every once in a while I'm reminded...

[winterbadger]

...that the electorate isn't quite as dim or hopelessly knee-jerk as they sometimes seem.

Americans broadly and strongly disapprove of federal intervention in the Terri Schiavo case, with sizable majorities saying Congress is overstepping its bounds for political gain.

The public, by 63 percent-28 percent, supports the removal of Schiavo's feeding tube, and by a 25-point margin opposes a law mandating federal review of her case. Congress passed such legislation and President Bush signed it early today.

That legislative action is distinctly unpopular: Not only do 60 percent oppose it, more — 70 percent — call it inappropriate for Congress to get involved in this way. And by a lopsided 67 percent-19 percent, most think the elected officials trying to keep Schiavo alive are doing so more for political advantage than out of concern for her or for the principles involved.

from ABC News

Comments

[kathygnome.livejournal.com]

But when it comes time for the next election, they'll vote for them again because they have values!

[sun-in-splendor.livejournal.com]

I'm curious to see the memo that was going around to Republican lawmakers, telling them how take political advantage of the Schiavo case. Know where we can link to one?

[winterbadger]

Yes, here.