Democrats take control of the Senate

[deminks]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061109/ap_on_el_se/democrats_senate

WASHINGTON - Democrats wrested control of the Senate from Republicans Wednesday with an upset victory in Virginia, giving the party complete domination of Capitol Hill for the first time since 1994.

Jim Webb's squeaker win over incumbent Sen. George Allen (news, bio, voting record) gave Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate, an astonishing turnabout at the hands of voters unhappy with Republican scandal and unabated violence in
Iraq. Allen was the sixth Republican incumbent senator defeated in Tuesday's elections.

The Senate had teetered at 50 Democrats, 49 Republicans for most of Wednesday, with Virginia hanging in the balance. Webb's victory ended Republican hopes of eking out a 50-50 split, with Vice President
Dick Cheney wielding tie-breaking authority.

[nankerphelge]

1. Drudge has the little police light going...

so it must be true.

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Jesus, yes. That little police light is never wrong. (nt)

And this time I'm betting it's right.

[MichiganVote]

2. Tough shit Lieberman, guess people won't have to kiss your ass afterall

[William769]

4. Wrong!

We still need him to keep the Majority.

[enki23]

5. that includes lieberman.

not that anyone should be kissing his ass much.

[smb]

82. Lieberman Can't Push Too Hard

In the 2008 elections, the Republicans are defending 21 seats, the Democrats are defending 12 seats (i.e. there's a major built-in advantage for the Dems to pick up more seats). If so, the Dems will no longer need Holy Joe... and can pay him back if he's too obnoxious in the next two years.

[JVS]

8. No, still gotta kiss his ass. Dems + Lieberman =51

[PassingFair]

18. What about Bernie?

Are we including him?

[Stand and Fight]

20. Yes. n/t

[NEOBuckeye]

98. Bernie said on Tom Hartmann's show that he would caucus with the Dems

Which was a given anyway. But still. It's wonderful news!

[JVS]

118. Bernie hasn't been as roughly treated by Democrats as Joe has been...

over the last year, so his ass needs less kissing

[xxqqqzme]

133. That's because Bernie has a brain.

[JVS]

138. Maybe so, but it still puts Joe in a position to demand more asskissing

[robinlynne]

144. That's because Bernie is one of the good guys! Lieberman is a publican.

[deacon]

14. right n/t

[yorkiemommie1]

6. I could cry with joy

I am so happy. My co-workers were so joyous, not gloating, just relieved and hopeful.

[deminks]

7. KO now says MSNBC calls it for Webb.

[meti57b]

9. Words cannot describe how happy I am about this!!!!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Liberal Veteran]

10. HOLY SHIT! I'M ABOUT TO CRY!

I'm so happy.

:toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast:

[New Earth]

11. NOW is truly time to celebrate

i am so happy! :bounce:

[Patchuli]

22. Can I join in with you guys?

WWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:party: :toast: :bounce: :kick: :patriot:

[flamingyouth]

12. I could cry

Thank you to everyone who worked on all of these campaigns. Thank you. :grouphug:

[demdiva]

28. I volunteered for Webb since June

I'm just a little teary eyed. More for his campaign staff then for myself. They've been working their butts off and they got us the Senate.

[NorthernSpy]

124. THANK YOU!

:)

You helped bring us this victory!

Just want you to know that I appreciate it. YAY for volunteers!


:toast: :yourock: :toast:

[deacon]

13. if the egomaniac lieberman wants to be on a committee he will play ball

[MichiganVote]

16. He's a double agent, he'll play with either side

[halobeam]

81. yep... I don't trust him AT ALL. He's the fly on the wall in which

at one time or another, we wish we were. (Of course with our soul and dignity intact though.)

[TankLV]

105. Yep - DON'T TRUST THAT LIEberman REPUKE LITE!

EVER!

Use him indeed.

Keep the majority, indeed.

But just use him.

Then spit him out...

[TXDem24]

121. It's fortunate that ...

King George didn't replace Rummy with Joe LIEberman. That would have allowed Governor Rell to place a Republican appointee and bring the Senate back to 50-50 with Darth Cheney as the tie-breaker.

Karl must be having a bad week.

