tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11887927.post112198337717968757..comments2023-10-28T07:31:15.417-04:00Comments on New Virginia Church Man: A Competent Conservative :: NYTJohn B. Chiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18208312356775869565noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11887927.post-1122081043040084692005-07-22T21:10:00.000-04:002005-07-22T21:10:00.000-04:00After some reflection, I share Brooks' sentiment t...After some reflection, I share Brooks' sentiment that we will be spared an episode of the culture war. It seems almost a forgone conclusion that a lock-step Republican Senate will peel off enough moderate Dems to confirm. Roberts almost seems like someone Bush would turn to after his typical in-your-face ideologue withdrew (or won after nuclear option and giving Dem's campaign issue)<BR/><BR/>I agree with 1/2 his view on control of the Democratic party: <BR/><BR/>"But the Democratic elites no longer run the party. The outside interest groups and the donors do..."<BR/><BR/>I agree the elites don't control the party, but not sure outside interests control it either. Didn't Will Rogers say something about the Democrats not being an organized political party anyway?<BR/>Then again, he might be a comfortable fit to Dems with strong corporate support. Joe Biden comes to mind.<BR/><BR/>The vote may end up a conundrum for some Senators, like the Iraq War.<BR/><BR/>Dems might be wise to to set aside some of the canned questions and simply encourage Roberts to share his story so we can get to know him (we don't), he'll be around a long time.Scott of Hyblahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813256299785263895noreply@blogger.com