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Keystone Phil
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« on: November 26, 2005, 04:24:09 PM »
Frist is retiring in '06 so the GOP will need to pick a new leader (regardless of whether it is in the majority or minority) after the midterms. Let's assume that McConnell turns it down and Santorum loses re-election. Who do you think is next in line for the spot?
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2005, 04:27:47 PM »
« Edited: November 26, 2005, 04:49:21 PM by Frodo »
Apart from Sen. Trent Lott.......

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, maybe?  He certainly has seniority, and would have solid support from conservatives.

Or perhaps Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran.   
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2005, 04:44:20 PM »
Wasnt Lamar Alexander hinting that he wanted the job?
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2005, 04:54:23 PM »
trent lott wants it. Also, I wouldnt be surprised to see Brownback and Allen try to get in for more national Name ID. I am not saying they will get it but I wouldnt be surprised if they give it a try.
Black horse: Mike Enzi (Wyo). Quiet but is well known behind the scenes.
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2005, 04:55:18 PM »
KayBai!
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2005, 04:57:02 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2005, 04:58:28 PM »
Arlen Specter.
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« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2005, 05:04:04 PM »
lamar alexander would be my choice.
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« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2005, 05:06:08 PM »
Quote from: nickshep democRAT on November 26, 2005, 04:44:20 PM
Wasnt Lamar Alexander hinting that he wanted the job?

I think he's trying for Whip - though he would be great at either Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2005, 05:34:52 PM »
I'd love to see Specter have it...fat chance though :-p

Lott won't get it...and Cochran might actually be too much a maverick (with a slight social liberal streak...relatively speaking)


My money's on Kyl.
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« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2005, 05:36:00 PM »
KAYBAI.
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« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2005, 05:41:18 PM »
Isn't Hutchinson a tad too "moderate" for the leadership?

I thought she was pro-choice?
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« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2005, 05:48:58 PM »
she's a little moderate, but has received 90 and 100 ratings from the National Right to Life Committee in the last few years.

And she's currently the 4th ranking Republican; behind the 3 that one said would be gotten out of the way, so it's logical as well.

Though, realistically, it'll be Mitchie.
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« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2005, 05:51:39 PM »
Hutchinson is pro-choice.  She voted Yes on a bill that "Expressed the sense of the Senate in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion."

She also voted Yes on banning partial-birth abortion.
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« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2005, 05:55:26 PM »
I think a conservative Dem has a better shot at being the GOP leader over Specter so that's not happening.

Alexander was trying for Whip and won't get that anyway. If Santorum loses, Lott will try for it and win.

I was thinking of Kyl for the spot, too. Hopefully he's interested if he needs to step up.
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« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2005, 05:55:42 PM »
I was just saying how she's perceived by the different interest groups; while she's gotten either 90 or 100% approval by NRTL from 99-04, she's gotten 20 or less from NARAL.
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« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2005, 11:01:21 PM »
Since I see no reason why Mitch wouldn't want it, that's probably who it'll be barring the Republicans losing the Senate in 2006 (unlikely).

That being said, if he declines it, the next in line would be Hutchinson (unless Santorum pulls out the miracle comeback) and I would have to think that she would want the job and would have the support.
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« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2005, 11:21:01 PM »
If not Mitch, then it will be Kay Bailey Hutchinson or Chuck Grassley, a popular, experienced Republican from my home state.
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« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2005, 02:29:00 AM »
Quote from: Sam Spade (GM) on November 26, 2005, 11:01:21 PM
That being said, if he declines it, the next in line would be Hutchinson (unless Santorum pulls out the miracle comeback) and I would have to think that she would want the job and would have the support.
See?!

KayBai!
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« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2005, 02:45:01 PM »
Quote from: Yates on November 26, 2005, 11:21:01 PM
If not Mitch, then it will be Kay Bailey Hutchinson or Chuck Grassley, a popular, experienced Republican from my home state.

It might be Grassley, but I doubt it. He;s my favorite Senator, but I feel he wishes to keep on agricultural boards, that why we elect him every six years, so Iowa can have seniority on the agricultural baords in the Senate. That's also why we keep electing Harkin.
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« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2005, 05:00:29 PM »
I see no reason why McConnell wouldn't take it.





Quote from: Senator PBrunsel on November 27, 2005, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Yates on November 26, 2005, 11:21:01 PM
If not Mitch, then it will be Kay Bailey Hutchinson or Chuck Grassley, a popular, experienced Republican from my home state.

It might be Grassley, but I doubt it. He;s my favorite Senator, but I feel he wishes to keep on agricultural boards, that why we elect him every six years, so Iowa can have seniority on the agricultural baords in the Senate. That's also why we keep electing Harkin.

Iowa has a very good mix of Senators.  Both Harkin and Grassley represent their state well, and a two of the better senators in their respective parties.
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