More Republicans against port sales

MSNBC has an article that quotes several Republican legislators stating unequivocally that they oppose the sale, and have the votes to override a veto. It's nice to see the word 'debacles' early in the article.

On the heels of debacles over government eavesdropping, Katrina recovery and Vice President Cheney’s hunting accident, people in both parties are suggesting the port security issue is another case of Bush appearing to be tone deaf to controversy. (. . .)

Republican Rep. Peter King and Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer, both of New York, said they will introduce emergency legislation to suspend the ports deal.

“I will fight harder than ever for this legislation, and if it is vetoed I will fight as hard as I can to override it,” said King, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., also indicated Bush faced a serious struggle.

“This deal doesn't pass the national security test,” Saxton said. “I think it's a mistake. If necessary, Congress should act independently of the President. Frankly, I think we can override a veto. We have more than enough votes to do it.”

“I think somebody dropped the ball. Information should have flowed more freely and more quickly up into the White House. I think it has been mishandled in terms of coming forward with adequate information,” said Rep. Vito Fossella, R-N.Y.

UPDATE (2/23): House Speaker Dennis Hastert has come out against the port sale, and so has former Majority Leader Tom DeLay.