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A Republican Nightmare!

Here's something rather profound to think about. There are a number of things happening that could cause a more dramatic change in Washington that anything that has ever gone before, and there is serious likelihood of it happening. Here it is:

First, the Democrats could percievably win a majority in the House and, to a lesser degree of chance, but possible, a majority in the Senate in November. This, in itself, would have an enormous impact on what goes on in Congress from that point on, but the balance of power routinely shifts in Congress.

Publicly, the Democrats have shied away from talking about impeachment of the president as being on their agenda (should they have the good fortune to control the agenda) and that's obviously in their political best interest during a contentious election cycle. But we know darn well that it will become the centerpiece of Congressional activity because of at least one particular opportunity they simply could not pass up.

For sake of argument, let's assume they decide to pursue impeachment and removal of the President from office. That said, we know they would not want to do that and just leave Dick Cheney to take over. That would just make it worse. And besides, you couldn't really convict Bush without Cheney, who is arguably even more culpable in this criminal enterprise. So, suffice it to say, Bush and Cheney both go.

If you remember your civics lessons, you know that there is a succession order. If the president is incapacitated (and a successful impeachment would certainly be incapacitating), the vice president takes over. If the veep gets the axe too, the next in line is the speaker of the house. And just who do you think that would be in a Democrat-controlled House?

You got it... Nancy Pelosi.

Think about that for a minute. Then, consider this. Can you recall a situation where there was this kind of red meat hanging in front of a group of people so desperate for change? Now do you think they would opt not to pursue impeachment if they had the chance? You have to assume the Republicans have considered this and it becomes more evident as you see the efforts they go through to not lose control of Congress. A nightmare scenario for them.