Posted on 08/26/2002 1:01:13 PM PDT by Temple Owl
Frist in 2008 "Babes and Whales" is the title of a feature in the September issue of Washingtonian magazine, in which Capitol Hill staffers pick the best and worst of Congress - leaders, followers, dimwits, hotheads and more.
A few of our favorites on the Senate side (viewpoints expressed by Capitol Hill aides do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this columnist, his editors, this newspaper or its readers) include:
Showhorse: Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican
No Rocket Scientist: Sen. Patty Murray, Washington Democrat
No Altar Boy: Sen. Robert G. Torricelli, New Jersey Democrat (followed closely by Sens. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts and John B. Breaux of Louisiana, both Democrats)
Biggest Windbag: Sen. Robert C. Byrd, West Virginia Democrat
Hottest Temper: Sen. Ted Stevens, Alaska Republican
Meanest: Sen. Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Republican
Strongest Backbone: Sen. James M. Jeffords, Vermont independent
Weakest Spine: Sen. James M. Jeffords, Vermont independent
Just Plain Nice: Sen. Jesse Helms, North Carolina Republican
Best Dressed: Sen. Gordon H. Smith, Oregon Republican Fashion Victim: Sen. Paul Wellstone, Minnesota Democrat
Looks Best In Bathing Suit: Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, Louisiana Democrat
Stay Off The Beach: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Massachusetts Democrat
Preferable President In 2008: Sen. Bill Frist, Tennessee Republican
He would also qualify under "dimwit"
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