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Incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has won in Kentucky. That makes it unlikely the Democrats will reach 60 seats in the Senate making their legislation potentially filibuster proof.
McConnell has a job for 6 more years. His wife will be unemployed come January. Anyone looking to hire a former Secretary of Labor?
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Comments (3)
Do they need 60 with Olympi... (Below threshold)1. Posted by retired military | November 4, 2008 11:07 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Do they need 60 with Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins?
1. Posted by retired military | November 4, 2008 11:07 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on November 4, 2008 23:07
2. Posted by MPR | November 4, 2008 11:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I could say something clever like maybe he will grow a pair but, Republicans like being eunuchs.
2. Posted by MPR | November 4, 2008 11:47 PM |
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Posted on November 4, 2008 23:47
3. Posted by Chris | November 5, 2008 12:37 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
They'll just change the rules (remember the nuclear option and gang of 14? Buh-bye).
3. Posted by Chris | November 5, 2008 12:37 AM |
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Posted on November 5, 2008 00:37