Bush administration to crack down on internet gambling in waning days (controversial, parties)

[tablemtn]

Bush Moves To Close Door On Web Gambling, White House Working To Finish Regulations Enforcing Law Against Internet Gambling - CBS News

The Bush administration is moving in its last weeks to complete regulations to enforce a controversial law that seeks to block Internet gambling.

I actually think the original internet gambling ban from 2006 helped the GOP lose control of the Senate during the mid-term elections. Conrad Burns of Montana, who had previously spoken out in favor of the ban, lost quite a bit of support from libertarian-leaners as a result, and then narrowly lost to Jon Tester.

I'm really not sure why the GOP keeps going down this road. Why the focus on internet gambling, and why now?

[jtur88]

I just knew he would do something to save the nation.

[Luiso]

It has something to do with taxes and minors gambling.

It should have been done long time ago and BOTH parties agree about doing something about it.

[ottomobeale]

This is being pushed by the established casinos. Nothing more nothing less. Wont go anywhere without Dem help.

[bouncing]

Ottomobeale is right.

For the Republicans, they can simultaneously appease their moralist base while appeasing the casinos. Ironic, huh?