Now the Dems don't necessarily have to lose the seats. In Dodd's case, they can run someone who's not conspicuously corrupt. In Dorgan's case they can run someone who isn't tainted by the health care vote, you know, a "fiscally conservative, socially moderate" type who won't let the Left wingers push him/her around.
Agreed. The Dodd resignation almost assures that the seat will remain in the hands of the crimorats. These guys may be corrupt, but they aren’t totally stupid.