To: Political Junkie Too
Currently, it is 51D-49R (technically 49D-49R-2I with the 2 promising to organize with the Democrats). If Johnson were to resign and a Republican is selected, then it becomes 51R-49D and Republicans control the committees.
If Johnson were to resign and be replaced with a Republican, this would result in a net loss of 1 Democrat and net gain of 1 Republican, going from 51D-49R to a 50-50 split1. Of course, this leads to Cheney breaking the tie in favour of the Republicans, but it's not exactly the same as a true R majority.
1. or 50-48-1-1, or 50-48-2, if you choose to look at it that way
To: qousqous
Rats!! I knew that!!
I guess I just rushed to get that message out before leaving work.
The point I was trying to make is that not resigning but not voting still gives control to the Democrats.
Thanks for pointing out my mistake.
-PJ
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