There are a lot of Republicans who are not happy with Bush but also don't like the Democrats because they are too liberal. They would like to see a change in the White House but only if the Democrats nominate someone who is a centrist. I do not see why you would call that person a "Democrat." It just sounds like a disgruntled Republican.

Frankly, it sounds like something Eleanor Clift pulled out of her ass.

Or it could be one of those New England Republicans who would be a Democrat in any other part of the country, but their family has been wealthy Republicans for so long they can't stand to change {cough}Lincoln Chafee, Jim Jeffords{cough}.

Probably the only "Republicans" Eleanor Clift can get on record.

Or maybe someone in the Bill Weld or Al D'Mato crowds or like minded Republicans who dined off the scraps thrown to them by Clinton. It could even be a Mario Cuomo lover (like Rudy G). Hell, it could even be a Specter aide.

I still don't understand the fuss from pro-choicers over a nominee like Alito.

You hear Schumer, Kennedy and the whole crew say they want a judge who is "mainstream."

Well, overturning Roe would put the issue back to the "mainstream." If the Democrats really believe "mainstream" America is pro-choice, then let the State's legislate on the issue.

If the "mainstream" is afraid of abortion rights being taken away, then heck, they'll have to learn who their State Senator and Assembly person are and vote accordingly.

I still meet people who haven't gotten a clue who their state legislatures are. Some politcally active folk they are. Maybe if Roe got overturned, they'd begin to wake up and pay attention locally.

Dan-

I can say this complete confidence:

I have never met a Republican who "wants" to see Democrat win; its like saying a Yankees fan "wants" to see the Mets win because, frankly, its time for a change.