To the "Democrats" supporting Kean

[memphis]

His whole tactic of running as an independant because he lost the primary is bull. Why even have primaries if people can pull this crap? Lieberman needs to accept his loss and move on with his life.

[memphis]

Perhaps they care more about the issues, and the integrity of the senate rather than the balance of partisans?

Perhaps they care more about the issues, and the integrity of the senate rather than the balance of partisans?

Shhh . . . don't say such things. 

Anyway, to address Red's question, partisanship is no basis for electing someone to officer.  One must vote for the candidate that is qualified and will represent the states' interest in Congress, not a political party's interest.  As it is seen right now, Joe-mentum represents the states interest, not Lamont.  Kean represents the states interest, not Menendez.  The concept of voting for someone who does not support your views or will not act in the states best interest just so some political party can gain power is as anal retentive as it can get.

No, because that affects who majority leader is, and thus the agenda and who chairs all the committees. The partisan makeup affects the Senate drastically.

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