[joanie-f]

I'm not entirely sure, but I don't believe the Majority Leader is generally elected on a seniority basis, while the committee chairmanships are usually chosen in that way. It seems to me that 'candidates' for Majority Leader effectively campaign (if you want to call it that) for the position, and seniority has very little to do with their selection.

It's an interesting question, and I'd like to do a little research on that myself. It may even prove helpful with the Specter situation.

[Cedar]

Thanks for the reply on my question. It would be an interesting possible point to make.

I've already sent emails and will be calling Frist and others tomorrow.

BTW, people seem to think Frist has aspirations of running for President in 2008. If he wants any kind of support from pro-lifers, he better respond to this today and not let Specter have the chairmanship.

[Cedar]

Also, have you seen this thread on Specter dealing with a campaign letter he sent back in '95?

If this letter is verified as true, this should be reason enough for him not to get the chair. This is unbelievable!

Link: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1272203/posts

[Noumenon]

It is indeed a matter of 'now or never'. This chance to crush the liberal agenda and reverse the long march through the institutions will not occur again in our lifetimes.