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Old 08-06-2009, 04:56 PM
 
Location: San Antonio Texas
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I'm not a Ted Kennedy hater. I'm neutral about him. But since he's been diagnosed with terminal cancer and never shows up for any votes to help the Dems, why not let the Dem governor of Mass appoint some new blood in the Senate to help the Dems? This might be VERY important in a really close vote after all.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:00 PM
 
Location: Chicago Suburbs
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I'm sure he feels the country can't do without him.
I beg to differ.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:00 PM
 
Location: The Great State of Texas, Finally!
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Maybe he's waiting for healthcare to pass.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:03 PM
 
Location: Sarasota FL
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Kennedy resign???? Never going to happen. Sen Byrd WV resign??? Never going to happen. He doesn't even know what planet he is on.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:03 PM
 
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It would be like pulling the plug on him. Strom Thurmond stayed in the Senate up to the point where he could barely read or understand anything. I think in the Senate, honor and tradition are very important values, and replacing ailing Senators is just not something that is done.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:06 PM
 
Location: The Woods
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I don't like him at all but leave him in if the alternative isn't him going to jail, I'm happy to see a state like MA with ineffective representation. It's gotten what it deserves by electing that murderer to office.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Over There
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Kennedy resign???? Never going to happen. Sen Byrd WV resign??? Never going to happen. He doesn't even know what planet he is on.

Bahahahahahaha!!! I was thinking the same thing.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Idaho Falls
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He may not be voting regularly, but he will if needed. Plus, he has a lot of power, even when he's not there to vote. I'm sure the people of Mass appreciate that.
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Old 08-06-2009, 06:57 PM
 
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Nah, leave the poor guy alone. Just let Mary Jo's family drive him to the hospital next time!
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Old 08-06-2009, 07:30 PM
 
Location: Apple Valley Calif
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Kennedy resign???? Never going to happen. Sen Byrd WV resign??? Never going to happen. He doesn't even know what planet he is on.
Couldn't have said it better...!! He really has no idea who he is, or where he is, but they keep electing him because he brings millions to the state for things they don't want or need, but they'll keep taken the money..!
There should be an age limit, 70 years old, max...! Same for SCJ
Once those bums find out how good like is in Washington, the only way to get them out is in a coffin..!
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