A Brand-new Bouncing Baby Blog...

...Not that he would necessarily like being referred to in such a manner...

Check out Thoughts Of An American Centrist (new to the Roll of Honor!) for a good new voice.

A sample:

"MONTPELIER, Vt - U.S. Sen. James Jeffords, whose declaration of independence from the GOP four years ago briefly gave Democrats control of the Senate, will not seek re-election next year.

Jeffords, 70, has been adamant in saying he will seek re-election, but there have been increasing concerns voiced about his health in recent weeks."

So what are we seeing here? Is it truly an aging veteran legislator that has decided that it is time to give up the hallowed halls of Congress for a well earned retirement, or is it the harsh reality that - even in Vermont - a man cannot decide to declare his political independence and hope to retain his post? I sincerely hope that it is the former.

Avoid the rush, get in on the American Centrist now.