Robert Novak: RNC Chairman Kenneth Mehlman Sends Warning to Republicans

[Robbien]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican National Chairman Kenneth Mehlman went to Capitol Hill last Tuesday to warn the party's House and Senate campaign staffers of dire consequences unless Republicans break the current legislative deadlock.

Mehlman stressed the necessity to pass a budget resolution and an immigration reform bill, dealing with two issues that seriously concern the Republican base.

Word circulated around Capitol Hill that Mehlman warned 45 seats could be lost in the House on Nov. 7. He told me that he did not mention that figure and, in fact, believes Republicans would retain control of the House if elections were held today. High-level party sources close to Mehlman estimate the GOP loss could be 25 seats under a worst-case scenario. A 15-seat gain would give the Democrats House control.

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_27265590.shtml

[Us vs Them]

1. They're going to lose all 45 if all he has up his sleeve

is an empty warning.

[MessiahRp]

2. 45 would rock...

That would take years and years to recover from.

Rp