Here's mine. It was a spoof then and I still think the entire notion of Dems taking control is a joke. Time to move on to more important issues.
Posted by BJungNan to ilosetoo On News/Activism 12/14/2002 7:02 PM PST #46 of 57
Saturday, December 14, 2003 Posted: 7:46 PM EST (0046 GMT)
WASHINGTON (Hooters) In a major shake up of the Senate and blow to President George Bush, Trent Lott announced a switch in party affiliation that will find him joining the Democrats in a move he says is the only way to preserve his status as Senate Majority Leader.
Citing Republican efforts to remove him as majority leader over comments he made regarding Trom Surmond, Lott said he regreted having to make the switch but felt he was forced into it.
"They forced my hand. What else could I do?" said Lott. "By joining the Democrat party, I will retain my Leadership position, as a Democrat I can no longer be accused of being a racist and I will be joining a party that will stand by me no matter what I do."
The defection by Lott would not, however, be enough to give Democrats control of the Senate. This is fueling speculation that another Senate Republican, perhaps Arlene Specter (R) Pennsylvania, will also switch to the democratic party at the same time as Lott.
Such a move would give the Democrats majority control of the Senate and make it possible, if such a deal has been reached, that Lott would remain as Senate Majority Leader, albeit as a Democrat.
While publically refusing to confirm a second Republican defection, several sources close to the Senate Democrat leadership confirmed a deal had been reached whereby Democrats will regain majority status in the Senate.
And now we return you to your regular posting...
(For those of you who may be confused, the above is a spoof)