[NonZeroSum]

It would show a great deal of bipartisanship if he would appoint a democrat and not tip the balance of power as a result of a horrible tragedy.

Yes, bipartisanship, and stupidity. Do you think a Dem would do such a nutty thing? It's one thing to make a meaningless political gesture, but this is about political power, and who will be sitting on the Supreme Court, among many other things.

[MattinNJ]

I pray for his recovery.

That being said, didn't the dems do that to us when a GOP Senator from Georgia (who's name escapes me) passed away at an early age because of an anueryism. Ironically, he was replaced by Zell Miller-who in turned threatened Chrissy Matthews to a duel in '04 (one of the best moments in recent political history)

[Hendrix]

Yes, the democrats sure were bipartisan when the Vermont senator switched to independent to give control of the Senate to the democrats. The democrats could have refused to take control because the voters put the republicans in power, but as we know that did not happen.

[laxcoach]

A couple of years ago, when Georgia had a Dem governor, we had a Republican senator who was unable to serve his term.

Our governor played politics and sent none other than Zell Miller, an ex-governorm (D), to the Senate. Zell was a good little leftie until he got to Washington. Something changed that man even before 9-11. I personally think that he couldn't stand the smell of the place. He had too much honor for the vermin who live there.

[brannon]

agreed. he may have been a cordial man, but he is still supporting a party that wants to promote the slaughter millions of unborns.

[globalwhiplash]

hahha haaaaa haaaaa gotta watch those fatty oils.

[PhilCollins]

I agree that a Democrat wouldn't do such a nutty thing. In 2000, Sen. Paul Coverdell (R-GA) had a stroke and died, at 61. Georgia's governor was a Democrat, and he appointed a Democrat, Zell Miller.

[dinoparty]

Not to mention the fate of Roe v. Wade and the fate of thousands of unborn babies. When you are not able to win a wider majority than one, then you must expect that you could lose power any number of ways. Remember Jumpin' Jim Jeffords?

[minus_273]

"Yes, bipartisanship, and stupidity. Do you think a Dem would do such a nutty thing? It's one thing to make a meaningless political gesture, but this is about political power, and who will be sitting on the Supreme Court, among many other things."


That is also the main difference between us and them. We have class. Its also the reason why someone like Ghinsberg will get near unanimous support in the senate during her confirmation and Roberts wouldnt. Just because they are scum does not mean we should be.

[TheEaglehasLanded]

Tim Johnson is one of the more respectable Democrats and his son serves in the military. But Sen. Johnson won his last race by about 2,000 votes and now Senator Thune didn't throw a fit like the Dems when they loose a close race.

Also, the Republicans better get the fact when Georgia Senator Paul Coverdale died of similar circumstances he was replace by a Democrat Governor Roy Barnes, fortunately for us the Democrat he picked turned out to be Zell Miller.

I would remind the Democrats of this and the Jim Jeffords switch that threw the power back to the Dems after the Republicans had the majority.

Question is which Republican will Harry Reid try to vote for him as leader. If Johnson can't serve Chafee is not available for Reid.