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But with pressure mounting for Gore to concede, it was far from clear that Boies had convinced either Justice Anthony Kennedy or Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who are generally considered moderates but sided with Bush on Saturday.
A Stenholm defection could cripple Gore, who needs party unity to stay in the game. Few Democrats have the reach of Stenholm, who leads the Blue Dog Democrats, a group of more than 30 conservatives and moderates who often vote as a bloc. "We could lose others if he defects...
Moderates in both houses recognize the likely collateral damage, and are urging patience. "The legislature taking action would be a pretty heavy hand," admits Republican state representative Jerry Maygarden. Due to term limits, nearly 40% of the legislature is made up of new members, sworn in just last week. Committee...
But because voters almost surgically bisected Congress, moderates on both sides believe they will have crucial leverage to pass bills on issues such as health care, trade and possibly even campaign-finance reform. "The center is much stronger," enthuses Senator John Breaux, Democrat of Louisiana. "I love operating in a...
The W.O.D. chuckled. "Son, try and peer around the corner just a little harder. Suppose Mr. Bush names a Clarence Thomas type. Can he get him confirmed? With 49 or 50 Democrats, and Republicans like Jim Jeffords and Olympia Snowe and those other moderates? All that'll do is fire...