And did she leave behind any votes by mail that can be used by Chuck if and when? You know, "To Whom It May Concern, I Diane Feinstein, vote (Fill in the blank) on (fill in the blank)"?
It was 51-49 two days ago. Now it’s 50-49 democrats.
“I thought the Senate was split 50-50, so doesn’t this death make it 50-49 and make Mitch the Senate Majority Leader until she is replaced with another Dem?”
The Senate was 50-50 before the 2022 midterms. (I’m counting as Democrats the two independents who caucus with the Democrats.) In that election, Fetterman (D-PA) replaced Toomey (R-PA), so the Senate became 51-49. It’s now 50D, 49R until Feinstein’s successor is sworn in.
Of course, one may legitimately ask whether anything would be different if McConnell actually WERE the Majority Leader.
>>I thought the Senate was split 50-50, so doesn’t this death make it 50-49 and make Mitch the Senate Majority Leader until she is replaced with another Dem?
It was until the Rats stole the Pennsylvania seat for the ogre. Then it was 51-49, and now 50-49 advantage commie.
I got 3 replies about it’s still 50-49 dems now. So now it’s day by day, depending on which of the seniors drops off today. Any favorites for who is next? This could like watching the playoff wild cards change position every day in MLB.