[Emily RN]

I think Zell has much sympathy for the GOP side, but he also seems to have the integrity to "stay with the one who brung you". I would respect him greatly if he changed parties before he ran for re-election. That's the time to do it. I like the idea of respectable GOPers much more than I like the idea of just more of them.

You know, Zell Miller doesn't really have a loyalty to the vote of the people in his state at this point. The truth is Paul Coverdell(R) was elected by the voters. Zell was appointed by the governor; the only one who "brung him" was the governor.

[monkeyshine]

You know, Zell Miller doesn't really have a loyalty to the vote of the people in his state at this point. The truth is Paul Coverdell(R) was elected by the voters. Zell was appointed by the governor; the only one who "brung him" was the governor.

If that's true, then it's the perfect political cover to switch parties. He would only be honoring the will of the voters. It would STRENGHTEN his hand for re-election in the state, since he could position it favorably.

Of course, that means that since he hasn't made the switch, he probably doesn't want to.

[SoCar]

Zell Miller was appointed to Coverdell's seat in the Senate, but then he did win an election on his own in 2000 against Pubbie Mattingly? (not sure about his name). Anyway, today I called Miller's office to complain about the Pickering fiasco. The guy on the phone was VERY sympathetic and agreed with every thing I said. When I mentioned Zell should switch parties, I got a encouraging response. Keep calling Zell's office and let them know you think he should switch.

[speekinout]

Zell was appointed by the governor; the only one who "brung him" was the governor.

That's true; but the governor is a Dem, and Zell was when he was appointed.
Wasn't it Gramm who resigned his seat and asked for a special election when he decided to change parties? And was re-elected as a GOP? I still think the best way is to ask the voters before changing parties.