tekisui
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:12 AM
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These three moderate republicans come from states with Democratic Governors. Obama's cabinet will inevitably have some Repubbies on it. Is there a position that would be acceptable for one of these three, leading to removal from the Senate and another Democratic pick-up?
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:13 AM
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:15 AM
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2. See my post on Specter |
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:20 AM
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Specter has managed to survive a lot of suffering.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:19 AM
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3. nope. not gonna happen in a million years. |
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:22 AM
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5. We know he'll have some repubbies, |
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but, we have a strong Senate to work with anyway.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:28 AM
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6. why do you think any of them would take a position in the cabinet? |
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Collins was just reelected. Snowe has four years left on her term. And specter has a ton of seniority.
Also, has anyone checked the relevant state laws to see whether the governor is required to fill a senate vacancy with someone from the same party as the incumbent senator? That is the case in a number of states.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:32 AM
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Just throwing it out there. Some states replace with a special election, too.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:40 AM
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8. We now have made friends with Powell, Eisenhower, & Leach. |
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The Repukes can have their coockoos with Zell Miller and Lieberman... An Eisenhower is golden... Will they go back to their dark recesses , where they will not be welcome by their cavemen piers.. ?.. As Michael Moore said of Powell, a little redemption is always in order... Powell would be our top plum in a GOP Cabinet pick.. And his cleansed soul might help us to formulate a sane Middle East Policy.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:42 AM
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9. ps .- Iowas's GOPer Jim Leach is already serving Obama |
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in Obama's transition team..
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:44 AM
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and have been wondering about something for Specter and getting another Dem Senator.
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Sun Nov-16-08 08:59 AM
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Sun Nov-16-08 11:41 AM
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12. I like Snowe & Collins a LOT. But they wouldn't accept & leave their senate positions vulnerable. |
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Specter, too. Although Specter's health is also an issue.
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Sun Nov-16-08 11:44 AM
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13. I wouldn't bet the farm on any combination of the three..... |
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Sun Nov-16-08 11:50 AM
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14. They'll be our counters to Bayh, Lieberman, and Ben Nelson in the senate.......n/t |
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Sun Nov-16-08 12:09 PM
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15. Specter would be perfect as Secretary of Magic Bullets. |
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Mon Nov-17-08 09:14 AM
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16. So-called moderates. They aren't actual moderates |
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Collins and Snowe vote with the GOP over 80% of the time. They have made it appear like they are moderate.
They are both unlikely to take a position with Obama if one is offered. Snowe has already said that.
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Mon Nov-17-08 11:11 AM
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17. On a good day *maybe* Snowe, Collins doubtful, Specter never! |
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