[Living Free in NH]

Alter's reply was that it was important to vote for Torricelli to keep Senate control in Dem hands. He went on to say that many Republicans in DC prefer the Senate in Dassholes control rather than reverting back to Lott. He said the consensus was that 'more' got done with little Tommy in charge.

Actually, he said the only reason he can come up with to vote for Torricelli would be to keep Dash-hole as the Majority Leader. He didn't say it was important to vote for him, he was just giving the only reason anyone could poosibly pull the lever in his favor. Thus, implying that Torch has absolutely nothing to offer but an extra Dem seat in the Senate.

He went on to say that there were several Repubs that wouldn't want to see Armey as the Leader (who could blame them). I don't think he implied that they'd rather see Puff Daschle instead, though.

[TC Rider]

He went on to say that there were several Repubs that wouldn't want to see Armey as the Leader (who could blame them). I don't think he implied that they'd rather see Puff Daschle instead, though.

I'm positive he said Lott and not Armey (who's in the House). My recollection was that he said he knew Pubs who preferred Dasshole to Lott, 'cause Dasshole got 'things' done. (I'm guessing he's referring to Chafee, McCainiac and former pub Jeffords the Traitor.)