And why would they not be vunerable now?
It’s all down to Axelrod’s political analysis. He’s their Karl Rove. If they follow his advice, they pull the trigger.
I think it will come down to the judgment of a few Rat senators, whether they agree with Axelrod.
As for House Rats who lose their seats, they will be given lucrative positions at Fannie or Freddie or SEIU or an ambassadorship or some such thing.