Ticomaya wrote:
Are you saying Silver is not still a registered Democrat?
from wikipedia:
Silver, formerly a longtime Democrat, has recently been an outspoken supporter for President George W. Bush, citing the September 11, 2001 attacks and the Democrats' policies regarding terrorism as his reasons for switching parties. He spoke at the United States Republican Convention in 2004, and has continued to staunchly support the president. His West Wing character underwent a similar change of heart, switching from a Democratic political strategist in the earlier seasons to the campaign manager for the Republican presidential candidate.
He expressed his dislike of Michael Moore and many liberal recrations of George W. Bush and the War on Terror in the Fahrenhype 9/11 documentary, a movie released after his speech at the Republican National Convention.
Silver was appointed Chairman for the Millennium Committee by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. On October 7, 2005, he was nominated by President Bush to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace.
Silver has traveled to more than 30 countries and speaks both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, as well as English. He has taught high school and has done social work for the Department of Social Services.
On September 8, 2006, it was announced that Silver had joined an advisory committee to the I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Legal Defense Trust
If he's a Democrat, then it's in name only.