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kentuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:16 AM
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Franken should challenge Reid for Majority Leader...
Even if he loses, he lets them know that he is not into playing their little partisan games. He should be a real maverick in the Senate. I'm sure his timely humor will be a devastating weapon to whomever he chooses to debate.

Ok, if Reid and Durbin don't wish to seat him with the incoming Senators. No problem. Between Reid and Feinstein, it difficult to say which is the bigger whiner?

I would love to see Franken be a thorn in the side to all these spineless buttheads. These are the same folks that sat silently by as Bush was chopping our Constitution to shreds. Who are they to criticize Al Franken.... or Leon Panetta, for that matter?
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barb162 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:18 AM
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1.  Maybe he should learn the ropes first? n/t
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eyesroll Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:21 AM
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2. You are aware that was settled in November, right?
http://newsletters.agc.org/clwir/2008/11/20/leadership-changes-dominate-lame-duck-session/
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MrModerate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:25 AM
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4. Reid is beyond useless . . .
He could easily be forced out for cause, regardless of his current standing. Majority leaders come and go all the time based on political timetables and not scheduled votes.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:24 AM
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3. Kentuck, you knowhow entrenched in seniority traditions...
the Senate is... They don't cotton to brash newcomers... No way no how.... (unfortunately)
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:30 AM
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5. No. It's going to take Al time to get to know the way from his office to
the chamber! He may be a quick learner, but he still needs to learn and understand how the Senate works. What the rules are...even the ones that are almost never used. They can come in real handy!
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:45 AM
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7. Ah - i thought you were going to say
bathroom.
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rwheeler31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:37 AM
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6. How about Dodd, Boxer or Fiengold?
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leftstreet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:47 AM
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8. It'll be years before he's a Made Man in the Congressional Gang
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rvablue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:51 AM
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9. The only person I don't want to be Senate Majority leader more than Reid is
Franken.

Fine with him and his Democratic vote in the Senate.

Otherwise, can't stand the hubris and ego of the guy.

His ideals are alright. His demeanor bugs the living F out of me.
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:54 AM
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10. Reid isn't going anywhere
Reid was re-elected Majority Leader by the Democratic caucus without an opposition on November 18, 2008, winning all 57 votes.

US Senate Majority Leader

He just isn't.

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depakid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 04:18 AM
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16. Hey, Trent Lott stepped down
Given enough trouble, ineffectiveness- or enough dissention in the ranks, Harry Reid could go down too.

One can only hope.
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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 12:55 AM
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11. He could be a gadfly....or he could be the next generations Ted Kennedy....What do you prefer?
Serious. Al Franken is a hugely talented man. "Gadflys" are very useful in conservative bodies like the senate but I think Franken has the potential to be MUCH more than that. He could be America's next progressive leader...but only if we treat him seriously.
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 01:00 AM
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12. Here's what I want from Franken


1. Get the troops home now

2. End the War

3. Support the recovery and the green revolution



and finally

4. WORK HIS DAMN ASS OFF FOR ELECTION REFORM!
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XOKCowboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 01:53 AM
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13. Is that all??
LOL So do you think he got the message on Election Reform?
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 04:02 AM
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14. bwahahahaha.
you have a greater chance of seeing aliens land on the White House lawn. Franken will do what Harry wants him to do.
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girl_interrupted Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 04:14 AM
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15. I think Burris is the "thorn" in their side right now
Don't know how they are going to settle that. I'm not from Burris's home state, so I would be interested to know what people from that state think should be done. I'm not thrilled with Reid either, and I wonder if he'll be replaced. I can't wait for Franken to take his rightful place in the Senate. I doubt Franken will come in and try to replace anyone, because he lacks the senority. But, I have a feeling he will make his voice heard loud and clear. Congrats to Senator Franken!
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depakid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-06-09 04:20 AM
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17. "Franken will do what Harry wants him to do. "
JUst like Joe Lieberman...

:rofl:

Reaid has no credibility- he's afraid of his own shadow. Democratic Senators know they can do whatever they like without significant consequences.

And just watch- they will.
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