With this change in House voting shown on the budget bill, moderates are trying to cover themselves.
Appeal to them to change parties to Democrat - and guarantee that they get full support in any Democratic primary.
With Dean's support in any primary, and years of name recognition in a district, re-election should be assured.
It is much easier for the Member to change parties for `reasons of principle' than for the member to try to divorce himself from the Bush administration in order to survive in a tidal wave election season.
Moderate Repubs in swing districts are running to cover themselves -- offer them an easy out - and welcoming reception by Dean and the DCCC.