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[orwell]

Conjecture 1: If Kerry has a weak presidency
Conjecture 2: we could see TWELVE more years of Republican control.
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Carter came between Nixon and Reagan. Then Bush 1.
Hasty Generalization: Not much to look forward too, is it?

Actually, let's assume that President Kerry has a hostile House, Senate, and Scotus. He still has a remarkable amount of power at his disposal. The Presidency is now the most powerful of the three branches of government, due in no small part to the War Powers Act and the overuse of Executive Orders... He has the power of legislative veto. He has the moral suasion of the bully pulpit. He has the power of Executive Order. He sets international policy through the state department. He is critical in trade, budget, environmental, and regulatory policy through cabinet appointments. The President of the United States has a tremendous amount of power, with our without the other branches of Government.

That is why the Repukes covet the office so highly.

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