Political fallout over Schiavo law
It's not over -
Congressional leaders have insisted their only motivation in getting involved in the Terri Schiavo case was saving a life. But Americans aren’t buying that argument, a CBS News poll finds.
An overwhelming 82 percent of the public believes the Congress and President should stay out of the matter. Just 13 percent of those polled think Congress intervened in the case out of concern for Schiavo, while 74 percent think it was all about politics.
Public approval of Congress has suffered as a result; at 34 percent, it is the lowest it has been since 1997, dropping from 41 percent last month. Now at 43 percent, President Bush’s approval rating is also lower than it was a month ago.
An overwhelming 82 percent of the public believes the Congress and President should stay out of the matter. Just 13 percent of those polled think Congress intervened in the case out of concern for Schiavo, while 74 percent think it was all about politics.
Public approval of Congress has suffered as a result; at 34 percent, it is the lowest it has been since 1997, dropping from 41 percent last month. Now at 43 percent, President Bush’s approval rating is also lower than it was a month ago.
House Majority Leader and ethically-challenged snake Tom DeLay told the Family Research Council that the Schiavo case was sent by heaven. He also described the Schiavo showdown as personal.
"This is exactly the issue that's going on in America, the attacks against the conservative movement, against me and against many others."
What a #ucking tool. Yeah, everything's about you, Tom, you pathetic scumbag.
The House Majority Leader.
Even WH mouthpiece The Wall Street Journal's poll shows that 63% of their readers think that the repukes' role in the Schiavo case will negatively affect the party.
Where to begin. As a life long Republican, I am appalled that Congress would spend tax-payers money to return to Washington and attempt to usurp States' rights by injecting their opinion into a private, family, decision-making process. Furthermore, Dr. Frist violated his own medical ethics by making a diagnosis from a 4 year old video; since when can a physician make a diagnosis without physically examining the patient. The actions by the Republican leadership and congretional members are nothing more than political pandering to a special interest group... This hypocrisy in the name of political grand standing is appalling and provides an impetus for my voting to support Democratic Party members in the future elections.
W. Craig
Dallas, TX
W. Craig
Dallas, TX
The evangelicals aren't too happy either.
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