[Pastiche423]

15. YES!

I missed all of the excitement yesterday. (My ISP was down for two days.)

It really happened, eh? We took both the House and the Senate!

:party: Happy Happy Joy Joy :party:

[StraightDope]

25. "Happy Happy Joy Joy"

Happy Happy Joy Joy, Happy Happy Joy Joy, Happy Happy Joy Joy, Happy Happy Joy Joy, Happy Happy Joy Joy...

[True_Blue]

17. Here's to the new Dem Congress and Senate

CONGRATS SLAINTE! :toast:

[OhioChick]

19. ........

:bounce: :applause: :woohoo:

[northofdenali]

21. Taking back our country, at last!

Amen. Thank you all who worked so hard to accomplish this wondrous victory!! :loveya:

[rep the dems]

23. What a wonderful day.

:dem:

[Not Sure]

24. Darn it all! I'm outta beer!

I think I'm going to have to head up to the store to fully appreciate this!:toast: :hangover:

[SallyMander]

26. Wow...

I don't know when i last actually cried with happiness... what a cliche... but

THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD IN A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG TIME!!!!!!!

:woohoo:

[demdiva]

27. HELLLLLLLLLLL YEAHHHHHHHHHH

I'm in awe. I can't even believe it. I hoped we would take back the Senate but I didn't really think it was happening.

Thank you Jim Webb (and thanks George Allen)

[LonelyLRLiberal]

37. Yes, thanks, Macaca Man!

HA HA HA - Hey, Allen, your racism caught up with you - just couldn't keep it hidden and it very justly cost you your seat and your co-criminals control of Congress. There is Justice (at least sometimes).

[ktowntennesseedem]

79. Yeah, George, welcome to the REAL WORLD of Virginia!

[electron_blue]

29. hot damn!

[meuniermr]

30. Is it safe to open the Domaine Carneros now??

[Danger Mouse]

31. FInally!

Glory to America! Glory, glory! We will be great once again! We will be strong once again...and it's all because of us, the voters, who stood up to be heard. They could try to silence us through fear and lies, but we could not be silenced! Congratulations, Mr. Bush, you are now officially a lame duck.

[The Wizard]

113. Why do you insult ducks?

Bush has been lame in the brain since he abused cocaine and hard liquor. A lame excuse for a human being, but not a duck. Why a duck? Ask Groucho Marx.

[neuvocat]

32. Just when I thought the day couldn't get better.

Hehhehehehheheh!

[Cobalt Violet]

33. K & R.

[Cozumel]

34. So I get home from class

and the first thing I do is check DU. i minimize it while it's loading to send off an email to a friend about how it's sad we didn't win the house. after going back to DU, I see this headline. words cannot express how I feel right now. my heart is racing, i'm shaking. JESUS H CHRIST I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!

[stepnw1f]

35. MANDATE!!! (nt)

[AnnieBW]

36. Harpoon-a Macaca!

What a wonderful phrase!'
Harpoon-a macaca,
Ain't no passin' phase!
It's our redneck-free philosophy!
Harpoon-a macaca!

[Eurobabe]

106. Great screen name for somebody!!!

LOL

[Pachamama]

115. Actually, not a great title or name - Remember the reference to a "Macaca" is to someone of color &

the suggestion of "Harpooning a Macaca" is ugly....

Yes, it may be the philosophy of some racist ugly people, but it has no place here on the DU.

So, even the statement of "our redneck-free" philosophy has some incorrect implications - A) that the use of referring even to people as "Rednecks" is okay, but B) why would even a "Redneck-free" philosophy be to do exactly that of what the supposed "Rednecks" believe (ie. that they are racist and want to "Harpoon a Macaca".

Sorry AnnieBW - I think in an attempt to be cute and have a catchy tune, you actually wrote something that is racist.

Your call if you want to keep it....I personally think its exactly this kind of thing that should be rejected by us...think of it this way - Is that a tune that we should be singing to our 6 year old? Think about it... :hi:

[AnnieBW]

145. Oh, Please

So, should we stop calling him Macacawitz, too?

Apologies if anybody thinks it was racist. I guess everybody should be walking on eggshells, even as we're doing the happy dance.

