How about for Veep?
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Please, let her run. I'd love to hear her answer questions about her lesbian-flavored novel "Sisters".

Governor Freudenthal is a Democrat. Are there any cases where a governor has appointed someone to fill a senate vacancy who was from the opposite party? Few, if any.

Poor jim must be a life long democrat. Lies about how he feels about gays (we love everyone) until a Republican supports them and and then the Republican should be stoned to death for supporting gays. How about it jim Crow, your racism is showing?

"I say Lynne Cheney for Senate!"

I say "put down the bongpipe."

Why would she want to go through the crucifixion that would entail if her name was actually (remember, this is floated by a not wildly trustworthy source) in the running?

Alan, under Wyoming law, the state party of the deceased Senator nominates three replacements and the governor has to choose one of them. The gov can't appoint whoever he likes.

J.

Alan,

In Wyoming, the governor is required to select a replacement from Senator Thomas' party to fulfill the remainder of his term. That means, the Wyoming GOP provides the governor with a list of three names from which he can choose.

First...all States should be like Wyoming..where if there is a vacancy...regardless of the political party of the Gov. ...the wishes of those that voted for the candidate are respected...

Second...those of you whom express support that Mrs. Cheney would even be considered..if her husband was not a twice elected Vice-President...have no problem with Hillery...who would not be a factor if her husband was not a President? ...
I can assure you...those that support Mrs. Cheney probably have no family and/or friends living in WY...
....folks in WY...are conservitive..they may have a sheep ranch...but they are not sheep..
...if you all want a referendum on Cheney...Let her run...

Please, let her run. I'd love to hear her answer questions about her lesbian-flavored novel "Sisters".

Notwithstanding Scrap's excellent point, is that the shortest post Jim has ever made? One sentence paragraph?
Jim's slimming down.

" Her resume is amazing as well: senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute;"

Wow, what a resume; a crypto-fascist neo-con from the think(?) tank that gave us the Iraqwi war & that now wants to nuke Iran.

Crypto, of course, simply means that someone wants to name-call without evidence.

Someone is smoking' crack to think she would consider the possibility.

I'll translate, Synova; anything not communist is cryptofascist. It's a wonderful new word meaning whatever the cryptographer likes.
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Please, let her run. I'd love to hear her answer questions about her lesbian-flavored novel "Sisters".

Oh, please, ask...after Jim Webb's little screed called "Lost Soldiers", I think it pales in comparison:

"A shirtless man walked toward them along a mud pathway. His muscles were young and hard, but his face was devastated with wrinkles. His eyes were so red they appeared burned by fire. A naked boy ran happily toward him from the little plot of dirt. The man grabbed his young son in his arms, turned him upside down, and put the boy's penis in his mouth."

Yeah, that's quality writing there.

Please, let her run. I'd love to hear her answer questions about her lesbian-flavored novel "Sisters".

Once again, Jim clearly demonstrates his ignorance about political matters.

There is no "race" here, Jim. Three names are given to the Governor by the state GOP, and the Governor picks one.

And this has been covered in most major news accounts of Senator Thomas' passing. For evidence, I present the following:

From the Lefty Bible, otherwise known as the New York Times:

Under Wyoming's election laws, the state Republican Party will nominate three people to be his successor. The final choice will be made by the state's governor, David Freudenthal, a Democrat. As a result, the seat will remain in Republican control, and the balance of power in the Senate will remain unchanged.

From MSNBC:

Gov. Dave Freudenthal, a Democrat, will appoint a successor from one of three finalists chosen by the state Republican party.

The Seattle Times:

Gov. Dave Freudenthal, a Democrat, will appoint a successor from one of three finalists chosen by the state GOP.

Even MTV:

The conservative senator's successor will be named by Wyoming Democratic Governor Dave Freudenthal, who must choose from a list of three candidates to be determined by the Republican state central committee, according to state law.

Where, pray tell, does Jim get his political information from? Cracker Jack boxes?

Governer Freudenthal will select the candidate that has the best chance of losing when they would have to re-run for their own term in 2008. So by all means, I hope Lynn Cheney is one of them.

Where, pray tell, does Jim get his political information from? Cracker Jack boxes?

Chick tracts.

Governer Freudenthal will select the candidate that has the best chance of losing when they would have to re-run for their own term in 2008. So by all means, I hope Lynn Cheney is one of them.

Past history suggests that Democrats are remarkably poor at picking winning candidates. Out of the last seven Presidential elections they've picked a winner twice.

Given that track record, I'm happy to let him pick who he thinks will lose.

And before someone else points it out, yes I know that Sen. Thomas just barely won a new term in 2006. Under Wyoming law, however the apointee's term is only good until 2008, when they would have to be elected to their own term.

Past history suggests that Democrats are remarkably poor at picking winning candidates. Out of the last seven Presidential elections they've picked a winner twice.

Good point. But, what Gov. Freudenthal wants to pick is a loser. So, under your logic, it should be a "slam dunk", Rummy.

nogo et als (including the "GOP insider" who says she's been in Washington too long),

It seems to me that GOP folks in Wyoming are perfectly able to signal their preference of Mrs. Cheney or young Simpson or anyone else, whether by pony express, smoke signal or otherwise.

