and at the same time, he's for gay marriage, and thinks bush is an idiot for being against it. he hated giuliani for removing the strip clubs, but loved him for getting rid of the squeegy people (guys that run into the street and wash your car windows...before you ask).
howard is really justa guy, who likes and hates reps on both sides.
i do not think the decision at all was politically motivated. i do think (and expect) that it will be politically spun, however.
