Reply #78: That's not a very good analogy. [View All]

[ColbertWatcher]

And, what makes you think that Biden wouldn't have any influence in Governor Minner's decision no matter when he stepped down?

One more thing, I understand the desire to want to hold our government officials' collective feet to the fire, but this seems a little petty.

The last I heard, Biden is holding out so that whoever replaces him will have to step down in 2010, when his son's tour is complete and he able run for his father's seat. Or, so the rumor goes.

There are a couple things wrong with the whole "Biden is giving his Senate seat to his son" meme:

A. Biden cannot choose his successor, Delaware Governor Minner can

B. it's not 2010, it's 2008

C. his son is in Iraq, there is a slight chance he might not make it back to Delaware (he could die in an IED attack, a plane crash, etc.) or he could even get thrown under a bus once he does get back.

D. Beau will still have to get elected by a majority of Delaware voters before he can ascend to his father's "throne"

And, just to be clear: I do not wish any harm to come to him or his family.