On Hardball just now: Gordon Smith meets with W at WH and will not support surge

[eleny]

Tweety just said he was slipped a note about this during the last commercial break. Smith is R-Oregaon Senator.

[ddbaj]

1. Republican up for re-election in 2008 in a blue state.

He better get his ass in line with us. I still hope we boot him, though.

[bluewave]

2. We'll throw his ass out anyhow. "Sorry" doesn't cut it. nt

[WI_DEM]

3. but how is his position any different from say Clinton, Kerry or Edwards

who all say that they are now sorry they voted for the Iraqi Resolution--knowing what they know today.

[LSK]

6. hes a Republican, our majority in the Senate is fragile

Its about #s in the Senate. It would be LOVELY to pass 60 seats, now wouldnt it???

[central scrutinizer]

4. He's been a loyal Rove tool for ten years

but now feels the political wind in his face so he is quickly repositioning himself. Remember, he voted for conviction of Clinton after the impeachment and also wanted "up-or-down" votes for Bushco's appointees after using every trick in the book to block Clinton's picks. He should resign now and save us the trouble of kicking him out.

[eleny]

5. sounds like you all have his number!