Comments on: Lieberman Says Democrats Promised He Can Keep Seniority

By: Sherrod Brown: Ohio’s Nutty Ned « Thespis Journal

Sherrod Brown: Ohio’s Nutty Ned « Thespis Journal — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:05:56 +0000

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By: yetanotherjohn

yetanotherjohn — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:30:05 +0000

I read Reids comments that whether Joe has seniority or not is not decided. After the election, I suspect we will find out. If the dems and Sanders have 50 seats (not enough for a majority) then "We love you Joe and of course you get to keep your seniority". I suspect that even if they had 51 seats they would welcome Joe to try and keep their slim majority in tact.

But if they fail to conquer. If they are once again routed at the polls. Will they be looking for a scapegoat. Will they accuse Joe as being the source of their troubles for failing to stay under the bus they threw him?

By: legion

legion — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:52:52 +0000

The reason the Dems are covering their bets is in case they _don't_ win a majority this fall - they'll need all the seniority they can get. But if the GOP collapses in November, and the Dems can fill committee assignments as they please, look for Joementum to be the first chucklehead out the door...