[bear425]

38. Ok, I have to post this photo I took in my neighborhood recently

Saving it for this occasion. What do you think?

[Cozumel]

39. Just where they belong...

with the rest of the dust and refuse.

[VWolf]

40. Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!! nt

[Lisa]

45. a thing of beauty! Well-spotted!

[KamaAina]

51. Consigned to the ashcan of history!

:bounce:

[demdiva]

52. nice

[Art_from_Ark]

55. That sign definitely belongs

on the Scrap Heap of History

[Vadem]

61. I can't imagine a Costco customer voting for Bush/Cheny???? n/t

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

73. You noticed the Kirkland Signature box, too?

Heh.

[Bretttido]

96. Just from the way they left trash all over the place...

They obviously have no common courtesy for the trash collectors. Typical Bush-Supporter!

[fujiyama]

108. The dust bin of history

[cupcakes of death]

41. Unbelievable...

This is my first appearance on DU...and what an occasion to do so. I've been home from work for two-and-a-half hours, sitting in front of my laptop and hitting "Refresh" on both this site and Google News...and now I'm going to crack open a bottle of wine and drink to DEMOCRACY!! It's too good to be true!!

[jmm]

50. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[flying_wahini]

68. welcome !

you picked a great time to join us !

[flying_wahini]

72. I finally feel at peace !

I have hope.

[TankLV]

107. Yes, yes - my sentiments exactly...

Peace and HOPE have returned at last!

[Lisa]

42. Adios, "Macaca" Allen!

Thanks to all the hard work by the Dem campaign volunteers -- I watched the results coming in on the border stations, up in Canada -- this makes my week!

[RestoreGore]

43. So I guess the machines weren't rigged?

[KatyaR]

44. GLORY, GLORY HALLELUJAH!

THE TRUTH IS MARCHING ON!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

:bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot: :bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot:
:bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot: :bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot:
:bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot: :bounce: :toast: :party: :cry: :applause: :patriot:

I swear I never thought I'd see the likes of this ever, ever again.

Today I'm actually PROUD to be an American.

[antonialee839]

46. Excellent! I've been staying informed all day via Faux News

just for the fun of watching that bunch of Nazis writhe in pain. Going back now for a second helping. First time I've ever actually watched that horrible station for more than a minute.
Anybody notice how they kept plastering the pic of Bill Nelson's son all over the screen? He was arrested for a drunken display last night. They made it into a major news story. Pathetic and oh so comical at the same time. It was the only life-line they had to hold on to. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mcg]

47. I found out from freerepublic!

Thanks freepers!

[smb]

86. LOL

They have such great bellyaching threads, blaming the fiasco on the media and the Libertarians and everything under the sun except the fact that the American people just ain't buying what the Pubbies are selling.

[greeneyedboy]

126. i have been abstaining from RW media for weeks to avoid spin sickness, but i'm ready to go back now

and savor the schadenfreude, at least until our people take office and start actually GOVERNING.

[Lugnut]

48. This is wonderful

My celebration will start now! :toast:

[Swagman]

49. Thank You America ...from an Aussie !

You have given a lot of us Down Under new hope. We thought we had lost our old friend the USA to a bunch of crooks, liars and madmen. Thank you for re-claiming your country. Treat it with the love and respect it deserves..all the best !!:toast:

[jmm]

57. Welcome to DU!

Hopefully we'll have even more reason to celebrate in 2008 :D.

[Matilda]

65. Hi Swagman, and welcome to DU!

I share your sentiments, and I hope it may put some fight back into the ALP.

It CAN be done!

[Don_1967]

53. And they said it couldn't be done

YEAH BABY

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Wow! Did Allen concede?

[MalloyLiberal]

77. Neither Burns (MT) nor Allen (VA) have conceded. Sore losers

WAHHHHHHHH

[GoddessOfGuinness]

80. The MD gubernatorial before last

was between Democratic incumbent Glendening and Rethug challenger Ellen Sauerbrey.
She demanded a recount, which she got, then she demanded another, which she did not get.
We called her Sour Grapes after that.

As of January, 2006, she's been a bushbot UN rep.

