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[morekitsch]

Joe Lieberman is up for reelection in Connecticut. He's had the job for a while and has significant national name recognition, but his constituents are upset with him because of his steadfast support for the war in Iraq. The is apparently some doubt about whether or not he'll win the Democratic nomination. So, of course, a number of Republicans

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[morekitsch]

I was under the impression that Delay had made sure that he resigned in a way that current laws would allow for a replacement. I agree that it is unfair that he can esssentially choose a replacement after the primary. I think he is trying to make use of the laws that allow for a replacement if a candidate dies. I guess that the courts will decide if he did it correctly. My point is that there is a precident for appointing candidates in extraordinary situations. I would hope that "realizing you can't win" isn't a good enough situation, but if the law currently allows it we should focus on changing the law.

The lawsuit around Delay's candidacy (and his replacement's) is pretty much inevitable, and it may even be justified. The whole thing just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Most things involving Delay do that.

As for the two-party system, I agree that it isn't mandated, but its hard to overcome. I think a number of factors encourage it in America, including: people with lots of money interested in maintaining the status quo, a populace and press that are skeptical of any small or new party, and (in my opinion) the electoral college. Well, all of it is in my opinion, but I think the electoral college argument is the one most likely to be argued with.

By the by, is there any chance you'll be coming to Texas anytime soon? I know I won't be able to get to your neighborhood soon, and I'd love a chance to catch up.

[pmat]

If current plans continue to hold, I'll be in Texas for one to two weeks in late October and early November. Not any sooner, because (again if current plans hold) I'm getting new knees in between. And yes, catching up would be great :-)

[morekitsch]

Yay!