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MAY 24, 2001

Update: Jeffords left the GOP.

In the biggest news to hit the political world since former Attorney General Janet Reno last week said she'd run for Florida Governor, Senator Jim Jeffords (?-Vt.) on Wednesday delayed his announcement on his departure from the GOP.

Saying he wanted to be with his peeps, Jeffords will instead announce the change today while in Vermont. Meanwhile, Republicans, including President Senator Pete Domenici (N.M.), tried in vain to convince Jeffords to stay, as Democrats, journalists, and political pundits salivated over the potential changes that will come to the Senate should the change occur.

A tip in the scales of power could alter Bush's legislative agenda, his judicial and other nominees, and bring about changes in the issues that become a priority in the Senate.

Get the Story:
Jeffords Leaves GOP, Shifts Senate Control (The Washington Post 5/24)
Text: Sen. Jeffords on Leaving GOP (eMediaMilllWorks 5/24)
GOP Makes Pitch To Keep Jeffords (The Washington Post 5/24)
Switch Could Revive the Art Of Compromise (The Washington Post 5/24)
GOP Missteps, Jeffords's Feelings About Agenda Led Toward Exit (The Washington Post 5/24)
In His 26-Year Career, Jeffords Often Tested GOP Leaders' Patience (The Washington Post 5/24)
Photo Gallery: Jim Jeffords (The Washington Post)
G.O.P. Senator Plans Shift, Giving Democrats Control (The New York Times 5/24)
While a Restless Senator Stirred, the Bush Team May Have Slept (The New York Times 5/24)
Possibility of Defection Is Met With Anger and Delight (The New York Times 5/24)
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Relevant Links:
Sen. Jim Jeffords - http://www.senate.gov/~jeffords
Republican National Committee - http://www.rnc.org

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