Massachusetts Two Step

[kandrathe]

Seems as though Kennedy's method makes the most sense. You're just whining about the fact that they're more likely to implement it under a Democrat. Ho hum.

Actually, I'd be fine with either method, as long as it wasn't changed with the political winds. I'd prefer that ALL senators would be selected by nomination, deliberation, and vote by their legislatures, rather than by popular vote, or appointment by the governor (repeal the 17th Amendment).

The pertinent portion of the 17th amendment is; "When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct."

For me, it pales in comparison to redrawing districts in ridiculous ways in order to attain a Permanent Republican Majority.

I agree, there are shenanigans on both sides in redistricting.

I shed no tears for thee.

Tears are not necessary, I'm just pointing out what I perceive as injustice by an entire state legislature. It was capricious to change the law assuming John Kerry would win in 2004, and it would be capricious now to change it back assuming any republican could possibly win by their rules.

That crazy Congresswoman (not a Senator, surely?) from Minnesota would be funny to watch except that she has a vote and that her stupidity rings true in too many ears. Maybe she could be Palin's VP running mate!! ooooo I can dream....

Michelle Bachman?

It is interesting that the main tactic in attacking women politically, whether it be Pelosi, Palin or Bachman, is to proclaim either how crazy they are (hysterics), or how ignorant / stupid they are. Personally, in the political arena, I find Mark Dayton to be the biggest dull buffoon our state has produced lately.

Sen. Amy Klobachar, and Sen. Al Franken are bright people, even though I strongly disagree with their viewpoints.