Dodos #276 By Hank Silverberg The Dodo bird was first noted by Dutch sailors on the island of Madagascar in the late 16th Century. But because of hunting and exposure to predators (humans) by mid-17th century, the Dodo and some of its fowl cousins were extinct. The Republican party was first noted by abolitionists in 1856. They took it to the White House in 1860 and the party had a successful run through much of the 20th century. But now, as the 21st century matures, The Grand Old Party that we knew may also be extinct? The announcement by Senate Minority L eader Mitch McConnell that he will leave that job after the November election may be further evidence that the party of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan is finally dead. I disagree with McConnell on just about every issue he has ever discussed. He didn't always understand what the real world was all about, and at this point in time he has lost all concept of what is happening i