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First, the humiliating lack of public and political support for the SS "reforms," which effectively are dead in the water.

Second, the compromise without consulting the WH by the seven R Senators on W's judicial nominees.

Third, the R controlled and pro life Senate allegedly has the votes to override W's veto.

That is some strong medicine for W and Rove, who are not used to losing.

So, is this just a lame duck thing? Or is it in fact the R's moving a little toward the middle from the far far right?