[duckln]

Having a 55 45 majority is the same as having a 53 47 majority, IMHO.

Each election cycle we should dump a few rinos. This election I hope its DeWine and Chaffee.

[edsheppa]

same as having a 53 47 majority

Well, yes but it's not the same as having a 49-51 minority and there's a real risk of it. And the fact is, even in absolute terms, even if Rs end up in the minority despite DeWine, having DeWine is superior to having Brown.