Texas Senator John Cornyn threatens filibuster against Minnesota’s Al Franken

John McClelland, says:

John Cornyn should worry about the economy.

Travis Bush, says:

I agree John..and he should keep his nose out of another state's politics...One hopes that all the old crony bastards like him will retire, die or get voted out of office..

Scott Doyle, says:

Not to mention, are all the other GOP senators willing to risk their heads and waste precious time while there's so much to discuss?

Can't post it yet b/c I don't have image hosting access at work, but on Reuters today I took a screenshot of the Politics section latest headlines - every one of them began with "Obama". Considering he's trying to get his stimulus passed ASAP, this won't help matters.

Chris Kidd, says:

Sounds like Ol' Pee-paw John is losing his icy grip on the senate and his sanity. Maybe he should take this as notice people in this country are tired of g-dummy repub politics as usual and just let it be. Im willing to bet theres some money tied up in this to norm coleman, hence his response.

Rawlins Gilliland, says:

Well, this has to be a double whammy if ever there was one; when you have a seated incumbent senator defeated by an SNL alumnus. That's why I want Tina Fey as ambassador to the Vatican.

Scott Doyle, says:

...*on Reuters today I took a screenshot of the Politics section latest headlines - every one of them began with "Obama".*

<img src="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/972/obamakr5.jpg">

Srsly, hope there's enough of a poop-storm for swift cloture in the event of a filibuster. Certainly more pressing matters at hand than who won a Senate seat out of Minnesota.

Jason Rice, says:

Well, certainly that would show the likes of Jesse Ventura not to send a comedian to do a real joker's job.

Please don't tell me we've topped the "Stupid Political Distractions" list so soon in the year. No wait... please DO.

Pavel Lishin, says:

I still can't cope with the fact that the concept of Filibuster exists. It's like the inverse of sticking your fingers in your ears and yelling LALALALALALALA.

Scott Doyle, says:

Wish they kept the rule where someone had to be speaking at all times. =p

Jason Rice, says:

::speaking at all times

How about pushups instead! That'd keep things on target. Vermin.

Scott Doyle, says:

99 seat Senate until the legal mess is settled. Interesting.

I get the feeling throwing money and attorneys at this won't reverse the decision - simply waste time resources. Such a patriot, that Norm Coleman!

Jason Rice, says:

Well at least you know Paterson (NY gov) won't be dumb enough to post it on ebay.

Of course, ya might have to sleep with him for the job, but that's standard practice up yon.

Scott Doyle, says:

How the #$%@ do you sell an elected seat?

Jason Rice, says:

::How the #$%@ do you sell an elected seat?
tsk, tsk, tsk. The same way you get a Gubernatorial appointment.

Scott, sometimes you are so idealistic. It's touching, really.

Scott Doyle, says:

Yes, yes - young, innocent, and idealistic...

<small>(that was more a future reference question than anything - pls advise)</small>

Jason Rice, says:

Don't forget modest and unassuming.

John McClelland, says:

Travis-- one could only hope, but certain Texans just reelected Cornyn in November. 6 more years of this, unfortunately.

Jason Rice, says:

Good point John. And Texas is the past and future home of the greatest Extra-Territorial Pre-Emptors in modern history.

Sigh - We're all doomed.

Scott Doyle, says:

Ummm, I bet a fair amount DID keep up - we can't control the Minnesota Supreme Court's decisions chief.