[mcg]

56. Donkey celebrates !!!

"Zoe's Dream" by an artist named James Webb, from
http://www.schliefkevision.com/art/unicorn/unicornartists.htm

[BlueStorm]

58. My official celebration now begins...

I actually heard the news as I was leaving the restaurant. I stayed a while at my sister's afterwards but had to rush home to get the straight story here on DU.

So now:

WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN WWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WE GOT THE SENATE!!!


Now I am going to sit back and enjoy my lukewarm wine.

Blue

[lenegal]

59. SO HAPPY

We pretty much know were going to take the House, but most polls said we were probably not going to capture enough seats for the Senate.

WE DID IT. Thanks to all my fellow Democrats. And to the other side who so hated Bush that they voted Dem for the first time in their lives, or stayed home.

I have to say I have never seen such a mandate in my life. This country absolutely detests Bush and the NeoCons.

HAPPY DAYS.

[man4allcats]

60. We Kicked Their Asses!!!!

They got Nuthin'! Nada! Zip! The only thing they actually did get for their six years of thuggery was that stupid president! Ah justice! Long in coming but Oh So Sweet! B-)

[Tom Joad]

62. Dems won't always vote to support Dem initiatives. Doesn't anyone

remember this? and it won't be just Joe Lieberman who dissents but probably several more.

[RestoreGore]

71. Yes....

Like Mary Landreau, Ben Nelson, and other "DLC" members.

[halobeam]

85. They need to be bombarded by the public, demanding true representation.

They MUST get the message that we will get them out NEXT, if they don't shape up and FAST.

That is a mass mailing they should get; lets say weekly? You make an excellent point, but maybe you should toast tonight and relax. Tomorrow, is another day to work and move forward!!!

ENJOY:toast:

[kath]

127. yep, in order to get 51 votes, we probably need at least 55 or 56 "Dems" in

the Senate. I'm trying to be optimistic, but let's admit it - there's *always* some defectors: Landrieu, Nelson, Nelson, etc.

Still, at least now Dems get to head the committees.

[hogwyld]

139. That's exactly why we need

absolute, complete, filibuster, and veto proof majorities. We need to work towards a 435 seat house, a 100 seat senate, and a good liberal Dem president who will appoint Supreme Court justices that defend our constitution. Hopefully, this is the opening salvo on the ultimate death of the GOP.

[GreenEyedLefty]

63. Sanity at last!

..

[Odin2005]

64. Repeat after me: WE'RE THE DECIDERS, NOT YOU, CHIMPY!!!

[Duncan Grant]

66. Reality-based governance is now in session!

Wasn't that the most God-awful 6 years of your life? Every condescending quip, duplicitous spin and destructive action of these criminals was like 'death by paper-cuts'.

I'm so relieved it's over. Maybe we can spend a few years governing without exploiting GLBT people for wealth, position and power. :kick:

[Beetwasher]

67. IT'S A CLEAR INDISPUTABLE MANDATE IF THERE EVER WAS ONE!!!

Why won't they say it?

[Dukkha]

69. The Grown-Ups are in charge again!

Honor and Integrity has been restored to Congress

[struggle4progress]

70. If AP did the totals, and not the Board of Elections, I feel more confident.

The Board of Elections seems to still have some computer problems.

[RestoreGore]

75. Can we ever be sure as long as memory cards are involved? n/t

[struggle4progress]

94. They may have some trouble changing numbers they've already reported.

I don't trust the memory cards, of course. But I'd also had some concerns about how data was centrally processed in Virginia. If a media outlet called all the localities, and got the information repeated separately, that clarifies the situation some.

[kath]

128. Well, the exit polls in VA were off by around 5% - so it looks like they stole a lot

of votes - just NOT QUITE ENOUGH! Too bad, so sad, you thieving Repugs...

And exit polls were off by 6-7% in Montana - again, just like in 2004, in all cases where the exit polls differed from the vote totals, it was ALWAYS in the Repugs favor, ie the Reps. did much better than expected. Hmmmmmm......

[superconnected]

74. Thank you everyone here! We all voted.

Now, one of the few occassions I look in at freeperville, to see them whine. :)

[SusanaMontana41]

76. If this is a dream

I don't want to wake up. What an amazing 24 hours!