Ted Kennedey has been Senator in this place for two decades without living here -- and he only returns a few times during the summer to break up the routine of where he passes out at night.

As was infamously said by someone in a speech in the mid-80's, Ted is the only man in the U. S. Senate who still claims to live with his mother (it was his legal voting address).

Good point. But, what Gov. Freudenthal wants to pick is a loser. So, under your logic, it should be a "slam dunk", Rummy.

I can't believe I actually have to explain this.

In order to identify "x", one must be able to identify what is "not x." So, in order to pick a winner, one must also be able to pick the loser(s).

Therefore, the Democratic Party's inability to pick a winner is also indicative of an inability to pick losers.

That's beginner's logic, Ryan. Perhaps you should try it sometime.

Lynne Cheney was my idea first that I posted on another blog. She has all the support from Kaycee Wyoming ---I will bet none of you know where that is . This is a Wyoming issue

Well, try this, CCg. The Democratic Party managed to pick 232 winners in the 2006 house elections, and quite enough in the Senate as well. Not to mention controlling a majority of state governerships. So, who really wins in this situation? That's what it comes down to. Sen. Craig Thomes, God rest his soul, won handily. Now Gov. Dave Freudenthal will be able to select a far inferior person to defend Sen. Thomas' seat. It's called beginner's logic, you should try it sometime.

Let us not forget that this increases the number of Senate seats for the GOP to defend in '08 to 22, compared to Dems 12. Good Luck.

And what if the state GOP, being intelligent sorts, sends up 3 equally qualified names, each as capable of winning as the others?

Face it, Mr. Illogic, this is not by any means a win-win for the Democrats.

Besides, given that Congress' approval ratings are even lower than Dubya's right now, and likely to go even lower if the extremely unpopular travesty that's masquerading as an immigration bill goes through, it could be all incumbents that have a problem... and there are more incumbent Dems than Republicans.

Stuff that in your bong and smoke it.

The state GOP could send up Cheney's name along with two popular conservative state legislators (but not those who might be running for Governor next time around).

ryan ~ the appointee will have to run in 2008, but it will be for the remainder of Thomas' term, not a new one of her own. That term expires in 2012, and the terms for Senate seats are set in stone.

"Her resume is amazing as well: senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; former chairman of The National Endowment for the Humanities; author of a number of books on history and education; author of several children's history books; Ph.D in British Literature.."

A nice list of accomplishments, and good for her. Now please point to the ones that indicate she is qualified to be a Senator. If she wasn't Dick Cheney's wife no one would be looking at her for the office.

Lies about how he feels about gays (we love everyone) until a Republican supports them and and then the Republican should be stoned to death for supporting gays. How about it jim Crow, your racism is showing?

Wow. Should I even answer? you already have such a good screenplay going.

Do I really need to spell it out for you? This Bush administration has been absolutely terrible to gays and gay rights. And they have been that way mostly to appease the far right-wing Christian born-again base that helped get this administration into office.

So I am really looking forward to Lynne Cheney explain to this rabid base about her fictional lesbian fantasies.

Interesting that you interpret a desire for Cheney to be direct, truthful and accountable to her base, as hateful.

Yeah, that's quality writing there.

Agreed. Tell you what: let's sponsor a Webb vs. Cheney debate, and bring up both novels. How about it?

Once again, Jim clearly demonstrates his ignorance about political matters.

There is no "race" here, Jim. Three names are given to the Governor by the state GOP, and the Governor picks one.

Oh, I forgot to read about that. I better get right on it, because Wyoming really affects me.

*yawwnnnnnn* - Sorry, were you saying something?

ChrisO: "A nice list of accomplishments, and good for her. Now please point to the ones that indicate she is qualified to be a Senator. If she wasn't Dick Cheney's wife no one would be looking at her for the office."

Funny how being Bill Clinton's wife and her rather meager resume was considered by Dems as being more than qualified for Hillary to be a US Senator from NY.

...and President as well...(remember, they were talking her up then too).

And while we're evaluating qualifications to be Senator, a term-and-a-half in the Illinois State Senate doesn't make a sterling resume either.

Or having a bootlegging, mob-coddling father and a brother who becomes President.

Well she'd get the lesbian vote. Would she be called The Princess of Darkness?

Outlaw Country.

Hey Chris, what are the qualifications to be a Senator?
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Heh, heh, like resident of the state? Careful, this one is a trap.
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Wow! The lefties hate for all things Cheney is amazing. Senator Webb from Virginia ran but he had a lot of experience...uh! None. Hillary. Missouri's senator? Even Franken is running for senate. His resume as an offensive comedian does qualify him. Oh, I see. The people above have a D after their name. The rules are different then.

OBGYN, you have lost it my friend. Seek help. Your hate is consuming you, and that cannot be good. ww

"Now please point to the ones that indicate she is qualified to be a Senator."

Wel, lessee.

Article I, Section 3, Clause 3:

No Person shall be a Senator