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Sat Mar-28-09 08:31 PM
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I have two questions. Can Reid get booted out of his position and |
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if so, who would be the best replacement?
I don't want to call him names like "he's a big weenie" and stuff, I just do not think he is suited for the job. It needs to be a Rahm type personality and Harry just doesn't have it in him. I think basically, he is a very nice guy but I think that's half the problem.
What can we do?
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:34 PM
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1. Until oh, about 1/2 hour ago, people liked Dodd |
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Sat Mar-28-09 09:52 PM
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12. I've been away from the computer lately |
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:35 PM
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I also wonder if it can be done, and what it takes to do it. Like you, I don't hate the guy, but he just isn't the right person for the job.
Now on "who", well that's a tough one also, but I have watched senator Dorgan over he years, and I like what I see. He seems to really be working for the "people", and that's what we need. Now there could be things I don't know about him, but from what I have seen my vote would be for him, and no I do not live in his state.
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:37 PM
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:38 PM
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4. he is not a nice guy but he is a weenie |
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he is a corporate stooge that abandons the progressive base at the snap of Wall St's fingers.
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:40 PM
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:42 PM
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6. At the beginning of each Congress (every 2 years) they vote. |
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Unless the Majority Leader screws up ethically or otherwise that calls into question their character they keep their position. The only other way there would be a change during that Congress would be their death or resignation.
Therefore, it is pointless to waste time discussing this. I know, I know I am wasting my time educating those that read this but hopefully more members will learn the process.
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Sat Mar-28-09 09:01 PM
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9. Thank you - I really didn't know how that all worked |
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Sat Mar-28-09 09:08 PM
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10. I'm glad one more person knows the process and hopefully more will learn. |
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You are probably 1 of the 10-20% that now know.
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:43 PM
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He can be removed at any tome by a majority vote ( I believe ) of the Democratic caucus, although such a move would be extraordinary, to say the least. Being from Illinois, I'd favor Dick Durbin, the current whip, as his replacement, although I could easily support Russ Feingold and a half dozen others.
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Sat Mar-28-09 08:59 PM
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8. I'd love to see Sanders there, |
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but we know that's never gonna happen.
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Sat Mar-28-09 09:13 PM
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11. Nearly the same folks elected Daschle, who also was lousy. nt |
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