[pro_blue_guy]

78. Woohoo! I'm proud to be an Ohioan and an American!

[hyde]

84. Victory is soooo sweet!!!

We own the Congress!!!

[WindRavenX]

83. HAHAHAHAHAAH

I fuckin LOVEEEE this! :bounce:

[leQ]

87. holy crap! does anybody think we'll see impeachment? (nt)

[Lone_Star_Dem]

90. It takes 2/3 of the Senate for impeachment

We only hold one more than half and that's if you can trust Lieberman. I don't. However, remember that Nixon resigned after the investigations exposed him with no need of impeachment.

[soothsayer]

101. yeah, we can retroactively impeach under the 2008 dem prez!

[2Design]

93. rather see war crimnal for the whole bunch - set them up in

hussein type kangaroo court trial - take pictures of them in underwear and getting the hair, teeth, beard picked - they belong with him - they created him

[Just-plain-Kathy]

88. I wonder what the ratio of turn out was.

I wonder how many republicans voted our way.

Maybe NOT ONE republican came out, all GOP votes were due to election fraud, maybe BushCo didn't realize how many democrats would come out to vote and didn't fix the computers to spit out enough republican votes.

Maybe we would have won by a higher margin.

:tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat: ;)

[InvisibleTouch]

89. Finally!!

It's a happy world tonight! (insert numerous bouncing icons here ... I don't know where to find them, so use your imagination.... ;) )

[TheWarIzaLie]

91. Is it true???

PLEASE fucking tell me its true!!!



:kick:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

92. This makes my night, no, my year!

In my heart I knew, but it's good to see it confirmed.

[No Exit]

95. THE CROWD ROARS!!!!!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO KEITH OLBERMANN!!!

WE COULDN'T HAVE HAD THIS WITHOUT YOU, KEITH!!!!!!

[Raiden]

97. Wonderful...But I knew it was coming all day

It's nice to have official confirmation though



Senate + House + Governorships + State Legislatures = Permanent Democratic Majority

Go Dems!!! :bounce:

[Tashi]

99. Well done America..

here's hoping we can kick our Howard government out next year.

[mcg]

140. Thanks, let's hope you do kick the Howard govt. out.

"Well done America"

It means a lot to us to hear this.

[Q3JR4]

100. If I could

I'd take you all out and buy you a round of drinks (those in Idaho near Boise stop by and we can talk about that one :).

Thank the Gods. All of them, even the non-existent ones!

:applause:
:woohoo:

[what now toons]

102. Now the Senate, Yessssssssssssssss

The Winds of change are blowing strong, America just took a giant step back wards from fascism. Thanks to Howard Deans fifty state plan, and the blogs, progressive radio, brave newsmen like Keith Oberman, and John Stewart( fake news?).

Then there's Rumsfield " Cutting and Running ", boy is that the icing on the cake? Don't be blinded by Rumsfield falling on his sword, probably by request from KKKarl. They eat their own you know.
So all those Repugnant Party members on the fringe, watch your backs, the big guys will do anything to hold power.

I drew a Democratic Victory cartoon last night, it's up on my website now;
www.whatnowtoons.com

[Bryn]

120. Welcome to DU

and I LOVE your toons!! :hi:

[rodeodance]

103. AP Dems complete election sweep of Congress (YAH HOOO)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061109/ap_on_el_ge/election_rdp


Dems complete election sweep of Congress

By LIZ SIDOTI and BOB LEWIS, Associated Press Writers 1 hour, 19 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Democrats completed an improbable double-barreled election sweep of Congress on Wednesday, taking control of the Senate with a victory in Virginia as they padded their day-old majority in the House.
ADVERTISEMENT

"The days of the do-nothing Congress are over," declared Democratic Sen. Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record) of Nevada, in line to become majority leader. "In
Iraq and here at home, Americans have made clear they are tired of the failures of the last six years."

Jim Webb's victory over Sen. George Allen (news, bio, voting record) in Virginia assured Democrats of 51 seats when the Senate convenes in January. That marked a gain of six in midterm elections in which the war in Iraq and
President Bush were major issues.

Earlier, State Sen. Jon Tester triumphed over Republican Sen. Conrad Burns (news, bio, voting record) in a long, late count in Montana.

