Can't the Governor, who I presume is a republican, appoint a new senator?
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Yes. Lt. Governor Risch (very popular Republican) would be the favorite.
It is past time for Craig to leave. Warner and Stevens too. The flatulent Voinovich would be no loss. Smith of Oregon is an ignoramus. There is no escaping the fact that the Republican hacks are as unsympathetic as their Democrat colleagues. Either there needs to be a new Republican party, or a new party. I would prefer the latter.