I don’t think a repeal has to be viewed as being pro-gambling. There are so many other ways to spin it. Unenforceable law, too big a burden on the banking industry, cleaning up unethical practices of the Republican congress that just got ousted, prohibition creates dangerous situations for addicts, whereas regulation provides a safety net. You could go on and on. So many ways to make this look good, even to right wingers. ;]
It would have it’s best shot if it could be attached as a rider, not to mention poetic justice.
Do you think that Bush would sign any legislation that further defaces his Republican brethren ? I don’t think so. Guys, the damage has been done, and the only way this thing gets repealed, is if there is a plan in place to tax this industry. As stupid as the Republicans have looked in this administration, there is no way that they would want to look even more stupid, by repealing a Rebpublican-created law that just got passes (regardless of the method by which it got passed). We (myself included) all missed the boat for protesting and lobbying. Most thought this would never happen. Guess what, it did. Face the music. The industry has taken a major hit, and it is doubtful that it will ever fully recover. We had our chances, and just sat on our hands counting our chips. This is nice news to hear, but in my eyes, it is inconseqeuntial at this point. The best that can happen, IMO, is that we somehow get our NETeller funds back.