[FastCoyote]

"It would show a great deal of bipartisanship if he would appoint a democrat and not tip the balance of power as a result of a horrible tragedy."

I'm sure Democrats would do the same, the next time hell freezes over or the sun goes out.

[Timmy]

Probably already posted, but when Republican Senator Coverdale died in Georgia, Democrat Governor appointed a Democrat (Miller) to replace him.