Do you think any Republicans will cross the aisle and join the Democrats

[Horse with no Name]

in light of this horrid plan that the leader of their party is setting forth?
I would love to see Snowe and Collins cross...even though I know it is doubtful.
The Republican ship just hit the iceberg. Will they save themselves or go down with it?

[SharonRB]

1. I think there will be a few

Gordon Smith, maybe Snowe and Collins, perhaps some others.

[lancdem]

7. Maybe Hagel, too

[porphyrian]

2. They'll do whatever they have to in order to save their careers.

In short order, that will involve impeachment.

[Ishoutandscream2]

3. Well, I believe their political careers may be at stake

And like rats jumping a sinking ship, this could happen. Even the Republicans must understand that the voters are pissed off about the war and want out.

[yourout]

4. They will if they want to be re-elected.

The are on the USS Bush-tanic and its "Iceburg Dead Ahead"

[Jackpine Radical]

5. Several have bailed on the war already. Coleman, others.

I was wondering, though--did any Puggies cross ver as a result of Watergate? I don't remember that happening, but I was pretty much in an alcoholic fog right about then.

[Solly Mack]

6. politicians that support unpopular "wars" become unpopular politicians

[walldude]

8. Tweety had a list going and Collins was on it

Also Smith, Hagel, and about 4 others. Apparently there is some correlation between Repubs who are jumping off the Bush wagon and Republicans who are up for re-election next year...

[AZBlue]

9. I didn't jot down names unfortunately, but msnbc said at least a dozen will oppose it.

eom

[greenissexy]

10. No!

They're not bright enough to understand how wrong they are. That's why they're Republicans in the first place.

[ribrepin]

11. Your comment is short, concise and accurate

Welcome to DU. I think you'll fit right in.

[AlCzervik]

12. Maybe Hagel because he'll be running as the republican anti-Bush and

Lugar because Bush treated him like shit, the rest of them, all smoke and mirrors.