Well, Doug, I wouldn't hatchet my counts before they chicken, of course. But if the projections you see as optimistic are borne out, there may be a silver lining for us moderate-to-leftists, populists, non-hawk, environmentally concerned believers in civil liberties. If the Republican "right" controls the White House and Congress over the next two years, they'll have a chance to show their true colors and really scare the electorate before the 2004 elections. I'd be really surprised if you guys can prevail both now and in 2004.

But, as Yogi Berra wisely observed, "it ain't over till it's over."

Regards,
Genie