Xena wrote:
"Maybe so, but I have a feeling that it is headed for a showdown....nevertheless. Remember how the Governor of Louisiana had to first "ask" Bush to send in federal help? Supposedly he couldn't do anything unless or until that request was made. How will this be any different? What has changed since then? Nothing, I'm betting."
When it comes down to the brass tacks, the President of The United States has the authority to protect the borders of the country from invasion.
He doesn't have to ask ANY "governor" for permission to do this.
I think there's an oath of office that the president takes that conveys this authority upon him, right...?