Aww, damn. . .

. . .Jim Jeffords is hanging up his turncoat. I'm glad to see the guy leaving the Senate. Between Democrats and Republicans, there's already plenty of unprincipled political hustlers occupying "the world's greatest legislative body". I see no need to keep one around who tries to elevate his image by labeling himself an "Independent". At least the Dems and Pubs comport themselves in a manner suggestive of escort service ladies. A Senate "Independent" is more akin to your garden variety street corner strumpet who responds to the furtive glances of slow-passing drivers and asks, "Lookin' for a date, baby?"

It is regrettable that he's leaving for health reasons, however. And I do wish him the best as far as that's concerned.