Possible Balance of Power Change in Senate?

sonar732 · 12-14-06, 09:03 AM

Hey there...well, who would've thought that a medical emergency would've shifted the Senate back to the GOP?

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/...ill/index.html

Camaero · 12-14-06, 09:15 AM

Tragic circumstances but this could change things. (For better or worse depending on your preference.)

August · 12-14-06, 10:20 AM

I'd say that unless he actually dies or resigns, both unlikely scenarios, he'll hold the seat until his regular term expires.

Sea Demon · 12-14-06, 10:37 AM

I do have to say that I think that the media's focus on this is in poor taste. All they seem to focus on is the politics of it all. How about the man's life, for cryin' out loud. I'm sure his family doesn't care whether or not the Democrats lose control of the Senate right now. Here's hoping for a quick recovery for the Senator.

TteFAboB · 12-14-06, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Demon

I do have to say that I think that the media's focus on this is in poor taste. All they seem to focus on is the politics of it all. How about the man's life, for cryin' out loud. I'm sure his family doesn't care whether or not the Democrats lose control of the Senate right now. Here's hoping for a quick recovery for the Senator.

Seconded. The media should talk about Senate control shifting only if and after he passes away.

August · 12-14-06, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Demon

I'm sure his family doesn't care whether or not the Democrats lose control of the Senate right now.

No but I bet he does...

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Here's hoping for a quick recovery for the Senator.

Agreed.

View Poll Results: Will The Senate Be In The GOP?
Yes	3	37.50%
No	2	25.00%
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12-14-06, 09:03 AM	#1
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Possible Balance of Power Change in Senate? Hey there...well, who would've thought that a medical emergency would've shifted the Senate back to the GOP? http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/...ill/index.html

12-14-06, 09:15 AM	#2
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Tragic circumstances but this could change things. (For better or worse depending on your preference.) __________________

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,200 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd say that unless he actually dies or resigns, both unlikely scenarios, he'll hold the seat until his regular term expires. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

12-14-06, 10:37 AM	#4
Sea Demon Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,552 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I do have to say that I think that the media's focus on this is in poor taste. All they seem to focus on is the politics of it all. How about the man's life, for cryin' out loud. I'm sure his family doesn't care whether or not the Democrats lose control of the Senate right now. Here's hoping for a quick recovery for the Senator.