I think that assumes you're stil thinking along Bush's “Us v. them” mentality.

It's Bush being selected by the Supreme Court, it's Grey Davis being run out of Office, it's Delay redistricting Texas. If republicans are given an inch they will take a yard.

Someone (Obama in this case) has to be the adult, willing to take set aside partisan bickering and extend an olive branch if there is to be change in the partisan political tone and workings.

There won't be, the only things republicans understand is power, there is no point reasoning with them.

As far as the Dems showing up to a gun fight with a knife… I think that assumes you're stil thinking along Bush's “Us v. them” mentality. I think this appointment, along with a Republican being given the seat by a Democratic governor shows that Obama is willing to set aside the partisan bickering, even if, ironically enough, Gregg is not willing to do so… he said he would only take the position if it did not upset the balance of power in the Senate…. Gregg still believes in placing Republicans first. Someone (Obama in this case) has to be the adult, willing to take set aside partisan bickering and extend an olive branch if there is to be change in the partisan political tone and workings.