What really concerns me lately, is the power lust being shown by the Senate in general. They give themselves powers, money, and benefits that far exceed their intended scope and the people that they represent (ie. the forementioned "tradition", pay raises, health plans. etc...) Where has their representative duty to the people gone? Where is the accountability when they set up their "secret" rules? </idealist rant off>
Let's see.... Edwards, lawyer, DemocRAT....yes, he qualifies as an ass.