Ogre Mage
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« on: November 07, 2007, 02:25:57 AM » |
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« edited: November 07, 2007, 10:31:02 PM by Ogre Mage »
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Given that he hasn't even had a full year as majority leader, I would say dumping Reid at this point is premature, though his tenure thus far has been disappointing. One can only do so much with a 51-49 majority given that you need 60 votes to stop a filibuster and there is an adamantly uncooperative President in the White House.
The challenge is to find a leader who can build consensus. I am not sure if that is Harry Reid. Unfortunately, it surely is not Russ Feingold. His reputation is one of high ethics but he reportedly doesn't work well with others. Schumer would have an advantage insofar as many are indebted to him guiding the DSCC to victory in 2006. He is also a huge camera hog, not sure if that is a plus or minus.
Technically, however, the second-in-line to succeed Reid would be the Majority Whip, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois. Any opinions on him?
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