With a handful of House races too close to call, Democrats had gained 28 seats, enough to regain the majority after 12 years of Republican rule and place Rep. Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record) of California in line to become the first female speaker in history.

[TankLV]

104. Ha! Take that Macaca boy!

I am beside myself!

[fujiyama]

109. I yelled a loud scream when I was with some friends watching Lost

They had a little thing at the bottom of the screen indicating it.

They were happy too though!

[lovuian]

110. I love You All and give big hugg to Skinner

and the DU Gang
AWESOME!!!
The big moment for me is McCassil winning in MO

[goodboy]

111. All Your Senate Are Belong To Us! (nt)

[Ferret Annica]

112. Congratulations Democrats

But you have your work cut out for you, so don't get complacent. Your party is still looking far too Republican for me, and I still stoutly believe in the dream of a strong, viable Green Party in these United States.

You are still wrong on many issues regarding the environment, and you still empower a callous elite as part and parcel of your leadership.

I want to see you consolidate your lead, but ultimately, I want my party to grow, which means we are going to eventually anger you all when we draw you down as we build our strength up and move to become a large major political party in the United States.

GO GREENS!

[Bridget Burke]

125. Have fun posting on Green Underground!

Is this it? www.livin4jc.net/blog/

Well, probably not.

Hey, there's a Green Underground in the UK! www.describe-online.com/lul/bethnalgreen/bethnalgreenstation.htm

Oops, it's a "Tube" station....

[Ferret Annica]

129. You funny, honey -- I posted on Free Republic until banned

because I like debate and don't like preaching to the choir, so I'm fine right here, dear.

[Bridget Burke]

132. Seriously, IS there a comprehensive Green board?

I'd like to know.

[Ferret Annica]

135. Other Pacific Greens and I post quite often on Indymedia

but I knowm of no Green board yet. I have a server and forum software I just got permission to use, so that is going to change sometime this next year. I have been planning my own board for some time now. ;-)

[stevebreeze]

114. In 92-94 many of the Dem's were "Southern Democrats"

who had given Reagan everything he wanted, and fought Clinton on many things. This is the best congress in a lot longer then 13 years.

[AbbyR]

116. Yippeeee!!!!! (nft)

[MichellesBFF]

117. Woot!

There's a small bottle of champagne (French of course!) in my fridge that's due to be drunk
today. I'm so happy, I can't stand it...but I'll learn to live with it.

[wizstars]

119. Rangel taking over Cheney's office

Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), "the incoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, told the New York Post that he's got his eye on Capitol Hill office space now held by Vice President Dick Cheney.

Said Rangel: "Mr. Cheney enjoys an office on the second floor of the House of Representatives that historically has been designated for the Ways and Means Committee chairman... I talked to Nancy Pelosi about it this morning... I'm trying to find some way to be gentle as I restore the dignity of that office."

But will he ever get that sulphurous stench out of it??:evilfrown:

[Marnieworld]

122. I bet Cheney won't leave

It's not in his nature.

[Tight_rope]

123. LMBAO...Yes... that "sulphurous stench" may never come out!

[Megahurtz]

130. WOOHOOWOOHOOWOOHOO!!!!!!!!

:woohoo::applause::bounce::party::grouphug::toast::toast::grouphug::party::bounce::applause::woohoo:

[BlueInPhilly]

131. McCain said he'd commit suicide!!!

I suggest carbon monoxide - it's supposed to be painless and leaves your skin pink. Self-inflicted gunshot would ruin his face and hanging might not work - since well, he doesn't have much of a neck, does he?

[DixieBlue]

134. He could go the route of the samurai and commit

seppuku (sp?).

But that would mean he's honor bound. Not sure you can say that about McCain anymore.

[Tight_rope]

137. Yes...I hope to hear about McCain's suicide any second now...What's taking so long!

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[Tight_rope]

136. We damn sure did...We took back America from the thrugs and crooks!

[texpatriot2004]

141. I wanted my America back and so I took it back nm

[goforit]

142. Hats off to ALL newly elected Dems!!!... Time to clean up this mess!!!

[lester88]

143. Thank goodness...

It's about time for a change