WASHINGTON Victory secured, President-elect Bush invited aDemocratic senator to Texas for a job interview and tinkered Thursdaywith the final components of his White House and national securityteams.
Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) under consideration for energy secretary,will visit the incoming president today in Austin, Texas, as part ofhis promise to reach across party lines after the fiercely contestedcampaign against Vice President Al Gore, advisers said.
Plucking a Democrat from the Senate would embolden Republicans inthe chamber, which will be split 50-50 next year. Republican Gov.Mike Foster has been put on notice by the Bush campaign that he mightbe called on to …
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