State Senate President Pro Tem John Burton and U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer have asked Atty. Nor might he feel compelled to bail out a state that went solidly for Vice President Al Gore in the 2000 election. However, there are other considerations. If Bush doesn't help California, he risks hanging a key California supporter out to dry. Brulte and . . .
Peace try to pussyfoot around it.
However, with state Republicans out of step with the state on several other issues, their continuing support for energy deregulation could make it more difficult for the GOP to gain ground in 2002. Reports indicate that California's energy crisis may be spreading across the West. That heightens the need for Republicans in Washington to deal with the issue. Constituents' anger over skyrocketing utility rates could put congressional seats at risk in two years, and dog Bush in 2004. With Democrat Clinton gone from office, Davis could turn a federal cold shoulder into a political opportunity.