Posted on 03/31/2006 10:23:35 AM PST by Jim Verdolini
There is a horrible rumor flying around Maine Political circles today....It goes like this.
President Bush is going to appoint Rino Senator Susan Collins to head up the Homeland Security Dept with an announcement coming tomorrow in time for the Sunday Talking Head shows.
The local fallout is immense, if true. Our Democrat Governor would/could appoint our local Congressman Tom Allen, called 'Tommie the Commie' and most noted for his nearly perfect party line voting record to serve out Collin's term. While this would open up his seat, he would be nearly unbeatable in this heavily blue state in a Senate run.
On the plus side, we have a very good candidate already running against Allen for his congressional seat. If he was to continue in his seat, the fight would be uphill but possible. If he moves to the Senate, the seat is really competitive.
Very spooky rumor as I believe this would make the Senate seat a permanent loss.
Is there supposed to be an imminent opening at the Secretaryship of DHS? I somehow can't forsee Michael Chernoff resigning anytime soon...
Those who say they are in a position to know usually aren't.........
I doubt it would happen on a Saturday. God, the thought of listenening to the idiot Collins would be inbearable.
There are also rumors that Congress is set to allocate me a stipend of close to $63 million per year if I promise not to reveal the secret of my spaghetti sauce except under strict national security guidelines.
This rumor makes zero sense. Collins would not be a good homeland security director, and why would anyone give up a senate seat to a democrat appointment? Sounds like a joke to me. And if I'm wrong, it still sounds like a joke.
April Fool's Day isn't until tomorrow.
S-s-t-t-a-a-a-r-t c-c-h-h-e-c-c-k-k-k-i-n-g t-t-h-h-h-e-e
b-b-b-o-o-o-r-r-d-d-e-e-r-r-s-s.
April Fool?
Hey! That was MY sauce!
That could work.
New policy: Anyone suspected of possible terrorism and captured will have to listen to Sen. Collins a minimum of 14 hours per day.
That'll learn'em!
Two words: Norm Mineta...
Somebody in Maine is smoking some lobster or crack or something.
While this might be true, it has never been a consideration for government action.
instead of new director, eliminate the Dept. of Homeland Security!
Stay where you are. The control team will fly in shortly to address your concerns.
Does she have a neurological problem? Her voice trembles and her head bobs.
I admit that anything possible.. but even I don't believe that... then, there would be no doubt the president had lost it. Then again, remember Miers? (no flaming please!) :)
With the way he is doing things lately, this would not necessarily surprise me. This just helps the Clinton's a little more. Another dem senator would be just perfect for Hillery's first term as President (President's thinking, not mine).
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