> According to CBS News, 17 Republicans have announced their retirements. Most of those, including Rep. Deborah Pryce (OH-15-R), are considered moderates. However, those who are replacing these members and those Republicans left behind are more Conservative. Does the country want more conservative GOP members? I don't think so!
CBS News:
.....On the Senate side, the majority of the retirements come from longtime members who maintained independent credentials. Three of the five retiring Republican senators- John Warner (Va.), Chuck Hagel (Neb.) and Pete V. Domenici (N.M.) - have publicly split with the Bush administration on key issues, most notably the Iraq war.....
> Today I saw another 1.20.09 bumper sticker. They seem to be very popular.