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It might be distasteful to not fight for what's right, but the Senate is in Republican hands, and certainly Thune will be given a position.

That's almost verbatim what folks were saying in 2000 about Ashcroft.

Then Jeffords jumped the aisle.

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Me:It might be distasteful to not fight for what's right, but the Senate is in Republican hands, and certainly Thune will be given a position.

You: That's almost verbatim what folks were saying in 2000 about Ashcroft. Then Jeffords jumped the aisle.

That's a good point. I don't like this numbers game because there can be unpredictable events and I'd prefer right vs. wrong. But meanwhile I can see that those in power have to pick their fights. Discrediting the AmericanIndian vote could backfire. That Louisiana Senate race might be a cleaner way to get another Republican seat.

Meanwhile, I don't wan't the Republicans spending all of their time until the next election cycle contesting close elections and getting tough with Sadam. I want a dialogue about our porous borders. I want a PBA ban. If the Republican votes are already there, why not move on?

I'm so conflicted about this...