Which departing senator will you miss most?

[AudmanOut]

Air Claire. She's not even out of office yet and I miss her already.

[Free Bird]

It'll be the first time in most of our lives that Orrin Hatch won't be a Senator. It'll take some adjustment.

[MT Treasurer]

Heitkamp. From 1960 - 2018, there was always at least one Democratic Senator from ND. Looks like that trend has finally been broken.

Speaking of which... I get that Senate elections were less nationalized/partisan in 2004, but still, that something like this actually happened in North Dakota will never cease to amaze me, especially since Dorgan was hardly a conservative Democrat:

Byron Dorgan (D, inc.) 212,143   68.3%    
Mike Liffrig  (R)        98,553   31.7%

George W. Bush (R, inc.) 196,651  62.3%
John Kerry (D)   111,052     35.5%

I’ve never really understood why the Dakotas were so Democratic-friendly at the congressional level for such a long time (both ND and SD had an all-Democratic Congressional delegation not all that long ago, after all).

[JG]

McCaskill without a doubt.

[Woody]

Heller. He was among the most honorable and decent men in congress, and for that he will be missed. Now Nevada is going too have some opportunistic desk jockey representing them. I still can't see țhe reason why the majority of voters in Nevada would have someone as boring as her.

[completely dead account]

Heitkamp. From 1960 - 2018, there was always at least one Democratic Senator from ND. Looks like that trend has finally been broken.

Speaking of which... I get that Senate elections were less nationalized/partisan in 2004, but still, that something like this actually happened in North Dakota will never cease to amaze me, especially since Dorgan was hardly a conservative Democrat:

Byron Dorgan (D, inc.) 212,143   68.3%    
Mike Liffrig  (R)        98,553   31.7%

George W. Bush (R, inc.) 196,651  62.3%
John Kerry (D)   111,052     35.5%

I’ve never really understood why the Dakotas were so Democratic-friendly at the congressional level for such a long time (both ND and SD had an all-Democratic Congressional delegation not all that long ago, after all).

At least there's still a Democratic trend going on in WV. From 1959 to present, there's always been at least one Democratic Senator from WV. Manchin is still continuing the trend, good for him! But yeah, the main reason why the US Senate DNC trend has been happening for such a long time in WV is due to Byrd serving for 51 years.

[InheritTheWind]

Nelson. Idk why, just always had a soft spot for that dude.

[Calthrina950]

Heitkamp. From 1960 - 2018, there was always at least one Democratic Senator from ND. Looks like that trend has finally been broken.

Speaking of which... I get that Senate elections were less nationalized/partisan in 2004, but still, that something like this actually happened in North Dakota will never cease to amaze me, especially since Dorgan was hardly a conservative Democrat:

Byron Dorgan (D, inc.) 212,143   68.3%    
Mike Liffrig  (R)        98,553   31.7%

George W. Bush (R, inc.) 196,651  62.3%
John Kerry (D)   111,052     35.5%

I’ve never really understood why the Dakotas were so Democratic-friendly at the congressional level for such a long time (both ND and SD had an all-Democratic Congressional delegation not all that long ago, after all).

At least there's still a Democratic trend going on in WV. From 1959 to present, there's always been at least one Democratic Senator from WV. Manchin is still continuing the trend, good for him! But yeah, the main reason why the US Senate DNC trend has been happening for such a long time in WV is due to Byrd serving for 51 years.

The trend in West Virginia will end in 2025, once Manchin completes his final term. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if West Virginia doesn't elect a Democratic Senator again for ninety years.

[The Undefeatable Debbie Stabenow]

McCaskill without a doubt.

[here2view]

McCaskill without a doubt.

[TomC]

I should say McCaskill but I’ve really been enjoying Flake this year.

[agate]

Heitkamp.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

Heidi, we love you Senator Heitkamp, never forget that!

[completely dead account]

Heitkamp. From 1960 - 2018, there was always at least one Democratic Senator from ND. Looks like that trend has finally been broken.

Speaking of which... I get that Senate elections were less nationalized/partisan in 2004, but still, that something like this actually happened in North Dakota will never cease to amaze me, especially since Dorgan was hardly a conservative Democrat:

Byron Dorgan (D, inc.) 212,143   68.3%    
Mike Liffrig  (R)        98,553   31.7%

George W. Bush (R, inc.) 196,651  62.3%
John Kerry (D)   111,052     35.5%

I’ve never really understood why the Dakotas were so Democratic-friendly at the congressional level for such a long time (both ND and SD had an all-Democratic Congressional delegation not all that long ago, after all).

At least there's still a Democratic trend going on in WV. From 1959 to present, there's always been at least one Democratic Senator from WV. Manchin is still continuing the trend, good for him! But yeah, the main reason why the US Senate DNC trend has been happening for such a long time in WV is due to Byrd serving for 51 years.

The trend in West Virginia will end in 2025, once Manchin completes his final term. After that, I wouldn't be surprised if West Virginia doesn't elect a Democratic Senator again for ninety years.

Yep, unfortunately. Voting trends are always changing.
Vermont never elected a Democratic Senator until Patrick Leahy.

But back on topic, Heitkamp is the one I'll miss most.

[Torrain]

Tossup between Heitkamp and McCaskill.

I thought Heitkamp was incredibly brave to vote against Kavanaugh. If you watch the interview she did announcing her decision, it plays like a retirement announcement. She’s emotional, and knows she’s effectively ended her time in the Senate, but decides to go out on principle and vote against him.

McCaskill I just thought was a generally decent Senator. Her push against pseudoscience and her sheer confidence to keep running in uphill races in Missouri against the political consensus is admirable. 

[Figueira]

McCaskill, although I admit I have a soft spot for Nelson for some reason.

[MycroftCZ]

QUEEN HEIDI

And also Straight Talkin' Claire.

[Bernie Derangement Syndrome Haver]

Eveeyone’s Favorite Aunt Heidi

[brucejoel99]

Bill

[completely dead account]

Bill

Ah, and why is that?

[brucejoel99]

Bill

Ah, and why is that?

Simply put, I liked that he was a moderate who steadily worked in a bipartisan fashion on issues important to Floridians like myself so as to put Florida's interests first; he was a true public servant.

[politicallefty]

McCaskill. There was something about her I always liked, despite being a good deal more moderate than myself. Few things impress me more than what she did by basically hand-picking her opponent in 2012.

[CookieDamage]

Air Claire hopefully she does great things in retirement

[President Johnson]

Spaceman, because he lost such a close election. I always liked him. Retire in peace, FF.

[America Needs R'hllor]

Bill Nelson