[Politicalities]

Here's a happy thought..after 2006, the Dems lose seats in bothe the House and Senate..they can Dean, Pelosi, and Reid..

Are you kidding? From a purely partisan perspective, this isn't a "happy thought" at all; Dean, Pelosi, and Reid are wonderful for the Republicans.

But on the other hand -- and this may not make me very popular around here -- I would like to see the extremists in the Democratic party go, because I would like to see a viable and sane Democratic party around to challenge the Republicans. Competition is good; competition produces the best outcomes, and as long as the Democrats are the party of crazies, the GOP has no competition.

[ken5050]

You are correct..however, what emegers to replace them will be worse..more partisan..the Dem caucus is cannabalizing itself..