Gore's Democrat Support in Congress Fades

IBD reported Wednesday:

"When you satisfy the secretary of state, and they certify you, to me, that's it," Hall told IBD. "That's a states' rights issue more than a national issue."

"My district voted for Bush 2-1," he said. "Unless I have a compelling reason, I vote the wishes of my district. As of now, I don't have a compelling reason."

The Democrats control Mississippi's delegation by one vote. But Taylor's defection would give the state's vote in the House to Bush.

And what about the risk of liberal Republicans going for Gore?

Chief of Staff Lisa Boepple said Morella was "taken out of context." But she would not say whom Morella would vote for.

"Let me be as unequivocal as I can: In the unlikely event this goes to the House, he will vote for the nominee of his party," Shays spokesman Eric Friedman told IBD.