsu