Let the mud and flaming arrows fly

There is a full out attack on the Executive Tower and they are fighting back from the top of the castle.  I think anyone would be hard pressed to find another time when intra-party fighting was this ugly.  

Senate President Burns started with the first shot.  His flaming arrow was "It appears the governor is having problems managing the level of responsibility to which she has been elevated."  Ouch.

The fireball from the 9th floor- "Politics is often very difficult, and President Burns has a tremendous leadership burden.  I continue to have respect for him as he struggles to fulfill the challenges of his office."

Regardless of the the outcome with the referendum or the budget, can the Republicans recover from this and maintain any control in 2010?

Trib story here