Cal Thomas/Chicago Tribune (One of 'yours', mav):"There are plenty of people to blame for the debacle that has put Democrats in the majority for the first time since 1996, starting with the political novices who thought they could 'punish' Jeffords because of his refusal to vote for the Bush budget. Jeffords (from Vermont) was not invited to the White House for ceremonies honoring a Vermont teacher.

There was also talk among some Republicans of further punishing Jeffords by canceling dairy support benefits, which go to farmers in Vermont and throughout the Northeast. You can do that with a solid majority but not when the Senate is divided 50-50. The White House denies any plans to punish Jeffords but no one believes it."

Then: "Democrats play to win; Republicans play to be liked." hahahhahahah Are you listening, MAV? hahhahahhah

Ebbie