Yet, there s a substantial silver lining. Jeffords has already been voting with the Democrats, so in that respect, nothing will change. But when Bush is able to cobble together a majority by recruiting some moderate Democrats his victories will be viewed as triumphs. And now that Democrats have gained nominal control along with actual control, Republicans can more easily hold them accountable for their obstructionism, especially in the 2002 elections. Jeffords has been voting along liberal ideological lines for years.
Democratic leaders are no longer just about promoting leftist ideology.
As the Wall Street Journal editors point out, they are even more driven by political calculation. That means that demonizing Republicans, not their policy agenda, is their first priority. He has decided to embrace their destructive tactics. But at least he s finally out of the closet. The Legacy of Corruption in the Clinton-Reno Justice Department .