[Paul C. Jesup]

The LOSS of the seat was by democratic decree, not election.

You are either stupid or ignorant. I'm not sure which. To not understand that Miller was elected in 2000 because he was a good Governor.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Do you disagree that he'd never be there in the first place - (voting democratic for committee seats) if not appointed (by Barnes) to replace a republican?

Sure, he ran in the special election in 2000 - as an incumbent democrat. Not as a retired governor. Not as a incumbent, and NOT against a very popular republican.