[Harry Lavo]

"Walt" wrote in message
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Shhhh! I'm Listening to Reason! wrote:
John Atkinson wrote:
ScottW wrote:

And in a really ironic twist of fate for the
Koster anti-Lieberman crowd, old Joe ends
up being the most sought after independent/dem
in recent memory.

He won because of heavy support from Republican
voters, who see him as a means of interfering with
a Democratic majority in the Senate.

Agreed. But don't forget the heavy support from Republican donors. THis
is America. Money doesn't talk, it screams.

However, he
only retains his committee seniority (and the
coveted chairmanship of the Homeland Security
committee) if he caucuses with the Democrats.

Or if he swings a deal with the GOP to switch parties and keep his
seniority. Everything's negotiable.


Which both Independent Senators have pledged to do.

And if you believe everything politicians promise to do, you'll get
exactly what you deserve.

Sanders will caucus with the Democrats; I can't see him doing otherwise.
Joe is in a position to sell himself to the highest bidder. He's already
beholden to the GOP money machine, when and how is he going to repay them?

Actually, Walt, I've thought of this for the last few days, as the prospect
of a Senate take-over became reality. It is my worst nightmare.....Joe
could wreak vengance and Cheney would tie-break. At least we would have the
house, but it takes two to tango (or at least make legislation).